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Game On: Hornets @ Timberwolves (Live Chat)
What’s the saying, third time’s the charm? Yeah, I think that’s it. However I doubt that we ever would have imagined that it would apply here. The Hornets have faced the Timberwolves two times this year, and frankly, they were embarrassed both times. Two days after Christmas the Hornets went to Minnesota and lost by […]
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pulled out
According to sources hornets were part of three team deal with indiana and memphis. indiana would have sent us brandon rush while o.j. mayo went to indiana for josh mcroberts and 1st rounder, it seems we pulled at the last minute. Mike Wells: Call was logged at 3:01 p.m. and Orleans was involved, but they were […]
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Hornets Trade Deadline Chat
Come chat about the trade deadline all day with your friends from Hornets247. Hornets Trade Deadline
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Hornets beat the Clippers
In the first game back from the All-Star break the Hornets looked sharp, they ran their plays extremely well, staggering screens all over for everyone, and put together a nice, easy 98-87 win over the Clippers. (Box Score) Of course, part of the reason they looked so good was the fact the Clippers were missing […]
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Game On: Clippers @ Hornets
Matchup: Clippers (21-36) @ Hornets(33-25) Off Efficiency: Clippers 102.4 (22nd), Hornets 103.5(18th) Def Efficiency: Clippers 107.3 (23rd), Hornets 100.9 (7th) Pace: Clippers 94.9 (14th) , Hornets 91.0 (29th) After Blake Griffin won the dunk contest by jumping over a tiny car, he’s admitted that he’s tired. That’s good news for Hornets fans, because last time […]
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Scouting Report On Carl Landry
With Carl Landry expected to be officially announced as a Hornet any day now, Michael traded Marcus Thornton information with Zach Harper of CowbellKingdom for some insight into Landry’s game. The following is Zach’s excellent scouting report. “Somewhere along the way between last trade deadline and this trade deadline, the bench force that is Carl […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 20: Fat Lawyers and Bubblewrap
You’ll have to listen to the podcast to get the title reference. We talk about the games leading up to the All-Star Break, the All-Star weekend itself, the Jack DUI, Stern on the viability of New Orleans as a Market, and look forward to the games that are happening this week. That’s right, there are […]
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Farewell Marcus Thornton
When the Hornets began taking down signs featuring their nearly homegrown star, Marcus Thornton, most of us knew that it was time to start letting go. Sure, we pretended that it was just a coincidence that the Hornets only homegrown player was no longer a part of their marketing to a fan base who regarded […]
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Redfish Talk with Dell Demps
The Hornets had an extended Chalk Talk scheduled for about 50 season ticket holders at the Bourbon House. Â I went with my girlfriend and bumped into a couple I know from around Hornets-town. We both got the redfish, but the crab and corn bisque and the chocolate chunk bread pudding were the real show-stoppers. Â Great […]
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Hornets add Carl Landry, sacrifice fan favorite
Weeks ago Dell Demps told us that he was looking for a reliable, veteran big man to bring off the bench for the stretch run. On Tuesday night he accomplished that goal by finalizing a deal for Sacramento power forward Carl Landry. Landry, who is in his fourth year in the league, is having a […]
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Hornets close in on Carl Landry
Tonight, Carl Landry was held out of Sacramento’s game against Miami due to significant trade talks involving him. Multiple sites are now reporting that it is the Hornets that are close to acquiring him in return for David Andersen and Marcus Thornton. I’m a fan of Landry – and though he’s been down a bit […]
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My Worries about Just Passing it Along…
A few days ago I was given information from a reliable inside source that talks were ongoing between the Hornets and Cavaliers and I felt conflicted about posting the information on this site. My sources integrity could not have been compromised, so that was not the concern, as much as the fact that I simple […]
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In the NO Episode 19: Trade Deadline Chatter
In this clipping from the Podcast we recorded Monday night, 42 joins Michael and Ryan as we talk about trades! Trade rumors, trade needs, etc. If you don’t like trades, you won’t like this podcast. Enjoy.
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Stabilizing the first Domino: Making David West a Hornet for Life
In the summer of 2012 the face of the franchise, Chris Paul, has the option of voiding the final year of his contract and becoming a free agent. One full year before that, however, the Hornets other cornerstone piece will likely hit the open market, and his decision might be the one that impacts this […]
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The Road Ahead
As we reach the All-Star break, the Hornets are 33-25, which is good for sixth in the Western Conference. With only 24 games left, a top 3 seed appears out of reach, and the Hornets are four games behind Oklahoma City in the race for home court advantage in the first round. When you add […]
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Chris Paul Appreciation
I was looking back at some of Chris Paul’s achievements and highlights through the years and felt like posting my first journal on here. High School Chris Paul West attended Forsyth High School in Lewisville, North Carolina. Though he only played two seasons of varsity basketball, he still was named a McDonald’s All-American. In the […]
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Just Passing it Along….
Don’t want to cause a stir around here, but I had a very interesting conversation with an Eastern Conference front office person who told me that the Hornets and Cavs are still discussing Antawn, and the current deal being discussed involves several other players, including Trevor Ariza and Jamario Moon. One or more of the […]
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Pops has a new home
For all of you who have been worried about Pops. Worry no more as he has found a new home in France. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/basketball/9400830.stm
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Emeka Okafor’s Importance to the Hornets by the Numbers
To get straight to the point, I’m a pretty big believer in Emeka Okafor’s role as the key to the Hornets’ success on defense. Below, I utilized four key statistical categories to demonstrate just how important Okafor is; not just to the defense, but to the Hornets’ overall style of play. Thanks to Hoopsstats for the advanced […]