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In the NO Podcast Episode 86: Training Camp Opens
Michael and I talk about what each of us feel is the biggest question we want to see answered this upcoming season. Then, we continue our march through the Western Conference, evaluating the Portland Trailblazers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the upcoming playoff chase. We close with news around the NBA. It’s good to have basketball […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 85: NBA Rank, Warriors, and Kings
With less than two weeks until training camp, Michael and I return to talk NBA Rank at ESPN.com and the stark drop off between the Hornets Top Trio and the rest of the guys – as well as talk about whether we think the guys were judged fairly or unfairly. Welcome back to In the […]
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Ryan Anderson Stat-Pack
Michael and I are taking a week off of the podcast, so instead I bring to you the Ryan Anderson stat-pack I’ve been sitting on for months. Consume and enjoy. Oh, and should we call Ryan Anderson “Neo”? I think that could work . . .
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In the NO Podcast Episode 84: Projecting the Hornets with the Basketball Prospectus
Michael and I are joined by Bradford Doolittle of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com. Over the past month, Brad has written several articles (like this one) analyzing the Hornets, and we thought he’d be a great guest to talk about projections for the future. Oh, and his system is down on Austin Rivers. So Michael […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 83: Henry Abbott, HoopIdea, and Monty Williams Extension
Michael and I are joined by none other than Henry Abbott of Truehoop to talk about HoopIdea, flopping (and CP3), boring free throws, competitive balance, big Markets, Small Markets, and Markets that go “Wee Wee Wee” all the way home. Oh, then we talk the Monty Extension, the Demps extension(?) and Brian Roberts. Please visit […]
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Hornets extend Monty Williams
We’ve been talking about this on our podcast and site for a couple weeks now: The Hornets’ two most vital free-agents-to-be for next season were Monty Williams and Dell Demps. Well, that number is now one smaller, as the Hornets have confirmed that they have inked Williams to a new four-year deal.
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Projecting the Hornets’ Rotations
In preparation for his wins prediction for the Hornets, Ryan tries to anticipate rotations for the coming season.
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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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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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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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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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In the NO Podcast Episode 78: Free Agency Wrap-up
Not a lot of basketball being played by Hornets players right now, but Michael and I spend the podcast pouring over the western conference in the wake of a busy Free Agency and answering two questions: Are they better than the Hornets now? Are they someone to worry about in three years? Tune in, then […]