AP Source: Kaman returning to Hornets soon (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets have decided to reactivate 7-foot center Chris Kaman, who had been excused from team activities since last week while the club sought to trade him, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the decision had not [...]

Nash leads Suns past Hornets, 120-103 (AP)

Steve Nash made Phoenix Suns history for his ability to put his teammates in position to score. Yet it was Nash’s ability to hit his own shots that sank the hapless New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. “I guess it’s very ironic,” said Nash, who scored a season high 30 points to go with 10 [...]

James’ latest honor shows he is MVP material (Yahoo! Sports)

If the NBA’s Player of the Week awards are any indication, then LeBron James would appear to be a clear front-runner for Most Valuable Player. Monday, shortly before the Heat defeated the visiting New Orleans Hornets 109-95 at AmericanAirlines Arena, James was named Eastern…
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Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets 109-95 (AP)

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, and Mike Miller added 14 off the bench as the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to beat the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday. James added 11 rebounds and eight assists for Miami, which won for the eighth time in nine games and ended [...]

Teague scores 24 to lead Hawks past Hornets 94-72 (AP)

Instead of giving his sore left ankle more rest, Jeff Teague decided to play and the point guard turned in one of the best games of his career. Teague tied a career high with 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks won for the fourth time in five games, 94-72 over the New Orleans Hornets on [...]

New Orleans Hornets Seeking to Trade Chris Kaman: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

New Orleans Hornets After a déjà vu kind of week for the New Orleans Hornets with Eric Gordon refusing to sign a contract extension with the Bees (sound familiar?), Hornets fans also learned that GM Dell Demps is trying to trade C Chris Kaman.
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Hornets end 9-game skid with 93-67 win over Magic (AP)

Carl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Marco Belinelli added 15 points and Jason Smith 14 for New Orleans, which won for only the fourth time this season against 15 losses. Jarrett Jack added 11 points [...]

David Stern’s New Orleans Hornets Still Surrounded by Intrigue: Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

David Stern and the New Orleans Hornets What’s going on with the New Orleans Hornets? These days, that question is not so easily answered. With NBA Commissioner David Stern as the Hornets queen bee, many things just don’t add up and fans like me seem to be lacking the…
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Hornets’ Gordon to miss at least 3 more weeks (AP)

New Orleans guard Eric Gordon will miss at least another three weeks as he recovers from a bruised right knee. “Eric is going to probably be out for another three weeks,” New Orleans coach Monty Williams said Wednesday night before the Hornets faced the Thunder. “We will re-evaluate after that time.
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Grizzlies pick up option on G/F Quincy Pondexter (PA SportsTicker)

The Memphis Grizzlies have picked up the third-year option on Quincy Pondexter’s contract, guaranteeing his deal through the 2012-13 season.
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Delirium in Dallas as Mavs Get Back on Track Beating Hornets 83-81 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Dallas fans were dancing in the streets in Big D Saturday night as their Mavericks beat the New Orleans Hornets 83-81 for their second straight road win. It wasn’t easy though, as they were playing without Dirk Nowitzki and the Hornets were desperate for the home win, and the…
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Hornets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

In coach Monty Williams’ two seasons, the Hornets have relied on effective team defense for whatever success they have had. Generally, if they hold an opponent to the low 90s or fewer points, they have a good chance to win.
But they played no such defense Saturday night as they lost 108-99 at Memphis.
The Grizzlies were [...]

Hornets’ support surging despite lockout (AP)

Hornets president Hugh Weber says the club is close to meeting goals seen as necessary to ensure the NBA’s long-term presence in New Orleans. With Tuesday’s announcement that Chevron has committed to a seven-figure sponsorship, the club now has five corporate sponsors at the $1 million level for next season.
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Chris Paul keeping overseas option open (Yahoo! Sports)

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