<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Hornetsclub.com News</title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com</link><description>New Orleans Hornets Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 113, Grizzlies 111]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-113-grizzlies-111.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:19:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-21.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:19:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:45:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Roundup: Friday's action]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-roundup-friday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:07:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Sam Dalembert learned Friday that an uncle, acarpenter feared dead in his home country Haiti, was alive. Hisgodfather finally contacted Dalembert's relatives.  Montreal's Dalembert felt some personal peace that familymembers in his home cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup: Wednesday's action on the boards]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-roundup-wednesday-s-action-on-the-boards.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:06:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally comfortable with one another, the  Toronto Raptorshave climbed back to the.500 level with a string of impressive results.  Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh had 18 points apiece, and the  Raptorsnearly blew an 18-pointfourth quarter lead before holdi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo has triple-double as Celtics beat Raptors 114-107]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rondo-has-triple-double-as-celtics-beat-raptors-114-107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:06:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston coach Doc Rivers asked point guard Rajon Rondo to givethe Celtics an early burst of energy.  Rondo kept it up all game and finished with his firsttriple-double of the season.  He had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds while RasheedWallace scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pacers-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:19:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:42:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Forward DariusSongaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:42:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul is donating $61,616.61 for the Haiti relief fundefforts of Project Medishare and UNICEF that Alonzo Mourning andPaul's Olympic teammate, Dwyane Wade, began. Paul chose that amountin honor of his grandfather, who was murdered at the age of 6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:42:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rebounding is becoming a regular liability for the Hornets, whohave been outrebounded by an average of 7.3 in their last sixgames. They have been outrebounded by six of their last eightopponents, including the Spurs, who outrebounded them, 50-38, inSan An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:33:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Forward DariusSongaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul is donating $61,616.61 for the Haiti relief fundefforts of Project Medishare and UNICEF that Alonzo Mourning andPaul's Olympic teammate, Dwyane Wade, began. Paul chose that amountin honor of his grandfather, who was murdered at the age of 6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rebounding is becoming a regular liability for the Hornets, whohave been outrebounded by an average of 7.3 in their last sixgames. They have been outrebounded by six of their last eightopponents, including the Spurs, who outrebounded them, 50-38, inSan An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets Preview 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-preview-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:47:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 97, Hornets 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-97-hornets-90.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:45:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:13:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards 97, Trail Blazers 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-97-trail-blazers-92.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:45:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs forward Jefferson out vs. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-forward-jefferson-out-vs-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:39:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to end NBA All-Star voting sham]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/time-to-end-nba-all-star-voting-sham.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:46:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do these people really seem qualified to select an All-Star team?Ray Allen doesn't think so and he's right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Providing jobs for D-Leaguers;WARRIORS]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/providing-jobs-for-d-leaguers-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:01:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The  Warriorsalready have sported their1962 San Francisco throwback jerseys a handful of times thisseason, and apparently there is another alternate uniform in theworks.  "Did you hear we're changing the name of the team?" Don Nelsonsaid Sunday. "We're go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Hornets Preview 2010-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-preview-2010-01-18.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:29:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah thinks it���������s nice to be getting away from the ice]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/noah-thinks-it���������s-nice-to-be-getting-away-from-the-ice.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:12:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The three years Joakim Noah spent in Gainesville, Fla.,obviously trumps the nearly three years he has lived inChicago.  To some, the upcoming seven-game "ice show" road trip representsthe  Bulls ? quest to continue momentumthey?ve built by winning eight o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons 94, Knicks 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-94-knicks-90.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:21:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 125, Suns 99]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-125-suns-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:49:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward DariusSongaila, Guard Darren Collison, Forward Julian Wright, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who had been outrebounded in their previous twogames, outrebounded the Pacers 49-37. --New Orleans has averaged103.8 points in its past six games. --The Hornets have won eight oftheir last 10 games. --The Hornets have won four of their last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are stuck in a logjam in the Southwest Division as theyprepare to play consecutive games against division foes for thefirst time this season. New Orleans, Houston and Memphis all have18 losses, four fewer than second-place San Antonio and five]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Pacers 96 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-pacers-96-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:45:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pacers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pacers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:43:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons 110, Hornets 104, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-110-hornets-104-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:09:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pistons, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pistons-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pacers Preview 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pacers-preview-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons missing 3 players against New Orleans]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-missing-3-players-against-new-orleans.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus top pick, rookie class still rocks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/minus-top-pick-rookie-class-still-rocks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Surprise! The NBA rookie class is doing just fine without BlakeGriffin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Bobcats have the look of a playoff team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/confident-bobcats-have-the-look-of-a-playoff-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose wins latest battle with Rondo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rose-wins-latest-battle-with-rondo.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:36:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose wins the PG matchup and helps the Bulls spring anupset in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:36:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Forward JamesPosey, Forward Darius Songaila, Guard Marcus Thornton, ForwardJu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets majority owner George Shinn underwent what was describedas successful surgery Wednesday to remove his prostate as part ofhis cancer treatment. Shinn was scheduled to begin rehabimmediately. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in earlyNovember.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misfiring Pistons: Dumars might trades to fix team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/misfiring-pistons-dumars-might-trades-to-fix-team.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:49:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pistons Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pistons-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:39:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 1 overall NBA pick Griffin done for season]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-1-overall-nba-pick-griffin-done-for-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:25:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009's top pick Blake Griffin will have knee surgery and miss theentire season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets owner has successful surgery to remove prostate]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-has-successful-surgery-to-remove-prostate.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:54:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets Owner George Shinn underwent successful surgery to removehis prostate and will begin immediate rehab.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn has successful surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-george-shinn-has-successful-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:45:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-13.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:42:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 2006 draft officially became one of the worst infranchise history when the team traded reserve center HiltonArmstrong to the Kings for a conditional second-round draft choicein 2016 and cash considerations. Armstrong, the 12th playerselecte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Hornets Preview 2010-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-hornets-preview-2010-01-13.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:47:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Forward DariusSongaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Marcus Thornton, ForwardJu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 2006 draft officially became one of the worst infranchise history when the team traded reserve center HiltonArmstrong to the Kings for a conditional second-round draft choicein 2016 and cash considerations. Armstrong, the 12th playerselecte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been giving themselves little margin for error,and it caught up with them Monday night. They went intoPhiladelphia having won a league-best six in a row, but none was bymore than five points, and they had blown fourth-quarter leadsbefore ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets owner has surgery to remove prostate]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-has-surgery-to-remove-prostate.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:57:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn will undergo surgery onWednesday to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with cancerin November.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' owner to have surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-to-have-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:57:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers 96, Hornets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/76ers-96-hornets-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:27:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets trade Armstrong to Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-trade-armstrong-to-kings.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:51:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward Darius Songaila, ForwardJames Posey, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Julian Wright, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have begun one of the most condensed parts of theirschedule this season as their 103-99 victory at home against theNets on Friday night marked the start of a stretch of six games innine days. "We've talked about the schedule and about how we n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:21:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last six home games, 12 of their last13 homes games, and are 14-3 at the New Orleans Arena. --The narrowvictory against the Nets followed a season-long trend as all of theHornets' wins at home have been by nine or fewer points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings acquire Armstrong from Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-acquire-armstrong-from-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:17:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 115, Wizards 110]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-115-wizards-110.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:27:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy princes will have Kings competitive again]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/boy-princes-will-have-kings-competitive-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:36:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento's two young princes could have the Kings reigning againbefore too long.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenson pays tribute to Arenas during game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stevenson-pays-tribute-to-arenas-during-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:34:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Washington Wizards have removed virtually all traces ofGilbert Arenas from the Verizon Center, one teammate found a way toget his suspended teammate's nickname visible Sunday when the teamplayed the New Orleans Hornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Wizards, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-wizards-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:37:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 108, Pacers 102]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-108-pacers-102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:01:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Wizards Preview 2010-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-wizards-preview-2010-01-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:59:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 103, Nets 99]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-103-nets-99.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nets-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:57:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Forward DariusSongaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Marcus Thornton. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won 10 consecutive games against the Thunderfranchise. --The Hornets had one of their most balanced scoringattacks of the season against the Thunder as all nine players whosaw action scored and all were between four and 19 points. --The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have a winning record for the first time this season,and they have an opportunity to move farther above the .500 mark.They won their season-best fourth game in a row when they defeatedthe Thunder, 97-92, Wednesday night in Oklahoma City. The H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Hornets Preview 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nets-hornets-preview-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:11:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:22:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have a winning record for the first time this season,and they have an opportunity to move farther above the .500 mark.They won their season-best fourth game in a row when they defeatedthe Thunder, 97-92, Wednesday night in Oklahoma City. The H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Thunder 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-97-thunder-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:39:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:36:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard MarcusThornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won 10 of their last 11 home games and are 12-3at home for the season. --The Hornets split the season series withthe Heat, which won, 102-101, in Miami on Nov. 22. --The Hornetsout-rebounded their opponent for the second consecutive gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:33:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard DevinBrown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West,Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard MarcusThornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:41:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets won despite committing 19 turnovers just one gameafter committing a season-low seven against the Rockets. --TheHornets allowed 32 points in the first quarter, but just 30 in thenext two quarters combined. --The Hornets were out-rebounded,48-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:41:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been struggling to get back to .500, have somesuccess on the road and get their first road win against a teamwith a winning record. Salt Lake City was one of the least likelyplaces for all of that to happen, but that's exactly what happen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Thunder Preview 2010-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-thunder-preview-2010-01-05.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:11:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Jazz Preview 2010-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-jazz-preview-2010-01-03.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:49:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Hornets 100]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-108-hornets-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:17:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 96, Hornets 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-96-hornets-85.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:59:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bulls Preview 2009-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bulls-preview-2009-12-25.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-25.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Warriors 102]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-warriors-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:21:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview 2009-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview-2009-12-23.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:43:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors 98, Hornets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/raptors-98-hornets-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:57:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Raptors Preview 2009-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-raptors-preview-2009-12-22.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:22:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 98, Nuggets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-98-nuggets-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:48:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2009-12-21.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:39:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul carries Hornets past Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-carries-hornets-past-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:47:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 95, Pistons 87]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-95-pistons-87.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:28:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Hornets Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-hornets-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:47:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 94, Hornets 90 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-94-hornets-90-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:54:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Mavericks Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-mavericks-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:48:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:19:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Timberwolves 96 2009-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-97-timberwolves-96-2009-12-16.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:54:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 94, Hornets 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-94-hornets-90.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:33:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Dirk Nowitzki is rolling, the Dallas Mavericks are tough to beat. They can be pretty good when he's not much of a factor, too.J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Jason Kidd had 13 points and 13 assists to help offset a season-low 10 from No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young trio gives Timberwolves hope]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/young-trio-gives-timberwolves-hope.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:11:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The present is bleak for the T-Wolves. But three players hold theirfuture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey.PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made it official Friday, announcing that F Ike Diogu will miss the rest of the season because of an injured left knee that has sidelined him since training camp. He will undergo micro-fracture surgery on Tuesday in New York City. Diogu (6-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets failed in their first attempt to get up to the .500 mark since they were 1-1, and if they keep playing defense the way they have been, it might be a long time before that get another shot at the breakeven mark. The Hornets dropped to 10-12 aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-notes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing on a contender means the networks won't let you alone, which in turn guarantees you'll be playing on Christmas or Thanksgiving - maybe even both, as the Orlando Magic discovered when this season's schedule was announced.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Mavericks Preview 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-mavericks-preview-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:06:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks needed one of Dirk Nowitzki's most prolific nights of the season to earn a third straight win in their most recent game.Nowitzki's quietest game of 2009-10 resulted in an overtime loss to the New Orleans Hornets last month.The Maveric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-preview-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:05:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:05:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 96, Kings 94 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-96-kings-94-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:59:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey.PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made it official Friday, announcing that F Ike Diogu will miss the rest of the season because of an injured left knee that has sidelined him since training camp. He will undergo micro-fracture surgery on Tuesday in New York City. Diogu (6-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets failed in their first attempt to get up to the .500 mark since they were 1-1, and if they keep playing defense the way they have been, it might be a long time before that get another shot at the breakeven mark. The Hornets dropped to 10-12 aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey.PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made it official Friday, announcing that F Ike Diogu will miss the rest of the season because of an injured left knee that has sidelined him since training camp. He will undergo micro-fracture surgery on Tuesday in New York City. Diogu (6-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets failed in their first attempt to get up to the .500 mark since they were 1-1, and if they keep playing defense the way they have been, it might be a long time before that get another shot at the breakeven mark. The Hornets dropped to 10-12 aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 113, Hornets 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-113-hornets-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:09:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks were making shot after shot, ready to go down the stretch with New Orleans.Turned out, they didn't have to. The Hornets pretty much took the last five minutes off.Al Harrington scored 28 points and the Knicks scored the game's final 18]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are gradually gaining some respectability after a chaotic start to the season. They defeated the Timberwolves, 97-96, Wednesday night in Minneapolis, ending a five-game road losing streak. They are just 2-9 on the road, but this was their firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had to overcome several shortcomings to defeat the Timberwolves on Wednesday, including getting outrebounded, 49-29. --The Hornets were outscored in the paint, 52-30. --The Hornets were outscored in fast-break points, 22-8. --The Hornets sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young trio giving Timberwolves hope 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/young-trio-giving-timberwolves-hope-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves lose again on Chris Paul's last-second shot, but they have a solid nucleus for the future, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Hornets Preview 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-hornets-preview-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:19:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite three straight wins, the New Orleans Hornets haven't been completely satisfied with their effort. A change in philosophy, meanwhile, has the New York Knicks in the midst of a rare successful stretch.Coming off another close victory, the Hornets re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprises, letdowns after NBA's first quarter]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/surprises-letdowns-after-nba-s-first-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:57:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe's the MVP. His left-hand man is a letdown. Randy Hill assesses the best and worst around the NBA at the quarter mark.