SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » dell demps http://espn1420.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Eric Gordon To Be Limited In Training Camp Due To Knee Soreness http://espn1420.com/eric-gordon-to-be-limited-in-training-camp-due-to-knee-soreness/ http://espn1420.com/eric-gordon-to-be-limited-in-training-camp-due-to-knee-soreness/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:31:51 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=95640 Raise your hand if you've heard this one before. "Eric Gordon will miss time due to swelling in his right knee." Okay. You can all put your hands down now. The New Orleans Hornets released a statement today about their starting shooting guard, stating...

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/eric-gordon-to-be-limited-in-training-camp-due-to-knee-soreness/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images New Orleans Hornets Sign Roger Mason Jr http://espn1420.com/new-orleans-hornets-sign-roger-mason-jr/ http://espn1420.com/new-orleans-hornets-sign-roger-mason-jr/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:05:54 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=83421 Roger Mason Jr. will head into training camp as Eric Gordon's backup at shooting guard. Check out Scott's breakdown of what he brings to the Hornets, and where he struggles on the floor.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/new-orleans-hornets-sign-roger-mason-jr/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Hornets Keep Eric Gordon, Match Suns Offer http://espn1420.com/hornets-keep-eric-gordon-match-suns-offer/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-keep-eric-gordon-match-suns-offer/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:21:52 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=80588 "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...

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-keep-eric-gordon-match-suns-offer/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Hornets Select Austin Rivers With 10th Pick http://espn1420.com/hornets-select-austin-rivers-with-10th-pick/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-select-austin-rivers-with-10th-pick/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:01:38 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=78240 The New Orleans Hornets have selected Austin Rivers out of Duke with the 10th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Rivers is a guard, but there is uncertainty as to whether he'll play at the point or the two spot? Hornets GM Dell Demps was asked that question, responding...

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-select-austin-rivers-with-10th-pick/feed/ 0 Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Hornets Make Gordon Qualifying Offer http://espn1420.com/hornets-make-gordon-qualifying-offer/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-make-gordon-qualifying-offer/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:27:33 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=78204 "He's the best player on our team," said coach Monty Williams of Eric Gordon.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-make-gordon-qualifying-offer/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Hornets Strike Gold, Win NBA Draft Lottery http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 02:43:46 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=73450 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...

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Trade Suitors For Chris Kaman http://espn1420.com/trade-suitors-for-chris-kaman/ http://espn1420.com/trade-suitors-for-chris-kaman/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:08:29 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=43334 New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps publicly stated that his team was shopping Center Chris Kaman to possible suitors. Kaman is no longer with the team, and will remain home until he's traded. Who are realistic suitors for the 29-year old former all-star? Let's examine.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/trade-suitors-for-chris-kaman/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Carl Landry Resigns With Hornets http://espn1420.com/carl-landry-resigns-with-hornets/ http://espn1420.com/carl-landry-resigns-with-hornets/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:24:19 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=31624 Carl Landry, who started at power forward for the Hornets in last year's postseason, resigned with New Orleans today on a one year contract worth a little less than $9 million. Despite interest from several other teams, Landry's relationship with the Hornets staff proved to make a huge difference.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/carl-landry-resigns-with-hornets/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Paul's Trade Status A Major Hornets Distraction http://espn1420.com/pauls-trade-status-a-major-hornets-distraction/ http://espn1420.com/pauls-trade-status-a-major-hornets-distraction/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:08:43 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=30346 Many in the sports world would agree that the hardest job in sports right now belongs to New Orleans Hornets GM Dell Demps. Perhaps Hornets head coach Monty Williams would be second on that list. Entering Day 5 of training camp, the Hornets have 5 players under contract. One of them is Chris Paul, whose trade uncertainty has become a major distraction.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/pauls-trade-status-a-major-hornets-distraction/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Beyond The Mic: Paul May Sue League For Attempting To Nix Trade http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-paul-may-sue-league-for-attempting-to-nix-trade/ http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-paul-may-sue-league-for-attempting-to-nix-trade/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:34:13 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=29417 A group of owners have protested the league-owned Hornets trade of Chris Paul to the Lakers. The trade now appears to be in peril. Paul is appealing via the union, and could sue the league as soon as possible. Hornets General Manager Dell Demps is absolutely livid that the league is trying to step in and nix the deal. He reportedly was on the verge of resigning, but was talked out of it. Can you blame him?

