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A view of the next opponent: Phoenix Suns

12:34 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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.

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Tickets available for Hornets home opener against LeBron

4:26 PM Tue, Oct 28, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



Hornets' Wright preparing to be ready for season opener

4:33 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



Hornets 'swarming' Fulton Square today

10:22 AM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



Hornets request waivers for 2, trim roster to 14

4:12 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



Trip to Finals could be in Hornets' future (FoxSports)

1:13 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



ESPN likes the Hornets...in the Southwest

11:41 AM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...