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young trio giving Timberwolves hope]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/young-trio-giving-timberwolves-hope.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves lose again on Chris Paul's last-second shot, but they have a solid nucleus for the future, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are gradually gaining some respectability after a chaotic start to the season. They defeated the Timberwolves, 97-96, Wednesday night in Minneapolis, ending a five-game road losing streak. They are just 2-9 on the road, but this was their firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had to overcome several shortcomings to defeat the Timberwolves on Wednesday, including getting outrebounded, 49-29. --The Hornets were outscored in the paint, 52-30. --The Hornets were outscored in fast-break points, 22-8. --The Hornets sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Timberwolves 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-97-timberwolves-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:50:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn went toe-to-toe with New Orleans Hornets All-Star Chris Paul for 47 minutes, 56 seconds Wednesday night.It was the final 4 seconds that gave Flynn trouble.Paul streaked past Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotlandville uses early run to down Capitol ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scotlandville-uses-early-run-to-down-capitol.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scotlandville used a fairly simple formula to take a 68-52 win over Capitol Academy on Tuesday night: jump out to an early lead, hold off a second-half surge and go home with a victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-preview-2009-12-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:04:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves had the unfortunate luck of visiting the New Orleans Hornets last week when Chris Paul made his return. After missing three weeks with a sprained left ankle, Paul showed no ill effects in leading the Hornets to victory.A rematch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 96, Kings 94]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-96-kings-94.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:12:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given the chance to stay on the court with the game on the line, Hornets reserves Darius Songaila and James Posey turned a broken play into a game-winner.Posey drove the lane after the Sacramento Kings forced David West to pass the ball back out to the pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last five home games and are 7-2 at home this season. --G Bobby Brown, who played 21 games and averaged 5.5 points for the Timberwolves last season, did not get into the game. --Friday's game started a stretch of four consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets welcomed back All-NBA point guard Chris Paul in their 98-89 victory against the Timberwolves on Friday night in the New Orleans Arena. Paul had missed eight consecutive games because of a severely sprained left ankle. Paul didn't play like som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets Preview 2009-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-preview-2009-12-07.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:29:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul didn't lose a step after missing eight games due to injury.That could be bad news for the Sacramento Kings.Paul and the New Orleans Hornets look to win their sixth straight at home on Tuesday night when they face the Kings for the final time th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets welcomed back All-NBA point guard Chris Paul in their 98-89 victory against the Timberwolves on Friday night in the New Orleans Arena. Paul had missed eight consecutive games because of a severely sprained left ankle. Paul didn't play like som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last five home games and are 7-2 at home this season. --G Bobby Brown, who played 21 games and averaged 5.5 points for the Timberwolves last season, did not get into the game. --Friday's game started a stretch of four consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last five home games and are 7-2 at home this season. --G Bobby Brown, who played 21 games and averaged 5.5 points for the Timberwolves last season, did not get into the game. --Friday's game started a stretch of four consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets welcomed back All-NBA point guard Chris Paul in their 98-89 victory against the Timberwolves on Friday night in the New Orleans Arena. Paul had missed eight consecutive games because of a severely sprained left ankle. Paul didn't play like som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul nearly records triple-double in return]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-nearly-records-triple-double-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:56:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul was not sure he would be able to stay on the court in his first game in three weeks. He did much more than that, coming close to a triple- double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle.Paul finished with 16 points, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill has a nose for trouble ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hill-has-a-nose-for-trouble.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spurs guard George Hill could have accepted a kick in the shin or an elbow to the gut Thursday against the Celtics, but not another punch in his already injured nose.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Love return to NBA teams]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-love-return-to-nba-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:46:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season.Paul, the runner-up to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul missed his eighth consecutive game because of a severely sprained left ankle when the Hornets lost to the Lakers on Tuesday night. Though the Hornets continue to say Paul is sidelined indefinitely, it appears his return could come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are heading home for their next two games and five of their next seven, and that's exactly where they need to be. Their 110-99 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night in the Staples Center left them 0-2 on their brief trip to California -- they al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Hornets Preview 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-hornets-preview-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:46:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have lost five straight road games but are playing well at home, where they'll be for five of their next seven contests.There's an even bigger reason for optimism in the Crescent City.Chris Paul returned to full-contact practice Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are heading home for their next two games and five of their next seven, and that's exactly where they need to be. Their 110-99 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night in the Staples Center left them 0-2 on their brief trip to California -- they al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul missed his eighth consecutive game because of a severely sprained left ankle when the Hornets lost to the Lakers on Tuesday night. Though the Hornets continue to say Paul is sidelined indefinitely, it appears his return could come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets go from bad to worst with 0-18 start]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nets-go-from-bad-to-worst-with-0-18-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:33:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Nets on the verge of breaking the record for worst NBA start, Charley Rosen points out who's really to blame for bad teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOLLOWING SCRIPT, LAKERS NO. 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/following-script-lakers-no-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - If you've watched anyLakers games the past few weeks, then Tuesday night's script should have looked awfully familiar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FOLLOW SCRIPT: ANOTHER EARLY BLOWOUT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-follow-script-another-early-blowout.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - If you've watched anyLakers games in the past couple of weeks, then Tuesday night's script should have looked awfully familiar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 110, Hornets 99]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-110-hornets-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:56:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until the Los Angeles Lakers finally leave home or reach the tougher parts of their schedule, they will happily keep banking victories in the easier stretches.Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Lakers beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul missed his eighth consecutive game because of a severely sprained left ankle when the Hornets lost to the Lakers on Tuesday night. Though the Hornets continue to say Paul is sidelined indefinitely, it appears his return could come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are heading home for their next two games and five of their next seven, and that's exactly where they need to be. Their 110-99 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night in the Staples Center left them 0-2 on their brief trip to California -- they al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers thrash Hornets for 7th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-thrash-hornets-for-7th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:51:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until the Los Angeles Lakers finally leave home or reach the tougher parts of their schedule, they will happily keep banking victories in the easier stretches.Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Lakers beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder gets off to solid start]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-gets-off-to-solid-start.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoffs?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting F Peja Stojakovic did not make the trip to Sacramento for the game against the Kings on Sunday because he was tending to undisclosed family business. James Posey started in Stojakovic's place. It's unclear when Stojakovic will rejoin the team. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are hoping a stretch of the schedule against weaker opposition will help them get to the .500 mark or higher, but they're not off to a good start. They were 7-9 after playing the toughest schedule in the NBA through six games, but their game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Canada romps over Raps]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kid-canada-romps-over-raps.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[String music *** Thornton starting to find a groove with Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/string-music-thornton-starting-to-find-a-groove-with-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Arena is starting to sound a lot like Tiger Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Suns scorch Raps on home court ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nash-suns-scorch-raps-on-home-court.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoRaptors hurled every kind of defensive scheme at Steve Nash, but the Victoria point guard and the high-octane offence of the Phoenix Suns proved too much for Toronto - again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Lakers Preview 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lakers-preview-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:13:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are settling down defensively after an inconsistent start. That doesn't bode well for a New Orleans Hornets team that could be without two of their top scorers.Winners of six straight, the Lakers will not have to contend with Chris ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eastern Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Canada romps over struggling Raps]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kid-canada-romps-over-struggling-raps.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting F Peja Stojakovic did not make the trip to Sacramento for the game against the Kings on Sunday because he was tending to undisclosed family business. James Posey started in Stojakovic's place. It's unclear when Stojakovic will rejoin the team. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are hoping a stretch of the schedule against weaker opposition will help them get to the .500 mark or higher, but they're not off to a good start. They were 7-9 after playing the toughest schedule in the NBA through six games, but their game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings 112, Hornets 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-112-hornets-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:49:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seldom used in the first 12 games of the season, Sacramento Kings guard Sergio Rodriguez is currently making a huge statement for more playing time.A flashy playmaker who played the previous three years in Portland, Rodriguez was a difference-maker off th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez showing his stuff to Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rodriguez-showing-his-stuff-to-kings.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:46:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seldom used in the first 12 games of the season, Sacramento Kings guard Sergio Rodriguez is currently making a huge statement for more playing time.A flashy playmaker who played the previous three years in Portland, Rodriguez was a difference-maker off th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Bogut leaves a big hole  Larger foes press Jennings on defense ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-bogut-leaves-a-big-hole-larger-foes-press-jennings-on-defense.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic excused from Hornets game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-excused-from-hornets-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:47:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic has skipped the New Orleans Hornets' trip to Sacramento for personal reasons.Team spokesman Dennis Rogers says the Hornets' swingman had to attend to family matters and was out for Sunday night's game against the Kings. It was not immediat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Bobby Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Devin Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory against the Bucks on Wednesday night was the Hornets' 11th consecutive overtime victory at home, tying for the second-longest such streak in NBA history. --Hornets majority owner George Shinn attended a Hornets game for the first time since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Hornets coach Jeff Bower and newly hired lead assistant Tim Floyd are in the midst of their most intensive teaching since taking over from Byron Scott earlier this month. The first six games under Bower were played in a span of 10 days, leaving limite]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Kings Preview 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-kings-preview-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things weren't looking good for the New Orleans Hornets and Sacramento Kings earlier this season when their best players went down with injuries.Each team turned to a rookie to keep their seasons from spiraling out of control, and those players have deliv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Bobby Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Devin Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory against the Bucks on Wednesday night was the Hornets' 11th consecutive overtime victory at home, tying for the second-longest such streak in NBA history. --Hornets majority owner George Shinn attended a Hornets game for the first time since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Hornets coach Jeff Bower and newly hired lead assistant Tim Floyd are in the midst of their most intensive teaching since taking over from Byron Scott earlier this month. The first six games under Bower were played in a span of 10 days, leaving limite]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effort will have to power Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/effort-will-have-to-power-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:12:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given their shortcomings, the Rockets need to rely on extra effort and contributions from the bench, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks miss chances at an even better start  Inability to finish yields close defeats ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-miss-chances-at-an-even-better-start-inability-to-finish-yields-close-defeats.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory against the Bucks on Wednesday night was the Hornets' 11th consecutive overtime victory at home, tying for the second-longest such streak in NBA history. --Hornets majority owner George Shinn attended a Hornets game for the first time since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Bobby Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Devin Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Hornets coach Jeff Bower and newly hired lead assistant Tim Floyd are in the midst of their most intensive teaching since taking over from Byron Scott earlier this month. The first six games under Bower were played in a span of 10 days, leaving limite]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HORNETS 102, BUCKS 99 (OT)  Falling apart in the end  Bucks can't protect lead in regulation ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-102-bucks-99-ot-falling-apart-in-the-end-bucks-can-t-protect-lead-in-regulation.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Jennings allure putting TV focus back on Bucks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sportsday-jennings-allure-putting-tv-focus-back-on-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a team that has finished last in its division the previous five seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks are accustomed to playing away from the national spotlight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Vince a good fit for Magic?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/is-vince-a-good-fit-for-magic.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:54:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vince Carter's 22 points were nice, but Orlando falls to Miami. Charley Rosen analyzes how the Magic's big trade is working out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter can't save Magic from tough loss vs. Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/carter-can-t-save-magic-from-tough-loss-vs-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:23:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vince Carter's 22 points were nice, but Orlando falls to Miami. Charley Rosen analyzes how the Magic's big trade is working out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Bobby Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Devin Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory against the Bucks on Wednesday night was the Hornets' 11th consecutive overtime victory at home, tying for the second-longest such streak in NBA history. --Hornets majority owner George Shinn attended a Hornets game for the first time since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Hornets coach Jeff Bower and newly hired lead assistant Tim Floyd are in the midst of their most intensive teaching since taking over from Byron Scott earlier this month. The first six games under Bower were played in a span of 10 days, leaving limite]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison, Hornets edge Bucks in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/collison-hornets-edge-bucks-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Darren Collison pounded his chest as the New Orleans Arena crowd went wild. Fellow rookie Brandon Jennings tilted his head back and looked upward in disgust.With the game on the line, Collison and the Hornets got the best of a matchup between a pair of ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been getting balanced scoring, but they'd like to make it even more balanced by having forward David West return to form. West, an All-Star each of the last two seasons, has had three subpar offensive games in a row and failed on what wou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are just 1-7 on the road. --The Hornets dug an early double-digit hole as David West, Emeka Okafor and Devin Brown all missed more than half of the first quarter after each committed two fouls. --The Hornets managed to stay in the game until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Hornets Preview 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-hornets-preview-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:13:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With rookie Brandon Jennings leading the way, the Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA. The high-scoring guard, though, looked like a bewildered first-year player his last time out.Jennings tries to bounce back from his worst ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been getting balanced scoring, but they'd like to make it even more balanced by having forward David West return to form. West, an All-Star each of the last two seasons, has had three subpar offensive games in a row and failed on what wou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are just 1-7 on the road. --The Hornets dug an early double-digit hole as David West, Emeka Okafor and Devin Brown all missed more than half of the first quarter after each committed two fouls. --The Hornets managed to stay in the game until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards developing cracks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-developing-cracks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO | TheWashingtonWizards may be only 12 games into the season, but at 3-9 - only one game better than last season at this point - the squad that was supposed to be a contender is again headed in the wrong direction.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been getting balanced scoring, but they'd like to make it even more balanced by having forward David West return to form. West, an All-Star each of the last two seasons, has had three subpar offensive games in a row and failed on what wou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are just 1-7 on the road. --The Hornets dug an early double-digit hole as David West, Emeka Okafor and Devin Brown all missed more than half of the first quarter after each committed two fouls. --The Hornets managed to stay in the game until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haslem's jumper rescues Heat in win vs. