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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hornets Unlikely to Extend Qualifying Offers to Belinelli or Smith
With time running out for the Hornets to extend qualifying offers to Marco Belinelli or Jason Smith, it’s looking more and more likely that both will enter free agency unrestricted. The Hornets hold a 3.1 million dollar qualifying offer on Smith, and a 3.4 million dollar offer on Belinelli. The two players both played big […]
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Let’s Hope David West Remembers Who Really Pays His Contract
After learning that David West will opt out of his contract to become a free agent, there remains only one outcome which would represent an especially big win for his past employer (Hornets fans)– a long term, reasonably priced deal. The contract would signify that West has confidence in not only the ability of Dell […]
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New Orleans Hornets Coverage Gets an Upgrade
Fellow Hornets Fans, In recent days I’ve acquired shares of HornetsReport.com, and as you may have noticed that means change is beginning. While some (myself included) typically cringe at the idea of change, I can assure you that this particular variety will benefit each and every Hornets fan who uses the internet to follow the […]
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Your 2011 New Orleans Hornets Draft Day Post
The 2011 NBA draft has finally arrived, and with it the Hornets will in all likelihood add a new member to the team. With only five players under guaranteed contracts for next year, the Hornets won’t be using the 45th pick to go after a specific need. Best available should always be a GM’s modus […]
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Offseason Targets: Power Forwards
The dominoes will begin to fall soon, and it appears that the first one to topple will be the David West domino. It is possible that his decision (whether to opt in for $7.525 million) could start a chain reaction that will send this franchise in any number of directions. If he opts-in, the Hornets […]
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Hornets247 On TV
Hornets247 had made the jump to local television. I (Joe Gerrity) will be a guest on Fox 8’s Final Play this Sunday, June 19th. Final Play airs on New Orleans Fox 8 at 9:30 pm central time every Sunday evening. — For what it’s worth, this is my first time doing anything on set for […]
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Hornets247 Podcast: Episode 2
Ryan Schwan and Michael McNamara get together to talk the 3-0 start, Marcus Thornton, things we are concerned about with the team, and belatedly, the Jarryd Bayless trade. Enjoy: As always, talk it up, and give us any feedback. I added a break in the middle this time, all because you requested it! See? I […]
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Hornets247 Predicts the 2010-2011 NBA season
On the eve of the regular season, Hornets247 is ready to make our predictions. No time to waste, so lets get right to it. MVP Michael McNamara: Kevin Durant- 33 PPG for #1 seed in the West. Joe Gerrity: Kevin Durant ROY MM: John Wall JG: Blake Griffin
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Live Chat with the Hornest247.com Writers
Hello All! We’ll be chatting today at 12:30 CDT. Prepare your witticisms and questions! Hornets247.com’s Season Preview Chat
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Live Chat with the Hornets247.com Writers
Did you think we were done with our Season Opening Extravaganza? Season Preview Round-table discussion? Podcast? We’re not done! We have a video coming later today, and . . . Come join us tomorrow(Tuesday, October 26th), at 12:30 CDT for a live chat! All of your favorite Hornets247 bloggers will be on it at some […]
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Hornets247 Podcast – The Season Opens
Welcome to the first Hornets247.com Podcast. Find out what the blog’s intrepid writers think – while at the same time discover that Schwan(right) and McNamara(wrong) never seem to agree on anything. Also, feel free to wonder if Joe Gerrity knows that he used two different names for the Podcast before commenting on what you think […]