PELICANS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Patrick Ewing Jr. mad Jason Kidd gets head coaching job but his dad can’t
Patrick Ewing retired from the NBA in 2003 and went right into coaching as an assistant. The Hall of Famer has been an assistant coach for nine seasons with three different NBA teams, but he has yet to receive a head coaching job despite interviewing with teams. Jason Kidd went from retiring to becoming a [...]
A ‘100 percent healthy’ Anthony Davis could somehow make the Pelicans seem badass
“Now 100 percent healthy” after suffering an MCL sprain and bruise to his left knee, New Orleans Hornets power forward Anthony Davis is expected to participate in Team USA’s mini-camp come July. Taken first overall out of Kentucky in 2012, the 20-year-old Davis averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 64 games as a Hornet (27-55). However, hindered by various...
Eric Gordon’s health key to off-season for New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans, huh? Oooooookaaaaay… Whatever their nickname is, the franchise is in the midst of a post-Chris Paul rebuilding effort. They have some quality young pieces but among their NBA off-season needs is getting their shooting guard, Eric Gordon healthy and consistently back on the floor.
New Orleans Pelicans (27-55 last year)
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AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.
The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a press conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the name change has not been...
Via AP on Fox
28 days ago
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Welcome Back The Charlotte Hornets
According to CBS Sports, it looks like the team that was in existence in name from 1988 to 2002 will be returning to the front of jerseys in the Queen City after all...
The HQ guesses you could call it "bringing Hugo back..."
It was something that the team had considered thinking about...
In a November interview with NBC Charlotte's news partner, The Charlotte...
The Dalai Lama a ... Pelicans fan?
When the New Orleans Hornets changed their team name a few months ago, they did so with the blessing of the NBA.
And now, it seems they've done so as well with the blessing of the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama is in New Orleans this week for several speaking engagements, and during a break in his busy schedule, he was captured wearing a hat of the now New Orleans Pelicans.
Jason...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
May 18, 2013
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Did the NBA find a new worst nickname in the New Orleans Pelicans?
Posted on Pattison Ave. this morning: "The team formerly known as the New Orleans Hornets is comprised of a young, athletic, up-and-coming core. Anthony Davis, Xavier Henry, Eric Gordon, and Austin Rivers highlight a nucleus looking to put New Orleans basketball back on the map. With both eyes clearly focused on the future, the franchise felt that they should use the youth...
New Orleans Pelicans Eric Gordon has surgery
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that their troubled guard Eric Gordon has undergone ankle surgery.
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New Orleans Hornets: Regular Season Review and Awards
New Orleans Hornets: Regular Season Review and Awards
By Mike Elworth: Publisher and Owner At Hoopstuff…
Record: 26-56- 14th in West- 26th in NBA
Review: The New Orleans Hornets had another down year and have not yet gotten over the loss of Chris Paul and David West. They do have a superstar caliber power forward in Anthony Davis, who, when healthy, had a very solid rookie season...
Pelicans will consider dealing Eric Gordon
A year ago, Eric Gordon was free agent priority number one for the then-New Orleans Hornets. He did not think so. He wanted out of the Crescent City and signed an offer sheet with Phoenix, warning New Orleans he did not want to return.
The Hornets and Dell Demps ignored that request and matched the Suns' offer, retaining the restricted free agent. Gordon was a bit unhappy...
Davis to sit rest of Hornets season
The New Orleans Hornets say they will sit overall top draft choice Anthony Davis for their final three games because of his left knee injury.
The 6-foot-10 rookie forward was hurt when he collided with Marcus Thornton during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's loss at Sacramento.
The Hornets say Davis was diagnosed Thursday with a sprained medial collateral ligament and...
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April 11, 2013
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Davis eating pizza to bulk up?
Anthony Davis has reportedly been trying to pack on some pounds. What better way to gain weight than to stuff down some pizza?
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Anthony Davis' unibrow featured in commercial
I’m actually surprised it took this long for Anthony Davis’ unibrow to break its silence. “The Brow,” which has to be the most talked about facial feature in North America, has taken on a life of its own after the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft starred for the University of Kentucky last year. Well, Boost Mobile has decided to give it a voice of its own in a commercial that...
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Nate Robinson's special locker in New Orleans
Nate Robinson, who lost his title of “Only Washington Husky To Win The Slam Dunk Contest” over All-Star Weekend, was back in action with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, taking on the New Orleans Hornets in the Big Easy. Before the Bulls arrived at New Orleans Arena, some slight modifications were made to the visitor’s locker room in order to accommodate the diminutive guard ...
New Orleans Hornets make Eric Gordon available; trade more likely in summer
The New Orleans Hornets are open to trading Eric Gordon.
ESPN's Chris Broussard reported that Gordon is "available," but unlikely to be moved because other clubs are "concerned about EG's health going forward."
Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears reported that the Hornets Pelicans will "explore potential deals for him during the off-season."...
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