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ESPN Podcasts Reference New Orleans Hornets
I recently checked out two of my favorite sports writer’s podcasts. Bill Simmons interviewed Tyson Chandler earier this week and posted an interview of David Stern this Friday. Here are my quick takes on these. Stern’s is a must-listen. ESPN’s Bill Simmons Interviews David Stern Simmons and Stern discuss New Orleans extensively. Stern seems convinced […]
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The Red Team Wins!
The red team dominated the competition this afternoon, and frankly it wasn’t even close. While other colors tried to break into the fight, the red team clearly gave 110% and the result was a sweet, sweet victory. This is from today’s Red Dress Run, which benefits local charities. As you can see, I’m taking my […]
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Hornets’ Checkup
In what has been a slow time for the New Orleans Hornets, I am happy to bring a boatload of fresh news. Tonight I was able to attend an I’m In event thanks to the courteous invitation of my rep (and Hornets247’s), Gena. What follows is an account of the event, summaries of the speeches […]
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Fiending for Some NBA Action
(This is in the spirit of Holly MacKenzie’s very nice piece over at Hardwood Paroxysm, only I’m doing 36 things I miss because the Hornets have six players and there are six of them. Don’t you get it? It’s science.) It’s Thursday morning. Roughly 8am. I shouldn’t be awake yet. Last night as I sat […]
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Paul 4 Westbrook?????
Ok so i have been hearing rumors about a Chris Paul for Russel Westbrook trade and ive been wondering if both clubs were to agree who else would we get in the trade….James harden is an attractive piece but i doubt the thunder would do that and we cant do a straight up trade CP3 […]
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Some More NBA Lockout Thoughts
I’m back in American soil, and not surprisingly, the lockout is still in full swing. According to David Stern the NBA and the Players Association are “at the same place” that they were on July 1st. Billy Hunter says there is a better than 50-50 shot that there won’t be a season at all this […]
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Hornets Beat: Schnapps Edition
I’m still not back in the good old US of A, and honestly my head has been pounding for days due to the relentless abuse that my shnapps-loving Swedish family has inflicted on my liver. As a result of that and ESPN’s Hornets themed 5-on-5 featuring Ryan, this edition of Hornets Beat is going to […]
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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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2011-2012 Off-season moves (pt. 4) “Riverboat Gamble”
Hey Hornets fans. How about that NFL off-season action? Hopefully we get something similar in the NBA this year (meaning there is NBA this year). On the assumption we do here’s another post season moves I hope the Hornets make. This move doesn’t revolve around a trade scenario rather a free agent signing and a […]
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2011-12 Off-season moves (pt. 3) “Smooth in Easy”
Hey Hornets fans. Continuing the daily journals with another trade I think would make us a better. A common theme with my posts will be trading Okafor. I think he’s a below average center with a really bad contract. This trade is merely for the purpose of getting him off this roster. This is […]
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2011-12 Off-season moves. (pt. 2) “Gay means happy”
Hey Hornets fans. This is part two of my wish list for this upcoming 2011-2012 offseason (if there is one). I will assume how the new CBA will impact the salary cap for the sake of the journal. *see pt. 1 for details* It has been rumored that Rudy Gay is on the trading block. Regardless […]
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2011-12 Off-season moves. (pt. 1) “Save us Superman”
Hey Hornets fans. In honor of the NFL starting what will be a wild (and brief) offseason. I thought for the rest of the week I would purpose offseason moves I would like the Hornets to make once the NBA 2011-12 offseason starts(if there is one). I will examine each trade from all the franchise perspectives and grade each move […]
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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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Why 82 games are too many?
Let me start this entry off with a question. How big of a fan are you? Do you have an answer? Ok let me ask you another question. How many of the Hornets(or any team your a fan of) games do you watch every season? Let me answer my own questions. 1st I’m a huge Hornets fans. While […]
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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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Prolonged Lockout Not All Bad for New Orleans
I want a prolonged NBA Lockout. Yes, it’s blasphemous, but it’s true. I have been an NBA fan for as long as I can remember. I was enraptured by the Magic-Bird-Jordan years and never let go. I’ve also been a “fan” of New Orleans since I moved here at age 3. When the Minnesota Timberwolves […]