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/haslem-s-jumper-rescues-heat-in-win-vs-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade was trapped, so Udonis Haslem took over.Wade had 31 points, and Haslem banked in a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night."It was supposed to be a 2-1 pick-and-roll with Dwyane]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jeff Bower has emphasized daily improvement since taking over the coaching duties from Byron Scott on Nov. 12. In the Hornets' last two games, they've shown signs that tangible progress is being made. On Saturday night they beat the Hawks 96-88 in New O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' rookie guards -- Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton -- are getting an opportunity to play right away, and they're taking advantage of it. Collison, the team's first-round draft choice from UCLA, is the starting point guard while Chris Paul r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat Preview 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-heat-preview-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:08:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have certainly cooled off after a strong start. Sub-par defensive play has been a major factor, and a meeting with the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets might not help, either.The Heat will try to halt a three-game losing streak Sunday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets stun Hawks to snap 7-game win streak]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-stun-hawks-to-snap-7-game-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' two rookies left the New Orleans Arena with bright-colored, glittery suitcases specially selected for them by veterans, Darren Collison's with a "Little Mermaid" theme and Marcus Thornton's emblazoned with Tinkerbell's smiling visage."It keep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets-Suns game Thursday night in the New Orleans Arena featured familiar faces on both benches. Hornets assistant Tim Floyd was the Hornets' head coach in 2003-04, and two of his assistants were current Hornets coach Jeff Bower and Suns coach Alv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are emphasizing movement more in their offense under new coach Jeff Bower than they did under former coach Byron Scott. It's an example of the team trying to become less predictable, according to forward David West. "The biggest thing on offen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Hornets Preview 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-hornets-preview-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One week ago, the surging Atlanta Hawks easily beat a New Orleans Hornets club struggling to find its footing under new head coach Jeff Bower.Neither team has lost since.Seeking their longest winning streak in 12 years, the Hawks visit New Orleans on Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets-Suns game Thursday night in the New Orleans Arena featured familiar faces on both benches. Hornets assistant Tim Floyd was the Hornets' head coach in 2003-04, and two of his assistants were current Hornets coach Jeff Bower and Suns coach Alv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thornton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are emphasizing movement more in their offense under new coach Jeff Bower than they did under former coach Byron Scott. It's an example of the team trying to become less predictable, according to forward David West. "The biggest thing on offen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Hornets take it to Suns]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/short-handed-hornets-take-it-to-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rookie didn't flinch in crunch time and the old veteran couldn't miss.Darren Collison's poise and Peja Stojakovic's sharp shooting provided the 1-2 punch the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets needed to pull out a surprising 110-103 victory over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are going to need a teamwide effort to weather the absence of all-NBA point guard Chris Paul, sidelined indefinitely because of a severely sprained left ankle. "Chris' absence changes a lot of things," coach Jeff Bower said. "It puts a premium]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul presented a game ball to coach Jeff Bower in front of the team in the locker room right after Bower got his first victory in the game against the Clippers in the New Orleans Arena. --C Hilton Armstrong was inactive for the game against the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hornets Preview 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-hornets-preview-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns didn't catch any breaks with a road-heavy schedule to start the season, but they get a big opportunity Thursday night when they visit the New Orleans Hornets, who are without All-Star guard Chris Paul.Phoenix (10-2) plays 15 of its first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Marcus Thoronton, Forward Darius Songaila, Forward James Posey, Guard Bobby Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul presented a game ball to coach Jeff Bower in front of the team in the locker room right after Bower got his first victory in the game against the Clippers in the New Orleans Arena. --C Hilton Armstrong was inactive for the game against the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are going to need a teamwide effort to weather the absence of all-NBA point guard Chris Paul, sidelined indefinitely because of a severely sprained left ankle. "Chris' absence changes a lot of things," coach Jeff Bower said. "It puts a premium]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets win one for Bower against Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-win-one-for-bower-against-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bower calmly walked off the court and quickly into the tunnel, doing little to attract attention to himself after his first win as an NBA coach.When he first took over for the fired Byron Scott on Thursday, he said the change was about a New Orleans ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better, stronger, faster]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/better-stronger-faster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward Darius Songaila, Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets were outrebounded for the ninth time in 11 games, 48-41, in the loss at Atlanta. --The 121 points the Hornets allowed to the Hawks were the second most this season, surpassed by only the 124 that the Suns scored Wednesday, precipitating the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bower has a lot to work on in the next few days. The Hornets coach has a team that is 3-8 after losing its first two games since he replaced Byron Scott. The club is without its best player, point guard Chris Paul, who has a sprained left ankle, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On balance, a good win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/on-balance-a-good-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBulls have had better defensive efforts, and this might have been their sloppiest game of the season (season-high-tying 21 turnovers).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Hornets Preview 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-hornets-preview-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:02:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets cruised to a road win over the Los Angeles Clippers last week to continue their recent dominance in the series.Because of a pair of crucial developments in the eight days since that game, the Hornets' winning streak against the Cli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings' rise among NBA's early surprises]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jennings-rise-among-nba-s-early-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even vs. the Warriors, nobody expected Brandon Jennings to drop 55. Randy Hill runs down all the early-season surprises.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets star Paul has ankle sprain; return unclear]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-star-paul-has-ankle-sprain-return-unclear.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:57:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets.The team says an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Paul twisted his left ankle in the Hornets' loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward Darius Songaila, Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bower has a lot to work on in the next few days. The Hornets coach has a team that is 3-8 after losing its first two games since he replaced Byron Scott. The club is without its best player, point guard Chris Paul, who has a sprained left ankle, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets were outrebounded for the ninth time in 11 games, 48-41, in the loss at Atlanta. --The 121 points the Hornets allowed to the Hawks were the second most this season, surpassed by only the 124 that the Suns scored Wednesday, precipitating the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win streak up to four games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/win-streak-up-to-four-games.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The final score cast the matchup about right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Darren Collison, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward Darius Songaila, Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets were outrebounded for the ninth time in 11 games, 48-41, in the loss at Atlanta. --The 121 points the Hornets allowed to the Hawks were the second most this season, surpassed by only the 124 that the Suns scored Wednesday, precipitating the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bower has a lot to work on in the next few days. The Hornets coach has a team that is 3-8 after losing its first two games since he replaced Byron Scott. The club is without its best player, point guard Chris Paul, who has a sprained left ankle, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks keep Hornets winless under new coach]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-keep-hornets-winless-under-new-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.The Hornets were without Chris Paul, who stayed home after spraining his ankle from the ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 121, Hornets 98]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-121-hornets-98.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:20:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nine NBA seasons have taught Jamal Crawford the value of not humiliating an opponent."We didn't want to embarrass anybody with a new coach and without their best player," Crawford said. "They're going through a lot right now."Joe Johnson scored 26 points,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets coach has no update on Chris Paul]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-coach-has-no-update-on-chris-paul.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:26:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans coach-general manager Jeff Bower says the Hornets have no update on point guard Chris Paul's left ankle injury.Paul, who finished second to Kobe Bryant for the NBA's MVP award in 2007-08, did not travel with the Hornets for their game against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Guard Darren Collison, Forward James Posey, Forward Darius Songaila, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM/coach Jeff Bower made one change to the active list: F/C Sean Marks was active for the first time this season. Taking Marks' place on the inactive list with Ike Diogu and Morris Peterson was guard Bobby Brown. --Tim Floyd last coached with the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bower plans to change some things in his new role as Hornets coach, but a compressed schedule is going to require incremental rather than sweeping changes. Bower, the Hornets' general manager, stepped in Thursday after Byron Scott was fired and hired]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Hawks Preview 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hawks-preview-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:46:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans fired coach Byron Scott on Thursday, hoping a new voice could help motivate the team to live up to its potential. The Hornets will have a much harder time doing so if Chris Paul is out for an extended amount of time.With their All-Star point g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 86, Hornets 78]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-86-hornets-78.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:22:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lasting image from the head coaching debut of Hornets general manager Jeff Bower will be that of New Orleans' biggest star, Chris Paul, being carried off the court by teammates with one hand over his face.Given the way the New Orleans has struggled wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hand Hornets 1st loss with new coach]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-hand-hornets-1st-loss-with-new-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lasting image from the head coaching debut of Hornets general manager Jeff Bower will be that of New Orleans' biggest star, Chris Paul, being helped off the court by teammates.Given the way the New Orleans has struggled when Paul is not on the court, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hand Hornets 1st loss with new coach 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-hand-hornets-1st-loss-with-new-coach-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:45:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BYE-RON'S OUT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bye-ron-s-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TO BEE, or not to Bee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets PG Paul leaves with injury]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pg-paul-leaves-with-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:19:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had to be helped off the court by teammates after apparently injuring his left ankle late in the third quarter of the Hornets' home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.Moments after setting up Hilton Armstrong's dunk, Paul a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey, Forward Darius Songaila, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope that a new coach and a stretch of games in which they play mostly at home will help them climb back toward a .500 record. They dropped to 3-6 and 1-5 on the road when they lost by 20 to the Suns on Wednesday night, after which coach Byron]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Guard Chris Paul and forward David West, who have been All-Stars each of the last two seasons, were joined by center Emeka Okafor to comprise the Hornets' representation on the All-Star ballot.  --The Hornets were outrebounded for the seventh time in ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point well taken ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/point-well-taken.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON -- Forget about Chris Paul. If I were Deron Williams I'd be trying to climb over people to get a whack at Rajon Rondo and place a few jabs upside the youngster's head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:57:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off Chris Paul's best season and consecutive playoff appearances, the New Orleans Hornets had high expectations entering 2009-10.Coach Byron Scott was the first casualty of those expectations.After a slow start, the Hornets have fired Scott and rep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets fire coach Byron Scott, GM to take over]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fire-coach-byron-scott-gm-to-take-over.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:43:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season on Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, hoping the man who put the current roster together can get more out of it on the court."I told Jeff, 'The genie's out o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthbound players who dream of a dunk]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/earthbound-players-who-dream-of-a-dunk.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kapono doesn't dunk. That fact would be unremarkable were it not for his occupation and his height.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets fire coach Byron Scott, GM to take over 2009-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fire-coach-byron-scott-gm-to-take-over-2009-11-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:09:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement.In a statement released Thursday owner George Shinn said the move gives the Hornets the best opportunity "to reach our goals this season."The Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 124, Hornets 104]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-124-hornets-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:26:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bring on the world champions. The Phoenix Suns are ready.The Suns tuned up for their early season showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominating 124-104 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.The Suns (8-1) have the best record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns keep rolling, dominate Hornets at home]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-keep-rolling-dominate-hornets-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:20:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bring on the world champions. The Phoenix Suns are ready.The Suns tuned up for their early season showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominating 124-104 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.The Suns (8-1) have the best record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-notebook-2009-11-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams makes his annual visit to the Garden tonight, and the Utah Jazz point guard poses the toughest matchup problem for Rajon Rondo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Julian Wright experiment is over, at least for now. Coach Byron Scott decided during the summer to move Wright, a first-round draft choice three years ago who had had two non-descript seasons, into the starting lineup, thinking he was ready to bloss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey, Forward Darius Songaila, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the Hornets have an adequate replacement for Rasual Butler after all. Morris Peterson struggled in the first six games after regaining his starting shooting guard position when Butler was traded to the Clippers during the offseason. Devin Brown re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Suns Preview 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-suns-preview-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:05:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash has been outstanding lately for the red-hot Phoenix Suns, and Chris Paul may have trouble keeping up with the two-time MVP despite being 11 years his junior.That matchup of point guards could be key, especially depending on Paul's health, when ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Julian Wright experiment is over, at least for now. Coach Byron Scott decided during the summer to move Wright, a first-round draft choice three years ago who had had two non-descript seasons, into the starting lineup, thinking he was ready to bloss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Darren Collison, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward James Posey, Forward Darius Songaila, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the Hornets have an adequate replacement for Rasual Butler after all. Morris Peterson struggled in the first six games after regaining his starting shooting guard position when Butler was traded to the Clippers during the offseason. Devin Brown re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 112, Clippers 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-112-clippers-84.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:59:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul thought a minor lineup alteration made a major difference for the New Orleans Hornets, who showcased both their imperfections and their potential during a two-day stint at Staples Center.Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineup tweak proves effective for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lineup-tweak-proves-effective-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:58:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul thought a minor lineup alteration made a major difference for the New Orleans Hornets, who showcased both their imperfections and their potential during a two-day stint at Staples Center.Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS ENJOY RARE LAUGHER ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-enjoy-rare-laugher.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - In the midst of one of Kobe Bryant's trademark scoring binges, the New Orleans Hornets found an unconventional way to prevent him from eclipsing 40 points for the fourth time in five games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Devin Brown, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul is off to an impressive start with his shooting through seven games. He is shooting 61.9 percent from the floor, 68.4 percent on three-pointers, and 86.0 percent on free throws. --The Hornets are tied for fifth in the NBA in fewest turnover]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will get a first-hand look at whether they made a good decision to trade Rasual Butler when they play the Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday night. The Hornets traded Butler, their starting shooting guard last season, to the Clippers during the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers blow past Hornets without Gasol, Bynum 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-blow-past-hornets-without-gasol-bynum-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night.DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers blow past Hornets without Gasol, Bynum]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-blow-past-hornets-without-gasol-bynum.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night.DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Clippers Preview 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-clippers-preview-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:13:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A three-game winning streak has the Los Angeles Clippers feeling a lot better after a slow start to the season. Beating the New Orleans Hornets at home for the first time in three years would only improve their confidence.The Clippers will try to end a ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 104, Hornets 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-104-hornets-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:50:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant and coach Phil Jackson both thought the injury-depleted Lakers would get a stern early season test from the New Orleans Hornets. Instead, their visitors barely put up a fight.Yes, DJ Mbenga and Shannon Brown were just that good.Bryant scored 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP candidates . . . who have yet to win the award ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mvp-candidates-who-have-yet-to-win-the-award.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a quick question for NBA trivia buffs: Who is the last person to win the Most Valuable Player award who is no longer an active player in the association? Believe it or not, it's Karl Malone, who won the second of his two MVPs for the lockout-shorte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced Friday that majority owner George Shinn has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Test results showed the cancer had not spread and Shinn's prognosis is good. Shinn, 68, will be away from the team's games for a few weeks while he un]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a rough start on the road and now they embark on a three-game Western road trip that starts with the defending champion Lakers on Sunday night. New Orleans began the season with a lopsided loss at the Spurs, then got swept in back-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Lakers Preview 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lakers-preview-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:36:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers have gone through the first week and a half of the season at less than full strength, relying on Kobe Bryant to carry the team.The 11-time All-Star may be close to getting some help.Seeking their fifth straight vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiery Calderon silences critics]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/fiery-calderon-silences-critics.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Calderon knows what was being written and what was being said and what was being suggested.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced Friday that majority owner George Shinn has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Test results showed the cancer had not spread and Shinn's prognosis is good. Shinn, 68, will be away from the team's games for a few weeks while he un]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a rough start on the road and now they embark on a three-game Western road trip that starts with the defending champion Lakers on Sunday night. New Orleans began the season with a lopsided loss at the Spurs, then got swept in back-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors show some defensive mettle in win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/raptors-show-some-defensive-mettle-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:33:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors were hot from 3-point range in the second half against the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. All they wanted to talk about, though, was their blue-collar defense.After giving up 115 points to Memphis and 125 to Orlando in recent los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling defence faces tough test in sizzling Paul ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/struggling-defence-faces-tough-test-in-sizzling-paul.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Triano, theRaptors coach, pointed out a statistic that's pertinent to understanding the challenge his team faces in Friday's game in New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets owner Shinn has prostate cancer]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-shinn-has-prostate-cancer.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The owner of the New Orleans Hornets has announced that he has cancer.George Shinn made the announcement in a news release Friday that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Shinn says he remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-owner-shinn-says-he-has-prostate-cancer.