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In the NO Podcast Episode 79: Hindsight Rules
Sorry the podcast was late! I would blame Star Wars: The Old Republic, but that would be lame of me. Hope you enjoy the podcast! We recorded it Sunday night, so no discussion of the off-on Lopez trade. That will come this Sunday. Instead, we talk about the moves Demps did, and wonder if we […]
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Hornets247 T-Shirts
So yeah, I’ve been talking about this on the podcast. We’ve got T-Shirts! We’re opening with a trio of shirts I put together called “CityBrow“, “In Demps We Trust“, and “SkyNet“. Here are the blown-up designs on each shirt. Buy them now at the Hornets247 store!
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Vasquez: Why the Hornets won’t miss Jarrett Jack?
Every time I put together advanced stats to suggest why one of last years players weren’t all that fantastic, Dell Demps does something fun: He makes that guy disappear – sometimes before I post. Belinelli? Headed to Chicago. Ariza? Shipped for peanuts. Jack? Salary dump. “But wait,” you say, “You haven’t said anything about Jack!” […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 78: Free Agency Wrap-up
Not a lot of basketball being played by Hornets players right now, but Michael and I spend the podcast pouring over the western conference in the wake of a busy Free Agency and answering two questions: Are they better than the Hornets now? Are they someone to worry about in three years? Tune in, then […]
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Hornets’ summer league team rallies but falls short
In a re-hash of the Hornets regular season, their summer league team took on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight and put together four quarters of pretty ugly basketball. After two double-digit rallies to make it interesting, they fell short in the end. My observations:
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In the NO Podcast Episode 77: Young Bucks in Action
Davis takes the court for Team USA, Gordon comes back for the Max, and Austin Rivers tries his hand as a point guard for the first time. Lots to talk about. HOWEVER! If you like this podcast, please, please go to this link and do Hornets247.com a favor. Fill out the survey so we can […]
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Hornets “Acquire” Brad Miller
Dell got some (almost?) free picks for the Hornets.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 76: Anderson and Gordon
Some momentous events this week as Al-Farouq Aminu led Nigeria to the Olympics! Oh, and the Hornets sign and traded for some quasi-all-star Ryan Anderson. And Eric Gordon said things that made people mad. Really mad. We talk about it all, as well as McNamara’s perfectly reasonable conspiracy theories. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on […]
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One man’s take on Eric Gordon
Ryan Schwan talks Eric Gordon and his statements to the media. He fully expects to be ripped apart in the comments.
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AFA: The reason why the Hornets won’t miss Ariza
Ryan uses numbers to break down the impact Aminu has on the Hornets while comparing him to the departed Trevor Ariza. Is Aminu the small forward of the future?
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In the NO Podcast Episode 75: Free Agent Extravaganza!
Free Agency started today and Michael and I talk Eric Gordon, the trade rumors around him, and then address all the other potential free agents that are floating out around there. Plus . . . Batum?!? For that much? Really? Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?
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In the NO Podcast Episode 74: D-day Wrap-up
D(avis) Day is here! Michael and I recap the draft, argue about Austin Rivers vociferously, talk more calmly about Darius Miller, and then try to figure out what this draft means for players like Belinelli, Aminu and Henry. Last, we debate the potency of the Hornets backcourt. It was a good night, people! Enjoy the […]
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Hornets247 Consensus Big Board
All the writers of Hornets247.com unveil their final Big Boards and we arrive at a consensus.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 73: The Big Day Approaches
Michael and I present to you our Big Boards – the prospects as we see them – and fully expect mountains of vitriol to be heaped upon us. You hear us Lillardians? We are not afraid of you!!! We close with a few potential trades that seem to be out there (Deng or Noah or […]
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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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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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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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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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In the NO Podcast Episode 70: The 10th Pick Tourney Continues
Michael and I are joined by Mike Schmitz of DratExpress.com and ESPN Truehoop’s Valley of the Suns to talk about the prospects the Hornets could be picking at number 10. if you haven’t seen his work – go check it out. Then, afterwards, we discuss Michael’s suggestion of CP3 returning – who to try and cherry pick from the […]
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round One: Jeremy Lamb vs. Terrence Ross
Schwan and McNamara go head-to-head as we look at two of the most dynamic wings expected to be available at number ten