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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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Hornets Beat: International Edition
Written in Amsterdam, it’s the international edition of Hornets Beat! Joining us this week are mW from HornetsHype and Jake Madison from Swarm and Sting. Ryan and I partake in the fun as well. There is no featured non-sportswriter guest for this week, but once I get back to the Big Easy I can assure you […]
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Chris Paul and NBA Players leave Philippines with a bang
((Our very own nikkoewan has taken on the role of a Hornets247.com International Correspondent. For those that haven’t been following build-up to the event in the Philippines, he provides some background. HTownHornets at Hornets Report found some video of the game (#4 is where play begins). We’ll be posting nikkoewan’s pictures and tweets soon, so […]
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Hornets Beat: Fan Edition
In this weeks edition of Hornets Beat, we will be taking a look back and then forward from the perspective of some of New Orleans’ finest souls. We have a superhero (of sorts), four writers, and five questions. No time to waste on this fine Monday Morning so let’s get to it. The Purple Hornet […]
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13 Full Season Tickets Sold at Our “I’m In” Event
On Monday I hosted an event for the New Orleans Hornets on behalf of Hornets247 and Hornets Report. President Hugh Weber was in attendance as well as some other Hornets brass in order to talk to potential season ticket holders and answer any questions that they may have. The Hornets brought “I’m In” signs, buttons, […]
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Honeybees Finals: 3pm at the House of Blues
There is basketball related stuff happening today! True, it’s only cheerleader auditions, but at least it’s the finals, right? If you’re interested in attending, then you’re in luck– the auditions are open to the public. The event starts at 3pm at the House of Blues, and there are drink specials and whatnot. Our very own […]
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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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New Orleans Hornets 2011-2012 Schedule
The New Orleans Hornets schedule for 2011-2012 has been finalized, despite the current lockout. Chris Paul and friends will open at home against the Chicago Bulls on November 2nd, and will wrap things up April 18th against Memphis. In between those two, there are a lot of other games, but one thing stands out– The […]
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Hornets Beat: We’re Still Locked Out
The second edition of Hornets Beat focuses mostly on lockout related issues. Our featured guest is Chris Trew, a nationally touring comedian, Air Sex host and co-founder of The New Movement. Joining him is our very own Michael McNamara, Caleb Smith from At The Hive, Jake Madison from Swarm and Sting, and Mason G from […]
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If the NBA Lockout Draws on, We’re Going to Cover Women’s Soccer
Japan just beat Team USA in penalty kicks to win an epic 2011 Women’s World Cup Final. Despite the allegiance that so many Hornets fans have to the American squad, the game was amazing. It’s contests like this that make me wonder how long the USA will fight becoming soccer-crazy like everyone else. Congratulations, Japan.
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Hornets247, Hornets Report Will Help You Be In
Since the Hornets lauched their hundred day campaign, we have been tracking the progress of the season ticket sales daily in the News. As of the time of this writing, we need to sell 1550 season tickets in 62 days to reach the original goal, ignoring the effect of the lockout. The goal was made […]
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Hornets and Hornets247 Helping Out in the Community
Last Friday the Hornets invited Hornets247 to come and attend the weekly volunteering expedition. We’re no bums, so we decided to help out as well. Andrew Smith, our brand spanking new video guy, created this to recap the event-
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Hornets247/Hornets Report to Host “I’m In” Event on July 18th
If you or anyone you know is thinking about buying some Hornets season tickets for next year, but just needs a nudge in the right direction, then you’re in luck. I know a guy who knows a guy… Can’t see the invite? Try it here- I’m in thing Did I mention the free food and […]
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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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Adding a Single Affiliation D-League Team is Part of the Plan for Hornets
In an interview at the Green Project (where the Hornets were helping out on Friday), President Hugh Weber responded to my questions about the team’s new D-League franchise in Iowa. Asked about the possibility of adding a more local Developmental League team, Weber said that it’s “part of our long term plan… to have a […]
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Iowa Energy Named Hornets New D-League Team
The Developmental League Champions, the Iowa Energy, is the new official D-League team for the New Orleans Hornets. The new Mexico Thunderbirds were the previous Hornets affiliate, but they were recently purchased by the Cleveland Cavaliers and moved to Canton, Ohio. The Energy, located in Des Moines, will also serve as the affiliate of the […]
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Hornets Offer Options to Season Ticket Holders
The Hornets sent out a letter to current season ticket holders today explaining what would happen with their “investment” in the event that the current lockout results in preseason or regular season games being missed. If you’re a season ticket holder, you have to choose one of two options- The Gold Option deposits refunds from […]
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Season in the Abyss
It Has Ended Where the glossy parquet is lorded over by grand pillars supporting baskets that would hold no peach I’ve ever seen, lit from above by tiny stars . . . there is a nothingness. The floors are still there, reflecting the shine. The baskets are there, ready to perform their function in iconic […]
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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 […]