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Random Guy Gets Drunk, Declares Himself Eligible For NBA Draft, Gets Response

Joe Student — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

When most post-college guys get drunk, they make booty calls; others decide to file for the NBA Draft despite never having played college basketball. That's the case of one Hoboken, N.J. resident who graduated from the University of Miami in 2010. According to his post on Reddit, he decided to declare hims

Hornets Era Ends With Loss To Mavericks, Pelicans Offseason Begins

Scott Prather — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:11:13 +0000

It's time to bring on the Pelicans. In their season finale, the New Orleans Hornets got a ridiculous stat line from Al-Farouq Aminu of...

Hornets Beat Blazers Behind Davis' Double Double

Scott Prather — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:03:08 +0000

Rookie Anthony Davis continues to shine for the New Orleans Hornets, proving to be the difference maker for the Hornets in Sunday night's 98-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Ryan Anderson was fantastic as well, scoring the game-winning bucket on a...

The Half Court Shot That Might Make You Cry – The Rest Of The Story [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:15:53 +0000

I think there was an even bigger reason why on this particular night the ball flew from his hand in such a way that it swished through a basketball goal almost 50 feet away.

Hornets Trounce Kings Behind Anthony Davis' Outstanding Play

Scott Prather — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:01:04 +0000

Perhaps the struggling Sacramento Kings were just what the doctor ordered for the New Orleans Hornets, who went into Sunday night's game looking to snap a three game losing streak. Anthony Davis (pictured) reminded spectators that...

NBA All Star Game 2013 Recap: Chris Paul Leads West Over East, 143-138

Joe Student — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:01:08 +0000

Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers scored 20 points and dished out 15 assists, as the Western Conference beat the East, 143-138, in the NBA All-Star Game in Houston on Sunday night. The Thunder's Kevin Durant added 30 points, and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers blocked Miami's LeBron James twice in the final minutes to help seal the win

Spurs Take Down Hornets 106-102

Scott Prather — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:04:52 +0000

Hornets can't overcome late San Antonio run. New Orleans Coach Monty Williams felt...

Hornets Handle Houston, Win Third In A Row

Scott Prather — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:24:01 +0000

Roger Mason Jr. came off the bench to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a comeback victory over the Houston Rockets 88-79. The win marks the third straight for New Orleans, who now...

Hornets Sting Spurs 95-88, Win 2nd In A Row

Scott Prather — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:30:09 +0000

One team owns the third best record in the NBA. The other owns the third worst. But on Monday night in New Orleans, the Hornets gave the San Antonio Spurs a glimpse of the future may hold. Playing behind an inspired defense, New Orleans stung...

Hawks Top Hornets 95-86

Scott Prather — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:16:27 +0000

Coming off a win to end the 2012 calendar year, the New Orleans Hornets were hoping to do the same to begin 2013. Unfortunately, the Atlanta Hawks had another idea, defeating the Hornets 95-86 behind the excellent play of their big men.

This Weekend in Sports — NFL Battles and College Basketball

Joe Student — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:08:41 +0000

NFL teams scramble for a playoff spot, and some of college basketball’s best teams face off in non-conference play. Here are the games to watch this weekend: Friday, December 21 Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, New York City; 7:30 p.m. (ET) on NBA-TV Owners of the Eastern Conference’s best record, New [...]

Hornets Out, Pelicans In

Jay Walker — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:51:39 +0000

Change could come next season

This Weekend in Sports: USC-UCLA, UFC 154 and NASCAR's Chase Ends

Joe Student — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:57:47 +0000

A longstanding college football rivalry, an Ultimate Fighting Championship event and NASCAR’s last race of 2012 highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, November 16 New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies FedEx Forum, Memphis; 9:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Two of the NBA’s hottest teams meet on Friday night. New [...]

LeBron James' Gets Triple-Double to Lead Miami Heat Past Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to Win the NBA Title

Joe Student — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:55:30 +0000

LeBron James recorded a triple-double, and the Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA title with a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Miami on Thursday night. James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, while Chris Bosh added 24 points and 7 rebounds, as Miami won the best-of-seven NBA Finals in five [...]

This Weekend in Sports: US Open, College World Series and the NBA Finals

Joe Student — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:08:40 +0000

Tiger Woods chases a major victory, eight teams seek NCAA glory and LeBron James looks to derail Kevin Durant in the NBA Finals. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports: Friday, June 15 U.S. Open — Second Round The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA; 12 p.m. (EDT); ESPN and NBC-TV; Continues through Sunday After [...]

Fan Swishes Nothing But Net At NBA Halftime [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:02:46 +0000

We made it through March Madness with the NCAA basketball tournament and now it's time for the NBA to showcase its post season. Our own New Orleans Hornets have been in the news lately, you might have heard they have a

NBA Finals: Dallas Wins, Star Disappears, Lebron Has How Many Toes?

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:09:28 +0000

The National Basketball Association season has finally come to an end for this year. It seem the season lasted an extra three months because of the summertime shenanigans of LeBron James and his big announcement to move to Miami. Well even the addition of King James couldn't help the Heat overcome Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks when all was said and done. The only thing missing? Where was Dirk when the game ended?