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Mavericks Keep Title Hopes Alive with Rick Carlisle Signing: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: May 17, 2012
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On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the Dallas Mavericks took the first step in maintaining their championship-caliber team by re-signing their head coach Rick Carlisle to a four-year extension. Since joining the team in 2008, the Mavericks have gone 198-114 in the regular season. Despite fielding a winning team every year, and even capturing the franchise’s [...]
Clippers-Spurs Preview Capsule (The Associated Press)
Published: May 15, 2012
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A look at the Western Conference semifinal series between the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers (with regular-season and playoff records):
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Will Tom Benson Retain Dell Demps and Monty Williams?: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: May 14, 2012
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Top 5 New Orleans Hornets Players Born in Louisiana: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: May 12, 2012
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Nuggets’ Andersen target of investigation (The Associated Press)
Published: May 11, 2012
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DENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets reserve center Chris ”Birdman” Andersen was excused indefinitely from all team-related activities after sheriff’s deputies searched his home Thursday as part of an investigation by the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit.
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Will Jerome Dyson Make the New Orleans Hornets 2012-13 Roster?: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: May 7, 2012
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Top 5 Former New Orleans Hornets in the 2012 NBA Playoffs: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: May 6, 2012
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A former Seattle SuperSonics employee takes on what he calls his ‘spineless’ former boss (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: May 4, 2012
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It’s a story that needs to be told and re-told. The Seattle SuperSonics aren’t in Seattle for various reasons, and most of them center around the fact that the city wasn’t keen to pony up to aid the team’s owners in creating a new, and profitable, arena. But the reason the Seattle SuperSonics aren’t [...]
Tyson Chandler is the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, and our best attempt to know the game better (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: May 3, 2012
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Tyson Chandler won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award on Wednesday , as Yahoo! Sports’ Marc J. Spears first reported on Tuesday evening, and the New York Knicks center has more than earned the honor. The veteran big man was gracious in his acceptance, calling his singular recognition more of “a team [...]
Silas out as Bobcats coach (The SportsXchange)
Published: May 2, 2012
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With a .106 winning percentage in the 2011-12 season, the Charlotte Bobcats made NBA history. Now, head coach Paul Silas is history.
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Silas dumped as coach of hapless Bobcats (AFP)
Published: May 1, 2012
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Paul Silas will not return as coach of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats after the team struggled to a 7-59 record in the worst season by any club in NBA history, the team announced on Monday.
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Rebuilding Hornets really need big men (The SportsXchange)
Published: April 28, 2012
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The New Orleans Hornets are undoubtedly in a full-blown rebuilding mode. They traded away All-Star point guard Chris Paul, endured an overwhelming number of injuries and were never really in playoff contention.
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Ball Don’t Lie’s playoff predictions: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 28, 2012
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The 66-game regular season, mercifully, is over. The NBA jam-packed 66 games into a space where 50 usually went, and the result was a strange five-month run that had us talking about rested legs and oddball rotations more than we spoke of learning and growing and all that typically mindful stuff that comes to [...]
Hornets-Rockets Preview (The Associated Press)
Published: April 25, 2012
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The Houston Rockets’ dropoff in the stretch run has kept them out of the playoffs for a third straight year. The New Orleans Hornets contributed to that slide.
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Hornets-Warriors Preview (The Associated Press)
Published: April 24, 2012
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The Golden State Warriors will far well short of meeting coach Mark Jackson’s expectations this season, but the team is at least competing until the end.
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Hornets beat Warriors 83-81 on Wright’s goaltend (The Associated Press)
Published: April 24, 2012
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State’s Chris Wright was called for goaltending on Marco Belinelli’s layup with 0.7 seconds remaining, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Warriors 83-81 Tuesday night.
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Reggie Evans with the season’s most obvious flop (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 23, 2012
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Most basketball fans are no fans of flopping, and some even treat it as a pervasive threat to the sport itself. TrueHoop’s ever-vigilant HoopIdea crew has a campaign to ” Stop the Flop ,” and they’ve instituted a ” Flop of the Night ” award to draw attention to the most egregious offenses. Yet [...]
Clippers beat Hornets 107-98 for 2nd straight win (The Associated Press)
Published: April 22, 2012
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul had 33 points and 13 assists, Randy Foye hit three of his six 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 107-98 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to move within a half-game of the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead and [...]
Hornets-Clippers Preview (The Associated Press)
Published: April 21, 2012
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Blake Griffin has delivered many exciting dunks this season.
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Lost season nearly over, the New Orleans Hornets can begin the rebuilding process (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 20, 2012
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Fresh start, and a bright future in New Orleans, right? There’s that new owner Tom Benson , ready to make it so that opposing teams know exactly who they’re negotiating with when they pick up the phone. There’s Chris Kaman, done for the season , off the books in the summer. Plenty of cap [...]
