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The Times, They Are A-Changin’
Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide, the chance won’t come again And don’t speak too soon for the wheel’s still in spin And there’s no tellin’ who that it’s namin’ For the loser now will be later to win For the times they are a-changin’. — Bob […]
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LIVE Call With Dennis Lauscha, Dell Demps, and Monty Williams (Live Updates!)
The New Orleans Pelicans are hosting a live interactive fan conference call. It will be moderated by Pelicans play by play announcer Joel Meyers and will feature Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha, General Manager Dell Demps, and Head Coach Monty Williams. Throughout the call they will discuss the direction of the team and you will have your own opportunity to […]
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Jason Collins, “I’m Gay.”: What This Means to Me
On a historic day in professional sports, some of the writers here at Hornets247.com take time to reflect on Jason Collins’ story. Michael McNamara: I have had a different reaction to today’s events than most I have heard from so far, and it has been a reawakening of sorts for me personally. Upon hearing the news […]
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Season in Review: Al-Farouq Aminu
On the court, no Hornet has caused as much vacillation of opinion as Al-Farouq Aminu in the 2012-2013 season. The New Orleans Hornets de facto starting small forward has not only had high highs and low lows throughout the season, but he has them in the same game . . . or even in the […]
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Against the Wind
Against the wind We were runnin’ against the wind We were young and strong, we were runnin’ Against the wind — Bob Seger, Against the Wind News Greivis Vasquez came in second this year in the voting for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. Paul George won the award handily. The relevant data is reproduced […]
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Season in Review: Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts signed as a rookie free agent with the New Orleans Hornets in August 2012 after performing well with the team in Summer League. Signing with the team for an unguaranteed minimum salary and with a team option for a second season at the minimum, he’s had low lows and high highs, but how […]
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This is the End
This is the end Beautiful friend This is the end My only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end I’ll never look into your eyes…again Can you picture what will be So limitless and free Desperately in need…of some…stranger’s hand In […]
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Goodbye, Hornets247
Letting go of you was so hard to do And I thought that it would kill me But I made it through somehow And I’m so much stronger now — Warrant, Stronger Now (R.I.P. Jani Lane) From the moment we knew the New Orleans Hornets would rebrand, we knew things would change for us here […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 132: Post-Mortum 3 with Mason Ginsberg and Jason Calmes
Michael and I are joined in our 3rd and final Post-Mortum podcast, first by Mason Ginsberg – whom I challenge on his number one player in his Player Rankings, and then Jason Calmes comes on to talk about the health of the Hornets as a business and what they are doing in the off-season to […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Have Arrived
Even though it’s not even 24 hours since the season ended, the New Orleans Hornets have left the building and the New Orleans Pelicans have taken up residence. hornets.com and nba.com/hornets now both point to nba.com/pelicans, along with pelicans.com, of course. Here is the team’s press release: Following last night’s final game of the 2012-13 […]
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Hornets Beat: After the Last Home Game
As the season nears it’s end our writers give their takes on how it’s gone so far. We also discuss why we’re rooting for and against certain teams that are fortunate enough to still be relevant. 1. On a scale of 1-10 (5 being and average season), how much have you enjoyed this season? Michael […]
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Not Gently
Now is the time to turn the tide Now is the time to fight Let us not go gently To the endless winter night Now is the time to make the time Hope is still in sight Let us not go gently To the endless winter night Let us not go gently To the endless […]
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Remembering “Hornets”
I’m starting this post on New Year’s morning, just after writing the New Year’s Eve piece for the site, then holding my dog up for a while to see the fireworks, get some exercise, and answer the call of nature (he can’t walk). People are furiously celebrating having made it for another year and the […]
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Hornets247 Night @ The New Movement Tonight
Hornets247 Writer Chris Trew is opening up, The New Movement, to the rest of the Hornets247 Writers for some comedy on the eve of the last New Orleans Hornets home game ever. Who: Chris Trew and The New Movement, Jason Calmes, Joe Gerrity, Jake Madison What: Megaphone show . . . the writers share a nice […]
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Clippers Slip Past Hornets
I don’t even know what to say first, so I’m just going to say bravo to the team. They were overmatched, and though they lost, the took it to the Clippers in an effort that, while flawed, was praise-worthy. Good job, fellas. The New Orleans Hornets Pelicans are going to cause some headaches for other […]
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Game On: Clippers @ Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets tip-off at 7 CDT (UTC -5) in their penultimate home game as they host the ever hate-i-er Los Angeles Clippers. The game is on Fox Sports New Orleans and the Hornets Radio Network. There are give-aways at tonight’s and Sunday’s games, and all Hornets merchandise is 75% off. The Clippers come […]
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The Last Mile
The last mile Before I sleep It’ll be a while Before I get my peace — Cinderella, The Last Mile Sports The New Orleans Hornets went 1-2 for week, defeating only the lowly Cavaliers, bringing their record to 26-50. With just 6 games remaining, the Hornets have the 6th worst record in the NBA, 1.5 […]
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One Little Victory
The measure of the moment In a difference of degree Just one little victory A spirit breaking free One little victory The greatest act can be One little victory — Rush, One Little Victory Sports After a thrilling week with but a single victory, the Hornets are 25-48, good for sixth worst in the NBA […]
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Los Angeles is Burning?
The flames are stunning The camera’s running So take warning When the hills of Los Angeles are burning Palm trees are candles in the murder wind So many lives are on the breeze Even the stars are ill at ease And Los Angeles is burning — Bad Religion, Los Angeles is Burning Jake‘s got the […]
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From Out of Nowhere
You come from out of nowhere My glance turns to a stare One minute here and one minute there Don’t know if I’ll laugh or cry One minute here and one minute there And then you wave good-bye… — Faith No More, From Out of Nowhere Sports 2 losses following 2 wins this week brings […]