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease."My wife, Denise, and I remain strong in our faith and will maintain a positive attitude ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triano likes Wright's unselfish attitude ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triano-likes-wright-s-unselfish-attitude.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a comment not often heard in the me-first, dog-eat-dog world of the National Basketball Association, where playing time rates right up there with tricked-out new Hummers and acorn-sized diamond earrings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said before Wednesday's game that three or four unidentified players were "24 minutes away" from losing their spot in the rotation if their play didn't improve. Apparently one of those players was reserve C Hilton Armstrong. He played ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott said before the Hornets' home game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night that he was tired of watching his team give up an average of 105 points per game, which they had in losing three of their first four games. Then his team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Hornets Preview 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/raptors-hornets-preview-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:42:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After leading New Orleans to consecutive playoff berths, Chris Paul has been disappointed with the Hornets' sluggish start to 2009-10. Even after winning a difficult game last time out, he knows the team still has plenty of work to do.Paul and the Hornets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets floor it in OT Defense, Dirk go away in clutch as three-game winning streak is over ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-floor-it-in-ot-defense-dirk-go-away-in-clutch-as-three-game-winning-streak-is-over.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - This time, it was Jason Terry with the fourth-quarter glory. And even his heroics weren't enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No penalties for Hornets' Paul, Celts' Rondo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-penalties-for-hornets-paul-celts-rondo.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston.Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors could use Oakley's muscle]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/raptors-could-use-oakley-s-muscle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the good, bad-old days of theTorontoRaptors franchise, Charles Oakley was a constant on-court reminder that opposing ball handlers were to be considered fair game when trying to venture toward the basket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said before Wednesday's game that three or four unidentified players were "24 minutes away" from losing their spot in the rotation if their play didn't improve. Apparently one of those players was reserve C Hilton Armstrong. He played ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott said before the Hornets' home game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night that he was tired of watching his team give up an average of 105 points per game, which they had in losing three of their first four games. Then his team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs blow chance as Hornets rally to win in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavs-blow-chance-as-hornets-rally-to-win-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:06:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott had been stewing for more than a day over the Hornets' recent 0-2 road trip to Boston and New York when he finally snapped during shootaround as New Orleans prepared to host the Dallas Mavericks."We're not a team. We're just a collection of in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers says Wallace a good fit with Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rivers-says-wallace-a-good-fit-with-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He arrived in the Boston Celtics' locker room last night wearing a black Phillies jacket with a white logo, because he will never give up the homeboy part of him. He was, he said emphatically, in Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies and Yankees in the Worl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-notebook-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - As the result of an incident that now threatens to rival the length of Rajon Rondo's just-completed agreement on a contract extension, theCeltics point guard's verbal beef with Charlotte Hornets star Chris Paul has taken on an extended life]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digging deep Dirk's 4th-quarter eruption lifts Mavericks to comeback win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/digging-deep-dirk-s-4th-quarter-eruption-lifts-mavericks-to-comeback-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a drab, lifeless Tuesday night at American Airlines Center, everybody found out how quickly a dud can turn into a stud.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks at New Orleans Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-at-new-orleans-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scouting the Hornets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Hornets Preview 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-hornets-preview-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:29:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off a record-breaking fourth-quarter performance, Dirk Nowitzki will try to help the Dallas Mavericks snap a four-game road losing streak against the Southwest Division rival New Orleans Hornets.The way New Orleans has been playing defense, Dallas ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A NEW LOOK FOR LATE NIGHT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-new-look-for-late-night.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce sharp for Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pierce-sharp-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Perkins likes how Paul Pierce is playing. So do a lot of people.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-notebook-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doc Rivers was 4-0 and a little unhappy yesterday, which was better than being 0-4 or even 2-2.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo, Paul mix it up after Celts' win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rondo-paul-mix-it-up-after-celts-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before theCeltics beat the Hornets, 97-87, last night at the Garden, Rajon Rondo insisted he didn't get fired up to play against Chris Paul more than any other opposing point guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Knicks picked up where they left off last season against the Hornets, whom they beat in both meetings in 2008-09. The other teams to sweep the Hornets were the Hawks, Celtics, Bulls and Jazz. --One night after attempting just eight free throws again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have issues on defense, and that's the main reason the team is 1-3 after a 117-111 loss to the previously winless Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The Hornets gave up 40 points in the fourth quarter, wiping out their four-point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong finish gives Knicks first win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/strong-finish-gives-knicks-first-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:25:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks finally got off to a good start, then were even better at the finish.David Lee scored a season-high 28 points, Al Harrington had 13 of his 24 in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks earned their first victory of the season by beating the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:25:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KNICKS GOT ROOKED]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-got-rooked.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BEST feature about the end of Daylight Savings Time is it gave me an extra hour to overreact to the first few days of the season. Nothing says "didn't come to play" quite like theKnicks being down 19 at the quarter to a Bobcats team recoiling from a franc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Report Nugs VP's idea: April Madness ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-report-nugs-vp-s-idea-april-madness.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Warkentien has an idea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets, Paul frustrated ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-paul-frustrated.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (AP) -- Chris Paul gets the individual accolades. Rajon Rondo has the team success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS BEAT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-beat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doc Rivers could accept the game mainly because of its outcome. TheCeltics beat New Orleans last night, 97-87, but the way they did it will give him room to coach his guys at practice today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics remain undefeated ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-remain-undefeated.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 27 points and theBostonCeltics improved to 4-0 with a 97-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets held the Celtics without an offensive rebound in the first half but got outrebounded in the second half 20-9, including four offensive rebounds. For the game, the Celtics outrebounded the Hornets, 36-33. --Hornets guard Chris Paul and Celtic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have played three games, and All-NBA point guard Chris Paul has yet to get 10 assists in a game. Paul, who has led the league in assists each of the last two seasons, had nine in the season opener at San Antonio, four against Sacramento and ei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Knicks Preview 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-knicks-preview-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:54:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks have lost their last two games despite rallying to force overtime in each one. Avoiding early deficits might finally help them get their first win.The Knicks look to avoid their first 0-4 start in four seasons Monday night when they ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics still undefeated after taking down Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-still-undefeated-after-taking-down-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:18:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul gets the individual accolades. Rajon Rondo has the team success.Together, it's enough to make each player a little envious.Paul outplayed Rondo on Sunday night, but the Celtics beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-87 anyway as Boston improved to 4-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Celtics, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-celtics-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:42:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (87)Wright 3-6 0-0 7, West 4-14 1-1 10, Okafor 2-9 1-2 5,Paul 9-13 2-3 22, Peterson 1-4 0-0 3, B.Brown 3-12 0-0 8,Stojakovic 9-15 2-2 26, Posey 0-2 0-0 0, Armstrong 3-5 0-0 6,Songaila 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-81 6-8 87.BOSTON (97)Pierce 10-14 4-6 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Celtics, Box 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-celtics-box-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:39:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (87)Wright 3-6 0-0 7, West 4-14 1-1 10, Okafor 2-9 1-2 5,Paul 9-13 2-3 22, Peterson 1-4 0-0 3, B.Brown 3-12 0-0 8,Stojakovic 9-15 2-2 26, Posey 0-2 0-0 0, Armstrong 3-5 0-0 6,Songaila 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-81 6-8 87.BOSTON (97)Pierce 10-14 4-6 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:39:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-notebook-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo took two shots last night and hit one for two points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said he's encouraging rookie guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton to be patient. Thornton was inactive for the team's first two games and Collison played three minutes in the opener and didn't play in the second game. "I remember]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emeka Okafor missed training camp, all of the preseason games, and started practicing just a few days before the start of the season. But after two games, he looks as ready for the season as just about any Hornet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Celtics Preview 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-celtics-preview-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:07:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a sluggish finish to last season, the Boston Celtics look refreshed and rejuvenated. That was bad news for the first two opponents to visit TD Garden.Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets look to provide a tougher test at Boston, while the Celtics ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okafor leads Hornets to victory in home opener]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/okafor-leads-hornets-to-victory-in-home-opener.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:28:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who needs the preseason?Emeka Okafor, a year-round fitness fanatic, missed it and seems to be doing fine.Chris Paul scored 31 points and Okafor capped another strong performance with two key blocks in the final seconds to help the New Orleans Hornets beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:43:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (92)Mason 2-5 0-0 4, Thompson 4-16 1-1 9, May 3-4 1-2 7,Evans 7-13 7-8 22, Martin 9-29 0-0 20, Hawes 1-6 0-0 2,Casspi 2-5 0-0 4, Brockman 2-4 1-5 5, Nocioni 5-8 3-4 16,Udrih 1-4 0-0 3, Rodriguez 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-96 13-20 92.NEW ORLEANS (97)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets, Box 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-box-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:41:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (92)Mason 2-5 0-0 4, Thompson 4-16 1-1 9, May 3-4 1-2 7,Evans 7-13 7-8 22, Martin 9-29 0-0 20, Hawes 1-6 0-0 2,Casspi 2-5 0-0 4, Brockman 2-4 1-5 5, Nocioni 5-8 3-4 16,Udrih 1-4 0-0 3, Rodriguez 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-96 13-20 92.NEW ORLEANS (97)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BULLS 92, SPURS 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-92-spurs-85.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - As he walked towards the bench in the minutes before tipoff for theSpurs' game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, coach Gregg Popovich made a promise: Win or lose, he was going to enjoy some bratwurst and sausage before heading back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh roster, same winning plan for Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/fresh-roster-same-winning-plan-for-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - TheSanAntonioSpurs have six new players and one old doctrine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets missed 16 consecutive shots during a 23-1 run that enabled the Spurs to seize control in the first half. --The Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 games in San Antonio. --The Hornets have exercised their option on third-year F Julian Wri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are having to use the beginning of the regular season as an extension of the preseason. With six new players arriving since the end of last season, two of whom -- Emeka Okafor and Ike Diogu -- didn't play during the preseason, the Hornets stil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-preview-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:52:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team hoping to compete with the other Western Conference powers, the New Orleans Hornets came out flat in their opener.The Sacramento Kings also didn't play well in their first game, but that's not much of a surprise.The Hornets try to bounce back f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promising preview ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/promising-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly 30 years removed from his days at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Gregg Popovich finds he still has to fly by the seat of his pants.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets missed 16 consecutive shots during a 23-1 run that enabled the Spurs to seize control in the first half. --The Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 games in San Antonio. --The Hornets have exercised their option on third-year F Julian Wri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Emeka Okafor. Bench -- Guard Bobby Brown, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward James Posey, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are having to use the beginning of the regular season as an extension of the preseason. With six new players arriving since the end of last season, two of whom -- Emeka Okafor and Ike Diogu -- didn't play during the preseason, the Hornets stil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stomp Hornets in opener]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stomp-hornets-in-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Other than Tony Parker crashing to the floor, it was everything the revamped San Antonio Spurs wanted for a season opener.Parker walked back to the bench OK after a hard landing in the third quarter, leaving the game with 17 points but with rookie DeJuan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:47:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (96)Wright 4-9 0-0 8, West 7-12 4-6 18, Okafor 8-14 2-3 18,Paul 11-16 2-4 26, Peterson 2-6 2-2 7, Armstrong 1-4 0-2 2,B.Brown 4-12 0-0 9, Stojakovic 1-2 1-1 4, Posey 0-0 1-2 1,Songaila 1-1 0-0 2, D.Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Collison 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:43:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (96)Wright 4-9 0-0 8, West 7-12 4-6 18, Okafor 8-14 2-3 18,Paul 11-16 2-4 26, Peterson 2-6 2-2 7, Armstrong 1-4 0-2 2,B.Brown 4-12 0-0 9, Stojakovic 1-2 1-1 4, Posey 0-0 1-2 1,Songaila 1-1 0-0 2, D.Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Collison 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR TAKE THE STARTING FIVE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/our-take-the-starting-five.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* American-Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden mark today's start of the NBA season by weighing in on five NBA topics:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' roles still unclear for opener ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-roles-still-unclear-for-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - TheNewOrleansHornets begin their season at 7 p.m. today (ESPN) in San Antonio with their rotation yet to be defined.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MAIN EVENT 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-main-event-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the NBA Western Conference playoffs than the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely qualify.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry is prepared to learn ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/curry-is-prepared-to-learn.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An odd silence came over Stephen Curry during theWarriors' practice Tuesday. It was so out of character for the rookie point guard that assistant coach Keith Smart questioned Curry about it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' preseason preparation was disrupted by a series of injuries. Starting center Emeka Okafor (toe), backup center Hilton Armstrong (thigh), and backup forward Ike Diogu (knee) all missed preseason games, slowing down the team's progress in accli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have made it clear that their expectation for the 2009-2010 season is to contend for the NBA title. Although they concluded last season in a downward spiral, it's realistic to think this reworked team can make a run in the Western Conference. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott is in the last year of his contract and the Hornets expect to see big things from this team before talking seriously about signing Scott to a new deal. Owner George Shinn has said Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year two years ago, has "so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Opening Night]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-opening-night.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's 63rd season tips off tonight with the Cavaliers and Celtics, two of the league's legitimate title contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It all starts at home]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/it-all-starts-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Improve defensively. Make more shots. Trim turnovers. Those are areas theThunder must improve to significantly improve on last year's 23-win season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of decline in the West]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/signs-of-decline-in-the-west.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the playoffs in the Western Conference than it is in the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely make it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs Preview 2009-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-preview-2009-10-27.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Tim Duncan's career quickly approaching the finish line, the San Antonio Spurs may have acquired the right pieces for another championship run with their star center.Coming off their longest summer break since 2000, the Spurs open their season Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder pups need to keep improving ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-pups-need-to-keep-improving.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green was born a month after Greg LeMond won his first Tour de France.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 New Orleans Hornets Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-new-orleans-hornets-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:05:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Byron ScottNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets exercise option on swingman Wright]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-exercise-option-on-swingman-wright.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have picked up swingman Julian Wright's option for the 2010-11 season.Wright, who is 6 feet 8, 225 pounds, is a former first-round draft choice entering his third NBA season and is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Hor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Clippers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-clippers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:19:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 3-6 2-2 8, West 8-18 1-1 18, Armstrong 5-10 3-6 13,B.Brown 4-11 2-2 12, Peterson 2-6 0-0 4, Stojakovic 6-10 4-4 19,Marks 0-1 0-0 0, Collison 2-3 2-2 6, Posey 1-2 0-0 3,Songaila 1-3 0-0 2, D.Brown 0-2 3-3 3. Totals 32-72 17-20 88.L.A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 91, Hornets 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-91-hornets-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:18:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Thornton scored six of his 20 points over the final 1:23 and DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 91-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams.The Clip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Clippers, Box 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-clippers-box-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:09:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 3-6 2-2 8, West 8-18 1-1 18, Armstrong 5-10 3-6 13,B.Brown 4-11 2-2 12, Peterson 2-6 0-0 4, Stojakovic 6-10 4-4 19,Marks 0-1 0-0 0, Collison 2-3 2-2 6, Posey 1-2 0-0 3,Songaila 1-3 0-0 2, D.Brown 0-2 3-3 3. Totals 32-72 17-20 88.L.A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:09:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors want shot in the arm ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-want-shot-in-the-arm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors coach Don Nelson regularly raves about rookie Stephen Curry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Warriors, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-warriors-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:14:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (92)Stojakovic 2-9 4-4 9, Songaila 8-11 0-0 16, Armstrong 6-10 3-5 15,B.Brown 3-9 0-0 6, Peterson 2-7 0-0 5, Posey 1-5 2-2 5,Collison 5-10 7-7 17, Marks 2-5 1-2 5, D.Brown 2-8 0-0 4,Thornton 4-14 1-1 10. Totals 35-88 18-21 92.GOLDEN STATE (126]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 126, Hornets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-126-hornets-92.