New Orleans, LA -- (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Hornets signed free agent swingman Devin Brown to an undisclosed contract.

A six-year NBA veteran, Brown holds career averages of 7.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 352 career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz.

"Devin is a proven NBA player and he'll help strengthen our backcourt with his ability to play both the shooting guard and the small forward positions," said Hornets general manager Jeff Bower. "He knows our system and we are glad that he is back as a Hornet."

Brown appeared in 78 games for the Cavs during the 2007-08 season, averaging 7.5 points along with 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The Texas-San Antonio product had his best season as a pro with the Hornets during the 2006-07 season, averaging a career-high 11.6 points in 58 games.

"I am thrilled to be back on the Hornets," Brown said. "The team is filled with great talent and playing with a point guard like Chris Paul is a joy. I am excited to be in New Orleans, I have a lot of family in the city, so it has always been a second home to me."