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SI.com writer thinks Hornets could trade CP3, Tyson in the future

10:02 AM Mon, Jul 20, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



1st-round pick Collison impressing in Vegas

7:16 AM Fri, Jul 17, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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.

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Bleacherreport.com says NOLA should make trade with Mavs

3:31 PM Tue, Jul 14, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...



ESPN tweets from Vegas: Thornton, Collison stand out

12:53 PM Mon, Jul 13, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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.

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Pargo wanted by Bulls, not club's fans

1:53 PM Tue, Jul 07, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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



CP3 participates in ESPN's 'Make a Wish' project

11:03 AM Tue, Jul 07, 2009 |
Bradley Handwerger

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...