New Orleans Hornets
NBA Sunday: Was Davis the Right Choice?
Anthony Davis has been solid this season but would Damian Lillard have done more in New Orleans? The West's true sleeper team in LA... Catching up with Eric Maynor. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 16th
Which NBA rookies are worth watching over the final days of this regular season? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Chris Paul Wants Hornets to Succeed
The Hornets (27-53) were without rookie forward Anthony Davis, who missed his first game since suffering a sprained MCL and bone bruise in his left knee after he was injured Wednesday night against the... »Read More
Hornets’ Anthony Davis Out Rest of Season
An MRI performed on New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis on Thursday revealed a sprained left medial collateral ligament, bone bruise, but no structural damage, the team said Thursday evening. He will miss the... »Read More
NBA AM: John Henson’s Big Night
John Henson had a career-night against the Orlando Magic ... Down goes Anthony Davis ... Breaking down the latest on the Sacramento Kings situation ... Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard have a shootout »Read More
Anthony Davis Injures Left Knee in Loss
New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis had to be helped off the court after suffering a sprained left knee with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter during Wednesday night’s game against the Sacramento... »Read More
Monty Williams Tries to Motivate Eric Gordon
Although they got into an apparent shouting match during a timeout in last Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams and guard Eric Gordon both appear to have moved... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 9th
Jonas Valanciunas and Damain Lillard were Rookies of the Month in March. Which other rookies are worth watching? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: The Pelicans Will Have Options
New Orleans is looking at another losing season, but with so many veteran assets and another high level draft pick coming, the new Pelicans will have options this off-season... Chris Singleton talks about... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Brooklyn’s Star Rounding Into Form
After a slow start to the season, Deron Williams is putting the league on notice... Looking at the West's lottery teams... Defense remains crucial to Bulls championship hopes. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 2nd
Some good news for the Rookie Watch was the return of Andre Drummond and Bradley Beal from injury this week. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Vasquez Admits Coach Called Him Out
New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez said Coach Monty Williams called him out in front of his teammates during halftime for not playing like a leader after committing three turnovers and scoring five points.... »Read More
Cavs’ Irving Returns Sunday Against Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving returned to the lineup Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets after missing eight games with a strained left shoulder. There was some speculation Irving would miss the rest... »Read More
Billups Leaves Game with Groin Injury
Chauncey Billups started for the first time in three games for the Clippers and was playing well until he aggravated his strained right groin early in the third quarter. Billups left the game with... »Read More
Hornets Expected to Sign Harris for Season
With his second, 10-day contract set to expire after Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets backup guard Terrel Harris is expected to be signed for the remainder of the... »Read More
Hornets End Nuggets 15-Game Winning Streak
With starting point guard Greivis Vasquez and shooting guard Eric Gordon sitting out with ankle injuries, Roberts carried the load and led the Hornets to a stunning upset 110-86 victory Monday against the Denver... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 26th
Will injuries shake up HOOPSWORLD's Rookie Watch in the final month of the season? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 19th
The rookies to watch can change as coaches get freer with playing time, but no one is catching Damian Lillard now. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Hornets Sign Terrell Harris to 2nd Ten-Day
The New Orleans Hornets announced Monday that they signed guard Terrell Harris to a second 10-day contract. He signed originally with the Hornets on March 8. He has appeared in two games this season... »Read More
Monty Williams Faults Self for Hornets’ Woes
It hasn’t mattered how long Hornets Coach Monty Williams puts his team through video sessions to go over mistakes or have walk-through practices or shootarounds to emphasize specific defensive assignments, it’s still not carrying over into... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: The Overachievers
Each season, there are players who perform much better than projected in fantasy basketball. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at those overachievers in the 2012-13 NBA season. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
Hornets’ Vasquez Thriving in Starting Role
To grasp the amount of confidence that New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams had in Greivis Vasquez before this season, consider that Williams signed off on the team trading Jarrett Jack to Golden State... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards
With the 2012-13 season nearly complete, HOOPSWORLD ranks the top shooting guards based on their play this year. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 12th
Anthony Davis has been showing us what he can do lately, but is it too late to catch Damian Lillard for Rookie of the Year? »Read More
Lou Amundson Set to Sign With Hornets
Forward Lou Amundson is heading to the New Orleans Hornets. Amundson wrote in a text message Monday to FOX Sports Florida that he will sign with the Hornets for the rest of the season after... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
Anthony Davis May Battle Lillard for ROY
