The New Orleans Hornets play in, arguably, the toughest division in the NBA. In all actuality, it isn’t much of an argument. All five teams in the Southwest Division will finish at or above .500, four of the five will make the playoffs, and the Southwest will likely have the #1 overall seed in the upcoming […]

With the Hornets mired in a slump going into their longest road trip of the season, there is a simple equation as to what’s wrong, and we as Hornet fans aren’t used to it. We are getting beaten soundly at the starting PG position. While knee-jerk reactions will abound, there have been signs of a change […]

While reading Steve Gellar’s article where he’s explaining the futility of telling local people that the city of New Orleans can support two major-league sports franchises, only to be told that this region is a football-only town, I came to the conclusion that if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Here’s what I mean: On Sunday, December […]

Now that the Hornets front office can shift from prospective playoff mode to guaranteed early-offseason mode, there are some decisions that will need to be made to ensure the team gets better for next year. Here is my short list for the Hornets priorities, feel free to interject your own. 1. Extend Collison’s and Thornton’s […]

It’s pretty well known that the Hornets feature an other-worldly talent at point guard in Chris Paul. This journal is in no way an indictment on him or the way he plays. If he continues his career at the kind of level of production we’ve all become accustomed, who knows what will be said about CP […]

Last summer was “the summer of love” for Hornets fans everywhere. The Hornets had just completed their best season in franchise history, and most of us fans thought they were just one piece away from being a serious contender for an NBA Championship. In that summer of ’08, optimism abounded after the acquisition of 2-time NBA […]

When you are the leader of any organization, you are ultimately responsible for everything that happens or doesn’t happen. Like it or not, right or wrong, it is just part of the job. To include the playoffs, the Hornets have lost 9 out of their 13 games in April. Their four wins are a squeaker to […]

National pundits, so-called “experts”, and fans alike are left wondering what’s wrong with the Hornets this year. The West is as competitive as ever, but our Beloved Bugs just seem to be a step behind the other top teams in the West. Last season this was the team that was neck-and-neck with the Lakers down the […]

I try not to get bogged down in speculatory nonsense, but with the up-and-down roller coaster of a season that the Hornets have had so far, I have given in to that temptation. Yesterday, I decided to play the NBA Trade Machine, while thinking I can, in some way, help Jeff Bower through these difficult […]

14,750. That is a number that, last season, made every New Orleans Hornets fan shudder with fear. George Shinn and the Hornets front office struck a deal with the state to keep our beloved Bees here until 2014, BUT there was this attendance threshold included therein. If the fans have not gotten through the turnstiles […]

While commenting on Ryan’s game preview post for the Hornets V. Dallas Mavs game, one of Ryan’s comments really hit me hard. He said that we should trade Mo Pete for a backup big man that can actually rebound. That makes me wonder, how are our reserves as rebounders? I don’t really know, why don’t […]

I’m back with the January version of all-star selections here at the 247. Same rules as back in December, but now we’ve got a little more to go on as far as player production. Again, this is strictly opinion-based, and has nothing to do with actual the All-Star Voting. I’m a Hornets fan through and […]

You know what frustrates me to no end; when my beloved Bugs cannot play a complete 48-minute game. Is it just me, or does it seem like every game this season, the Hornets have had what I like to call a “trainwreck”. Some of you know what I’m talking about, especially if you play golf […]

First of all, I recognize this is a New Orleans Hornets blog. With that, I understand that there will be some bias toward the four Hornets that are up for all-star positions. What I’d like is for everyone to put aside their team biases, and come with an objective list of who would be on […]

In the last 5 or so years, professional athletes have had a rash of gun-related problems that have really come to the forefront of sports news coverage. Even our own beloved Hornets are not immune to this issue, as Rasual Butler can attest. Given this weekend’s issues with Plaxico Burress accidently shooting himself in a […]

We are 10 games into this ’08-’09 season, and suffice it to say things have not gone as well as one would like. The problem is the issues facing the Hornets might be worse than its showing right now. Sure it’s no secret that the Hornets’ shooting has slumped lately, but that is the tip of the […]

Okay folks, Mikey here, with your word of the day… The word of the day is “Saintsitis” Definition Saintsitis: A systemic, debilitating mental condition that precipitates through an entire roster of a New Orleans professional sports franchises, thereby causing them to inexplicably suck beyond belief. Usage: The New Orleans Hornets have suffered thorough a serious […]