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This October will mark the 10 year anniversary of the Hornets playing professional basketball in the Crescent City. The team has had it's fair share of ups and downs (more of the latter). Here are Scott's top 3 moments in New Orleans Hornets history.

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"There is always a business element to the NBA when dealing with contracts but I never lost my appreciation for the New Orleans fans,” said Eric Gordon. “I look forward to giving...

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The New Orleans Hornets were a clear winner on Thursday night, as was Kentucy Wildcat basketball. Having the first two players selected, as well as six players overall in the NBA Draft, big blue nation reminded the basketball world why they won the NCAA National Championship less than three months ago. There were a few losers as well. For starters....

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The New Orleans Hornets officially announced a new TV-rights agreement today with Fox Sports. The agreement establishes "Fox Sports New Orleans," and makes it the home of the Hornets. Fox Sports New Orleans will also broadcast...

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After a couple of rocky years, the New Orleans Hornets now have something to be excited about.

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Hornets fans, get ready to "bow to the brow." The New Orleans Hornets won the NBA draft lottery Wednesday night, giving them the rights to select Kentucky big man Anthony Davis (along with Davis' unibrow). Monty Williams was smiling ear to ear when the Hornets envelope was opened last. In addition to the top overall pick, New Orleans also has...

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In the last homegame of the season, the soldout crowd at the New Orleans arena watched their Hornets defeat the Houston Rockets in overtime 105-99. Eric Gordon (pictured above) scored 27 points to lead all scorers. It was the seventh win in ten tries for New Orleans, who got contributions from everyone on Thursday night.

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Tom Benson sat courtside to watch his New Orleans Hornets win for the fourth time in five games, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 88-75. Eric Gordon led the way for the hometeam, scoring...

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On a day in which Hornets fans were celebrating the purchase of their team by Tom Benson, their favorite basketball team gave them an exciting 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. New Orleans shooting guard Eric Gordon (pictured above) stole the show, shooting...

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An announcement is expected this afternoon to confirm that Tom Benson will purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He will own 100% of the team. Scott weighs the upside and downside of Benson owning the club.

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