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Since the Hornets/Pelicans came to New Orleans in 2002, 9 different players earned All-Star status while with the team, with a total of 18 selections overall.

David West is the most recent player to jump on the Warriors' bandwagon.

While the Miami Heat crushed the Indiana Pacers last night, many bench players saw action late in the game. However, Heat forward Shane Battier remained on the bench, not registering a single minute. Shooting a paltry 12% in the series, and struggling to guard David West, Battier decided he'd contribute in any way possible...like drying off LeBron's sweat.

The New Orleans Hornets have displayed an alarming habit in this young NBA season...losing close games. After blowing a fourth quarter lead in Indiana, New Orleans fought back to force overtime, only to lose in the extra period to the Pacers by the score of 115-107. The loss marks...

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.

Dwyane Wade (pictured above) blew up for 41 points, propelling the Miami Heat to a 105-93 victory over the Indiana Pacers Thursday night. With the victory, Miami wins the series 4-2, and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second straight season. LeBron James was...

Fresh off a 40 point game on Sunday, LeBron James put together a ridiculous stat line of 30 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block on Tuesday night to lead the Miami Heat to an authoritative 115-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Miami now leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. Dwyane Wade was...

With all the national talk about what the Miami Heat are doing wrong, the focus should be on what the Indiana Pacers are doing right. On Thursday night, the answer to that question was everything. All-Star Center Roy Hibbert had a monster game, going for...

In their first game without All-Star power forward Chris Bosh, the Miami Heat could only muster 75 points, 52 of which came from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. David West and the Indiana Pacers took advantage, scoring 78 to steal home court advantage from Miami and tie the playoff series at 1-1.

Former New Orleans Hornet and current Indiana Pacer David West was playing around with Cavaliers mascot "Moondog" before a game against Cleveland this week. As many Hornets fans know, West loves to box, and considers it one of his favorite hobbies. Apparently, his left hook isn't that playful, as Moondog went to the hospital after taking the punch.

The New Orleans Hornets forced overtime on the road in Indiana Mardi Gras night, but they couldn't mambo to a win. The Pacers outscored the fleur-de-bees 17-8 in the extra period, propelling them to a 117-108 victory.

On top of rehabbing his surgically repaired knee twice a day, David West puts just as much effort into teaching the kids on the 21 teams in his AAU program. In addition to basketball skills, West teaches the kids life lessons.

Who are the top five NBA free agents, and where will they be playing, once the lockout comes to an end?

Who will be the top free agents available when the NBA lockout comes to an end?

Who will be the top NBA free agents available, when the lockout come to an end?

Chris Paul spoke to the media yesterday at one of his carity events in New Orleans. When asked about David West's decision to opt out, and how that might affect his Hornets future, Paul said, "I don't know. Hopefully it won't."

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.

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.

David West wasn't the only Hornet big man to opt out of his contract. New Orleans backup Center Aaron Gray exercised his player option in the final year of his Hornets deal, and will become a free agent.

New Orleans Hornets power forward David West will opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent. West, the longest tenured professional athlete in New Orleans, has not ruled out resigning with the Hornets.