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  Getting the House in Order

  Our house it has a crowd There’s always something happening And it’s usually quite loud Our mum she’s so house-proud Nothing ever slows her down And a mess is not allowed...

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  Using the 2013 Offseason to Build a Competitive Franchise

  ((Please welcome a reader from Down Under, Sam Patching, and his first guest post about the Pelicans’ first offseason.)) Since the departure of Chris Paul in December of 2011, Hornets fans...

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  Will a Lack of Rivers Help the Hornets Flow?

  Austin Rivers has experienced a rough rookie season overall, but how will his absence impact the Hornets (and consequently, their NBA Draft Lottery standing) for the remainder of this season? For...

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  Life without Superman – Ryan Anderson’s first month as a Hornet

  With one month of the 2012-13 NBA season in the books, we’re finally starting to learn more about all of this Hornets team’s new faces and what they bring to the...

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  Making the Transition: Nice Guys Finish Last

  Austin Rivers is a ball-hog. He only looks to get his own. He has a propensity for tunnel vision. He ices out teammates and chooses to dribble the air out of...

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  New Orleans Hornets 2012-13 Power Rankings – Week 4

  The past week featured three more losses, but finished with a gratifying victory in Los Angeles over Chris Paul’s Clippers to break the team’s seven game skid. Let’s take a look...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 100: Special Guest Jason Smith and beating the Clips

  Jason Smith joins us for the 100th In the NO Podcast to talk about how he developed his game, his relationship with the coaches, a solution to him getting smacked in...

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  Hornets Beat: Chris Paul, Monty, and Feeling Blue

  Our New Orleans Hornets writers discuss booing Chris Paul, Monty Williams, the recent slide, and the future of Lance Thomas and Xavier Henry. (more…)

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  What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Tim Duncan

  As if the tip-off against the Spurs won’t be exciting enough, Davis vs. Duncan may be the first in a series of barometer matchups for the potential NBA MVP. (more…)

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  One Last Look Back at Summer 2012

  Before we rush headlong into the upcoming season just one week from now, we look back at the summer. (more…)

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  Chiba Ice Cream Sunday: 20121028

  We look at the last week of preseason as the lights above the regular season start *clanking* on. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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  Making the Transition: Austin Rivers

  In a recurring piece throughout this season, Austin Rivers’ performance will be tracked to see how the young man adapts to the rigors of the NBA game. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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...

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  The Pelicans Brief

  More rumors swirl regarding the rumored rebranding of the New Orleans Hornets, and we analyze them. (more…)

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  Fox Sports New Orleans Details

  John Heidtke, Fox Sports New Orleans Senior Vice President and General Manager, graciously talked with Hornets247 today about New Orleans’ newest Regional Sports Network and New Orleans Hornets broadcasts. (more…)

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  Just Around the Corner

  Jake takes a look at how small adjustments in the Hornets’ 3-point shooting could make a huge difference for the offense. (more…)

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  Counterpoint on 2012-2013 Attendance Projections

  We recently saw five reasons to think attendance at New Orleans Hornets attendance will compete with the 695,727 total from the 2008-2009 season, but there are clear and present obstacles to...

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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...