Tyson Chandler has been named an alternate for Team USA, according to a report by ESPN's Chris Sheridan.

Two sources told ESPN.com that Chandler has been invited to attend training camp with Team USA in Las Vegas beginning July 21, then to travel with the team to Macao and Shanghai for exhibition games.

USA Basketball is awaiting a response from Chandler, who was passed over in favor of Tayshaun Prince nearly two weeks ago.

The other five alternates will be Shawn Marion, Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups, Joe Johnson and Mike Miller.

The Suns talked about trading Leandro Barbosa to Portland, where he has high interest, for Martell Webster, the No. 13 overall pick and perhaps Finnish point guard Petteri Koponen.

But the Blazers were keying on other options Wednesday, including ones with New York and New Jersey.

The Portland Trail Blazers will acquire the 27th pick in the draft from New Orleans in exchange for cash considerations, according to a report from ESPN.

The deal was agreed to verbally between the two teams on Tuesday night, according to the source. The teams have scheduled a trade call with the league in the morning to make the deal official.

New Orleans guard Rasual Butler was charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub, the Associated Press is reporting.

Butler was sitting in an SUV when officers arrived and found a loaded gun in the vehicle.

"We take these matters very seriously, and we'll work with all appropriate authorities," Hornets' General Manager Jeff Bower said in a statement.

Butler faces charges of carrying a concealed firearm and improperly displaying a firearm.

Pistons' guard Chauncey Billups may be the odd guard out when it comes time to finalizing the US Olympic squad, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News is reporting.

With Carmelo Anthony's spot already confirmed, Dwyane Wade providing Jerry Colangelo with a private workout which left Colangelo impressed, and Jason Kidd expected to be team's starting point guard, it is believed that Billups will fight with Chris Paul and Deron Williams for a place on the team.

"I haven't seen Chauncey lately," Colangelo told the Rocky Mountain News. "He's one of the players we're considering."

If Wade is on the team, then it's not likely Colangelo will keep three point guards.

New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo admitted on Tuesday that he will opt out of his contract later this month, according to The Times-Picayune.

The move will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but he still hopes to sign a long-term deal with the Hornets.

Head Coach Byron Scott claims that he wants Pargo back on the roster next season.

Byron Scott officially signed a two-year contract extension with the Hornets on Wednesday, according to The Times-Picayune.

New Orleans set a franchise record this year for regular-season victories with 56, and captured their first division title.

"Obviously, I'm thinking about things we need to do for next year, things I need to do with certain guys to get them better," Scott said. "I don't think I have to mess with David and C.P. too much. I think they've proven their worth as far as NBA basketball players."

"I've talked to Tyson about some things I want him to do, and Hilton (Armstrong) and Julian (Wright), who I think are going to be vital to our success next year coming off that bench. As long as I feel in my heart and in my mind that these guys are still paying attention and listening and understanding where I'm coming from, hopefully this will be a marriage made in heaven," he concluded.