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“Advanced” Stats Tutorial, Part 3 – Team Defense & Overall Player Value
In Part 3 of this Advanced Stats Tutorial, we examine the statistics related to a team’s overall defensive ability, and then look at a couple all-encompassing player evaluation tools.
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“Advanced” Stats Tutorial, Part 2 – Rebounds, Assists, & Turnovers
In Part 2 of this Advanced Stats Tutorial, we examine the statistics related to rebounding, passing, and ball-handling.
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“Advanced” Stats Tutorial, Part 1 – Scoring
The statistical measures that are used to evaluate NBA players are evolving; utilizing the Hornets’ 2011-12 season, let’s take a look at what everything means and where the team needs to improve going forward.
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NBA Advanced Statistics Abbreviations Glossary
Refer to this glossary for light descriptions of various NBA advanced statistical metrics.
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Game On: Hornets @ Rockets
The Hornets play the back end of their first back-to-back of the season tonight, trying to keep their undefeated preseason alive in Houston against the Rockets.
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What to Expect When You Are Expecting: AD vs. Zo
As part of a reoccurring piece, Hornets247.com takes a look at the rookie seasons of franchise players to get an idea of what to expect from Anthony Davis.
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Hornets Add Three Players to Training Camp Roster
Solomon Alabi, Chris Wright and Dominique Morrison are your newest New Orleans Hornets (for now). Here is what you should know about them.
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Hornets247 NBA Mock Draft Wrap-Up
Now that the draft has finally been completed, each team “General Manager” weighs in on various questions regarding draft strategies, player rotations, and the positioning of the league in both the short-term and long-term.
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Hornets247 NBA Mock Draft – Rounds 9-12
The writers of Hornets247.com bring you a one-of-a-kind, 8-team basketball league with the common goal of building their respective franchises into the ultimate dynasty.
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Hornets247 NBA Mock Draft – Rounds 5-8
The writers of Hornets247.com bring you a one-of-a-kind, 8-team basketball league with the common goal of building their respective franchises into the ultimate dynasty.
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Hornets247 NBA Mock Draft – Rounds 1-4
The writers of Hornets247.com bring you a one-of-a-kind, 8-team basketball league with the common goal of building their respective franchises into the ultimate dynasty.
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Reviewing ESPN’s 2012-13 Western Conference Projections
Mason gives his take in regards to ESPN’s projections for the NBA Western Conference standings in 2012-13. What did they get right, and where did they go wrong?
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The New Orleans Hornets’ Place in the Current NBA Landscape
With the NBA now more top-heavy than it has ever been before, what does that mean for the Hornets both now and in the future? Mason gives his take on the answer.
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An early look at the 2012-13 Western Conference Playoff Puzzle – where do the Hornets fit?
Mason tries to determine how the Western Conference standings will play out in 2012-13 and whether or not the Hornets could be playoff-bound by projecting PERs and expected player rotations.
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Hornets agree to terms with SG Roger Mason Jr.
Yahoo! Sports has just reported that the New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent guard Roger Mason Jr.
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Hornets OFFICIALLY obtain Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick
After two days of confusion, the three-team trade sending Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick (and $1.15 million) to the Hornets has become official. In exchange, the Hornets will send Brad Miller and Jerome Dyson to Phoenix, and Minnesota will receive the two second round picks that were originally sent to the Hornets in the initial […]
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CBA-Legal Trade Scenarios for Robin Lopez
In yesterday’s update, we introduced a few possible scenarios that could make the previously exposed 3-team trade legal under the rules of the CBA. With more valuable insight from Jason Calmes, we expand on those scenarios here, and add a few more as well.
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Trade sending Lopez & Warrick to New Orleans in “Holding Pattern” due to CBA Rules
Although multiple reputable media outlets reported yesterday that a deal had been agreed upon between the Hornets, Suns, and Timberwolves, the trade is still in the process of being completed, as it does not yet comply with CBA rules.
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Hornets acquire Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick in 3-team Trade
According to the Associated Press, a trade was agreed to on Wednesday that lands Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick in New Orleans in exchange for recently acquired (soon to be retired) center Brad Miller, point guard Jerome Dyson, and two second round draft picks. Mason breaks down the trade and discusses whether or not it was […]
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Hornets Pursuing Suns’ RFA Center Robin Lopez
Still thin at the center position, the Hornets are said to be making a push for Robin Lopez, a restricted free agent with the Phoenix Suns.