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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 […]
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The Difficulty in trading Kaman
The Hornets are actively looking to move Chris Kaman, but finding a suitor might not be as easy as you might think.
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2011-12 Hornets Season Preview
Time will tell, but it is easy to make the argument that this will be viewed as the most important off-season in the history of the franchise. Chris Paul is gone, a new CBA is signed, the NBA has done everything possible to make this franchise attractive for a new owner, and the building blocks […]
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Tur-dunkin’
Renewed rebirth talks are springing up all over HornetLand. I have theories on why that is, but I’ve stuffed some soppresata in my mouth in an effort to keep this on topic. The topic, of course: A Traditional Louisiana Turducken. For those who don’t know, a turducken is a dish, not an animal. The basic […]
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Patrick Ewing Jr. Waived
Hornets – The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have requested waivers on forward Patrick Ewing Jr. Ewing Jr. appeared in seven games for the Hornets last season, averaging 0.4 points and 0.3 rebounds in 2.7 minutes of play. The Indiana University product was originally signed as a free agent by the team on […]
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With a Hammer
I have almost no idea what continues to perpetuate the Chris Paul situation, and I have absolutely no idea what’s going to happen in the end. The latter is way too hard for someone in my position to figure out. Staring at twitter or news feeds and hoping that `the answer’ pops out is hopeless; […]
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Dell Customer Support
For a hundred reasons, I’d be surprised if any of us sees Dell around today or tomorrow if the reports of the NBA killing the proposed trade for Chris Paul to the Lakers are true, even if something he thinks is better replaces it, which is doubtful since he would have taken that deal to […]
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Ranking the Assets
It’s time to be honest with ourselves and realize that it is a foregone conclusion that Chris Paul will not re-sign with the Hornets once his current contract has expired. He has given this franchise hundreds of brilliant moments, and can arguably be called the GHAT (Greatest Hornet of All-Time), but we will soon have […]
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Who exactly is the weak link out West?
Las Vegas has recently posted their odds on who will win the 2012 NBA Championship, and not surprisingly, the Miami Heat are the heavy favorites at 2-1. The Lakers, not the defending champion Mavericks, are the Western Conference favorite at 5-1. The teams that have the worst odds (200-to-1) are both out East and that […]
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Point: Chris Paul is the Problem
Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. — Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V, William Shakespeare Yeah, I said it. Chris Paul is the problem. He doesn’t have to be, but he is. Maybe. It’s not his offense, his defense, his size, […]
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Be happy about the deal today; worry about Paul tomorrow
As predicted, the second that this new deal was announced, Hornets fans started wondering what it’s impact would be on the future of Chris Paul. Of course, national writers haven’t made it any easier as they make allusions to what the allowance of extend-and-trade deals will mean for Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, but that […]
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CBA Framework Established, More Work to Do
Details will follow over the course of the next few days, and this thing can be derailed by a number of factors, but a CBA framework has been established. This means the BRI split and major system issues have been agreed upon by the negotiators. The lawyers, antitrust folks, etc. weren’t in on this. This […]
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Christmas Has to Come Now or Never
I’ve been complaining all week and more about the extension of Christmas into the Rhineland and on towards the Paris of Thanksgiving’s season. This is not because I could possibly care less about either holiday . . . I could not . . . but because it is just pure subjugation of the season to […]
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What the proposed CBA means to the Hornets and Chris Paul
ESPN has obtained a copy of the seven page offer that the players plan on discussing, and possibly voting on, at some point today. It might be pointless to break down this current proposal, as speculation continues to grow that the players will turn down this latest offer and push for decertification, but what else […]
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Night of the Living Deadline
After meeting for 12 hours on deadline day, the small groups representing the NBA and NBPA could not agree to the framework for a collective bargaining agreement. Stern said nothing was worked out and that there are many issues other than the five points believed to be the most important. Silver indicated the system and […]
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Will Wednesday Be the Beginning or End of It All?
The Short: The sides arrived at no deal after 8.5 hours of negotiating Saturday. A deal the owners say they will pass has been rejected by the players, but will remain on the table until the close of business Wednesday. After that, the deal gets worse. The Long: Despite some encouraging words from “sources”, what […]
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Life Goes On
Tonight the NBA won’t be tipping off. This will trigger a cascade of other non-happenings around the world. People won’t be donning their gear, heading to their arenas, and dreaming of defeating the hated whomevers. Restaurants and bars won’t be brimming with fans, ready to take a load off and relax from the daily grind. […]
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42 Seconds: Serendipity
I’ve rarely been falsely accused of being upbeat, optimistic, etc. I’ve believed something good was going to happen because I didn’t have enough information, but that’s not the same thing. Of late, however, I seem to have a spring in my step, at least compared to the people I converse with about the NBA, or, […]