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In the NO Podcast Episode 91: Western Conference Contenders
Michael and I continue our journey through the Western Conference in an effort to place the Hornets appropriately amongst their peers. We do Utah, Dallas, Denver, Memphis, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, and the Thunder. One of the teams we expect to bottom out this year. Two of them seem slated to fight to join San […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 90: Broken Guards, Great Bigs
After a week in DisneyWorld, I join Michael to cover the last couple games of the pre-season, and then tackle a huge slate of items: Poor guard play, Picking up options on Xavier Henry and Aminu, Loving Ryan Anderson, arguing about whether Aminu is an NBA player in three years, Loving Ryan Anderson. We talk […]
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Rockets Pull Away From Hornets in Second Half
Once again, turnovers are the problem as the Hornets fall to the Rockets 97-90
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In the NO Podcast Episode 89: Preseason Observations and Vasquez starting?
Michael and I talk about this weeks three games, whether Vasquez is at risk to lose his starting gig, and pretty much come up with the list of players who have probably already played themselves out of the rotation. We then preview the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns for you and last, engage in some […]
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What to Expect when you are Expecting: The Admiral
In our last piece, we took a look at Chris Paul’s advent with the Hornets. This time, we move southwest and contemplate the arrival of the Admiral in San Antonio.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 88: Observations, Ayon and Gordon’s Knee
Michael and I talk about what we saw in the Hornets first pre-season game – what mattered, what didn’t, and was that a hook shot from Robin Lopez or a MLB pitch at the rim? Then we chat about Ayon and the guy who didn’t play a minute for the Hornets. No, not Hakim Warrick! […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 87: Special Guest David Wesley
Michael and I are joined by former Hornet and current member of the Hornets Broadcast booth David Wesley! We get to talk to him about adapting to the broadcasting booth, whether veteran mentors are really veteran mentors, what should Austin Rivers be doing to transition to point guard like Wesley did, push him into trying […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 86: Training Camp Opens
Michael and I talk about what each of us feel is the biggest question we want to see answered this upcoming season. Then, we continue our march through the Western Conference, evaluating the Portland Trailblazers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the upcoming playoff chase. We close with news around the NBA. It’s good to have basketball […]
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What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Anthony Davis and the Ming Dynasty
As part of a reoccuring 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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In the NO Podcast Episode 85: NBA Rank, Warriors, and Kings
With less than two weeks until training camp, Michael and I return to talk NBA Rank at ESPN.com and the stark drop off between the Hornets Top Trio and the rest of the guys – as well as talk about whether we think the guys were judged fairly or unfairly. Welcome back to In the […]
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Ryan Anderson Stat-Pack
Michael and I are taking a week off of the podcast, so instead I bring to you the Ryan Anderson stat-pack I’ve been sitting on for months. Consume and enjoy. Oh, and should we call Ryan Anderson “Neo”? I think that could work . . .
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The Hornets and the Play-Ifs
‘Tis the season for the “if” game. McNamara plays along, listing the top “ifs” for the potentially playoff bound Hornets this year
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In the NO Podcast Episode 84: Projecting the Hornets with the Basketball Prospectus
Michael and I are joined by Bradford Doolittle of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com. Over the past month, Brad has written several articles (like this one) analyzing the Hornets, and we thought he’d be a great guest to talk about projections for the future. Oh, and his system is down on Austin Rivers. So Michael […]
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Roster Improvements Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Wins for Hornets
When it comes to predicting how the team will fare this season, McNamara argues that some people have it all wrong.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 83: Henry Abbott, HoopIdea, and Monty Williams Extension
Michael and I are joined by none other than Henry Abbott of Truehoop to talk about HoopIdea, flopping (and CP3), boring free throws, competitive balance, big Markets, Small Markets, and Markets that go “Wee Wee Wee” all the way home. Oh, then we talk the Monty Extension, the Demps extension(?) and Brian Roberts. Please visit […]
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Hornets extend Monty Williams
We’ve been talking about this on our podcast and site for a couple weeks now: The Hornets’ two most vital free-agents-to-be for next season were Monty Williams and Dell Demps. Well, that number is now one smaller, as the Hornets have confirmed that they have inked Williams to a new four-year deal.
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Projecting the Hornets’ Rotations
In preparation for his wins prediction for the Hornets, Ryan tries to anticipate rotations for the coming season.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 82: Gerry V talks Hornets
Special Guest Gerry V swings by to talk Hornets with Michael and I. We address the point guard position – what is a point guard – what position Anthony Davis plays, expectations and timelines for the team, and Gerry talks coaching philosphies. It’s a good one folks, have a listen! Enjoy the Podcast! Want it […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 81: Do you trust in Demps?
In this episode Michael and I welcome Roger Mason to the team, talk about what we expect from him, and how worried we are about the Hornets wing players. Oh, and then we talk Dell Demps and Monty Williams. Should the Hornets extend them, and at what price? Oh, and see that nice image down […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 80: Robin Lopez and Ryan Anderson
In this episode, we talk about the Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick acquisition, what that means for starting line-ups and Anthony Davis. Oh, and I was poetic about the wonder that is Ryan Anderson. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?