2012 NBA Schedules for Last Four Western Conference Playoff Hopefuls (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: April 20, 2012
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The Western Conference already has six teams who’ve clinched their playoff berth in the upcoming 2012 NBA playoffs. The Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets have one week to clinch one of the final two playoff berths. The Nuggets have the best record amongst these teams at 34-28. The Suns control their [...]
Hornets’ Gordon to play vs. Rockets (The Associated Press)
Published: April 19, 2012
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets coach Monty Williams says shooting guard Eric Gordon is in the lineup against Houston for New Orleans’ home finale on Thursday night.
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Hornets add Watkins, waive Johnson (The Associated Press)
Published: April 18, 2012
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Hornets have signed center Darryl Watkins to a 10-day contract and waived former LSU standout Chris Johnson.
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Hornets C Kaman out for remaining 5 games (AP)
Published: April 17, 2012
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets center Chris Kaman will miss New Orleans’ final five games because of a bruised left tibia.
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Hornets to sit Gordon, Kaman against Bobcats (AP)
Published: April 16, 2012
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon and center Chris Kaman will not play Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats, while Gustavo Ayon and Carl Landry are both game-time decisions.
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NBA Schedules for Western Conference Playoff Hopefuls (Pacific Division) (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: April 15, 2012
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As of April 15, 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns are the remaining playoff hopefuls from the Western Conference’s Pacific Division for the 2011-12 NBA season. The Lakers and Clippers are battling for the regular-season championship of their division. The Suns are just trying to snatch one of the final [...]
Gordon takes over, Hornets beat Jazz, 96-85 (AP)
Published: April 14, 2012
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Eric Gordon crouched near the 3-point line, dribbling between his legs, again and again, all but lulling Utah’s Gordon Hayward into a trance.
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Tom Benson, new New Orleans Hornets owner, would like to change the team’s name ‘tomorrow’ (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 13, 2012
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Earlier on Friday, Dan Devine relayed the news that the NBA had officially sold the New Orleans Hornets to the Tom Benson , who also owns the New Orleans Saints. Benson, not satisfied to be the owner of just one pro sports team with an area-appropriate nickname (as in, ” When the Saints Go [...]
Former Bobcats coach Sam Vincent wonders if Michael Jordan ‘even cares to’ put in the necessary work as team owner (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 10, 2012
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It was more than a little startling to hear Sam Vincent go so explicitly on record about the work habits of Charlotte Bobcat owner Michael Jordan . Sure, we’ve mined this territory since the outset of Jordan’s tenure as an owner; he surrounds himself with yes men, and he tends to give short shrift [...]
Doc Rivers, frustrated following a loss, rips his Boston Celtics for being too ‘cool’ (Ball Don’t Lie)
Published: April 6, 2012
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The storyline doesn’t need much embellishing. The Boston Celtics, championship hopefuls, have lost two different times to Chicago Bulls teams that were playing without injured star Derrick Rose. Both defeats came in Chicago, to be sure, but Boston nearly blew a close win against the Rose-less Bulls in Boston last month. If anything, you [...]
Eric Gordon Returning to New Orleans Hornets Lineup: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: April 4, 2012
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Eric Gordon returning on Wednesday After an interminable hiatus, injured New Orleans Hornets G Eric Gordon will return to action on Wednesday. Gordon suffered a bizarre knee injury in the season opener and has only played in one game since then.
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5 Things I’d Love to See from the 2012 Hornets in the Final Third of the Season: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: March 21, 2012
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New Orleans Hornets With 21 games left to play, the New Orleans Hornets have officially surpassed two-thirds of the 2012 NBA season. At 11-34, the Hornets have struggled mightily this season. With the postseason and even a winning season out of reach, what does New Orleans have…
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Video: Gerald Green nearly hit his head on the backboard while blocking a shot against the Hornets ()
Published: March 20, 2012
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Gerald Green has six blocks in the 11 games he’s played for the New Jersey Nets since signing his first 10-day contract with the team on Feb. 27. Two of those blocks came in the Nets’ 102-94 loss to the woebegone New Orleans Hornets on St. Patrick’s Day, which coincided with the end of his [...]
Cavs sign guard Sloan from NBADL (Yahoo! Sports)
Published: March 17, 2012
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The Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard Donald Sloan from the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Developmental League on Friday for the rest of the season, the team announced. Sloan is the 34th call-up from the NBADL this season. The former Texas A&M star averaged 22.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and…
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NBA Capsules: New-look Wizards beat Hornets (The Canadian Press)
Published: March 16, 2012
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NEW ORLEANS – John Wall had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Washington Wizards won hours after making a multiplayer deal at the NBA trade deadline, 99-89 over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night.