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:06:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Morrow scored 34 points, Corey Maggette added 23 and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Hornets 126-92 in a preseason game Thursday night.Stephen Curry, the Warriors' first-round draft pick, broke out of his offensive slump with 14 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Warriors, Box 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-warriors-box-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:20:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (92)Stojakovic 2-9 4-4 9, Songaila 8-11 0-0 16, Armstrong 6-10 3-5 15,B.Brown 3-9 0-0 6, Peterson 2-7 0-0 5, Posey 1-5 2-2 5,Collison 5-10 7-7 17, Marks 2-5 1-2 5, D.Brown 2-8 0-0 4,Thornton 4-14 1-1 10. Totals 35-88 18-21 92.GOLDEN STATE (126]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009-10 preview: Gazing into crystal basketball]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-10-preview-gazing-into-crystal-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:37:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless there is some kind of Kardashian Kurse, Randy Hill expects big things for the Lakers as he makes his 2009-10 predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott is in the last year of his contract and the Hornets expect to see big things from this team before talking seriously about signing Scott to a new deal. Owner George Shinn has said Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year two years ago, has "so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' preseason preparation was disrupted by a series of injuries. Starting center Emeka Okafor (toe), backup center Hilton Armstrong (thigh), and backup forward Ike Diogu (knee) all missed preseason games, slowing down the team's progress in accli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have made it clear that their expectation for the 2009-2010 season is to contend for the NBA title. Although they concluded last season in a downward spiral, it's realistic to think this reworked team can make a run in the Western Conference. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' preseason preparation was disrupted by a series of injuries. Starting center Emeka Okafor (toe), backup center Hilton Armstrong (thigh), and backup forward Ike Diogu (knee) all missed preseason games, slowing down the team's progress in accli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott is in the last year of his contract and the Hornets expect to see big things from this team before talking seriously about signing Scott to a new deal. Owner George Shinn has said Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year two years ago, has "so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have made it clear that their expectation for the 2009-2010 season is to contend for the NBA title. Although they concluded last season in a downward spiral, it's realistic to think this reworked team can make a run in the Western Conference. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Pacers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-pacers-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:17:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' draft-day trade that brought former LSU star Marcus Thornton back to his home state is looking pretty good.Thornton scored 19 points, fearlessly driving into the paint to create shots, and New Orleans beat the Indiana Pacers 108-96 in a prese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pacers-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANA (96)Granger 9-23 1-2 23, Murphy 4-14 0-0 10, S.Jones 2-6 4-4 8,Ford 6-8 9-10 22, Rush 1-4 0-0 2, Hibbert 2-5 1-1 5,McRoberts 1-3 0-0 2, Watson 1-5 0-0 2, D.Jones 5-10 6-7 16,Head 2-4 2-6 6. Totals 33-82 23-30 96.NEW ORLEANS (108)Wright 3-7 1-2 7, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Hornets, Box 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pacers-hornets-box-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:51:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANA (96)Granger 9-23 1-2 23, Murphy 4-14 0-0 10, S.Jones 2-6 4-4 8,Ford 6-8 9-10 22, Rush 1-4 0-0 2, Hibbert 2-5 1-1 5,McRoberts 1-3 0-0 2, Watson 1-5 0-0 2, D.Jones 5-10 6-7 16,Head 2-4 2-6 6. Totals 33-82 23-30 96.NEW ORLEANS (108)Wright 3-7 1-2 7, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' preseason preparation was disrupted by a series of injuries. Starting center Emeka Okafor (toe), backup center Hilton Armstrong (thigh), and backup forward Ike Diogu (knee) all missed preseason games, slowing down the team's progress in accli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott is in the last year of his contract and the Hornets expect to see big things from this team before talking seriously about signing Scott to a new deal. Owner George Shinn has said Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year two years ago, has "so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have made it clear that their expectation for the 2009-2010 season is to contend for the NBA title. Although they concluded last season in a downward spiral, it's realistic to think this reworked team can make a run in the Western Conference. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 97, Hornets 81]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/heat-97-hornets-81.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:04:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no home team.Kansas fans had to choose between rooting for Julian Wright and the Hornets or Mario Chalmers and the Heat. Kansas State fans wanted to cheer for Miami because of Michael Beasley, but that also meant rooting for Chalmers, a former J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:20:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (81)J.Wright 3-5 6-6 12, West 2-10 7-9 11, Armstrong 4-8 3-3 11,Paul 3-9 0-0 6, Thornton 4-12 0-0 9, Marks 0-0 0-0 0,B.Brown 8-13 1-1 18, Stojakovic 0-7 0-0 0, Posey 1-4 2-2 4,D.Brown 3-8 0-0 8, Barron 1-2 0-0 2, Collison 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat, Box 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-heat-box-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:58:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (81)J.Wright 3-5 6-6 12, West 2-10 7-9 11, Armstrong 4-8 3-3 11,Paul 3-9 0-0 6, Thornton 4-12 0-0 9, Marks 0-0 0-0 0,B.Brown 8-13 1-1 18, Stojakovic 0-7 0-0 0, Posey 1-4 2-2 4,D.Brown 3-8 0-0 8, Barron 1-2 0-0 2, Collison 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 121, Hornets 86]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-121-hornets-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:57:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Anderson scored 22 points to help the Orlando Magic remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 121-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.Mickael Pietrus had 19 points for Orlando (5-0) and teammate Vince Carter scored 13 of his 18 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:46:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO (121)Carter 6-9 3-4 18, Anderson 8-12 0-0 22, Howard 1-1 4-8 6,Nelson 5-8 0-0 12, Lewis 4-7 4-6 15, Bass 3-7 6-8 12,Pietrus 7-11 0-0 19, Williams 2-5 2-2 6, Gortat 2-2 5-5 9,L.Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Almond 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-64 24-33 121.NEW ORLEANS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-14.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:46:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Hornets, Box 2009-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-hornets-box-2009-10-14.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:41:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO (121)Carter 6-9 3-4 18, Anderson 8-12 0-0 22, Howard 1-1 4-8 6,Nelson 5-8 0-0 12, Lewis 4-7 4-6 15, Bass 3-7 6-8 12,Pietrus 7-11 0-0 19, Williams 2-5 2-2 6, Gortat 2-2 5-5 9,L.Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Almond 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-64 24-33 121.NEW ORLEANS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibaka a mystery no more]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ibaka-a-mystery-no-more.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - Maybe this mystery man isn't so raw after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder loses to New Orleans ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-loses-to-new-orleans.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game with a 13-0 run to beat theOklahomaCityThunder 88-79 victory on Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game has regular-season feel ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/game-has-regular-season-feel.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the sparse crowd at New Orleans Arena, theThunder's 88-79 loss to the Hornets on Saturday had a regular-season feel to it at times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 88, Thunder 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-88-thunder-79.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:42:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game with a 13-0 run to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-79 victory on Saturday.Byron Mullens? two free throws remaining with 5:05 left gave the Thunder (0-2) a 79-75 lead. But Paul, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:52:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (79)Durant 2-11 7-8 11, Green 7-18 0-0 15, Krstic 4-7 6-6 14,Westbrook 2-8 3-4 7, Harden 3-6 0-0 8, Ollie 1-3 0-1 2,Mullens 1-3 2-2 4, Ibaka 6-10 0-1 12, Weaver 1-7 2-3 4,Harris 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 28-74 20-25 79.NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 1-11 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets, Box 2009-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-hornets-box-2009-10-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:46:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (79)Durant 2-11 7-8 11, Green 7-18 0-0 15, Krstic 4-7 6-6 14,Westbrook 2-8 3-4 7, Harden 3-6 0-0 8, Ollie 1-3 0-1 2,Mullens 1-3 2-2 4, Ibaka 6-10 0-1 12, Weaver 1-7 2-3 4,Harris 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 28-74 20-25 79.NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 1-11 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 108, Hornets 101 2009-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-108-hornets-101-2009-10-09.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:10:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[D.J. Augustin spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming and helped the Larry Brown-led Charlotte Bobcats finally win a game that doesn't matter.Augustin scored 22 points and hit 16 of 18 free throws to help Charlotte beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-101 on Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul right at home in NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chris-paul-right-at-home-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GREENSBORO - Chris Paul's weekend has passed, and Chris Paul's homecoming, too. Thursday night, Chris Paul's Basketball team came to the coliseum to play your Charlotte Bobcats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 108, Hornets 101]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-108-hornets-101.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:11:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[D.J. Augustin spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming and helped the Larry Brown-led Charlotte Bobcats finally win a game that doesn't matter.Augustin scored 22 points and hit 16 of 18 free throws to help Charlotte beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-101 on Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-09.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:11:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bobcats, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bobcats-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:36:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (101)Wright 1-6 0-0 2, West 3-7 8-9 14, Marks 3-8 2-2 8,Paul 7-9 9-10 24, Peterson 4-9 1-1 13, Barron 0-3 0-0 0,Thornton 7-14 3-6 19, Songaila 0-0 3-4 3, Collison 4-13 3-3 12,Posey 2-6 0-0 4, Owens 1-1 0-2 2. Totals 32-76 29-37 101.CHARLOTTE (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bobcats, Box 2009-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bobcats-box-2009-10-09.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:36:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (101)Wright 1-6 0-0 2, West 3-7 8-9 14, Marks 3-8 2-2 8,Paul 7-9 9-10 24, Peterson 4-9 1-1 13, Barron 0-3 0-0 0,Thornton 7-14 3-6 19, Songaila 0-0 3-4 3, Collison 4-13 3-3 12,Posey 2-6 0-0 4, Owens 1-1 0-2 2. Totals 32-76 29-37 101.CHARLOTTE (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Morris Peterson said he took a more serious approach to his summer work as he prepares to return to the starting lineup at shooting guard after losing that position early last season to Rasual Butler, who has since been traded to the Clip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Every year, coach Byron Scott says he wants to reduce point guard Chris Paul's minutes to the mid-30s per night and each year Paul continues to hover near 40 because of unreliable backups. Scott said he's confident that will change this season. "I'm mor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets began training camp by trying to get six new players acclimated to the holdovers. The draft, free agency and trades brought in center Emeka Okafor, forwards Ike Diogu and Darius Songaila, and guards Bobby Brown, Darren Collison and Marcus Thor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAST IMPRESSION]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/fast-impression.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA-- Hornets Coach Byron Scott said he likes that backup point guard Bobby Brown challenges and is unwilling to back down against Chris Paul, who reigns as the NBA's best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 108, Hornets 102]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-108-hornets-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 17 points, Josh Smith had 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-102 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams."We jumped on them early," Smith said. "It was good to see the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Hawks, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hawks-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:44:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (102)Wright 5-8 3-4 13, West 5-8 5-6 16, Marks 0-2 3-4 3,Paul 5-7 10-11 20, Peterson 1-4 0-0 3, Stojakovic 1-8 0-0 3,Barron 4-8 0-2 8, B.Brown 8-16 3-3 23, Songaila 1-4 2-2 4,Posey 2-6 0-0 6, D.Brown 0-1 3-4 3. Totals 32-72 29-36 102.ATLANTA (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Hawks, Box 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hawks-box-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:44:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (102)Wright 5-8 3-4 13, West 5-8 5-6 16, Marks 0-2 3-4 3,Paul 5-7 10-11 20, Peterson 1-4 0-0 3, Stojakovic 1-8 0-0 3,Barron 4-8 0-2 8, B.Brown 8-16 3-3 23, Songaila 1-4 2-2 4,Posey 2-6 0-0 6, D.Brown 0-1 3-4 3. Totals 32-72 29-36 102.ATLANTA (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' rookies showing their potential]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-rookies-showing-their-potential.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After seven training camp practices,NewOrleansHornets rookies Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton have shown flashes of their offensive skills and versatility. But with theHornets opening their preseason schedule Wednesday at Atlanta, they both want to sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[POWER POINT 2009-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/power-point-2009-10-06.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Songaila resumes regular routine]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/songaila-resumes-regular-routine.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After sitting out Saturday's scrimmage because of a right thigh bruise,Hornets power forward Darius Songaila worked without limitations during Sunday's practice at the New Orleans Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[POWER POINT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/power-point.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/on-the-inside.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--In looking back at the list of players who've been on theHornets' final roster for the past six years, there's one constant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets to be in that number]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-to-be-in-that-number.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--TheHornets will break training camp after today's scrimmage at Louisiana-Lafayette so the team can attend Sunday's Saints-New York Jets game at the Superdome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets continue impressive run ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-continue-impressive-run.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember the New OrleansHornets when they came to play the Phoenix Suns in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in December 2005?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okafor may miss three games in preseason]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/okafor-may-miss-three-games-in-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, when Byron Scott put his players through the first phase of extensive running drills,NewOrleansHornets center Emeka Okafor said he felt a twinge in his right foot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott prefers regular NBA referees]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-prefers-regular-nba-referees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--NBA replacement referees made their debut Thursday night in an exhibition game between Denver and Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Every year, coach Byron Scott says he wants to reduce point guard Chris Paul's minutes to the mid-30s per night and each year Paul continues to hover near 40 because of unreliable backups. Scott said he's confident that will change this season. "I'm mor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Morris Peterson said he took a more serious approach to his summer work as he prepares to return to the starting lineup at shooting guard after losing that position early last season to Rasual Butler, who has since been traded to the Clip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets began training camp by trying to get six new players acclimated to the holdovers. The draft, free agency and trades brought in center Emeka Okafor, forwards Ike Diogu and Darius Songaila, and guards Bobby Brown, Darren Collison and Marcus Thor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic says he's fine with bench role]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-says-he-s-fine-with-bench-role.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--It's rare in professional sports when an athlete is told his playing time might be cut, or his starting position given to someone else, and there is unconditional acceptance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okafor again held out of camp practice]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/okafor-again-held-out-of-camp-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--Emeka Okafor, theHornets' biggest offseason acquisition, was held out of contact work for the second consecutive day Wednesday because of soreness below his knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice bags in demand after first practice]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ice-bags-in-demand-after-first-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE--The ice man cometh to Cajun country. And it was a good thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pargo glad to be home with shot at winning ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pargo-glad-to-be-home-with-shot-at-winning.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite having offers elsewhere for more money and years, Jannero Pargo didn't hesitate to accept when theBulls called over the summer and offered a one-year, $2 million deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-01.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic does acquatic work to help ailing back]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-does-acquatic-work-to-help-ailing-back.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic's summer on the beaches of Greece wasn't all about relaxation.When the New Orleans Hornets' sharpshooter waded into the Mediterranean Sea, he did so with a purpose - conducting a series of low-impact exercises while immersed in salt water ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of new faces as Hornets begin training camp ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/plenty-of-new-faces-as-hornets-begin-training-camp.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEWORLEANS - TheHornets have plenty of work to do when they begin training camp today at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets scrimmage at ULL on Saturday ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-scrimmage-at-ull-on-saturday.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE - TheNewOrleansHornets are inviting the public to attend a Saturday practice and scrimmage in Lafayette.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A little less Paul can lead to a lot more in the end ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-little-less-paul-can-lead-to-a-lot-more-in-the-end.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We start at the beginning because that's as good a place as any to originate, because theHornets' fortunes start with Chris Paul and trickle down, because the league's best point guard and the face of the franchise will dictate what theHornets do and don']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: The goal is to win NBA title]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-the-goal-is-to-win-nba-title.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, to be sure. Training camp doesn't even begin until today in Lafayette.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.O. is eager to bounce back in a big way ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/n-o-is-eager-to-bounce-back-in-a-big-way.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade from the Charlotte Bobcats this summer,Hornets center Emeka Okafor hadn't been able to spend much time with his new teammates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Stars Discuss Sport]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-stars-discuss-sport.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHANGE OF SEASON]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/change-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After acquiring six players in the offseason--including center Emeka Okafor--theHornets want to return as an elite team in the Western Conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract status doesn't fluster Scott]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/contract-status-doesn-t-fluster-scott.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An embarrassing 58-point home playoff loss to Denver last season didn't driveHornets Coach Byron Scott to put up motivational signs in his office.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright getting chance to start]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wright-getting-chance-to-start.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theHornets open training camp Tuesday in Lafayette, Coach Byron Scott said third-year pro Julian Wright will strictly play small forward, where he could emerge as the starter ahead of veteran Peja Stojakovic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[China is becoming new hoops frontier]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/china-is-becoming-new-hoops-frontier.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With China's population exceeding one billion and its surging middle class holding affection for pro Basketball,NBA Commissioner David Stern has intensified efforts to make it the league's most successful market outside of the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul not worried about replacements calling games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-not-worried-about-replacements-calling-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:11:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because of his size, many teams will always try to be physical with Chris Paul.Yet the All-Star guard isn't worried about play getting out of hand if his games are being called by replacement officials."No, no," Paul said Monday. "I don't worry about repl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --As he enters his fifth season, All-Star G Chris Paul is taking on a more mature role as, for the first time, he is the most experienced point guard on the team. As such he will be a mentor to second-year player Bobby Brown and rookies Darre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With so many new faces on the roster, the Hornets have decided to spend the first six days of training camp away from the distractions of New Orleans. The team will be training at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, which is about 140 miles west of N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets continued their late offseason transaction flurry by acquiring forward Darius Songaila and guard Bobby Brown from the Timberwolves for guard Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round pick. Songaila, 6-foot-9, averaged 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets to practice in Lafayette, meet fans ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-to-practice-in-lafayette-meet-fans.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:31:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAFAYETTE - New OrleansHornets President Hugh Weber said Wednesday that the decision to hold training camp outside of New Orleans was based in part on a desire to strengthen connections between team members and fans in the region outside of New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets looking to develop chemistry]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-looking-to-develop-chemistry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing the possibility of a roster with about a half-dozen new faces,Hornets Coach Byron Scott figured some early bonding might be in order this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat tightening belts on basketball staff]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/heat-tightening-belts-on-basketball-staff.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike everyone else in the Miami Heat's Basketball operations department, guard Dwyane Wade and his teammates have guaranteed contracts and won't have to take a pay cut.