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The New Orleans Pelicans have signed an old teammate of coach Monty Williams to play small forward, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran John Salmons.

New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps didn't get the nickname "Dealer Dell" for nothing. In acquiring Omer Asik, Demps showed foreshadowing and gumption. Let me explain.

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired one player on draft night, trading backup point guard Pierre Jackson to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Russ Smith, the 47th pick in the draft. Smith is a...

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed in principle to a deal with the Houston Rockets that will send Center Omer Asik to the Pelicans in exchange for a 2015 1rst round pick. In addition to Asik, the Pelicans will receive...

The New Orleans Pelicans sign forward Luke Babbitt, agreeing to a contract buyout with Nizhny Novgorod of Russia. Babbitt will be counted on to stretch the offense. Babbitt is happy to be back in the NBA, saying...

New Orleans Pelicans release two off their roster to make room for two new signings...

New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps continues to work the free agent market, adding a place for sharpshooting veteran Anthony Morrow on the roster. Morrow can bring one thing to the table, he can...

Back on Thursday, New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps traded two starters from last year's team to acquire his free agent prize, Tyreke Evans. Last night, Demps assured that one of last year's starters will be back after...

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...

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.

"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...

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...

"He's the best player on our team," said coach Monty Williams of Eric Gordon.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.