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The first-ever showdown between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans
Tonight the Charlotte Hornets face the New Orleans Pelicans. The last time the Hornets played in New Orleans was April 14th, 2013. The first time the Hornets played in New Orleans was October 30th, 2002. That game was against the Utah Jazz, who used to be the New Orleans Jazz. The New Orleans Jazz last […]
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Trew 2 the Game #35: The Pelicans Medical Journal on Pierre’s Surgery
Two emergency Trew 2 the Game columns in two weeks? Something is up, Pelicans Nation. Our team is in the headlines for all kinds of reasons and I’m in the New Orleans sports office, writing til my wrists bust on all the happenings. Last time it was the Smoothie King Center. This time, it’s a […]
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Trew 2 the Game #25: The Hornets
This Saturday, December 21st, the Charlotte Bobcats take on the Utah Jazz in what is being called “Buzz City Night.” At halftime, Michael Jordan and company will reveal the returning Hornets brand. Here’s the official word, straight from the horse’s mouth, the horse being the Charlotte Bobcats website. The game will serve as the official […]
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Trew to the Game #5: The State of New Jerseys
In 2005 the state of New Jersey wanted a new state slogan. The five finalists were revealed, the people voted and all was happy. The eventual winner was “Come See For Yourself” which you actually can see for yourself right here, courtesy of a still standing tall Governor’s Action website. What about the other four […]
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Your Guide to Fighting the Pelican Hate
Our resident rebrand therapist, local comedian Chris Trew, coaches on how to fight the Pelican hate and takes us through his journey on Twitter the day of the announcement in the latest Trew to the Game.
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The New Orleans Pelicans
Today, the New Orleans Hornets announced they will begin using the nickname New Orleans Pelicans beginning this offseason. The press conference at the New Orleans Arena included the announcement and unveiling of the logos and uniforms. This confirms reports made here in November, and here in October. Details: The colors are red, gold, and blue. […]
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Winners and Weirdos from a Pelicans Design Contest
99designs recently ran a very cool contest – design an NBA-style logo for the soon-to-be Pelicans. The “fastest growing design firm in the world” has some street cred as they’ve been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. We’ve been trading Pelicans logos like pogs around here in the Hornets247 […]
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(Updated 1/23) More Evidence of Rebranding to New Orleans Pelicans This Offseason
Updated: 1/23: The team called a press conference on Thursday at 3, as Peralta indicated. The conference will have visuals and is not just a verbal announcement, so it is likely at least a partial unveiling. The players will be back from San Antonio and done with practice, so they will be available to model […]
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New Orleans Pelicans: The Full Rebrand
If the team follows through with the Pelicans, it’s time to start speculating about the other parts of rebranding. What will come of the Honeybees?!
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The Pelicans Brief
More rumors swirl regarding the rumored rebranding of the New Orleans Hornets, and we analyze them.
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Voodoo or Voodon’t?
The New Orleans Voodoo makes sense as a possible rebrand . . . so much so that Hornets ownership has inquired about purchasing the brand from the AFL team that owns it.
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Angels and Spirit Are the Two Leading Names for a Hornets’ Rebrand
Hornets 247 has acquired information that points to the Angels and Spirit as the two leading names in the event of a rebrand.