New Orleans Hornets
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Gordon Rests After Playing with Sore Back
New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said he played Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a sore lower back, but it’s not expected to cause him to miss any extended time. Gordon said his back has been... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rookie Report
HOOPSWORLD breaks down the NBA's 2012 rookie class in fantasy basketball. »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Rumor Update
When the potential details of NBA trades start to emerge, there is generally more substance to the rumors and the details have started flowing... Dwane Casey talks Raptors... Greivis Vasquez as Most Improved?... Jon... »Read More
Three-Point Shootout Deserves Star Power
To compete with the Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, the Three-Point Shootout needs NBA stars who will produce an exciting and exhilarating competition. »Read More
Gordon Focused On Making Teammates Better
The Eric Gordon-effect is noticeable. Early in the season the Hornets looked like a young team, with ups and downs in energy level. With Gordon on the floor the team seems to have an... »Read More
NBA AM: Where Does Rudy Gay End Up?
Memphis' Rudy Gay has been a hot name on the trade market, but is there a deal Memphis would do?... Mike Conley is the key for Memphis... Eric Gordon sees a future in New... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 29th
NBA rookies can be fun to watch as they emerge over the course of the season. Who is starting to be noticed this week? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
2013 Dunk Contest Needs Green, White
James White and Gerald Green are two of the best dunkers alive, so fans should pray both participate in the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest. Who else might be named to this year's event?... »Read More
Hornets Recall Darius Miller From D-League
The New Orleans Hornets recalled rookie forward Darius Miller from the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League and he will be available for Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum.... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Charlotte Hornets Return?
With the New Orleans Pelicans abandoning the name "Hornets," will the Charlotte Bobcats now take that name on? How, and when? Marc Gasol talks about not making the All-Star team... Darrell Arthur... »Read More
Hornets Officially Changing Name to Pelicans
Hornets officially announce their nickname will be changing from Hornets to Pelicans. via John Reid of NOLA.com. »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
Hornets Unveiling Name Change Thursday
The New Orleans Hornets plan to announce the official change of their nickname to the Pelicans and unveil their new colors and logo during a news conference Thursday, sources told Yahoo! Sports. The new... »Read More
Anthony Davis Sprains Ankle in Hornets Win
New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis suffered a sprained left ankle during the second quarter of Monday afternoon’s game against the Sacramento Kings and did not return for the second half, the team announced. Davis injured... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 22th
NBA rookies to watch include Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond, but Tyler Zeller is getting his chance to play in Cleveland with some success. »Read More
Hornets’ Aminu Emerging as Two-Way Threat
New Orleans Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu is no longer playing tentative or struggling to make a contribution. He is emerging, consistently grabbing rebounds, running past defenders and making timely shots. Aminu has grabbed at... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rebounders
HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More
Gordon Misses Hornets Win with Sore Knee
New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon did not play in Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics because of a sore right knee, the team announced. Gordon played 32 minutes in Tuesday night’s 111-99... »Read More
Garnett Impressed by ‘freak of nature’ Davis
When is being referred to as a freak of nature a compliment? When it comes from Kevin Garnett. Garnett got his first glimpse of New Orleans Hornets rookie and first overall pick Anthony Davis... »Read More
NBA AM: NBA Trade Market Update
The NBA trade deadline is just 37 days away, and the trade market is starting to take real shape... Nikola Pekovic may be pricing himself out of Minnesota. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 15th
Which rookies continue to impress? Check out this week's NBA Rookie Watch. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Hornets Not Concerned Over Rivers’ Struggles
Demps says he’s not as concerned about Rivers as maybe some others are because of what he sees from Rivers in practice and in his contributions outside the box score. “He is fighting,” Demps... »Read More
NBA AM: Hornets Staying With The Plan
Hornets GM Dell Demps likes what he's seeing from his young Hornets team... Derrick Williams making the most of his opportunity... The Mavericks are open for business... Timberwolves are in the trenches... NBA Chats... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Al Jefferson Not Bracing For Trade
Al Jefferson will be a free agent next summer and has been subject of trade rumors. The vet says he’s not bracing for a trade from Utah »Read More
Hornets Maturing as Season Progresses?
There comes a time in the development of any sports team when it crosses the threshold of struggling immaturity into the realm of poised adulthood. The New Orleans Hornets quite possibly might have experienced... »Read More
NBA AM: The Case For NBA Most Improved
With the NBA almost to the half-way point, several players have really stepped their games up this season, who are the top candidates for the NBA Most Improved award?... Catching up with Anthony Davis...... »Read More
NBA AM: Blazers Are Open To Trades
Blazers' GM Neil Olshey says his club is open to making the right kind of trade... Scott Skiles is out in Milwaukee, Jim Boylan to replace him... Bulls have a plan for Derrick... »Read More
Gordon Filling Closer Role for Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets hadn’t strung together two consecutive victories since early November and the challenge to achieve it Monday night appeared daunting against the San Antonio Spurs. But shooting guard Eric Gordon turned out to be what the... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 8th
HOOPSWORLD's NBA Rookie Watch returns to update how the league's rookies are performing so far. »Read More
NBA PM: Why An Eric Gordon Trade Is Unlikely
Eric Gordon talks with HOOPSWORLD about his future ... Omri Casspi's camp has reportedly demanded a trade ... Celtics' blockbuster trade partner? »Read More
Gordon Fills Missing Closer Role for Hornets
Last week’s Eric Gordon off-the-bench debut was a tease, actually, the preamble for what took place for the New Orleans Hornets at the opening tip of Saturday night’s game at the American Airlines Center against the Dallas Mavericks. On Saturday night while... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Three-Point Shooters
Today we break down three-point shooting in fantasy basketball. Is it time to propose a trade or consult the waiver wire for gems? »Read More
Hornets Increasing Gordon’s Minutes
New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams said shooting guard Eric Gordon continues to show signs that he is becoming more game ready and they will proceed with plans to increase his minutes slightly on Saturday against the... »Read More
Hornets Waive Dominic McGuire
The New Orleans Hornets waived backup forward Dominic McGuire on Friday after he played in nine games. McGuire, 6 feet 9, 235 pounds, averaged 2.1 points, 3.1 rebounds in 16 minutes per game. The... »Read More
Eventual Rivers Family Reunion in Boston?
