Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats are looking to the past, changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets after New Orleans became the new joke of the league by switching their nickname to the Pelicans. Caught up? Good. Despite the new mascot, the Charlotte Hornets enter the off-season in a similar position as the past decade or so; trying to find some sort of way … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets; new nickname, same off-season goal
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New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
With a new owner, new nickname, and a pair of lottery picks in the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets (or whatever they end up getting called) are entering a new era as a team. It could be the boost that helps fans forget about Chris Paul and look towards a potentially promising future. However, that can't happen if the team doesn't make some upgrades this off-season … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
Chris Paul Trade Possibilities
Chris Paul is reportedly unhappy and wants out of New Orleans. The face of the Hornets apparently does not think the franchise has made the necessary moves to surround him with the talent needed to make a run at an NBA title and will sit down with management Monday to discuss his future. The end result could involve CP3 demanding a trade out of the bayou in hopes of pulling a … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Trade Possibilities
Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer
From the sexy up-coming team in the league to being back in the lottery; the New Orleans Hornets have been heading in the wrong direction the past two seasons and need to sure up some holes on their roster this off-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer
NBA Power Rankings: #12 New Orleans Hornets
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: Coming off the 2007-08 season the Hornets were the Belle of the Ball in the NBA. They returned to play in New Orleans full time for the first time in three years, won a franchise record 56 games, had one of the future stars of the league in Chris Paul, and were one game away from playing in the Western Conference Finals, making … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #12 New Orleans Hornets
Bobcats Losers in Swap of Big Men
By: David Kay In a move that seemingly came from nowhere, the Hornets and Bobcats have agreed to swap big men. Tyson Chandler will now call Charlotte home while Emeka Okafor will team up with CP3 in New Orleans. Why this makes sense for the New Orleans: Swapping Chandler for Okafor is a slight up-grade in terms of talent. Okafor is a little more well-rounded on the … [Read more...] about Bobcats Losers in Swap of Big Men