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The 2012 Hornets Offseason from a Salary Cap Perspective
Let’s take a look back at the offseason moves (so far).
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The New Orleans Hornets’ Place in the Current NBA Landscape
With the NBA now more top-heavy than it has ever been before, what does that mean for the Hornets both now and in the future? Mason gives his take on the answer.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 82: Gerry V talks Hornets
Special Guest Gerry V swings by to talk Hornets with Michael and I. We address the point guard position – what is a point guard – what position Anthony Davis plays, expectations and timelines for the team, and Gerry talks coaching philosphies. It’s a good one folks, have a listen! Enjoy the Podcast! Want it […]
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Trew to the Game: More Specialized Season Ticket Plans
The most irrational New Orleans sports fan, local comedian Chris Trew, has some ideas for new season tickets plans the Hornets should offer.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 81: Do you trust in Demps?
In this episode Michael and I welcome Roger Mason to the team, talk about what we expect from him, and how worried we are about the Hornets wing players. Oh, and then we talk Dell Demps and Monty Williams. Should the Hornets extend them, and at what price? Oh, and see that nice image down […]
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An early look at the 2012-13 Western Conference Playoff Puzzle – where do the Hornets fit?
Mason tries to determine how the Western Conference standings will play out in 2012-13 and whether or not the Hornets could be playoff-bound by projecting PERs and expected player rotations.
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New Orleans Arena Pour Rights Changing?
There are signs that the beverage selection in the New Orleans Arena may be changing.
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Hornets agree to terms with SG Roger Mason Jr.
Yahoo! Sports has just reported that the New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent guard Roger Mason Jr.
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The Next Free Agent: Dell Demps
Jake talks about why the next contract the Hornets should look at is not a player, but General Manager Dell Demps.
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A Farewell Sonnet for Marco Belinelli
Some goodbye poetry for former Hornet, Marco Belinelli.
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In the NO Podcast Episode 80: Robin Lopez and Ryan Anderson
In this episode, we talk about the Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick acquisition, what that means for starting line-ups and Anthony Davis. Oh, and I was poetic about the wonder that is Ryan Anderson. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?
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The Swarm: Talking About Robin Lopez and More
In the most recent edition of The Swarm, Matt Moore, Michael McNamara, Michael Schwartz, Jason Calmes, and Mason Ginsberg join me to talk about the Robin Lopez deal, how the Hornets will play and look in 2012-2013, some Olympics, and the can’t miss games of 2012-2013. If you haven’t checked out The Swarm before, this […]
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Hornets OFFICIALLY obtain Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick
After two days of confusion, the three-team trade sending Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick (and $1.15 million) to the Hornets has become official. In exchange, the Hornets will send Brad Miller and Jerome Dyson to Phoenix, and Minnesota will receive the two second round picks that were originally sent to the Hornets in the initial […]
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CBA-Legal Trade Scenarios for Robin Lopez
In yesterday’s update, we introduced a few possible scenarios that could make the previously exposed 3-team trade legal under the rules of the CBA. With more valuable insight from Jason Calmes, we expand on those scenarios here, and add a few more as well.
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Anthony “SkyNet” Davis
Not a believer in the SkyNet nickname for Anthony Davis we’ve been pushing? Give this video created by the excellent Andrew Smith a watch and maybe we’ll change your mind. Or replace it with an AI and you’ll have no choice but to fall in line . . . or destroy us all, since this […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 79: Hindsight Rules
Sorry the podcast was late! I would blame Star Wars: The Old Republic, but that would be lame of me. Hope you enjoy the podcast! We recorded it Sunday night, so no discussion of the off-on Lopez trade. That will come this Sunday. Instead, we talk about the moves Demps did, and wonder if we […]
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Trade sending Lopez & Warrick to New Orleans in “Holding Pattern” due to CBA Rules
Although multiple reputable media outlets reported yesterday that a deal had been agreed upon between the Hornets, Suns, and Timberwolves, the trade is still in the process of being completed, as it does not yet comply with CBA rules.
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Hornets247 T-Shirts
So yeah, I’ve been talking about this on the podcast. We’ve got T-Shirts! We’re opening with a trio of shirts I put together called “CityBrow“, “In Demps We Trust“, and “SkyNet“. Here are the blown-up designs on each shirt. Buy them now at the Hornets247 store!
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Hornets acquire Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick in 3-team Trade
According to the Associated Press, a trade was agreed to on Wednesday that lands Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick in New Orleans in exchange for recently acquired (soon to be retired) center Brad Miller, point guard Jerome Dyson, and two second round draft picks. Mason breaks down the trade and discusses whether or not it was […]
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Vasquez: Why the Hornets won’t miss Jarrett Jack?
Every time I put together advanced stats to suggest why one of last years players weren’t all that fantastic, Dell Demps does something fun: He makes that guy disappear – sometimes before I post. Belinelli? Headed to Chicago. Ariza? Shipped for peanuts. Jack? Salary dump. “But wait,” you say, “You haven’t said anything about Jack!” […]