"Although Hornets veteran small forward Peja Stojakovic is entering a season of uncertainty, he said he's prepared to handle anything that may arise.

Stojakovic draws the highest salary on the team, but is in the final year of a five-year, $64 million deal that will pay him $15.3 million this season. His expiring contract could prove to be quite a bargaining chip for General Manager Dell Demps, should he decided to further tinker with the roster before the February trade deadline.

If he remains with the team, Stojakovic might have to accept a diminished role because of the acquisition of Trevor Ariza, who's the likely starter at shooting guard or Stojakovic's small forward spot.

After two days of camp, Coach Monty Williams said it is too early to settle on rotations, and added "right now, (Stojakovic) is at the three (small forward), and we'll see how it goes.''

Stojakovic, a 12-year veteran and the oldest player on the team at 33, also might have to adjust to an unfamiliar position. Williams has kicked around the idea of playing him at power forward against opponents who use smaller lineups."