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard still appears to be the frontrunner to the win this season’s NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. But New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis got another opportunity... »Read More
Hornets Expected to Sign Terrell Harris
With Austin Rivers potentially out for the season after broken hand, I’m told Hornets lining up Terrell Harris for 10-day contract. Terrell Harris, waived by Heat in January, had just been dealt in D-League... »Read More
Hornets’ Austin Rivers out 4-to-6 Weeks
The Hornets announced that rookie guard Austin Rivers suffered a broken bone in his right hand during a 108-102 home loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Rivers fractured the fourth metacarpal bone in his... »Read More
Davis Advises: Guard Ball; ‘Not Over Help’
But Monday night’s gut-wrenching defeat spoiled what otherwise was a successful return (Anthony) Davis, who came back Monday after missing two games with a bone bruise. Davis scored 17 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 5th
The NBA rookies to watch are solidifying their spots in this year's race. Is there any room left for newcomers? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Rivers Stops Willing ‘Home Run Plays’
New Orleans Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers has stopped trying to live up to the lofty expectations that come with being the 10th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. “Earlier in the year,... »Read More
Hornets’ Davis Practices; Return Soon
After sitting out the previous two games with a sprained left shoulder that involves a bone bruise, New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis practiced Sunday, but was held out of contact work. Hornets... »Read More
New Orleans Expected to Extend Henry Sims
With center/forward Jason Smith sidelined for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, the New Orleans Hornets are expected to sign NBA Development League center-forward Henry Sims to a 10-day contract Sunday, a league source confirmed.... »Read More
Hornets to Sign Henry Sims
With center/forward Jason Smith sidelined for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, the New Orleans Hornets are expected to sign NBA Development League center-forward Henry Sims to a 10-day contract Sunday,... »Read More
Hornets’ Smith Out for Season
New Orleans Hornets General Manager Dell Demps announced Friday that backup forward/center Jason Smith will miss the remainder of the season with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He will have surgery to repair the injury... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 26th
After the All-Star break, which rookies are you watching. Slam Dunk champion Terrence Ross has been conspicuous by his absence. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
Hornets Received Many Trade Inquiries
Hornets General Manager Dell Demps said there were offers made for players, but he decided to stay the course with his young team that is 19-36 heading into Friday night’s game against Dallas. “I... »Read More
Source: “nobody wants” Eric Gordon
As rumors swirled all day Wednesday regarding possible trade destinations for New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon, it seemed unlikely he would be moved by Thursday’s trading deadline because of the size of his contract and his... »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
NBA AM: Thunder Pursuing Marcin Gortat?
Oklahoma City hasn’t been shy in the past in making deadline deals. Reports indicate they are pursuing Suns center Marcin Gortat »Read More
Teams May Label Gordon as Health Risk
ESPN’s Chris Broussard tweeted Tuesday night that the Hornets have made Gordon available for a trade, but that it’s not likely to happen because teams are concerned about his health going forward. Hornets officials... »Read More
Eric Gordon No Stranger to Trade Rumors
New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said Monday night he understands his name likely will surface in rampant trade scenarios before Thursday afternoon’s trading deadline, but concedes it’s the nature of the business and he’s comfortable in... »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
Rising Star Anthony Davis Has All-Star Dreams
Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Hornets knows what it takes to have longevity in the NBA; he’s aiming for it all. »Read More
Warriors Interested in Hornets Guard Gordon?
The Warriors like Eric Gordon’s talent. What they don’t like is his injury history, especially the cartilage damage in his knee, especially already having two injury-prone starters. And they don’t like his huge contract,... »Read More
Gordon Sprains Hand during Shootaround
New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon missed Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after spraining his right hand during the team’s morning shootaround at the New Orleans Arena, team officials confirmed. The Hornets did... »Read More
Hornets’ Austin Rivers Is Figuring It Out
Hornets rookie Austin Rivers had a rough start to his NBA career, but recently he has been figuring things out. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 12th
Injuries caused another setback to a promising young rookie when Andre Drummond injured his back. Which rookie do we watch now? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Greivis Vasquez Logs First Triple-Double
New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez recorded the first triple-double of his career Friday night in leading the Hornets to a 111-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Vasquez twice previously this season finished... »Read More
Eric Gordon Still Bitter Toward Hornets?
First things first: New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon is happy because he’s playing basketball again. But the larger question of whether Gordon is happy as a Hornet can’t be answered quite so... »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 5th
The NBA Rookie Watch has become watching for when rookies might return from injury. »Read More
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