Category: New Orleans Hornets

Archive for the ‘New Orleans Hornets’ Category

David Stern Tries to Explain the League’s Stance on the Chris Paul Trade

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

NBA Commissioner David Stern has done a lot to grow the NBA game, but recently he has been at the center of some criticism even after the lockout was lifted. It all stems from his role in the nixing of the Chris Paul to the Lakers trade that looked like ...

Dell Demps: “We thanked Chris Paul because he gave us the opportunity. He gave us a foundation to move forward.”

Friday, December 16th, 2011

It's been a wild two week stretch to say the least for New Orleans Hornets GM Dell Demps. The Hornets GM had a trade lined up over a week ago that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-way blockbuster deal including the Houston Rockets ...

Steve Kerr on Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert: “He’s still upset they lost LeBron. He needs to get over it”

Monday, December 12th, 2011

The saga of Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets has now entered day five. After nixing the trade of Chris Paul to the Lakers because of “basketball reasons” late last week, the Hornets have been given permission by the league to explore other deals involving their franchise player. Once ...

Lamar Odom Emotional About Leaving Los Angeles Lakers

Friday, December 9th, 2011

I love the NBA, I love what David Stern has done for the league, and I was giddy that the lockout was ending and the regular season was going to commence on Christmas Day. Yet every now and then something happens in the league that turns me off completely and ...

David Stern on an NBA Lockout, First Round Playoff Series, Mark Cuban, and the What the Future Holds for the Association

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

After Wednesday night's action, there are only six first round NBA playoff series yet to be decided. And it sure looks like Los Angeles is back in control after handling the New Orleans Hornets in Game 5 at Staples Center. Still, even though most fans realized that the real fireworks ...

Trevor Ariza Feels Everyone Counted The Hornets Out Against The Lakers And It’s Going To Take A Scrappy Mentality To Beat L.A.

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

After an up-and-down regular season, the New Orleans Hornets, coming in with a record of 46-36, seemed to be looking forward to the playoffs. They had the unfortunate task of trying to take the "goliath," in the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, but the Hornets had their All-Star in ...

Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets Remind Everyone They Still Exist

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Three years ago, the New Orleans Hornets seemed to be a team on the rise. With Chris Paul at point guard and some talent surrounding him, they took the San Antonio Spurs to a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals and seemed like they could become a contender. Three seasons ...

Derek Fisher After Lakers Game 1 Loss: “We’re still up for the challenge, but it’s not going to be easy.”

Monday, April 18th, 2011

The two-time defending NBA champs started their quest for a three-peat on the wrong foot. The Los Angeles Lakers were tripped up by the New Orleans Hornets at the Staples Center on Sunday afternoon, 109-100, in a game where LA never found its rhythm on either side of the court. ...

Charles Barkley: “The trade don’t make the Knicks a contender.”

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

No introduction necessary. The All Star Game just occurred, there was a  major trade in the NBA, sounds like more than enough reason to check in with Charles Barkley. As always, he doesn't disappoint. Barkley joined KJOX in Birmingham to talk about his new website CharlesBarkley.com, the enormous birthday cake that ...

New Orleans Hornets Led By Rookie Head Coach Monty Williams Are the Only Undefeated Team Left In the NBA

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Less than three weeks into the season, there is only one undefeated team left after the Lakers lost last night to the Nuggets.  I am sure not one NBA pundit would have predicted the last team standing early in the season.  Despite a rookie head coach, Monty Williams, and a ...