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October 2009
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September 2009 ArchivesThe Hornets are doing something different this year for training camp. They're spending the first week in Lafayette, La., as has been reported. Practices are generally closed to the public. But on Saturday, Byron Scott is opening the scrimmage for fans. There were 850 tickets to be handed out. They all went in 30 minutes. You think the Hornets have a fan base around the state? ...We all know the story of the Hornets from last season. After a push into the upper echelon of the NBA in 2007-08, the Hornets fell back to Earth in 08-09. The players wanted something different, a bonding experience. The answer - head to Lafayette for training camp. The franchise made the announcement on Wednesday.... Real GM.com is quoting a Times-Pic story saying that Jeff Bower still has another move on deck. I can only imagine what it might be. The Hornets don't have many attractive 'dealable' players that aren't expected to have big roles this season. ...John Hollinger of ESPN.com says so far this offseason, the Hornets' GM has had to try to satisfy the competing interests of Chris Paul and George Shinn. He says Shinn wants to cut salary, but Paul wants a championship-caliber team. My take is that for the Hornets... Per Hornets PR Staff: Fans can purchase tickets online at Hornets.com, by calling 1-800-4NBATIX, at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the New Orleans Arena box office to see the Hornets play the Oklahoma City Thu... |
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