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Offseason Targets: Small Forward
Last offseason, the small forward position was overhauled as Trevor Ariza was brought in via trade and Quincy Pondexter was selected with the 26th pick of the NBA draft. The two brought athleticism and a much needed defensive mentality to the position, but were suspect at times on the offensive end. Ariza shot under 40% […]
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The Memory Remains: What’s at Stake
Let me preface: I’ve been wanting to say some things for a while, and have finally been inspired to do so by some posts and members of this community, obvious events of the past year, the 100 day challenge, this Jazz article, and this quote from Jac Sperling: “It’s about New Orleans.” So this is […]
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Spoke to Bobby Jindal today about potential local buyers @ a Hornets event…
I decided to go to the House/Senate bball game the Hornets were hosting at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center today, and Bobby Jindal was there. I went up to him and asked who he thought would step up and buy the Hornets, and when he thought it would happen. I knew he wasn’t going to […]
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Dunk That Sh!t: Rooting for the Mavericks?!?!
In the “Dear Abby” vein . . . Ryan Arkin (via Twitter): I find myself rooting for the Mavs this postseason, mostly due to Peja and Tyson, but part of me just doesn’t feel right cheering for a division foe. What should I do? I fear that the confidence that comes with winning a title […]
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Becoming a Hornets Fan
I have an ax to grind today. For most of this season, The Fan has taken a beating in the sports world. I’m not talking about despicable events at games. That’s messed up WAY beyond what I’m talking about here. I’m talking the abstraction, the archtype, and attacks on that idea and the people that […]
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Dunk That Sh!t: New Star
Every team has a bench, and on that bench there may just be the next superstar . . . but it’s likely that the backup just hasn’t been exposed as not being worth the role of backup . . . As I sit here at Highland Coffees in Baton Rouge with my ladyfriend and the guy that chose […]
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How the proposed CBA would affect Paul and the Hornets (Part Two)
In part one, we touched on some key parts of the proposed CBA that most fans are familiar with, a hard cap and a franchise tag. In part two, we are going to look at some of the more obscure, but equally important, parts of the CBA that the league is trying to get the […]
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How the proposed CBA would affect Paul and the Hornets (Part One)
The facts about the proposal that the league made to the players last week have started to trickle out and surprisingly the owners are not going for the death blow that most experts assumed that they would try to deliver to the players. While NBAPA President Derek Fisher claimed that he was “disappointed” in the […]
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Why Hornets fans and Magic fans should be rooting for the Heat to win it all
On July 1st, the NBA owners are going to lock out the players because the current economic model is simply not working. The summer will be spent negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and that battle is not just an Owners vs. Players battle; it is a Players vs. Large Market Owners vs. Small Market […]
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2010-2011 Season Review Part Two: Looking Ahead
So now that we have looked back on what was an exciting season in part one and on the podcast, it is time to take what we have learned and look forward to how it might impact the future of this franchise. When we look back in four or five years, it is likely that […]
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Hornets End a Fantastic Season With a Loss to the Lakers
The Hornets season ended today in uninspiring fashion, as they fell apart early in the fourth quarter yet again against the Lakers, losing 98-80. The loss ended hope of extending what can only be described as a successful season. The crowd showed their appreciated with a late game chant of “Thank You Hornets”, well after […]
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Game On: Lakers @ Hornets Game 6 (With Live Chat!)
The last time these two met in New Orleans, it was a virtual must-win for the Hornets. Tonight, there is no other option. It is win or go stay home. We have spent the last 36 hours complaining about the refs and spouting out conspiracy theories, but now it is time to settle it on the […]
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Hornets Guards Not Named Chris Paul Struggle in Loss to Lakers
The Hornets fall apart late and lost to the Lakers 100-86 in a game they desperately needed to win. It was a struggle for the Hornets all night long, but they managed to stick around for nearly the entire game. It wasn’t until Chris Paul left the game down 10 with eight minutes left that […]
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Game On: Lakers @ Hornets (Plus Live Chat!)
The Hornets and Lakers begin the third game of their series tonight at 8:30 Central time in front of a sold out New Orleans Arena. After winning game one, and struggling with turnover and free throw shooting in game two, the Hornets are feeling confident about their chances in this one. “We feel as though […]
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HORNETS BEAT THE LAKERS 4 GAMES TO 3
ADVANCE TO THE 2ND ROUND!!!! Yes it is possible for the Hornets to advance to the 2nd round. Here’s how we’ll do it: Monty sits on the bench and his roll is listener and communicator not thinker. Monty will not decide on any plays. In case anyone has forgotten, Mbenga was with the Lakers last year for […]
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If the Hornets win the series 4-0, I will…
Complete the statement… has to be INSANE! Started this over on HornetsReport.com, just wanted to see some of yalls responses. 😀 I would shave my hair to the shape of the fleur-de-bee.
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Jazz Shut Down the Hornets
The Jazz beat the Hornets behind a balanced attack that saw all five starters score in double figures. The Hornets loss came despite Chris Paul scoring basketball points (incredible, I know) and… and……….. Oh, that was it. Nobody else really showed up. Even Paul’s game was subpar. After a first half that saw the Hornets […]
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Game On: Jazz @ Hornets (Live Chat!)
Utah Jazz (38-40) @ New Orleans Hornets (46-34) Pace: Jazz 93.7 (17th), Hornets 90.9 (29th) Offensive Efficiency: Jazz 104.8 (14th), Hornets 104.2 (17th) Defensive Efficiency: Jazz 107.5 (24th) , Hornets 102.2 (7th) The Jazz head to New Orleans for a game that’s sure to matter somehow, but it’s unclear how exactly. With a cluster of […]
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New Orleans Hornets Defeat The Suns Behind Willie “Money” Green
The New OrleansHornets beat the Suns 109-97 behind an automatic Willie Green and an aggressive Trevor Ariza to win their third straight game. The win is their sixth of eight since losing David West to a season ending injury, and provides even more hope that this Hornets team is still capable of a playoff run. […]
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Game On: Suns @ Hornets (and some thoughts on attendance)
Phoenix Suns (38-40) @ New Orleans Hornets (45-33) Update- No Steve Nash. The picture below scared him off. Pace: Suns 96.8 (8th), Hornets 90.8 (29th) Offensive Efficiency: Suns 106.9 (9th), Hornets 104.1 (18th) Defensive Efficiency: Suns 106.9 (22nd) , Hornets 101.8 (7th) It’s another must-win game for the the Hornets if they want to secure […]