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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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Top Ten Center?
According to a recent article posted on the bleacher report (Link Below) you will notice a familiar face listed in the top ten Centers of 2010-2011 season. No its not Tyson Chandler, but Emeka Okafor who is slotted in at the number 9 spot. Chandler is currently ranked number 13 on the list 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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Tyson Chandler? Answer to our problems?
I have been doing a lot of reading, thanks to 42’s Bee Bites (I don’t know if he gets paid, but by golly gee willickers, he damn sure should be.) And some writers have been saying that Tyson Chandler is the answer to our problems. While I agree Tyson is an upgrade over […]
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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 […]
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Belinelli Extended Qualifying Offer
According to Jimmy Smith’s Twitter: “Hornets have tendered offer to Marco Belinelli, not Jason Smith, sources say. Hope to retain both players.” This will make Marco a restricted free agent while Smith will be unrestricted. The offer is for just over $3m. There as been some discussion here on whether the offer would be extended. […]
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Media Availability With Dell Demps
We’ll be meeting with Dell Demps today at 11:30 and will get more information regarding Marco, Jason Smith, the CBA, the Hornets’ long term and short term goals, and whatever else YOU want to know. Get your questions in now if you can, and at around 12:30 this will be replaced with a video of the press […]
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A Very Realistic Dwight Howard Trade To Hornets
I know everyone is probably tired of hearing all of these ridiculous Dwight Howard trade proposals (my self included) but I happened to run across one on the Internet that made alot of since. The proposal was…. Hornets get: Dwight Howard Magic get: Emeka Okafor, David West, Marco Belinelli, and a hornets first round pick […]
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Beginners’ Guide to Reading the Times Picayune
In the wake of this morning’s release of John Deshazier’s column speaking on the subject of David West’s opt out of his contract, I feel it necessary to remind all of you how the newspaper works. Now I understand that most people that read on this site as well as Hornets Report, At The Hive, […]
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My Favorite Trade Destination for Paul: the Clippers
ESPN Insider had a post today that mentions New York, Portland and Oklahoma City as potential destinations for CP if he were to be traded this year. All of the ideas are intriguing. Rich Bucher and Chris Boussard basically say that we would get Amare or Carmelo back from NYK, Russell Westbrook from OKC and […]