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AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.
The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a press conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the name change has not been...
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Welcome Back The Charlotte Hornets
According to CBS Sports, it looks like the team that was in existence in name from 1988 to 2002 will be returning to the front of jerseys in the Queen City after all...
The HQ guesses you could call it "bringing Hugo back..."
It was something that the team had considered thinking about...
In a November interview with NBC Charlotte's news partner, The Charlotte...
The Dalai Lama a ... Pelicans fan?
When the New Orleans Hornets changed their team name a few months ago, they did so with the blessing of the NBA.
And now, it seems they've done so as well with the blessing of the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama is in New Orleans this week for several speaking engagements, and during a break in his busy schedule, he was captured wearing a hat of the now New Orleans Pelicans.
Jason...
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3 days ago
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Did the NBA find a new worst nickname in the New Orleans Pelicans?
Posted on Pattison Ave. this morning: "The team formerly known as the New Orleans Hornets is comprised of a young, athletic, up-and-coming core. Anthony Davis, Xavier Henry, Eric Gordon, and Austin Rivers highlight a nucleus looking to put New Orleans basketball back on the map. With both eyes clearly focused on the future, the franchise felt that they should use the youth...
New Orleans Pelicans Eric Gordon has surgery
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that their troubled guard Eric Gordon has undergone ankle surgery.
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New Orleans Hornets: Regular Season Review and Awards
New Orleans Hornets: Regular Season Review and Awards
By Mike Elworth: Publisher and Owner At Hoopstuff…
Record: 26-56- 14th in West- 26th in NBA
Review: The New Orleans Hornets had another down year and have not yet gotten over the loss of Chris Paul and David West. They do have a superstar caliber power forward in Anthony Davis, who, when healthy, had a very solid rookie season...
Pelicans will consider dealing Eric Gordon
A year ago, Eric Gordon was free agent priority number one for the then-New Orleans Hornets. He did not think so. He wanted out of the Crescent City and signed an offer sheet with Phoenix, warning New Orleans he did not want to return.
The Hornets and Dell Demps ignored that request and matched the Suns' offer, retaining the restricted free agent. Gordon was a bit unhappy...
Pelicans GM Doesn’t Rule Out Trading Eric Gordon
Will Eric Gordon be in New Orleans next season?credit: losthatsportsblog.com
At this point, it’s safe to say that Eric Gordon’s tenure in New Orleans has been less than great. After being the main piece to come over to the Hornets/Pelicans in exchange for Chris Paul, Gordon’s time has been dictated by continuing injuries and an inability to put together consistent play.
The...
Pelicans' Austin Rivers Cast Coming Off Monday
New Orleans Pelicans', no longer Hornets', Austin Rivers is expected to have his cast removed on Monday. Rivers broke his hand during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6th. In doing so, he says he will be ready for the team's player development program, as reported by Darrell Williams of The Advocate.“I plan to hit the ground running,” he said. “I’ll...
Hornets see promise in Pelicans era
Less than 24 hours had passed since the Hornets' season-ending loss at Dallas and already the franchise was announcing its formal conversion Thursday to its new ''Pelicans'' name, logo and color scheme of blue, gold and red.
After a 27-win 2012-13 campaign that was better than only four other teams in the NBA, the organization was understandably eager to adopt...
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April 18, 2013
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New Orleans’ New Identity As Pelicans Official
The New Orleans Hornets are now officially the New Orleans Pelicans as the team took over the new identity following the conclusion of the 2012-13 NBA regular season. Their official website has been revamped to feature the new logos and colors and they will host their first event as the Pelicans on May 21 at the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery.
Davis to sit rest of Hornets season
The New Orleans Hornets say they will sit overall top draft choice Anthony Davis for their final three games because of his left knee injury.
The 6-foot-10 rookie forward was hurt when he collided with Marcus Thornton during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's loss at Sacramento.
The Hornets say Davis was diagnosed Thursday with a sprained medial collateral ligament and...
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April 11, 2013
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Hornets rumors: New Orleans still likely to trade Eric Gordon
New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon was recently benched by the team following a heated exchange with coach Monty Williams. This has resulted in continued speculation that Gordon will eventually be traded by the Hornets. New Orleans was unable to unload Gordon this season, but they are “still likely to remain open to trading him after the season,” according to John Reidof...
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Davis eating pizza to bulk up?
Anthony Davis has reportedly been trying to pack on some pounds. What better way to gain weight than to stuff down some pizza?
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Anthony Davis' unibrow featured in commercial
I’m actually surprised it took this long for Anthony Davis’ unibrow to break its silence. “The Brow,” which has to be the most talked about facial feature in North America, has taken on a life of its own after the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft starred for the University of Kentucky last year. Well, Boost Mobile has decided to give it a voice of its own in a commercial that...
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