SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » new orleans hornets http://espn1420.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:10:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Bobcats Begin Process Of Becoming Charlotte Hornets Again http://espn1420.com/bobcats-begin-process-of-becoming-charlotte-hornets-again/ http://espn1420.com/bobcats-begin-process-of-becoming-charlotte-hornets-again/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 19:02:11 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=156314 Mugsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Dell Curry, Glen Rice...when one reminisces about the Charlotte Hornets, chances are they think about these players. When one thinks about the Charlotte Bobcats, chances are they think about a terrible basketball team. Perhaps that's why...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/bobcats-begin-process-of-becoming-charlotte-hornets-again/feed/ 0 Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport/Getty Images Anthony Davis Receives First Team Honors http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-receives-first-team-honors/ http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-receives-first-team-honors/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 21:59:02 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=155305 New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis recently wrapped up his rookie season. While he battled several injuries, he flourished after the All-Star break. How good was Davis in his rookie season? Good enough to earn the honor of...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-receives-first-team-honors/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Pelicans Guard Eric Gordon Has Surgery http://espn1420.com/pelicans-guard-eric-gordon-has-surgery/ http://espn1420.com/pelicans-guard-eric-gordon-has-surgery/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 20:32:31 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=154536 New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon underwent surgery this morning to repair...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/pelicans-guard-eric-gordon-has-surgery/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Paul George Wins NBA's MIP, Monty Williams Upset Greivis Vasquez Finished 2nd http://espn1420.com/paul-george-wins-nbas-mip-monty-williams-upset-greivis-vasquez-finished-2nd/ http://espn1420.com/paul-george-wins-nbas-mip-monty-williams-upset-greivis-vasquez-finished-2nd/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:42:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=149729 Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (pictured) has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player. Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez finishes second, upsetting his coach...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/paul-george-wins-nbas-mip-monty-williams-upset-greivis-vasquez-finished-2nd/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images Hornets Forward Ryan Anderson Discusses Food, Homeland, Louisiana, And Pelicans [Audio] http://espn1420.com/hornets-forward-ryan-anderson-discusses-food-homeland-louisiana-and-pelicans-audio/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-forward-ryan-anderson-discusses-food-homeland-louisiana-and-pelicans-audio/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:03:33 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=148233 New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson visited with Scott on the Great S.C.O.T.T. show on Monday. The two discuss a number of topics, including why Anderson loves the future of his team.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-forward-ryan-anderson-discusses-food-homeland-louisiana-and-pelicans-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Hornets Era Ends With Loss To Mavericks, Pelicans Offseason Begins http://espn1420.com/hornets-era-ends-with-loss-to-mavericks-pelicans-offseason-begins/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-era-ends-with-loss-to-mavericks-pelicans-offseason-begins/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:11:13 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=148298 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...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-era-ends-with-loss-to-mavericks-pelicans-offseason-begins/feed/ 0 Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Mavericks Top Hornets In Home Finale, Fans Say Goodbye To Hugo http://espn1420.com/mavericks-top-hornets-in-home-finale-fans-say-goodbye-to-hugo/ http://espn1420.com/mavericks-top-hornets-in-home-finale-fans-say-goodbye-to-hugo/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:57:03 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=147288 In the final home game in New Orleans Hornets history, the Dallas Mavericks were in control from start to finish. Dirk Nowitzki reached a milestone, while the Hornet mascot Hugo (pictured) performed for the final time.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/mavericks-top-hornets-in-home-finale-fans-say-goodbye-to-hugo/feed/ 0 Photo by: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Short Handed Hornets Lose Heartbreaker To Clippers http://espn1420.com/hornets-lose-heartbreaker-to-clippers/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-lose-heartbreaker-to-clippers/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:22:59 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=147117 Without Anthony Davis and Greivis Vasquez, the New Orleans Hornets went toe to toe with one of the best teams in the league Friday night. After 48 minutes of hard play, the free throw line killed the Hornets chances of upsetting the Los Angeles Clippers, as they fell 96-93. The fourth quarter determined...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-lose-heartbreaker-to-clippers/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Anthony Davis Done For Season, Vasquez Hurt Too http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-done-for-season-vasquez-hurt-too/ http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-done-for-season-vasquez-hurt-too/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:23:07 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=146892 In an unsurprising move, the New Orleans Hornets have decided to shut down Anthony Davis for the remainder of the season. After injuring his knee in Wednesday night's loss to the Kings, an MRI revealed a sprained MCL and bone bruise. Another banged up Hornet is Greivis Vasquez, who will...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/anthony-davis-done-for-season-vasquez-hurt-too/feed/ 0 Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images Kings Down Hornets, Anthony Davis Injured http://espn1420.com/kings-down-hornets-anthony-davis-injured/ http://espn1420.com/kings-down-hornets-anthony-davis-injured/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:06:53 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=146465 Playing the second game of a road back-to-back, the New Orleans Hornets legs looked tired. It showed on the defensive end, as the Sacramento Kings slashed the Hornets in the lane on their way to a 121-110 win. More bad news on the injury front, as Anthony Davis injured himself in the 4th quarter when...