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornet lineup now has many new pieces]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornet-lineup-now-has-many-new-pieces.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just because theHornets weren't making news early in the NBA's free-agency period in mid-summer didn't mean General Manager Jeff Bower wasn't trying.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul relishing his new role as mentor]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-relishing-his-new-role-as-mentor.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a roster that includes rookie guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton,Hornets point guard Chris Paul already is embracing his role as a mentor. In his four seasons, Paul always had a more experienced point guard playing behind him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --One of the reasons the Hornets felt they could part with Rasual Butler was the expectation that Morris Peterson will bounce back. Peterson was the starting shooting guard last season before spraining an ankle early on. The injury lingered a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets traded their starting shooting guard, Rasual Butler, to the Clippers for a second-round draft choice. The departure of Butler, who will be in the final year of his contract this season, brings the Hornets closer to the salary cap, but still ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just a season removed from being named NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott will begin the 2009-10 season with an uncertain future with the Hornets. His contract expires at the end of the season. The Hornets did not offer Scott an extension after the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CST to show 65 Hornets games ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cst-to-show-65-hornets-games.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting with the home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 30, Cox Sports Television will televise 65 of theHornets' 82 regular-season games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves agree on 3-player trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-agree-on-3-player-trade.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:02:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets agreed to trade reserve point guard Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round draft pick to Minnesota on Wednesday in exchange for forward Darius Songaila and guard Bobby Brown."This move gives us added depth at the guard position an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves agree on 3-player trade 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-agree-on-3-player-trade-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:46:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets agreed to trade reserve point guard Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round draft pick to Minnesota on Wednesday in exchange for forward Darius Songaila and guard Bobby Brown."This move gives us added depth at the guard position an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets traded their starting shooting guard, Rasual Butler, to the Clippers for a second-round draft choice. 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The injury lingered a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just a season removed from being named NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott will begin the 2009-10 season with an uncertain future with the Hornets. His contract expires at the end of the season. The Hornets did not offer Scott an extension after the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets still tweaking roster despite big moves in offseason]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-still-tweaking-roster-despite-big-moves-in-offseason.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With three weeks remaining before theHornets open training camp, General Manager Jeff Bower said he is not finished tinkering with the roster despite the recent additions of Emeka Okafor, Ike Diogu and the re-signing of Sean Marks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder offers 10-game packs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-offers-10-game-packs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheOklahomaCityThunder is now selling four different 10-game packages, with some tickets available in most price ranges.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things I love about the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/things-i-love-about-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:41:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's already said what he hates about the NBA. Now Charley Rosen tells you what he adores, like thrilling Kobe-LeBron confrontations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just a season removed from being named NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott will begin the 2009-10 season with an uncertain future with the Hornets. His contract expires at the end of the season. The Hornets did not offer Scott an extension after the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets traded their starting shooting guard, Rasual Butler, to the Clippers for a second-round draft choice. 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The injury lingered a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3231.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just a season removed from being named NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott will begin the 2009-10 season with an uncertain future with the Hornets. His contract expires at the end of the season. The Hornets did not offer Scott an extension after the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3232.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets traded their starting shooting guard, Rasual Butler, to the Clippers for a second-round draft choice. 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The injury lingered a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Marks is re-signed by Hornets 2009-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/veteran-marks-is-re-signed-by-hornets-3234.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets re-signed veteran center/forward Sean Marks, bringing their roster total to 14, one below the league maximum and a number the team carried all of last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3235.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Marks is re-signed by Hornets 2009-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/veteran-marks-is-re-signed-by-hornets-3227.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets re-signed veteran center/forward Sean Marks, bringing their roster total to 14, one below the league maximum and a number the team carried all of last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3228.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3229.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3230.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best in the NBA -- at everything]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-best-in-the-nba-at-everything.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best athlete in the NBA? That's easy. But best shooter? Best dunker? Best trash-talker? Randy Hill points out his No. 1 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3224.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3225.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3226.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best in the NBA -- at everything 2009-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-best-in-the-nba-at-everything-2009-09-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:58:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best athlete in the NBA? That's easy. But best shooter? Best dunker? Best trash-talker? Randy Hill points out his No. 1 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3219.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3220.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3216.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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And family and friends all around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets backed their talk, now appear better ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-backed-their-talk-now-appear-better-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets did exactly what they said they'd do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3211.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3212.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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And family and friends all around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets backed their talk, now appear better  2009-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-backed-their-talk-now-appear-better-2009-08-29.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets did exactly what they said they'd do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-2009-08-29.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Marks is re-signed by Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/veteran-marks-is-re-signed-by-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets re-signed veteran center/forward Sean Marks, bringing their roster total to 14, one below the league maximum and a number the team carried all of last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3205.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3206.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3207.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets bring back Sean Marks 2009-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bring-back-sean-marks-2009-08-28.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:54:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed free-agent Sean Marks, bringing the reserve center back for a second-straight season.Marks, a nine-year veteran, saw action in 60 games for New Orleans in 2008-09, averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Marks is re-signed by Hornets 2009-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/veteran-marks-is-re-signed-by-hornets-2009-08-28.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets re-signed veteran center/forward Sean Marks, bringing their roster total to 14, one below the league maximum and a number the team carried all of last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets bring back Sean Marks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bring-back-sean-marks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed free-agent Sean Marks, bringing the reserve center back for a second-straight season.Marks, a nine-year veteran, saw action in 60 games for New Orleans in 2008-09, averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3200.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3201.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners-3195.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3196.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: Hornets won't cut corners]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shinn-hornets-won-t-cut-corners.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets owner George Shinn said Monday the team's offseason move to acquire center Emeka Okafor should indicate that money will not be an issue as the team continues to build toward Shinn's ultimate goal of bringing a championship to New Orleans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3190.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3191.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3192.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNDAY'S CALENDAR  2009-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sunday-s-calendar--3193.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LITERARY EVENTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers get Butler from New Orleans 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-get-butler-from-new-orleans-3194.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright set to be beneficiary from trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wright-set-to-be-beneficiary-from-trade.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first thought that popped into Julian Wright's mind when he learned theHornets had traded Rasual Butler two weeks ago might have been the same as the average fan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3186.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3181.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3182.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3183.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3184.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3177.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3169.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3171.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3165.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3167.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3168.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3161.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3164.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Who's best PF?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-who-s-best-pf-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Has Tim Duncan already surpassed Karl Malone as the NBA's best power forward ever? Charley Rosen responds in his NBA mailbag.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. The deal saves the Hornets nearly $8 million, as Butler's $3.9 million salary would have forced the team to pay an additional $3.9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3158.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3160.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNDAY'S CALENDAR ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sunday-s-calendar-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LITERARY EVENTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3151.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3154.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Parker resume guard domination 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-parker-resume-guard-domination-3155.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While doing some research, an interesting fact was uncovered that might suggest the NBA is headed into a new era of point guard domination.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3145.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3148.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Parker resume guard domination 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-parker-resume-guard-domination-3149.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While doing some research, an interesting fact was uncovered that might suggest the NBA is headed into a new era of point guard domination.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3140.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3142.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons full court press: Pistons, Deron Washington agree to two-year deal ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-full-court-press-pistons-deron-washington-agree-to-two-year-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted by A. Sherrod Blakely, August 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3144.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3134.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rasual Butler was traded, along with cash, from the Hornets to the Clippers for a conditional second-round pick in 2016. 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Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3136.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3137.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons, Deron Washington agree to two-year deal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These guys put some D in the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/these-guys-put-some-d-in-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief, Charley Rosen does think more than a few NBA players excel at defense. Who are his top stoppers?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m-3139.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers get Butler from New Orleans]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-get-butler-from-new-orleans.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets deal Butler to Clippers, will save $3.9M]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-deal-butler-to-clippers-will-save-3-9m.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3131.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. 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The V]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3133.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3126.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3127.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets hired former NBA guard Robert Pack as an assistant coach, completing Byron Scott's staff. Pack, a 40-year-old native of New Orleans, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Rio Grande Valley team in the NBA Development League. The V]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3128.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3122.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3123.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets hired former NBA guard Robert Pack as an assistant coach, completing Byron Scott's staff. Pack, a 40-year-old native of New Orleans, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Rio Grande Valley team in the NBA Development League. The V]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3124.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. Diogu has played very limited minutes in five seasons with four different teams, but the Hornets feel he's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Parker resume guard domination]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-parker-resume-guard-domination.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While doing some research, an interesting fact was uncovered that might suggest the NBA is headed into a new era of point guard domination.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3119.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were one of the last teams in the NBA to acquire a veteran player, but when they finally did they made a big splash. They traded center Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats in exchange for center Emeka Okafor. The Hornets had been exploring the possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3120.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets hired former NBA guard Robert Pack as an assistant coach, completing Byron Scott's staff. Pack, a 40-year-old native of New Orleans, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Rio Grande Valley team in the NBA Development League. The V]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3121.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --The Hornets finally acquired a veteran free agent when they signed former Kings F Ike Diogu, who will back up All-Star David West. 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Here's a rundown of the Western Conference as it stands after the major free-ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okafor believes trade to Hornets could help him]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/okafor-believes-trade-to-hornets-could-help-him.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emeka Okafor didn't need to wait for his first game alongside All-Stars Chris Paul and David West to realize things were going to be different in New Orleans.His first dinner with Hornets executives at one of Emeril Lagasse's downtown restaurants did the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3104.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Hill joinsDetroitPistons coaching staff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu to deal 2009-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu-to-deal-3105.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. 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He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Hill joinsDetroitPistons coaching staff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu to deal 2009-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu-to-deal-3101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets have a lot of what Diogu needs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-have-a-lot-of-what-diogu-needs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't mainly about money, because theHornets didn't have much of it to offer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: No love for Knicks?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-no-love-for-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Knicks fan wonders why David Lee and Nate Robinson aren't getting any good offers. Charley Rosen responds in his NBA mailbag.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3098.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Hill joinsDetroitPistons coaching staff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu to deal 2009-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu-to-deal-3099.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Odom should keep Lakers on top of NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/keeping-odom-should-keep-lakers-on-top-of-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By hanging on to Lamar Odom, the Lakers become heavy favorites to seize the NBA championship again, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3093.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Hill joinsDetroitPistons coaching staff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu to deal 2009-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu-to-deal-3094.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal 2009-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-complete-okafor-chandler-deal-3095.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick.Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul headed back to China as basketball ambassador]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-headed-back-to-china-as-basketball-ambassador.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul was so taken by basketball's popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he's adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold medal.Paul said he felt like a member of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliberate approach yields steal for Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/deliberate-approach-yields-steal-for-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHornets' poster boy for stealth calmly strode to a spot on the floor in the Alario Center lobby, no podium or even a chair awaiting him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign free agent Diogu to deal]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-free-agent-diogu-to-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West.Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For these guys, next season is a proving ground]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/for-these-guys-next-season-is-a-proving-ground.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elton Brand needs to show the Sixers that signing him wasn't a mistake. Next season looms large for these players, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal 2009-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-complete-okafor-chandler-deal-3090.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick.Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-may-swap-okafor-for-chandler-3091.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler.The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-complete-okafor-chandler-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick.Emeka Okafor was sent to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler, another fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal 2009-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-complete-okafor-chandler-deal-3079.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick.Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-may-swap-okafor-for-chandler-3080.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler.The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the NBA's most overrated players?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-are-the-nba-s-most-overrated-players-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KG and CP3 are superstars, right? And the Birdman's a great defender? Think again, Charley Rosen says. These guys are overrated.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3082.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3083.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3084.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Source: Bobcats, Hornets closing in on trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ap-source-bobcats-hornets-closing-in-on-trade.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The swap of 26-year-old centers wasn't expected to be completed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by--3072.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-may-swap-okafor-for-chandler.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler.The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIECES IN PLACE?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pieces-in-place-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets point guard Chris Paul wished he had an answer as to why the team has been inactive in the trade arena during the offseason, but he suggested it might not matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3075.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3076.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3077.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PATIENCE IS A MUST]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/patience-is-a-must.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower continues to say discussions are ongoing between the team and several targeted free agents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3068.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3069.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3070.