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 […]

Okay, maybe saying he can’t get no respect is a bit over the top.  He was the 6th leading vote getter among rookies.  Still, he deserved to be on the first team, and his whole season has been a bit ridiculous considering his talent. The season started with him sliding all the way to the […]

A funny thing happened this weekend.  And no, it wasn’t “funny ha-ha“, it was “funny disturbing“, because I found myself rooting for the Lakers.  Now, for any of you who have read this blog, you know I’m not a fan of the Lakers.  In fact, on my four-team list of teams I can’t stand, the […]

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 […]

All of the news coming out about New Orleans these days points to one thing: The Hornets are gunning for a big name coach.  There are reports they have contacted Avery Johnson, Jeff Van Gundy, and Doug Collins in order to gauge their interest in returning to the coaching game.  Hugh Weber was quoted as […]

The Associated Press is reporting that “sale talks between George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest have reached an “impasse,” and that Shinn now wants to speak with other possible buyers.” I don’t have a lot to say.  The sale was so promising and smooth-seeming, the cynic in me tells me I should have known […]

I was watching The Basketball Jones vidcast this morning, like I do every morning, and good ol’ J.E. Skeets said something that made me grumble.  While lauding the gorgeous 25 and 17 that Tim Duncan put up against the Mavericks, he suggested that Rick Carlisle should have considered Hack-A-Duncan tactics, since Tim Duncan was only […]

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 […]

At some point during the next 12 months, I think all Hornets nation understands that Peja Stojakovic will be moving on.  He’s in the final year of his contract, his production has slipped drastically, and his $15 million dollar contract makes him enticing to teams wishing to start their roster over after next season.  That […]

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: […]

On April 12th, I wrote a review of the new book Stumbling on Wins, and then put up a trivia game with a copy of the book as the prize.  Not surprisingly (to me at least) those of you who tried out the new contest didn’t do that well, and I have to confess I […]

Tonight’s game was enjoyable but hardly compelling as the only tough defense being played out there was Jared Jeffries earnestly humping David West in the post.  Happily, all that did was make him score more and shout “And One!” a half dozen times, making Hornets drinking games that much more entertaining and inebriating. Otherwise, most […]

Game 82. End of the road. The rookies are about to be rookies no more. The Hornets will wrap this one up in Houston, game tipping at 7 Central. The Rockets are 42-39 on the season, 23-17 at home and have won five of their last seven. On Monday they beat the Kings 117-107 in […]

Jeff Bower made headlines yesterday when he cut short his meeting with the media after the Hornets final practice of the season. NewOrleans.com has video: Bower contends that the team performed well this season considering the significant amount of games missed by Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic due to injury. Would you agree?

A couple weeks ago, we ran a giveaway for Dave Berri and Martin Schmidt’s new book, Stumbling on Wins.  NOEngineer won that giveaway, but today, you’ll get another crack at the prize, as I am producing both a review and once again, giving away a copy of Stumbling on Wins.  If you don’t want to […]

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 […]