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/kings-down-hornets-anthony-davis-injured/feed/ 0 Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Davis Shines But Hornets Lose To Lakers http://espn1420.com/davis-shines-but-hornets-lose-to-lakers/ http://espn1420.com/davis-shines-but-hornets-lose-to-lakers/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:49:33 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=146147 The New Orleans Hornets competed Tuesday night, but were ultimately out dueled by the Los Angeles Lakers 104-96. Rookie Anthony Davis balled, finished with...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/davis-shines-but-hornets-lose-to-lakers/feed/ 0 Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Hornets Surge Past Suns As Gordon Bounces Back From Benching http://espn1420.com/hornets-surge-past-suns-as-gordon-bounces-back-from-benching/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-surge-past-suns-as-gordon-bounces-back-from-benching/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:01:37 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=145454 The New Orleans Hornets snapped their eight-game road losing streak with a 95-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night. Two days after being benched following a shouting match with Monty Williams, Hornets guard Eric Gordon (pictured) scored 17 points on his way...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-surge-past-suns-as-gordon-bounces-back-from-benching/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Hornets Hit Losing Note Versus Jazz, Eric Gordon Benched After Shouting Match With Coach http://espn1420.com/hornets-hit-losing-note-versus-jazz-eric-gordon-benched-after-shouting-match-with-coach/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-hit-losing-note-versus-jazz-eric-gordon-benched-after-shouting-match-with-coach/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:41:20 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=145351 Road woes continue for the New Orleans Hornets as Eric Gordon gets benched.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-hit-losing-note-versus-jazz-eric-gordon-benched-after-shouting-match-with-coach/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Warriors Slay Hornets Behind Lee's Big Night http://espn1420.com/warriors-slay-hornets-behind-lees-big-night/ http://espn1420.com/warriors-slay-hornets-behind-lees-big-night/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:32:28 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=144785 The New Orleans Hornets 5 game road swing didn't begin well last night in Oakland, as they fell the Golden State Warriors 98-88. The difference was David Lee. New Orleans simply had no answer for the All-Star, as Lee went for his league-leading 50th...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/warriors-slay-hornets-behind-lees-big-night/feed/ 0 Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Hornets Handle Cavs In Blowout Win http://espn1420.com/hornets-handle-cavs-in-blowout-win/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-handle-cavs-in-blowout-win/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:08:18 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=143629 Two days after being humbled by the Miami Heat, the New Orleans Hornets put together 4 quarters of quality basketball, housing the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-92. Greivis Vasquez returned from an ankle injury, and the Hornets point guard led the way with...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-handle-cavs-in-blowout-win/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Heat Overwhelm Hornets In Lopsided Contest http://espn1420.com/heat-overwhelm-hornets-in-lopsided-contest/ http://espn1420.com/heat-overwhelm-hornets-in-lopsided-contest/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:15:01 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=143563 When LeBron James is feeling it, there is nothing one can do. With defenders in his face, and a swarming defense, James made the Hornets feel like none of it mattered. His 7-10 night from 3-point range is just a part of the story.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/heat-overwhelm-hornets-in-lopsided-contest/feed/ 0 Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images Hornets Point Guard Greivis Vasquez OUT With Ankle Injury http://espn1420.com/hornets-point-guard-greivis-vasquez-out-with-ankle-injury/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-point-guard-greivis-vasquez-out-with-ankle-injury/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:12:03 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=143404 New Orleans Hornets starting point guard Greivis Vasquez will miss...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-point-guard-greivis-vasquez-out-with-ankle-injury/feed/ 0 Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images Clippers 3 Point Shooting Sinks The Hornets http://espn1420.com/clippers-3-point-shooting-sinks-the-hornets/ http://espn1420.com/clippers-3-point-shooting-sinks-the-hornets/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=142890 In his first game at the Hive this season, former New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul led his Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-91 win. Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon produced big for the Hornets, but the rest of the...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/clippers-3-point-shooting-sinks-the-hornets/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Hornets End Nuggets Winning Streak With Dominating Victory http://espn1420.com/hornets-end-nuggets-winning-streak-with-dominating-victory/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-end-nuggets-winning-streak-with-dominating-victory/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:19:34 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=142403 Seven different Hornets reach double-figures in the most impressive win of the season.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-end-nuggets-winning-streak-with-dominating-victory/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Hornets Top Grizzlies Behind Lopez's Career Night http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-behind-lopezs-career-night/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-behind-lopezs-career-night/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:25:36 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=142065 The New Orleans Hornets won their second straight game against a playoff foe Friday night, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies by the score of 90-83. In a surprising performance, Hornets Center Robin Lopez led the way, going for 23 and 10, joining a small group of players who...

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