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An Outline of Eric Gordon’s Injury History
People have labeled Eric Gordon as “injury-prone”, and while this is a fairly well-deserved distinction, his entire injury history has not yet been comprehensively presented. When making personnel decisions, it is essential to gather all of the facts before reaching a final conclusion. In the case of Eric Gordon, I am not so sure this […]
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Should the Hornets Trade Greivis Vasquez?
He’s averaging the 3rd most assists in the NBA. Jalen Rose thinks he’s the Most Improved Player in the NBA this season. He’s recorded a triple-double this season. He’s a player everybody loves if he’s on your team and one you hate if he’s not. He’s Greivis Vasquez. With the trade deadline coming up General […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 120: Obi-Wan Lopez and the Trade Deadline Extravaganza!
Michael and I talk about the two previous games, preview the upcoming pair to start this week, address Anthony Davis getting boo’ed in the Rising Stars challenge and Ryan Anderson missing out on the final shootout. Oh, and in between we talk the looming trade deadline, and posit trades involving Gordon, Vasquez, Aminu, Anderson, and […]
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Almost Good
We’ve lived with past mistakes Can we live with our own? Forgive, forget forgive Be a man, not a child There are no tears for peace Of the common sympathies Educate, reinstate, educate A thing of past The trouble in the states It’s time to rise — Pantera, Rise Sports The New Orleans Hornets entered […]
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As Trade Deadline Nears, Warriors Emerge as Favorite to Land Gordon
If Eric Gordon is traded prior to the deadline this Thursday, it will most likely be to the Golden State Warriors. As reported by ESPN’s Chris Broussard last week, the Warriors are among several teams interested, but it appears that the Mavericks and Rockets are focusing on Gordon as a backup option should they miss out […]
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One Way to Get Quality in a Trade for Eric Gordon
Nothing has occupied those who follow the New Orleans Hornets as much as the Eric Gordon saga, especially once the ownership situation was settled and the rebrand was defined. It’s taken so many public and unexpected turns, Gordon proponents, opponents, exponents, and nonponents all follow this story. Recently, Rohan from At the Hive gave reasons […]
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The Missing Piece: Mid-Season Mock Draft
Now that the All-Star break is here, I thought it would be the perfect time to take a look at where the Hornets could find themselves this June on the night of the 2013 NBA Draft. To help me with this mock draft, I have sought out the opinions of talented TrueHoop writers, who will […]
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Projecting Austin Rivers’ Development
((We are pleased to bring you a reader-written article. Thanks in advance for reading Nick’s article, and thanks to Nick for working so hard on it. — 42)) It’s always hard to know exactly how a player will develop once they reach the NBA. The development of their two first round draft picks from last […]
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Eric Gordon: We Loved You, You’re Terrific, Now Leave
The time has come for the Hornets and Eric Gordon to go their separate ways and it finally feels like everybody is starting to realize it. Fans, writers, management, coaches, and probably even Eric Gordon himself. The two sides have tried to work it out, as GM Dell Demps and Coach Monty Williams said all […]
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Hornets wear down Trail Blazers in most lopsided victory of the season 99-63
One night after a much faster paced game in Miami than the Blazers are used to, the team looked worn down from the start and never recovered. To make matters worse, Wesley Matthews was forced to leave the game after just a minute and a half with a rolled ankle, forcing Victor Claver (7.6 PER) […]
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Game On: Trail Blazers at Hornets
In both teams’ last game before the All-Star break, Portland heads to New Orleans less than 24 hours after a double-digit loss in Miami. The Blazers are 25-27 so far this season, surprising many people (including myself) by being just three games out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Portland has exceeded my […]
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Readers Discuss the Rebrand
Two readers submitted articles about the rebrand to Pelicans. Enjoy. Ethan: My whole life I have always been a huge fan of every team of my home state of Louisiana. The truth is, no matter the situation New Orleans is judged negatively. I remember the day Katrina hit New Orleans. Everyone said it was the […]
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New Orleans Hornets 2012-13 Power Rankings – Week 15
The Hornets bounced back from a four-game losing streak to win three of their four games this past week, including two of three on the road. The double-digit loss to Toronto stung, but New Orleans bounced back in a big way in Detroit just one night later with a 19 point victory. The end result […]
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What Do International Hornets Fans Do With New Orleans Pelicans Rebrand?
It’s 37 degrees out and I’ve had a few beers. It’s festival season in Australia and there’s music all around. I head to buy some more and I see someone wearing a Hornets cap. “Oh hey man, I see you’re a Hornets fan, cool!” “Nah man, I’m actually a Lakers fan.” “… Uhh okay?” “Yeah […]
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Hornets Rock Rock City
The 105-86 victory by the New Orleans Hornets over the Detroit Pistons brings the road trip record to 2-1. The now 18-34 Hornets return to New Orleans Wednesday night to take on the Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. This final game before the All-Star break will be televised. The Hornets just flat out out-shot the […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Pistons
The Hornets conclude their Mardi Gras road trip, hoping to end it with a winning record after starting off with a victory against Atlanta, followed by a loss last night at Toronto. Since it is a back-to-back, the Hornets will likely be without the services of Eric Gordon (unless Monty counts last night as a […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 119: Unproductive Davis and Seeking Redemption
Ryan and Michael worry about Anthony Davis’s production and the fact he’s been the fourth best big man on this team for a few games now. They also talk Hawks and Raptors, covering some trade targets from the former team and talking trash about Rudy Gay on the second. Okay, I’m doing that. Then Ryan […]
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Stars Disappear in Toronto as Hornets Fall to Raptors
This summer the Hornets handed Eric Gordon, the centerpiece of the Chris Paul trade 58 million dollars and took Anthony Davis with the #1 overall pick, hoping that those two would provide the franchise with a championship foundation. Tonight, those two couldn’t even help the Hornets stay competitive with the woeful Raptors. Combined, Davis and Gordon […]
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Happy Mardi Gras . . . So Far
Down in New Orleans Where the blues was born It takes a cool cat to blow a horn On LaSalle and Rampart Street The combo’s there with a mambo beat The Mardi Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Party Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Mardi Gras mambo-o Down in New Orleans — The Hawkettes, Mardi Gras Mambo Sports […]