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Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101 (AP)
Published: March 14, 2012
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Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are defying conventional wisdom, summoning the determination to play their best when their veteran legs should be turning to jelly. Bryant scored 33 points, and the Lakers won their fourth straight game and second in a row in overtime, 107-101 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
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As Thursday’s NBA trade deadline nears, how do you solve a problem like the New Orleans Hornets? ()
Published: March 13, 2012
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Logic seems to dictate that the New Orleans Hornets should do something before Thursday afternoon’s NBA trade deadline — the team isn’t playing for anything this year and has to go about the business of planting roots for the future. The $ 64,000 question, though: What exactly should GM Dell Demps do?
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Bobcats hold on to beat Hornets 73-71 (AP)
Published: March 12, 2012
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When the Hornets’ Trevor Ariza faked a pass and bolted past Gerald Henderson in the final seconds, Henderson suspected Ariza’s lane to the hoop for a potential game-tying score wasn’t quite as open as it looked. Ariza still had to contend with Bobcats rookie Bismack Biyombo, who knew better than to stray too far from [...]
Ricky Rubio Injury Equals New Orleans Hornets Lottery Pick: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: March 11, 2012
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Ricky Rubio Although I am a New Orleans Hornets fan, I have admired the play of Ricky Rubio all season. The rookie sensation has brought back memories of “Pistol” Pete Maravich with his amazing passes and incredible ball-handling ability.
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Hornets Salvage Road Trip Finale Against Timberwolves, 95-89: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: March 10, 2012
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New Orleans Hornets After playing hard all season, the New Orleans Hornets have finally started to show some wear. The injury bug continues to sting the Hornets and New Orleans had only one win since the NBA All-Star break. However, the Hornets finally reached double-digit wins in…
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Hornets beat Rubio-less Wolves, 95-89 (AP)
Published: March 10, 2012
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Ricky Rubio is gone, and he won’t be back this season. It didn’t take long for the lowly New Orleans Hornets to show the Minnesota Timberwolves just how much they will miss him. Chris Kaman scored 20 points and the Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 95-89 victory over the Timberwolves, who found [...]
Hornets sign Foote to 10-day deal (AP)
Published: March 9, 2012
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Forward Jeff Foote was signed to a 10-day contract on Friday by the New Orleans Hornets, who have been dealing with a series of injuries that have depleted their roster. Foote, a 7-footer who can also play center, averaged 14.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 29 games with the Springfield Armor of the [...]
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Hornets March 5 Game Preview: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: March 5, 2012
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The Portland Trail Blazers host the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night (March 5), marking the third time that the two teams have met this season. Portland has already won the first two games, including a nice 94-86 win back on Feb. 10. Now the 9-28 Hornets come to the Rose Garden and present the [...]
Lamar Odom’s sad downward spiral continues as he’s demoted to the D-League ()
Published: March 2, 2012
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In what is easily the biggest demotion for a celebrated player of his kind in NBA history, Dallas Mavericks forward (and 2011 Sixth Man of the Year award-winner) Lamar Odom has been sent to the D-League to work his way back into both mental and physical playing shape. Odom, who has never gotten over [...]
Report: Celtics actively shopping Rondo (Yahoo! Sports)
Published: March 1, 2012
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The Boston Celtics are working hard to deal guard Rajon Rondo, according to a report by ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard. The Celtics have grown weary of Rondo’s high-maintenance personality, and his run-ins with coach Doc Rivers have become an off-court distraction,…
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Monroe’s breakout season may yet be rewarded (Yahoo! Sports)
Published: February 29, 2012
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Second-year center Greg Monroe didn’t make the All-Star team, but he could become the first Piston to win the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. Coming out of the All-Star break, Monroe had the league’s biggest increase in scoring average from last season.
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Paul reportedly set to stay with Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)
Published: February 27, 2012
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Chris Paul will pick up his player option and remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, he told a radio station. Paul told ESPN Radio on Friday that reports indicating he would stay with the team were accurate. The all-star guard said he was enjoying life in L.A.
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The Top Six Scoring Games for Chris Kaman in the NBA (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: February 26, 2012
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Chris Kaman Since 2003, Chris Kaman has quietly gone about his business as one of the better big men in the NBA. As a member of the New Orleans Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers, Kaman has rarely had the luxury of playing for a strong NBA team.
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It’s Official: 2012 New Orleans Hornets Not the Worst NBA Team in History: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: February 25, 2012
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2012 New Orleans Hornets To the casual NBA fan, the New Orleans Hornets may look like a train wreck in 2012. However, diehard Hornets fans know this team has played hard all season, both in victory and defeat. Thanks to a recent three-game winning streak and a thrilling win before…
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David Stern Claims New Hornets Owner and Lease Close at Hand: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Published: February 23, 2012
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New Orleans Hornets 2012 has been the toughest season so far in the short history of the New Orleans Hornets. The departures of Chris Paul and David West, coupled with the bizarre injury to Eric Gordon have the Hornets at 8-25 going into the NBA All-Star break.
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