It’s contest time here at Hornets247. Recently we’ve been talking blockbuster trades because, well, the Hornets aren’t in the playoffs and it’s fun to play casual fan for a while. Are those trades going to happen? Probably not, but even the remotest chance gives us the liberty to discuss them occasionally. Right now though, it’s […]

We’ve had lots of talk here lately regarding a potential sign and trade for Chris Bosh. Although we have openly accepted that the possibility was slim at best, it was still something that kept Hornets Nation interested until Ryan came up with his latest gem. Unfortunately Chad Ford has learned that Chris Bosh’s agent gave […]

Taking a look around the ever changing world of mock drafts, one might find that the Hornets have been slated by quite a few writers to wind up with Daniel Orton. It’s understandable why some think Orton is the best choice since he’s a wide bodied center who supposedly is pretty good at defense. Sounds […]

The New Orleans Hornets coaching search seems to be moving forward, even as the club continues interviewing a new candidate. As was widely expected, local Avery Johnson seems to be one of them, while Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau has emerged as a second front runner, presumably in large part to the Celtic’s recent postseason surge. […]

The following is a guest post by Michael McNamara (a.k.a. loveforthehornets). When FDR gave us his famous quote regarding December 7th, 1941, he was pointing out that there are few days that will be remembered for the remainder of history and there are few acts that shape entire nations. That day not only affected two […]

Remember when David West was making his first All Star team, and playing a huge part in what remains the Hornets greatest regular season ever? At the time some were called him the most underrated player in the game. Then along the way something changed. Once fans started calling him an all-star it’s like the […]

With the Hornets looking for a new coach, and the constantly pending sale seemingly no closer to fruition than it was three weeks ago, it’s no surprise that fans haven’t been thinking too hard about what to do with a front court that looked overwhelmed last season. The combination of Emeka Okafor and David West […]

For a while now I’ve stated Chris Paul has a positive effect on his three point shooters. Today we will find out how much water that claim holds by taking a look at the three point shooters that have surrounded him, and their success before, and if they’ve been dealt, after. This chart shows the […]

Being over the salary cap in the NBA is never ideal, but because it’s technically a soft cap, there is some breathing room for teams that find themselves looking to improve. Two years ago the Hornets found themselves in a similar situation, and in what should have been the greatest move in franchise history, wound […]

If you haven’t heard the news yet, George Shinn has reportedly agreed to sell the team to current minority owner, Gary Chouest. The deal has been widely expected for quite some time, and even though there were some snags in negotiations, it appears that the team will announce him as the new owner on Wednesday. […]

Last week we heard about Ryan’s old man-ness and how he really wanted OKC to lose. His wish was granted, as the Kobe company took down the Thunder in six. Today I welcome you to Haterville, the home of hate. Now before you get your panties in a bunch, realize that I don’t really hate […]

While at Jazz Fest the other day, I came to the realization that the Hornets and the festival have quite a few things in common. Some, like my friends Johnny, Jim, and Jack, might even say that the team could be compared to Jazz Fest. Peja Stojakovic is Art Garfunkel Both are classic entertainers, albeit […]

Much to the dismay of Hornet fans, Julian Wright recently concluded yet another disappointing season. Not too long ago, Julian Wright was considered a key piece of the Bee’s future. Along the way though, something happened. It’s not too common for a player as young as Julian to come into the league and play so […]

After one of the more unique seasons in recent memory, Jeff Bower’s reign as coach of the Hornets is officially over. With the announcement that he will return to a full time roll as General Manager, it’s possible that Bower has seen the last of his days as an NBA coach. That’s a story for […]

Salary Cap Stuff Don’t get too excited, but it appears that the that the NBA salary cap and luxury tax lines are dropping less than expected. It’s now being projected that the cap will fall from 57.7 million to 56.1 million. The 1.6 million dollar decrease is millions less than most front offices had anticipated. […]

It’s playoff prediction time here at Hornets247. No, the Bees won’t be part in the postseason, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have some fun talking about the 16 teams that have earned a shot to compete for the title. The seeding is set, players and coaches are preparing, and we’re predicting. Ryan Schwan: […]

Heading into an all too early off-season, the Hornets, and their fans specifically, needed something positive. In the final home game of a disappointing year, the Bees whooped on the T’Wolves and gave the home town crowd something to cheer about, winning 114-86, equaling the largest margin of the season. Sporting a lead of over […]

Marcus “Buckets” Thornton has been labeled by just about everyone as a pure scorer. Like it or not, the media has him portrayed as that, he scores a lot, and that’s that, right? Nope. Not even close. What Marcus Thornton can be is so much more important than simply a one dimensional guy who puts […]

It happened. Facing one of the worst teams in NBA history, the Hornets made it very clear how far they have fallen in the last couple months. The Nets absolutely obliterated the Mosquitos (that’s the bug I find easiest to squash). Let’s take a look at the positives first, and then touch upon what went […]

With the Hornets officially eliminated from the playoffs, and their lottery position looking more and more predictable, it seems like a good time to take a detailed look at the NBA lottery, how it works, and what the Hornets’ chances are to improve their pick Why a Lottery? The main reason that the NBA uses […]