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August 2009
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July 2009 ArchivesTony Mejia of Pro Basketball News says the trade is no big deal, involving two fair-to-middlin' players who probably won't move the bar for either team. ...The Hornets seem to be content to sit and wait in free agency, while one of ESPN.com's writers wonders if Chris Paul will get the chance to contend for a title. ...
I know. You out there in the webosphere likely think this is just raising a stink, what with the entire Hornets organization saying trading Chris Paul isn't even remotely a possibility. But Ian Thompson apparently thinks Chris Paul could be traded to New York after next season. He also thinks - as does everyone els... Darren Collison, New Orleans' first-round selection out of UCLA, is proving his worth thus far. Midway through the Las Vegas summer league, Collison is standing out for what he brings to the floor according to ESPN.com. that should be music to the ears of anyone interested in the Hornets improving from last season. ...Bleacher Report, a web log about just about anything sports has an interesting trade scenario all worked out that benefits both Dallas and New Orleans. I know, why would NOLA want to help Dallas. Because there's cash money involved, plus a shedding of salaries. The trade: Tyson Chandler and Mo Pete for Erick Dampier, Greg Buckner... David Thorpe, an ESPN.com NBA basketball guru, live-tweeted from the Hornets' summer league game against the Spurs. Two things stand out: He really likes New Orleans' two picks and he thinks Julian Wright has a long way to go. The Hornets-Spurs game is at the bottom. ...Brandon Bass will be plying his trade in Orlando for the next four years. The Hornets say they're doing what they planned to do. I guess we need to take them at their word for now, but Pargo for $2 million seemed reasonable compared to what others make. ...According to GM Jeff Bower, the team isn't looking to unload Tyson Chandler and isn't seeking a deal. That doesn't mean they aren't listening to any offers though. ...ESPN arranged with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of a 10-year-old boy with cancer. The young man called it the "best day of my life." ...From the Hornets Public Relations staff: The first round of Honeybee Auditions will take place Saturday at the New Orleans Arena. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The first round is closed to the public. Those trying out will spend the day learning choreography and auditioning in front of judges. First cuts are expected to be made around 1 p.m. and 20-25 finalists will be announced at approximately 4 p.m. >> Continue reading: Honeybee auditions set for Saturday morning Kelly Dwyer at Yahoo! Sports took a look at Avery Johnson's turning down the Detroit Pistons job and extrapolated this: AJ, the former St. Aug standout, might not be interested in coaching, preferring instead to stick with ESPN. And Dwyer brings up a good point: He hasn't truly gone af... Chris "Birdman" Andersen won't be flapping his wings in the Crescent City. The Denver Post reports that Andersen has agreed to a $26 million deal with the Nuggets. ...The Jannero Pargo hype in New Orleans is understandable. He was here helping the Hornets reach a franchise record win total in 2007-08 and a second round playoffs berth. And then he was gone and the Hornets fell flat in the postseason. The Jannero Pargo hype in Chicago? He was already there once and didn't quite make a great impression. That isn't keeping the Chicago Bulls from >> Continue reading: Pargo wanted by Bulls, not club's fans Chris Paul's on-court persona is all about getting everyone else involved. That's why he's always tops on the assist list and it's why the ally-oop known as the Crescent City Connection is so loved. Now he's assisting and getting involved. Chris Paul took part in ESPN's "Make a Wish" project, meeting a young cancer patient who wan... |
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