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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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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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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
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Tenth Pick Tournament Round One: Jared Sullinger vs. Arnett Moultrie
James Grayson & Ryan Schwan square off in this Hornets247 Tenth Pick Tournament matchup which pits PF/C prospects Jared Sullinger against Arnett Moultrie.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 69, Dude: A cagey front office
Michael and I talk about how the front office won’t say they are taking Anthony Davis – and then we talk about all the people they could possibly take at 10. Michael gets heated about Kendall Marshall and Austin Rivers, and I still have a man-crush on Sullinger but have a a few other guys […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 68: A winner is us
Michael and I react giddily to the news the Hornets won the first pick of the NBA Draft and the rights to draft Anthony Davis out of Kentucky. He’s a Gamechanger, folks. We talk all kinds of impacts. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Oh – New Owners, New Star, probable new Name? Pack […]
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Should Marco Belinelli be re-signed?
Ryan unleashes the numbers on Marco Belinelli and paints the walls red.
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Point: Carl Landry should stay
Part 1 of Mason Ginsberg’s and Ryan Schwan’s point-counterpoint argument on whether Carl Landry should be retained this coming off-season.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 67: All Eric Gordon
Ryan and Michael talk Eric Gordon. Lots of Eric Gordon. They talk his trade value, his injury history and what it might mean, they trade him, they don’t trade him, he signs for millions or just the qualifying offer. They try to predict where he’ll be next year. If Eric Gordon is on your mind, […]
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Counter-Point: Here there be no Dragons
Part 2 of Jake and Ryan’s debate on whether the Hornets should sign Goran Dragic during free agency.
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Anthony Davis – as he should be
Had to post a link to this picture of Anthony Davis. (HT to Truehoop) Michael McNamara, eat your heart out.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 66: Special Guest David Thorpe weighs in on the young guys
Special Guest David Thorpe – NBA trainer, coach, and writer from ESPN.com – joins Michael and I to talk the young players on this team – what they need to do to grow, what they should and can focus on, and talks other young guys in the draft. He also seems to proscribe a trip […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 65: Kentucky or UNC?
With a good eight members of the fourteen lottery slots in this comnig draft likely to be filled by players from Kentucky and UNC, Michael arranged for bloggers covering those teams to come on and walk us through each of those potential lottery picks and their strengths and weaknesses. Our first guest is Glenn Logan […]