New Orleans Hornets
Hornets lose 7-footer for remainder of season
Mar 01, 2013 17:38 EST
Jason Smith, a 7-footer who plays center and forward for the New Orleans Hornets, will miss the remainder of the NBA season with a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Friday.
Heat humble Bulls to stretch win streak
Feb 22, 2013 01:53 EST
LeBron James scored 26 points and notched 12 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to an emphatic 86-67 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls that stretched their winning streak to nine games.
Hornets to become Pelicans in nod to state tradition
Jan 24, 2013 17:13 EST
The NBA's New Orleans Hornets will become the Pelicans beginning in the 2013-14 season, team owner Tom Benson announced on Thursday.
Knicks, Lakers top Forbes list of most valuable clubs
Jan 23, 2013 18:05 EST
Even without Asian-American star Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks are the most valuable franchise in the NBA at $1.1 billion, according to a list released on Wednesday by Forbes magazine.
Knicks sting Hornets to end slide
Jan 13, 2013 20:06 EST
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and rookie Chris Copeland added 22 Sunday as the New York Knicks beat New Orleans 100-87 to snap a three-game National Basketball Association losing streak.
Spurs send Lakers to fifth straight loss
Jan 10, 2013 00:17 EST
Tony Parker scored 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting and Manu Ginobili had 19 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-105.
Heat end skid with win over Hornets
Dec 08, 2012 23:39 EST
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points and LeBron James added 24 as the NBA champion Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 106-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.
Bryant reaches 30,000-point milestone in Lakers win
Dec 05, 2012 23:43 EST
Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to reach 30,000 career points in the NBA as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.
McGrady-mania as Chinese basketball season starts
Nov 23, 2012 20:23 EST
Tracy McGrady will make one of the most hotly anticipated debuts in Chinese basketball history this weekend after a fevered build-up in which he caused a near-riot at one of his sell-out appearances.
Nigeria edge Tunisia in Olympic basketball opener
Jul 29, 2012 09:32 EDT
Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.
Nigeria edgeTunisia in Olympic basketball opener
Jul 29, 2012 07:04 EDT
Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.
Davis to replace Griffin on USA Olympic team
Jul 13, 2012 15:33 EDT
US college star Anthony Davis has been named to the Olympic men's basketball team, replacing Los Angeles Clippers centre Blake Griffin who is out with a knee injury.
Clippers' forward Griffin to miss Olympics
Jul 13, 2012 00:46 EDT
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin will miss the London Olympics after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said.
US star Griffin hurt, Davis recalled
Jul 12, 2012 17:07 EDT
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin suffered a left knee injury in an US Olympic practice scrimmage and has been flown to Los Angeles for evaluation, USA Basketball announced on Thursday.
Nigeria grab last London Basketball berth
Jul 09, 2012 02:38 EDT
Nigeria seized the last men's basketball berth at the London Olympics with an 88-73 victory over the Dominican Republic in a last-chance game at the FIBA qualifying tournament.
Injury-hit US finalize Olympic basketball squad
Jul 07, 2012 19:59 EDT
The injury-hit United States named its 12-man team basketball squad for the London Olympics Saturday, with Blake Griffin, Andre Iguodala and James Harden nabbing the final three roster spots.
US NBA stars gather to begin trek to London
Jul 05, 2012 19:50 EDT
Members of the US Olympic team of NBA stars reported to training camp on Thursday and will start workouts on Friday before the roster is trimmed to a final 12-man squad on Saturday.
Deng leads British Olympic basketball squad
Jul 05, 2012 12:32 EDT
NBA All-Star Luol Deng was on Thursday named to headline Great Britain's Olympic basketball squad.
Deng leads British Olympic baskteball squad
Jul 05, 2012 07:36 EDT
NBA All-Star Luol Deng was on Thursday named to headline Great Britain's Olympic basketball squad.
Ankle injury to Davis adds to US Olympic worries
Jul 02, 2012 18:00 EDT
No more additions are planned to the list of finalists for the injury-nagged US Olympic team of NBA stars despite a left ankle sprain to last week's NBA Draft top pick Anthony Davis.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| New Orleans Hornets | |||
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| Conference | Western Conference | ||
| Division | Southwest Division | ||
| Founded | 1988 | ||
| History | Charlotte Hornets 1988-2002 New Orleans Hornets 2002–2005 New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets 2005–2007 New Orleans Hornets 2007–present | ||
| Arena | New Orleans Arena | ||
| City | New Orleans, Louisiana | ||
| Team colors | Creole Blue, Purple, Gold, White | ||
| Owner(s) | George Shinn, Gary Chouest | ||
| General manager | Jeff Bower | ||
| Head coach | Jeff Bower (interim coach) | ||
| D-League affiliate | Albuquerque Thunderbirds | ||
| Championships | 0 | ||
| Conference titles | 0 | ||
| Division titles | 1 (2008) | ||
| Official website | hornets.com | ||
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