Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats are looking to the past, changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets after New Orleans became the new joke of the league by switching their nickname to the Pelicans. Caught up? Good. Despite the new mascot, the Charlotte Hornets enter the off-season in a similar position as the past decade or so; trying to find some sort of way … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets; new nickname, same off-season goal
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New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
With a new owner, new nickname, and a pair of lottery picks in the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets (or whatever they end up getting called) are entering a new era as a team. It could be the boost that helps fans forget about Chris Paul and look towards a potentially promising future. However, that can't happen if the team doesn't make some upgrades this off-season … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Southwest Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The released … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Southwest Division Teams in 2011
Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer
From the sexy up-coming team in the league to being back in the lottery; the New Orleans Hornets have been heading in the wrong direction the past two seasons and need to sure up some holes on their roster this off-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer