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January 2009
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October 2008 ArchivesWhen listing his predictions for the season, ESPN.com columnist and Boston fanatic Bill Simmons said that the Celtics are unlikely to repeat because James Posey did not re-sign with the team, instead signing with the Hornets. "I don't want to talk about this anymore," said a livid Simmons at the end of the section about Posey. Simmons seems to be rig... So, here's a new feature I'll be trying out - posting a story or two from the hometown papers/ TV station's Web sites of the Hornets' next opponent. Today we travel to Phoenix where New Orleans will face the 1-0 Suns. Phoenix beat San Antonio on Wednesday, avenging its loss in the playoffs a year ago, the Arizona Republic says. ...New Orleans opens its season with two straight road games, beginning Wednesday night at Golden State followed by a nationally televised Thursday night game at Phoenix. But for fans, the true season begins Saturday night when the Hornets enter the Nest for the first time since this past season's playoffs. And you can still get tickets. Despite last year's playoff run, despite returning all of the fan- favorite players and despit... From Staffer and Hornets expert Richard Thiberville: Upon research of the promotions the Hornets will be doing this season, New Orleans' current NBA team will pay homage to the city's former ABA team, the New Orleans Buccaneers. The Hornets will wear the old Bucs unis for three home games, Dec. 10 vs. Charlotte, Jan. 28 vs. Nuggets, and Feb. 27 vs. Milwaukee. The only former ABA team of those three opponents is the Nuggets. Now if the ... The Hornets' Chris Paul and the Jazz's Deron Williams grace the cover of ESPN.com's basketball preview issue. Some extremely flattering things are being said about our city's star hoopster. Could we actually have the MVP of the NFL and NBA in the same season? ...Hornets forward Julian Wright sprained his ankle badly during New Orleans' voyage to Germany and Spain two weeks ago. But Monday at the Alario Center, Wright said he felt like he would be ready for the Hornets' season opener Wednesday night at Golden State. "I'm just trying to come in smoothly and try to get back in the swing of things," the second-year pro said. And how's his ankle? "It feels good, just a littl... So, the Hornets begin their regular season Wednesday at Golden State. That means today's pep rally is the last time you'll get to see the guys before they head out to California to begin defense of their Southwest Division title. No one will be missing from this event. That means you get to see All-Stars Chris Paul and David West as well as the rest of the team. Hugo, Honeybees and Used to Bees also will perform. The p... New Orleans began to cut its roster down to regular season size by requesting waivers for guard Jared Jordan and center Courtney Sims. Jordan played in only two games for New Orleans, averaging three points and three assists. He played for the Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania during the 2007 season. Sims saw action in four games, averaging four points and 1.8 rebounds. He averaged 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds during his stint with t... Yes, the Hornets are rolling through the preseason. Yes, New Orleans made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs a year ago. Yes, the team found ways to upgrade the bench in the offseason. What does this all mean? According to FoxSports.com, a possible trip to the NBA Finals, coming out of the toughest division in professional basketb... We've got one preseason game left until the regular season begins on Oct. 29. Yes, we're at that point again. And ESPN has done its NBA preview. The "Worldwide Leader in Sports" is on the Hornets bandwagon. However, the sports station still likes the Lakers in the West. That doesn't mean they don't like New Orleans. ESPN has the Hornets winning the So... |
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