New Orleans Hornets guard Austin Rivers has not played up to the ability as a top-10 pick that the Hornets saw in him when they drafted Rivers No. 10 overall, hoping to pair him... »Read More
Hornets Will Limit Eric Gordon’s Minutes
Coach Monty Williams said they will continue to restrict Gordon’s minutes. However, Williams declined to say if he would play Gordon beyond the 24 minutes he played played last Saturday. “He’s still on a minute restriction,” Williams said.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
NBA AM: Few Deals On Tap For New Years
There are a number of names floating around the NBA rumor mill, but there doesn't seem to be many deals in the works... DeMar DeRozan talks Raptors and while they are up and... »Read More
Gordon Returns; Impact Surprises Coach
Shooting guard Eric Gordon made his initial appearance on the floor for the first time this year, and the first time since last April 22, giving the Hornets and Coach Monty Williams some idea... »Read More
Eric Gordon Foresees No Further Setbacks
(Eric) Gordon said Thursday he feels certain there will be no additional knee problems this season stemming from the patellar tendon issues and bone bruise that have sidelined him this year. “I doubt there... »Read More
NBA AM: Blazers Are Not Shopping Aldridge
The Trail Blazers are not looking to part with their core pieces in trade... Rivers remains confident in his NBA future... The Kings have a mess with DeMarcus Cousins... Where is Royce White?... NBA... »Read More
Eric Gordon Making Season Debut Saturday?
New Orleans Hornetsshooting guard Eric Gordon could make his much anticipated regular-season debut Saturday on the road against the Charlotte Bobcats. Coach Monty Williams said Gordon continues to make progress and predicted he could play Saturday. Gordon has missed all 27 games this season... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Celtics Still Hungry Enough?
Are the Boston Celtics hungry enough to compete for a championship this season or has their title window completely closed shut? »Read More
Anderson: Magic Never Tried to Retain Me
In early July, as (Ryan) Anderson entered restricted free agency, he thought the Orlando Magic would make a long-term commitment to him, either by matching another team’s offer or by re-signing him outright. That... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Jack’s Free Agency Stock Rising
The 2013 free agency point guard class will be a loaded one and Jarrett Jack’s recent play has his stock rising on the list »Read More
Will Fans Forgive Gordon?
New Orleans coach Monty Williams is asking Hornets fans for a favor regarding Eric Gordon, who plans to return to practice next week after rehabbing a knee injury: Give him a second chance. “Our city has... »Read More
Eric Gordon to Rejoin Hornets Saturday
After missing all 25 games this season because of recurring problems with his right knee, New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon will rejoin the team in New Orleans on Saturday after spending a... »Read More
Hornets’ Trademark Filing No Indication?
A trademark filing made by the NBA this week on behalf of the New Orleans Hornets regarding a potential nickname change is merely part of the on-going process and not an indication that a... »Read More
Top 5 Disappointments of the NBA Season (So Far)
With less than two weeks until the new year, what have been the biggest disappointments so far this NBA season? »Read More
Eric Gordon Returning to Hornets Next Week?
New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon will complete his final rehabilitation work in Los Angeles this week before heading back to New Orleans to be re-evaluated. Gordon has missed all 23 games this season... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 18th
Davis returns, Lillard impresses again and some rookies are hitting the wall. So who's out and who's in this week's rookie watch? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Hornets Add McGuire for Toughness
New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams said they signed forward Dominic McGuire Sunday because he brings much needed toughness that his team had been lacking defensively. McGuire, who was waived earlier this season by... »Read More
Dominic McGuire to Sign with Hornets?
Hearing that forward Dominic McGuire, recently released by Toronto, will soon be signing with Hornets. via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Hornets’ Jason Smith May Need Surgery
New Orleans Hornets forward Jason Smith suffered structural damage in his right shoulder when he blocked an attempted slam dunk by Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant with 10:01 remaining in the fourth quarter of Wednesday... »Read More
Grading the NBA’s Southwest Division
Part two in a six part series, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at one of the most brutal divisions in basketball: the NBA Southwest. »Read More
Hornets Expect Davis Back This Week
Though New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis has been cleared for contact work and practiced Monday at the New Orleans Arena, Hornets Coach Monty Williams is not sure if Davis will make his much anticipated return from... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 11th
Damian Lillard is the rookie to watch, but what happens when Anthony Davis gets back in the race? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
NBA AM: The Grizzlies Have Grown Up
The Memphis Grizzlies are a serious contender mainly because of their continuity and maturity, something they gained the hard way... The Hornets could get an early Christmas present... Whats real with Pau Gasol... NBA... »Read More
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