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The New Orleans Hornets and the state of Louisiana have reached a new lease agreement that will keep the team in New Orleans through 2024. Governor Bobby Jindal said the new deal guarantees a future NBA All-Star game in New Orleans. He also noted the new lease has no opt out options, attendance benchmarks, or financial inducements from the state.

Monday was a great day for the New Orleans Hornets and their fans. Attendance goals were met by the fans, assuring the team will be in the Crescent City next year. That announcement was followed by a thrilling victory over the Thunder, the ninth in a row for the fleur de bees.

The Hornets will exceed their attendance requirement tonight when they host the Thunder. What is the next challenge to assuring New Orleans will remain an NBA city?

Seattle wants the Hornets. Louisiana does not want to give them up without a fight.

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu met today to discuss the future of the New Orleans Hornets.