Bass a free-agent find

Though the signing didn’t have much sizzle factor nationally, Brandon Bass has made an immediate impact. Playing power forward and center off the bench, the ex-Hornet went into Friday averaging 9.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 21.9 minutes.

Avery Johnson called the offseason signing one of the best in the league. “Pound-for-pound, dollar-for-dollar, we’re really excited about this young man,” he said.