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The Value of a Draft Pick – and the Hornets Picks
It’s time for my annual “Value of a Draft Pick” post, where I once again point out what a crapshoot the Draft is for anyone not picking at the top of the draft. Oh wait, we’re picking first! Pessimism Begone! As always, I’ll start by explaining my methodology and ranking system, and then summarize the […]
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Tenth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Perry Jones III vs. Tyler Zeller vs. Trade Up
In the second semi-finals contest, it’s a 3-way battle between last week’s two winners, Tyler Zeller and Perry Jones III, along with the recently revived plan to trade up in the draft.
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Tenth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Rivers vs. Lillard Counterpoints
Yesterday, each man made his arguments. Now, each man counters his opponent. Plus you get the chance to vote for the man you want to see in the Finals
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In the NO Podcast Episode 72: Farewell to OkAriza
Michael and I talk about the big trade that sent Okafor and Ariza to the Wizards and what it means for the Hornets, short and long term, and if it impacts their draft at all. Exciting times in the NO. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?
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Per Draft Express: Hornets Trade Okafor and Ariza for Rashard Lewis
The last remaining Hornet from the Pre-Demps era and the first guy he acquired are gone. Rashard Lewis is soon to follow
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Tenth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Austin Rivers vs. Damian Lillard
In our first semifinals matchup, the two remaining guards face off as shooting guard Austin Rivers takes on point guard Damian Lillard.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 71: What do you want for 10?
Michael and I talk about trades involving the tenth pick. What we want in return for it, what picks we could get for players like J-Smitty and Ayon, and what sort of players will be available later in the first round. Lastly, Michael coins a new nickname for Anthony Davis that I can get behind. […]
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The 2012 NBA Finals – A Case of Small Sample Sizes
Mason takes a quick break from our continuous Hornets247 draft coverage to give his own unique take on the first 3 (UPDATE: 4) games of the NBA Finals.
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Anthony Speaks at the New Orleans Hornets Practice Facility
Anthony Davis spoke, but did not work out, at the New Orleans Hornets practice facility.
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two: The Results are IN!
Two blowouts and two narrow victories in the second round, plus a twist!
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Ever-Newer Waters Flow . . .
With changes at the top of the Hornets hierarchy, more were sure to follow . . .
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two Coming Down to the Wire!
A couple of the battles are really close- like within two votes close- so if you haven’t voted yet, click here. We have all of our match-ups there, plus do not forget to vote to resurrect somebody who fell in round one. Voting ends at noon tomorrow. The semi-finals start Wednesday.
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Like It or Not, Our Championships Will be Tainted
On June 23rd, 2017 the confetti will come down in the HuffingtonPost.com Arena as Commissioner Adam Silver hands the trophy to New Orleans Brass owner Tom Benson before he passes it on to Coach of the Year Monty Williams and Finals MVP Anthony Davis. Fans will be going crazy in Champions Square, and the talk […]
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two: Jared Sullinger vs. Tyler Zeller
Round 2 comes to a close with a battle of big men.
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Happy Today
It’s a special morning, because we are not special.
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Tom Benson is Officially the Owner of the Hornets
The news we’ve all been waiting for has arrived– Tom Benson has officially taken over ownership of the Hornets. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two: Austin Rivers vs. Terrence Ross
McNamara hates Ross and Schwan hates Rivers. This should be fun…
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New Orleans Hornets 2012 Summer League Schedule
The New Orleans Hornets five-game Summer League schedule kicks off on July 15th and ends on July 21st. We have the entirety of it below the jump. Don’t forget, Hornets247 will be on site covering all of Summer League and the Olympic Trials in Vegas.
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two: Perry Jones III vs. John Henson
It’s Tournament Time here at Hornets247! Who will be the Hornets 10th overall selection voiced by you, our readers? Today, Jake takes on Joe in the battle of Perry Jones III vs. John Henson.
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round Two: Kendall Marshall vs. Damian Lillard
Mason and Jason do battle for the second time as the best two point guards in this year’s draft, Damian Lillard and Kendall Marshall, meet in the second round of the Hornets247 Tenth Pick Tournament.