New Orleans Arena
New Orleans named host of 2014 All-Star Game
Apr 16, 2012 17:11 EDT
New Orleans will host the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, league commissioner David Stern announced on Monday, returning the spectacle to the city just six years after it was staged there.
Lakers use balanced attack to sting Hornets
Apr 27, 2011 03:02 EDT
The Los Angeles Lakers pushed New Orleans to the brink of elimination by using a balanced attack to defeat the Hornets 106-90 in game five of their NBA playoff series.
Lakers storm back in final quarter to sting Hornets
Feb 05, 2011 23:12 EST
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - All-Stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol combined to score 66 points and lead the twice defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-95 win against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday.
West's game-winning shot at buzzer stings Thunder
Jan 25, 2011 00:39 EST
David West sank the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left and Chris Paul had a crucial steal late in the game as New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 91-89 to win their ninth straight game Monday.
Jackson critical on NBA ownership of Hornets
Dec 29, 2010 21:47 EST
Lakers coach Phil Jackson pessimistic about Hornets' future in New Orleans. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Wednesday that he is "not happy" about the NBA's ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club's future in New Orleans.
Business leaders step up to keep NBA team
Dec 16, 2010 19:04 EST
Business leaders step up, ask others to help keep Hornets in New Orleans. A group calling itself the Hornets Business Council is raising money to buy Hornets' tickets and Thursday encouraged regional businesses and individuals to do the same.
Governor, mayor confident Hornets staying in La.
Dec 13, 2010 18:58 EST
Gov. Bobby Jindal, Mayor Mitch Landrieu 'confident' they can keep Hornets' in New Orleans. A potential Louisiana-based ownership group for the New Orleans Hornets is taking shape, and Gov. Bobby Jindal and Mayor Mitch Landrieu said Monday they are confident that Louisiana will be able to keep its NBA franchise.
Sperling aims to find local buyer for Hornets
Dec 07, 2010 20:13 EST
NBA point man for Hornets says his mission is to make the club attractive to local ownership. The man picked by the NBA to oversee the Hornets after the league's takeover of the franchise said Tuesday his assignment is to make the club more attractive to a buyer who would keep the team in New Orleans.
AP source: NBA looking into buying Hornets
Dec 04, 2010 01:29 EST
Person familiar with discussions: NBA considering taking temporary ownership of Hornets. The NBA is looking into buying the New Orleans Hornets from George Shinn until a permanent new owner can be found, a person familiar with the discussions said.
James sits out against Hornets
Oct 13, 2010 21:21 EDT
A day after hamstring injury, LeBron James sits out against Hornets. The Miami Heat held out LeBron James against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, saying his right hamstring remained tight from an exhibition game a night earlier.
Hornets GM confident Paul will remain with team
Jul 26, 2010 16:53 EDT
Hornets GM Dell Demps says Paul not requesting trade, confident guard will remain with team.. Hornets star guard Chris Paul did not request a trade Monday in his meeting with new coach Monty Williams and top team officials, general manager Dell Demps said.
AP Source: Shinn negotiating to sell Hornets
Apr 08, 2010 15:53 EDT
Person familiar with the situation says Shinn negotiating to sell majority stake in Hornets. New Orleans Hornets majority owner George Shinn is negotiating to sell his stake in the NBA club to south Louisiana businessman Gary Chouest, who has owned 25 percent of the team since 2007, according to a person familiar with the situation.
James powers Cavs past Hornets, 105-92
Mar 24, 2010 23:22 EDT
LeBron James scores 38, Cavs win 8th straight, 105-92 over Hornets. LeBron James scored an efficient 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go with nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight game, 105-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
Top-seeded Kentucky routs Wake Forest 90-60
Mar 20, 2010 23:11 EDT
Miller scores career-high 20, top-seeded Kentucky blows out Wake Forest 90-60. Two games, two blowouts.
Paul says Hornets could improve while he's out
Feb 10, 2010 21:16 EST
Paul says his injury could be a 'blessing in disguise' for Hornets. Chris Paul limped out of the locker room using one crutch, then suggested that his left knee injury could help the New Orleans Hornets in the long run.
Paul's late layup lifts Hornets over Nets 103-99
Jan 08, 2010 23:38 EST
Paul makes late layup, West scores 32 and grabs 10 rebounds to lead Hornets past Nets 103-99. Chris Paul hit a driving scoop as he was fouled with 7.6 seconds left, and the New Orleans Hornets narrowly averted a stunning loss at home by beating the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on Friday night.
Hornets win 97-92 in return to Oklahoma City
Jan 06, 2010 23:23 EST
Paul's late basket helps Hornets win 2nd straight road game, 97-92 over Oklahoma City. David West scored 19 points, Chris Paul had 14 points and 13 assists and the New Orleans Hornets moved above .500 for the first time this season by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-92 on Wednesday night.
Lil Wayne has hometown farewell show before jail
Dec 29, 2009 06:44 EST
Lil Wayne tells crowd at hometown farewell show before jail that he is nothing without them. Lil Wayne emerged as a top-selling musician known for his clever wordplay and risque lyrics, but like rappers before him, he's staring down a year behind bars at the peak of his career.
West leads Hornets past Bucks, 102-99 in OT
Nov 25, 2009 23:25 EST
West's 27 points, 10 rebounds, lead Hornets past Bucks, 102-99 in OT. David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-99 in overtime Wednesday night.
Hornets defeat Clippers 110-102
Nov 17, 2009 22:59 EST
West's 24 points, 10 rebounds lift New Orleans Hornets past Los Angeles Clippers, 110-102. David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| The Hive | |
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| Location | 1601 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 |
| Coordinates | 29°56′56″N 90°4′55″W / 29.94889°N 90.08194°WCoordinates: 29°56′56″N 90°4′55″W / 29.94889°N 90.08194°W |
| Broke ground | February 1998 |
| Opened | October 19, 1999 |
| Owner | The State of Louisiana |
| Construction cost | $114 million USD |
| Capacity | Concerts: 19,000 Basketball: 18,500 Arena Football: 16,500 |
| Tenants | |
| New Orleans Hornets (NBA) (2002-present) New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) (2004-2005, 2007-2008) New Orleans Brass (ECHL) (1999-2002) | |
