Today, ESPN launched the TrueHoop Network, and we here at Hornets247 are excited to be a part of it. Excited like drunk teens at an Irish wedding, you might say.

Henry Abbott has posted all the details about the network over at TrueHoop. I think you’ll agree that we’re headed in a great direction.

Here are the other blogs who were hand-picked to join the network, all of which are certifiably fantastic, awesome and indeed life-affirming…

• Atlanta Hawks: Hoopinion
• Charlotte Bobcats: QueenCityHoops
• Chicago Bulls: By The Horns
• Dallas Mavericks: The Two Man Game
• Denver Nuggets: Roundball Mining Company
• Detroit Pistons: Piston Powered
• Los Angeles Clippers: Clipperblog
• Los Angeles Lakers: Forum Blue and Gold
• New York Knicks: Knickerblogger
• Oklahoma City Thunder: Daily Thunder
• Phoenix Suns: Valley of the Suns
• San Antonio Spurs: 48 Minutes of Hell
• Toronto Raptors: Raptors Republic
• NBA-Wide: The Wizznutzz
• NBA-Wide: Hardwood Paroxysm
• NBA-Wide: The Painted Area

Now if you excuse us, Ryan and I must go prepare for the launch party at Hubie’s house tonight. Stephen A. is picking us up at six.