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-paul-may-sue-league-for-attempting-to-nix-trade/feed/ 0 Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Hornets Eye Trade Targets For Paul http://espn1420.com/hornets-eye-trade-targets-for-paul/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-eye-trade-targets-for-paul/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:24:08 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=28965 Hornets GM Dell Demps phone is ringing off the hook as offers continue to pour in from hopeful trade suitors that wish to land Chris Paul. ESPN sources are reporting that Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Clippers guard Eric Gordon are the two biggest targets of the Hornets in a potential trade for Paul.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-eye-trade-targets-for-paul/feed/ 0 Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Lakers Aren't The Only Team Pursuing Paul http://espn1420.com/the-lakers-arent-the-only-team-pursuing-paul/ http://espn1420.com/the-lakers-arent-the-only-team-pursuing-paul/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:42:24 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=28706 The LA Lakers aren't the only NBA team interested in trading for New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul. Eight teams have reportedly contacted Hornets GM Dell Demps about acquiring Paul.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/the-lakers-arent-the-only-team-pursuing-paul/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Paul Says He Has Not Requested Trade http://espn1420.com/paul-says-he-has-not-requested-trade/ http://espn1420.com/paul-says-he-has-not-requested-trade/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:36:53 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=27983 A Yahoo! sports report today claimed Chris Paul's agent told the New Orleans Hornets his client did not want to sign an extension with the team, and was requesting a trade to the New York Knicks. However, the Times-Picayune is reporting, through two NBA sources, that Paul has not requested a trade to the Knicks. Paul met with the media today, saying, "My heart is in New Orleans."

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/paul-says-he-has-not-requested-trade/feed/ 0 Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Hornets Pick Up Option On Marco Belinelli http://espn1420.com/hornets-pick-up-option-on-marco-belinelli/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-pick-up-option-on-marco-belinelli/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:02:03 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=11596 The New Orleans Hornets picked up their team option of starting shooting guard Marco Belinelli today. Belinelli's option is worth $3.377 next year. Hornets backup power forward Jason Smith's option was not picked up by the team, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-pick-up-option-on-marco-belinelli/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen Does The Hornets Future Look Grim? http://espn1420.com/does-the-hornets-future-look-grim/ http://espn1420.com/does-the-hornets-future-look-grim/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:15:00 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=11510 David West's announcement Monday that he would opt out of his contract and become a free agent was a tough pill for Hornet fans to swallow. In the last year, Hornet fans have swallowed many bitter pills. From ownership issues, to Chris Paul's toast at Carmelo Anthony's wedding, to barely achieving attendance benchmarks, fans of the fleur-de-bees are hoping to swallow some happy pills at some point.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/does-the-hornets-future-look-grim/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images West Remains Undecided http://espn1420.com/west-remains-undecided/ http://espn1420.com/west-remains-undecided/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:33:43 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=11360 New Orleans Hornets power forward David West told reporters today he is still undecided as to whether he will opt out of the final year of his contract. If West exercises his player option, he would have one year remaining on his contract worth $7.5 million. He must decide by June 30th.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/west-remains-undecided/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Williams Says West's Rehab Ahead Of Schedule http://espn1420.com/williams-says-wests-rehab-ahead-of-schedule/ http://espn1420.com/williams-says-wests-rehab-ahead-of-schedule/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:13:38 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=10125 Hornets head coach Monty Williams has been in consistent contact with David West as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired knee. Williams claims David's rehab is, at a minimum, on schedle, but more than likely ahead of schedule.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/williams-says-wests-rehab-ahead-of-schedule/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Hornets Want Pieces Around CP3 http://espn1420.com/hornets-want-pieces-around-cp3/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-want-pieces-around-cp3/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 16:00:32 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=8652 Hornets general manager Dell Demps insinuated that his team would identify key players this offseason to surround Chris Paul with. As his current contract stands, Paul will be able to opt out at the end of next season. Demps and the Hornets want Paul around long-term. The best chance of that happening is surrounding him with key pieces.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-want-pieces-around-cp3/feed/ 0 Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Appreciate The Moment Hornet Fans http://espn1420.com/appreciate-the-moment-hornet-fans/ http://espn1420.com/appreciate-the-moment-hornet-fans/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00:11 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=7567 If you're a Hornet fan, chances are, you think about all the uncertainty of the future. Will there be an NBA lockout? Will David West recover from his knee injury? Will he opt out, resign, or test free agency? Will Chris Paul want to stick around New Orleans after next season? You might also have questions about the past. What if Marcus Thornton wasn't traded? What if Gary Chouest purchased the team? At the moment, the Hornets are in the postseason. Enjoy the present.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/appreciate-the-moment-hornet-fans/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images What Does West Do Now? http://espn1420.com/what-does-west-do-now/ http://espn1420.com/what-does-west-do-now/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:48:53 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=7205 A week ago I gave you a list of reasons why David West would exercise his opt-out option in the final year of his contract, enabling him to explore free agency. Since then, West tore his ACL during a heroic performance on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Let me first say, I feel for David. But how does the injury change West's options? Let's examine.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://espn1420.com/what-does-west-do-now/feed/ 0 Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images