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3064.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3065.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3066.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3061.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3062.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3063.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3057.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3058.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only news the Hornets have made during free agency came when All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he thought he could be traded. Let's be clear about this: Paul didn't say he wanted to be traded or expected to be traded or anything like that. His comm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3059.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets promoted Rob Werdann to assistant coach to work with the team's big men, replacing Kenny Gattison, who was not offered a new contract. Werdann has been an advance scout for the Hornets the last five seasons and recently coached the Hornets t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright, rookies impressive in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wright-rookies-impressive-in-vegas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an extensive week of two-a-day practices and playing in the Las Vegas Summer League last week,Hornets forward Julian Wright is taking a small respite before going full bore again in preparation for October's training camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3056.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloomy economic forecast could deter big NBA deals ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gloomy-economic-forecast-could-deter-big-nba-deals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBulls and several other NBA teams have positioned themselves to make some expensive personnel moves in the next 12 months.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3055.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So what's Paul really thinking right now? ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/so-what-s-paul-really-thinking-right-now-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antenna shot up when Chris Paul said Thursday that, like anyone else, even he could be traded from theHornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets trading Paul 'not an option']]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-trading-paul-not-an-option-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThoughHornets point guard Chris Paul told a reporter at the Las Vegas Summer League on Thursday he soon could be traded,Hornets president Hugh Weber and General Manager Jeff Bower said trading Paul is not an option.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3052.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3053.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3046.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3047.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3048.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a slow start in free agency and things might not pick up for a while. Being more than seven million dollars above the luxury-tax threshold, they never figured to be big players in free agency, but they still hoped to bolster their d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3049.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Apparently the Hornets won't be pulling off any reunions. Among the free agents in whom they had varying degrees of interest were three former Hornets -- guard Jannero Pargo, forward Brandon Bass, and center Chris Andersen. Pargo, who played overseas la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer surprise *** Randolph making name for himself in Summer League ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/summer-surprise-randolph-making-name-for-himself-in-summer-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his lone season at LSU, Anthony Randolph was an honorable mention pick on the All-Southeastern Conference team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3042.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3043.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. 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Among the free agents in whom they had varying degrees of interest were three former Hornets -- guard Jannero Pargo, forward Brandon Bass, and center Chris Andersen. 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Pargo, who played overseas la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' offseason thriftiness quells buzz ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-offseason-thriftiness-quells-buzz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The silence has been deafening, the inactivity telling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3032.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3033.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. 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Marcus Thornton, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3029.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a slow start in free agency and things might not pick up for a while. Being more than seven million dollars above the luxury-tax threshold, they never figured to be big players in free agency, but they still hoped to bolster their d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3030.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Apparently the Hornets won't be pulling off any reunions. 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Pargo, who played overseas la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Collison off and running]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-collison-off-and-running.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With expectations of earning the backup point guard job this upcoming season,Hornets first-round draft pick Darren Collison made a successful debut at the Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott makes 'big' move on staff]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-makes-big-move-on-staff.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rob Werdann, who spent the past five years as a scout with theHornets, was hired Monday by Coach Byron Scott to join his staff as an assistant to replace Kenny Gattison, whose contract was not renewed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3024.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. 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Pargo, who played overseas la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-3014.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS ROUNDUP  2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sports-roundup--3015.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--- SOCCER ---]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3016.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons, Utah Jazz discuss Rip Hamilton, Carlos Boozer trade]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-3006.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a slow start in free agency and things might not pick up for a while. 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Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS ROUNDUP  2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sports-roundup--3009.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--- SOCCER ---]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-3010.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons, Utah Jazz discuss Rip Hamilton, Carlos Boozer trade]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No time to celebrate *** Thornton still has work to do after signing ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-time-to-celebrate-thornton-still-has-work-to-do-after-signing-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thornton didn't really have much time to celebrate his first pro Basketball contract Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA won't come to BR, so BR goes to NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-won-t-come-to-br-so-br-goes-to-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Basketball Association isn't going to put a team in Baton Rouge.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-3001.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Apparently the Hornets won't be pulling off any reunions. 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Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hero Ariza had meteoric rise 2009-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hero-ariza-had-meteoric-rise-2980.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza is a Laker playoff hero, which, paradoxically, is why he's apparently about to become an ex-Laker, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2981.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2982.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2983.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Reported agreements ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-reported-agreements-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at reported agreements made since the NBA's summer free-agency shopping market opened late Tuesday night: PLAYER, OLD TEAM, NEW TEAM, TERMS, SOURCE Hedo TurkogluMagicRaptorsfive years, $53 million ESPN.com Ben GordonBulls Pistons five years, $50 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hero Ariza had meteoric rise 2009-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hero-ariza-had-meteoric-rise-2976.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza is a Laker playoff hero, which, paradoxically, is why he's apparently about to become an ex-Laker, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2977.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2978.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2979.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets starting Bass talks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-starting-bass-talks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a week remaining before free agents can sign contracts,Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower has inquired about former LSU andHornets forward Brandon Bass, a league source said Thursday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hero Ariza had meteoric rise]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hero-ariza-had-meteoric-rise.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza is a Laker playoff hero, which, paradoxically, is why he's apparently about to become an ex-Laker, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: It's easier for the Jazz to blow cash than to get their money's worth ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/monson-it-s-easier-for-the-jazz-to-blow-cash-than-to-get-their-money-s-worth-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing I thought I'd never see out of theJazz is this: They could wind up with the highest -- or near the highest -- payroll in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's worst cap-killing contracts]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-s-worst-cap-killing-contracts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are so few teams able to bid on free agents? It's not the economy, stupid. It's stupid contracts that kill cap room, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets should try hard to hook, reel in Bass ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-should-try-hard-to-hook-reel-in-bass-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We soon will see--really, really soon--just how interested Brandon Bass is in theHornets. Because money-wise, the NBA field is level this offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2971.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2972.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2973.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent forecast for this year slow ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/free-agent-forecast-for-this-year-slow-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few aging superstars, a bushel of marginal journeymen and an uncertain financial picture likely will conspire to make this summer's NBA free-agency period an exercise in yawning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NETS BROOK INTO VINCE-LESS FUTURE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nets-brook-into-vince-less-future-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez saw the teammate who helped his rookie development most, Vince Carter, along with the player who became his closest friend on the team, Ryan Anderson, traded by theNets in one move to Orlando.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden seems to fit the plan]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/harden-seems-to-fit-the-plan.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Harden was not necessarily the best player available to theThunder in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazards of trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hazards-of-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished four games better than theCeltics last season, traded for a former MVP and one of the top five big men of all time. All the Orlando Magic did after bouncing the Celts from the playoffs was acquire an eight-time NBA Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2963.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2964.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2965.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2956.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2957.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2958.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.O. still open to bringing back Pargo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/n-o-still-open-to-bringing-back-pargo.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The draft-night events in which theHornets added backcourt players Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton doesn't slam the door on the possible return of former New Orleans combo guard Jannero Pargo, Coach Byron Scott said Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New piece for new era ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-piece-for-new-era-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stepping off a private jet onto the tarmac at San Antonio International Airport on Wednesday, Richard Jefferson felt a blast of triple-digit Heat boiling up from the blacktop and believed he finally had arrived in the place his NBA career was meant to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franco's is abuzz with Hornets excitement ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/franco-s-is-abuzz-with-hornets-excitement-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On June 22, Franco's Athletic Club hosted the latest stop of theNewOrleansHornets' Summer Hoops Clinic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2953.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2954.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2955.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2947.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2948.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2949.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-2950.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As far as we know, Rajon Rondo is still a member of theBostonCeltics. The draft has come and gone and Boston did not trade its starry point guard to Detroit, Memphis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Tri-Cities, or Real Madrid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets remain open to adding Pargo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-remain-open-to-adding-pargo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The draft-night events in which theHornets added backcourt players Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton doesn't slam the door on the possible return of former New Orleans combo guard Jannero Pargo, Coach Byron Scott said Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2940.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott said they won't base their personnel moves on reactions to what rival teams do. The topic came up after the defending Southwest Division champion Spurs traded three aging role players -- Bruce Bowen, Kurt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS:  Darren Collison, G, 6-0, UCLA (first round) -- The Hornets like his experience, toughness and ability to push the ball. The plan is for Collison to be an understudy to Chris Paul and spell Paul for 10-plus minutes per game. Marcus Thornton, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2942.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.They are better able to do both after getting UCLA point guard Darren Collison and LSU guard Marcus Thornton in the dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul eager to greet new Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-eager-to-greet-new-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly two months after ending a hopeful season with a disappointing first-round playoff loss, Chris Paul still can pack a room.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' rookies could be a big help ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-rookies-could-be-a-big-help-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Certainly no one should go as far as to say Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton will cure theHornets' ills. NBA rookies that are top-five picks rarely do that; guys who are selected at Nos. 21 and 43 don't merit that kind of expectation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-2945.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As far as we know, Rajon Rondo is still a member of theBostonCeltics. The draft has come and gone and Boston did not trade its starry point guard to Detroit, Memphis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Tri-Cities, or Real Madrid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Chandler talks resume]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sources-chandler-talks-resume.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four months after his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder was rescinded, trade talks for center Tyson Chandler of theHornets apparently have resumed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bargain hunting up next for Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bargain-hunting-up-next-for-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheSpurs' trade for Richard Jefferson came together quickly Tuesday, but it did not happen overnight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Draft pick-by-pick analysis]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 NBA DRAFT: Second RoundPickTeamPlayerPos.HeightWeightSchool/CountryClass31.Kings Blake Griffin PF6-10252OklahomaSophomoreThe Clippers have a brand new training facility and Blake Griffin is genuinely excited about leaving Oklahoma and moving to Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets seeking an immediate contributor]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-seeking-an-immediate-contributor.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In preparation for tonight's NBA draft,Hornets Coach Byron Scott and General Manager Jeff Bower put in long hours and met daily for three weeks to come up with a consensus for their wish list of prospects they think could be available when they select at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets hope to find a hit at 21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hope-to-find-a-hit-at-21.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ancient history, by NBA standards, tells us that at least one buzz killer has been the 21st overall choice in the annual draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets facing tall order ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-facing-tall-order-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think big.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guarded comments speak volumes ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/guarded-comments-speak-volumes-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's waaaaay too much smoke for there not to have been at least a small campfire. Something has been going on with Rajon Rondo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Jenkins' draft preview ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bruce-jenkins-draft-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mock drafts are a joke. They're interesting until the draft actually starts, at which point they lapse into laughable inaccuracy. Here's a look at tonight's draft in order of team selection in terms of needs, options and consequence:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 4.0]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-4-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hasheem Thabeet and Blake Griffin are ready to hear their names called. NBADraft.net unveils its final mock draft to get you ready.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2929.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2930.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2931.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio for real? Depends on who you ask 2009-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rubio-for-real-depends-on-who-you-ask-2932.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio is a hit in all the mock drafts. So why are NBA types so divided about his pro prospects? Randy Hill asks around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2922.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2923.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2924.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past drafts haunt team ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/past-drafts-haunt-team-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sins from past drafts can haunt NBA franchises for years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio for real? Depends on who you ask 2009-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rubio-for-real-depends-on-who-you-ask-2926.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio is a hit in all the mock drafts. So why are NBA types so divided about his pro prospects? Randy Hill asks around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Mock Draft: It's Blake and bad weather ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-it-s-blake-and-bad-weather-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 16 of the past 22 days here on the East Coast, it has rained.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2918.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2919.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2920.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio for real? Depends on who you ask]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rubio-for-real-depends-on-who-you-ask.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio is a hit in all the mock drafts. So why are NBA types so divided about his pro prospects? Randy Hill asks around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY REPORT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/community-report-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--- Metairie ---]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2913.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2914.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2915.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2916.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2908.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2909.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2910.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2911.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2904.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2905.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2906.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2907.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2899.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets traded their first-round draft choice a year ago because they didn't think they would get a player at No. 28 who would be of much use to them. They hope to be able to find someone who can contribute when they pick at No. 21 in this year's draf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2900.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Negotiations between the Hornets and former New Orleans guard Jannero Pargo seem to be progressing well. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of several teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. New Orleans has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2901.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS ROUNDUP ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sports-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--- Basketball ---]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2903.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After falling to the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, the Hornets look to retool with quality depth this offseason ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/after-falling-to-the-middle-of-the-pack-in-the-western-conference-the-hornets-look-to-retool-with-quality-depth-this-offseason-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the All-Star break in 2008, theHornets were the up-and-coming team in the Western Conference with a better record than the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumas gets favorable marks from Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/dumas-gets-favorable-marks-from-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He might have been a fill-in player to flesh out the numbers of Tuesday'sHornets pre-draft workout, but Xavier guard Shaun Dumas was fully aware of his school's NBA legacy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2894.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2895.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2896.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2897.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Grizzlies go wrong with No. 2 pick again?