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Dunk That Sh!t: What’s in a Name?
Chris Savoie (via email): If and when this CBA gets settled and if and when we get a local owner who agrees to keep the team here, what do you think about a rebrand? What would the name of the team be? Colors? Logo? 42: Fun question. I like it. We sometimes don’t have enough […]
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Offseason Targets: Shooting Guards
In the middle of February, just four short months ago, the Hornets shipped local fan favorite Marcus Thornton out of town partly because they were overloaded at shooting guard. Now, as the Hornets prepare for the draft and free agency, they are facing the proposition of not having any shooting guards on their roster. Willie […]
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Offseason Targets: Point Guards
Leading up to the 2011 NBA draft, we will take a look at each position and consider options for the Hornets- not only in the draft, but in free agency and through trades as well. The first part in our series has us looking at the point guard position, which is without question the most […]
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The Memory Remains: What’s at Stake
Let me preface: I’ve been wanting to say some things for a while, and have finally been inspired to do so by some posts and members of this community, obvious events of the past year, the 100 day challenge, this Jazz article, and this quote from Jac Sperling: “It’s about New Orleans.” So this is […]
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Mike Malone one and done with the Hornets?
The Hornets were good at one thing last year: Defense. In the largest improvement by any team on either side of the ball, the Hornets improved 14 spots from the 22nd ranked defense to the 8th ranked defense.  Despite the inordinate amount of time we spend looking at the offensive issues this team has, defense really […]
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Dunk That Sh!t: Rooting for the Mavericks?!?!
In the “Dear Abby” vein . . . Ryan Arkin (via Twitter): I find myself rooting for the Mavs this postseason, mostly due to Peja and Tyson, but part of me just doesn’t feel right cheering for a division foe. What should I do? I fear that the confidence that comes with winning a title […]
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Becoming a Hornets Fan
I have an ax to grind today. For most of this season, The Fan has taken a beating in the sports world. I’m not talking about despicable events at games. That’s messed up WAY beyond what I’m talking about here. I’m talking the abstraction, the archtype, and attacks on that idea and the people that […]
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Dunk That Sh!t: New Star
Every team has a bench, and on that bench there may just be the next superstar . . . but it’s likely that the backup just hasn’t been exposed as not being worth the role of backup . . . As I sit here at Highland Coffees in Baton Rouge with my ladyfriend and the guy that chose […]
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Dunk that Sh!t: Friday Edition
John D’Oriocourt  (@Kibner on Twitter) : Can the D League be used to develop raw players or is there a lack of teaching NBA fundamentals down there? Michael McNamara: When you talk about guys who have used the D League as a spring board for their NBA careers, the list is not overly impressive, but it […]
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Post Lotto reaction: Five Quick Thoughts
In case you didn’t hear, the NBA held its draft lottery last night and the Cleveland Cavs were the big winners, walking away with the first pick and the fourth pick in the upcoming draft. Utah also moved up, while Washington, Toronto, Detroit, and Sacramento all moved down. Here are some quick thoughts on how […]
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How L.A. Helped LA
When the NBA’s 2011 playoffs started, I had little love for the Lakers in my heart. I appreciated their history, their rich tradition, and their role in the NBA, even as my envy produced a simultaneous loathing. I won’t catalog their laurels as is done in the tales of old because that is pointless; these […]
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Lakers assert their size and beat the Hornets
Yes, the turnovers hurt pretty bad, but the real story of that game was the Lakers simple dominance on the glass. The Hornets couldn’t get an offensive rebound to save their lives, and the Lakers either out-muscled or out-reached the Hornets for multiple second chance points. With the Hornets already struggling defensively, their inability to […]
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Hornets @ Lakers Game 5: Walking the Razor’s Edge (With Live Chat AND Watch Party!)
And now it’s best of three as the Hornets have already scrapped their way to the most unlikely outcome so far these playoffs. Yes, more unlikely even than Memphis over the Spurs. (Though, wow, that’s pretty crazy too.) McNamara asked me last night if the Hornets pull this off if it will be the biggest […]
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Just outplayed: Lakers take 2-1 series lead with 100-86 victory over Hornets
The scene was a Friday night in the New Orleans Arena, locally known as “The Hive.” Fans were all decked out in yellow shirts that said “I’m In!” The New Orleans Hornets (1-2) had arrived home tied in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) and prepared to step it up in the […]
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Game 3 advice for the New Orleans Hornets – Let Kobe be, let Kobe score
So far in this first round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Hornets have held their own very well even without one of their leaders in an injured David West. The Bees took Game 1 in LA and then barely lost in Game 2 even though everything seemed to not go […]
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NBA playoffs preview: Hornets and Lakers head to The Hive for Game 3
The New Orleans Hornets (1-1) left Los Angeles after Wednesday night’s game with a tie in their playoff series with the Lakers (1-1). Even though a victory in Game 2 was clearly in their sights; they have to feel as if they’re heading home with an unexpected advantage against the two-time defending champions. It’s good […]
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Stung: Turnovers, free throws, bad calls help Lakers even series with Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets (1-1) went into Los Angeles to face the Lakers (1-1) in a series that no-one really gave them a chance in. After stealing the first game of the series on Sunday, the Lakers knew they were in for a much bigger fight than expected. Even with a game two loss, the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 31: Interview with the Land O Lakers
In a special edition of the In the NO Podcast, Ryan and Michael are joined by Andy Kamenetsky of the Land O Lakers blog at ESPNLA. Andy answers questions about Gasol, the Lakers bench, Trevor Ariza, and how confident the Lakers fans are that they will still win this series. Good times. Enjoy!
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In the NO Podcast Episode 30: Chris Paul will eat your Soul
Michael and Ryan dissect the Hornets win over the Lakers in Los Angeles. They are probably smug, insufferable, and you really want to listen and feel good about your team. Woooooo!