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2011-2012 Schedule Analysis
Yeah, I know we all have more important things on our mind. We here at Hornets247 fully expect to be writing about the Chris Paul trade and what Dealer Dell managed to get for a top 10 NBA talent within a few days. However! We still have a season to play, and the schedule was […]
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Counter-point: Chris Paul is the Answer
I’m just going to say it bluntly. Trading Chris Paul will be the worst decision this franchise has ever made. Now, if you’ve listened to the Podcast and read the blog, you’ll probably wonder at such an unequivocal stance from me. Â I always hedge. Â Hell, I wanted to hedge on the statement above, and my […]
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In the NO Episode 42: Chris Paul, Chris Paul, and Chris Paul!
The guys talk about Chris Paul, whether he’ll stay or go – and what to try to get for him if he goes. Oh, and we try to apportion blame for the fact the Hornets have had a megastar for 7 years, and have generally failed to contend. I blame McNamara. Also on slate this […]
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Podcast No.41- Free Agency
After having dismissed half the Hornets Free Agents back to the obscurity of the open market, Ryan and Michael McNamara express their hopes for free agency. Or distaste. En route, they give you what they’d like to see on the team if Paul is around – and what they’d like to see if Paul walks […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 40: Competing General Managers
Jason Calmes hosts as Ryan and Michael compete at being the World’s Greatest Hornets GMs, deciding which of the Hornets’ own free agents they would extend an offer to and which they would send packing. Will either of them give David West some love? Also on slate this week for our the NBA is back […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 39: Ownership, Tickets, and Staying Put
Ryan, Jason and Michael talk about ownership issues, profitability, and other issues that impact the Hornets staying in New Orleans. It’s odd how good the Hornets seem to look despite all their “issues”. Also on slate this week for our the NBA is back Podcasting Extravaganza: Mon– Discuss new CBA Tues– Ownership Wed– A look […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 38: Loving the CBA in all the wrong places
The guys return for the 2011-2012 season as the CBA is tentatively agreed on. Â Ryan, Michael and special guest Jason Calmes sink their teeth into the CBA, talk about how it impacts the boys in Creole Blue and the rest of the league. Â Also, prepare to be disgusted by Michael. Â Like usual.
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Just one thing to say
F@*&t@! horse$&%$@pile of ##@%^$.
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Feeling angst about a short free agency period
You can view the current lockout optimistically, buying that the owners and players both want this enough to forge a last-minute deal to save the season. You could also view the lockout pessimistically, and listen to the rumors there are hardcore owners who want to break the NBA union and will lose games to do […]
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CP3 on Marcus Thornton
I was re-watching the Kings-Hornets game from March last night to get my CP3, Thornton and West fix, and heard this gem that made me laugh out loud. “Yo! C’mon! You know he’s goin’ one on one every time! You know he ain’t passin! Get back and help get in front of him! Every time!” […]
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Hoping for a Season: Analyzing the 2011-2012 Schedule
In an expression of fantastic optimism in the face of a lockout and stalled labor negotiations, the NBA released its 2011-2012 schedule earlier this week. Joe, of course, has detailed in depth the fact that our team is only interesting to national networks when Blake Griffin is also playing – or right around the trade […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 37: Building the Team
Ryan and Michael put together the off-seasons that each want to see from the Hornets, trading, signing, and each attempting to improve the team. Bask in their mad GM skills – – or mock them. Either works for us. Enjoy! Oh, and vote for your favorite off-season below the player!
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In the NO Podcast Episode 36: The Other Guy
In a few weeks – or possibly a year if the CBA negotiations suck as hard as we expect it too, there will be teams offering David West the sun, the moon, the stars, and to be his baby momma if he so desires. Tonight, we talk with Jared Wade of the Truehoop Network’s Pacers […]
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NBA Draft
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The Value of a Draft Pick 2011
It’s time for my annual “Value of a Draft Pick” post, where I attempt to crush all your hopes and dreams for a contributor to be selected in the draft. As always, I’ll start by explaining my methodology and ranking system, and then summarize the value of picks in the draft before getting to the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 35, Part 3: I love feeling the Draft
In the third and final part of the Podcast recorded on the 20th, Michael and Ryan talk draft, draft, draft. Oh, and trades. And some draft. And some draft-related trades. And some trade-related drafting. I love the draft.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 35: Parts 1 and 2
In the opening two parts of a three-part Podcast extravaganza, Ryan and Michael talk about LeBron, Dirk, the Playoffs, Parity in the NBA, daddy issues, the CBA, whether David West opting out may be a good thing, which players we think we may see the back of, and which will stick around. Part 3 will […]
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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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Watching Paul and West in the Embryo
A few months ago, my TiVO served up a gem for me, recording an ESPN Classic game from March 2006 between the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets, who were then playing in OKC. I’ve been sitting on that game ever since, waiting for the off-season so I could use it for a post when […]
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Video Highlights of Paul wrecking the Lakers
It took me entirely too long to get this out there. Still, I had a hell of a lot of fun putting it together, and it’s always good to relive Chris Paul’s domination, right? Enjoy.