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/will-grizzlies-go-wrong-with-no-2-pick-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have an easy choice at No. 1. The Grizzlies aren't so lucky. And as NBADraft.net points out, they've messed it up before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 2.0]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that we know for certain who's in the draft pool (and who's out), we bust out our second mock draft of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2888.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2889.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2890.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2891.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2883.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2884.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2885.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2886.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-2879.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2880.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2881.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2882.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2876.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2877.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2878.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2872.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2873.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2874.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2869.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2870.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2871.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2866.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2867.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2868.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2860.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2861.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2862.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Magic miss chance to cash in ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-magic-miss-chance-to-cash-in-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Courtney Lee missed the money ball, though only in the sporting definition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pargo's visit with Hornets creates mutual attraction ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pargo-s-visit-with-hornets-creates-mutual-attraction-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the six draft-eligible backcourt players worked up a sweat for theHornets on Monday, an exercise that included a full-court, three-on-three game and an old-school suicide run (three of them, to be completed in two minutes or less), the guard theHorn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gattison speaks out about his release]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gattison-speaks-out-about-his-release.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, FLA.--The decision by theHornets to part ways with lead assistant coach Kenny Gattison was anything but mutual, Gattison said Monday as he continued to search for another job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers, Magic show that small lineups no way to go ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-magic-show-that-small-lineups-no-way-to-go-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter which team wins the championship, the two NBA Finals participants already have sent a clear message about team makeup ? taller is definitely better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2856.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2857.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2858.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets assistant Gattison departs team 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-assistant-gattison-departs-team-2859.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets assistant coach Kenny Gattison is leaving the franchise after six years.His contract expires at the end of this month. The team says the Hornets and Gattison agreed he could pursue other opportunities.Coach Byron Scott calls Gattison an integral p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even in offseason, life hectic for CP3]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/even-in-offseason-life-hectic-for-cp3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul is well aware of two things--theHornets are in the NBA business to win championships, and his team is sitting home watching the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2851.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2852.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2853.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets assistant Gattison departs team 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-assistant-gattison-departs-team-2854.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets assistant coach Kenny Gattison is leaving the franchise after six years.His contract expires at the end of this month. The team says the Hornets and Gattison agreed he could pursue other opportunities.Coach Byron Scott calls Gattison an integral p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2844.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2845.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2846.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets assistant Gattison departs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-assistant-gattison-departs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets assistant coach Kenny Gattison is leaving the franchise after six years.His contract expires at the end of this month. The team says the Hornets and Gattison agreed he could pursue other opportunities.Coach Byron Scott calls Gattison an integral p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets assistant Gattison departs team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-assistant-gattison-departs-team.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets assistant coach Kenny Gattison is leaving the franchise after six years.His contract expires at the end of this month. The team says the Hornets and Gattison agreed he could pursue other opportunities.Coach Byron Scott calls Gattison an integral p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott says contract status 'a challenge']]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-says-contract-status-a-challenge-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets Coach Byron Scott, facing reporters for the first time since his team was eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs April 29, said Friday he views his one-year contract status this coming season as "a challenge," just as it was two years a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2838.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2839.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2840.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer headed to Africa for charity ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-headed-to-africa-for-charity-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody knows where Carlos Boozer will end up next Basketball season. Utah? Detroit? New Jersey? Canada? But one of his future destinations is now known. Though he might no longer be a member of theJazz when it happens, the power forward is headed to Afric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stern says luxury tax will remain in place]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stern-says-luxury-tax-will-remain-in-place.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES--Although several teams have taken a hit financially, Commissioner David Stern said Thursday the NBA has no plans to eliminate the luxury tax until the economy recovers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown chooses to stay with N.O.]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/brown-chooses-to-stay-with-n-o-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets reserve guard Devin Brown has exercised his player option for next season, meaning he likely will return to the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2834.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The agent for free agent G Jannero Pargo, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets are one of "a bunch of" teams that he has talked to that are interested in his client. The departure of Pargo last off-season was a big blow to the Hornets' bench as it left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2835.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2836.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of the attention during the Hornets' offseason will be focused on whether the team trades center Tyson Chandler, who they tried to trade during the season. But the Hornets' backup big men will also be an issue during the summer. Their backup big men ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Brown returning to Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/devin-brown-returning-to-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets reserve guard Devin Brown has exercised a player's option in his contract to return to New Orleans for next season.The Hornets announced Brown's decision on Thursday but did not release financial terms of the contract, citing team policy.The 6-foo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2831.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2832.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2833.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2825.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2826.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2827.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade options aren't attractive]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trade-options-aren-t-attractive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What will general manager Sam Presti do with the No. 3 pick in next month's draft?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks not likely to acquire a stallion ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-not-likely-to-acquire-a-stallion-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My Opinion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2822.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2823.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2824.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2819.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2820.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2821.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2816.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2817.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2818.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2812.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2813.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2814.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey fine after surgery on knee]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-fine-after-surgery-on-knee.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At some point last season,Hornets forward James Posey tore the meniscus cartilage in his right knee, which was repaired last week in Miami by arthroscopic surgery, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2808.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2809.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2810.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armstrong, Wright seek summer work]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/armstrong-wright-seek-summer-work.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was plainly evident during theHornets' first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets that the winning team had the stronger, deeper bench.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2802.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2804.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Time for Jazz GM O'Connor to step up ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/monson-time-for-jazz-gm-o-connor-to-step-up-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor is piloting theJazz into one of their most important offseasons ever. Half the team could leave, including many key players. Over the past three postseasons, theJazz have regressed, from the Western Conference finals to the semifinals to fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a big man is a risk]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/taking-a-big-man-is-a-risk.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans are fascinated with 7-footers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examining this year's playoff anti-heroes]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/examining-this-year-s-playoff-anti-heroes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dahntay Jones is under the microscope for his defense on Kobe, but he's just one of the playoffs' anti-heroes this year, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2794.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2795.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2796.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Chandler, Posey have successful surgeries]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-chandler-posey-have-successful-surgeries.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets say center Tyson Chandler and forward James Posey both had successful surgeries for their injuries.Team spokesman Dennis Rogers said late Tuesday that Chandler had a procedure on his left ankle to relieve inflammation and another o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets prepared to pay luxury tax]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-prepared-to-pay-luxury-tax.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his team's player payroll projected at $76 million next season,Hornets owner George Shinn might have to pay a luxury tax bill of more than $5 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Nuggets roughing up Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-playoffs-nuggets-roughing-up-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNuggets are playing hard ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets fan base continues support]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fan-base-continues-support.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a first-round exit from the playoffs that included a 58-point loss to the visiting Denver Nuggets, theHornets have had 80 percent of their season-ticket holders renew for next season, team officials said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals-2801.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2789.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2790.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2791.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince better watch out if Kroenke fights back 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/vince-better-watch-out-if-kroenke-fights-back-2793.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, Vince McMahon has slapped Stan Kroenke silly. Kevin Hench says the WWE better watch out if the Nuggets owner fights back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2783.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2784.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2785.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muss Bertolino, Woodlake advance to semi-final games ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/muss-bertolino-woodlake-advance-to-semi-final-games-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--- Biddy Basketball ---]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince better watch out if Kroenke fights back 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/vince-better-watch-out-if-kroenke-fights-back-2788.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, Vince McMahon has slapped Stan Kroenke silly. Kevin Hench says the WWE better watch out if the Nuggets owner fights back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2777.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2778.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2779.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Utah Jazz GM O'Connor must get it right this time ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/monson-utah-jazz-gm-o-connor-must-get-it-right-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor is piloting theJazz into and through one of their most important offseasons ever. Half the team could leave, including some of its key players. Over the past three postseasons, theJazz have regressed, from the Western Conference finals to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince better watch out if Kroenke fights back 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/vince-better-watch-out-if-kroenke-fights-back-2781.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, Vince McMahon has slapped Stan Kroenke silly. Kevin Hench says the WWE better watch out if the Nuggets owner fights back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2782.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics postseason report card ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-postseason-report-card-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long after theCeltics' Eastern Conference semifinals series against Orlando started, Doc Rivers sounded as amazed as anyone else when he said, ``We have to have the shortest rotation in history.'']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince better watch out if Kroenke fights back]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/vince-better-watch-out-if-kroenke-fights-back.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, Vince McMahon has slapped Stan Kroenke silly. Kevin Hench says the WWE better watch out if the Nuggets owner fights back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2773.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2774.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2775.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2776.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2767.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been tight-lipped in the wake of their disappointing end to the season. A season that began with hopes of a trip to the Western Conference final -- if not the NBA Finals -- ended with a fourth-place divisional finish and an embarrassing l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2768.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are on schedule to have to pay the luxury tax next year for the first time in franchise history. Though paying the luxury tax would be well out of character for the franchise and majority owner George Shinn, team president Hugh Weber said th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2769.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2770.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2763.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2764.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2765.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. 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They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2756.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2757.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's gray matter]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/c-s-gray-matter.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless something more changes than the condition of Kevin Garnett's knee during the sooner-than-expected offseason that began yesterday, theCeltics might have gained a glimpse of the future the past few weeks, and it is not encouraging.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics learn big lesson]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-learn-big-lesson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So they learned a lot about themselves during the course of 14 meat-grinding games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MILE-HIGH CONFIDENCE]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mile-high-confidence.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Denver clinched its first Western Conference finals appearance in 24 years last week, Carmelo Anthony remembered how his Olympic teammates used to joke with him last summer about the direction the Nuggets were heading.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets might have been ousted by the best ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-might-have-been-ousted-by-the-best-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's possible that theHornets were eliminated by the team that will go on to win the NBA title in June.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2762.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wafer a free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2750.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2753.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2754.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury to Kevin Garnett has cost theCeltics at least one tangible thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2745.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2746.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2747.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karma in Nuggets' favor ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/karma-in-nuggets-favor-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Be honest: If you've followed theNuggets for almost any length of time, this all feels like an alternate reality.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2749.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury to Kevin Garnett has cost theCeltics at least one tangible thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2740.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2741.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2742.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2743.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury to Kevin Garnett has cost theCeltics at least one tangible thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2744.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets should turn to familiar faces for help ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-should-turn-to-familiar-faces-for-help-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before Denver had the good sense/fortune two games into this season to trade for four-time All-Star Chauncey Billups, who helped Detroit advance to the Eastern Conference finals six consecutive years and was NBA Finals MVP in 2004, the Nuggets hadn't won ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy joins elite list with all-NBA nod ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roy-joins-elite-list-with-all-nba-nod-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: He becomes the first Blazer to earn the honor in 17 years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2735.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2736.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2737.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2738.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury to Kevin Garnett has cost theCeltics at least one tangible thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2739.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2724.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2725.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2726.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron headlines All-NBA team ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lebron-headlines-all-nba-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2728.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury to Kevin Garnett has cost theCeltics at least one tangible thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS All-NBA for Melo, Billups ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-playoffs-all-nba-for-melo-billups-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time inNuggets history, two players were named to an all-NBA team in the same season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE BRESNAHAN / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mike-bresnahan-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all their follies the last two playoff seasons -- Game 6 in last year's Finals in Boston, Game 4 last Sunday against Houston -- there's one thing theLakers have done really well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce on All-NBA 2d team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pierce-on-all-nba-2d-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James headlines all-NBA all-star team ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-headlines-all-nba-all-star-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[League MVP LeBron James was a unanimous selection to the all- NBA all-star team, theNBA announced Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2719.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2720.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2721.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2722.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reputation precedes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2723.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First for the old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2715.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2716.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2717.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2718.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First for the old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2711.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2712.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2713.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2714.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First for the old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2705.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2706.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. 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Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott staying with Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-staying-with-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - TheNewOrleansHornets will retain coach Byron Scott and General Manager Jeff Bower, and try to become more competitive without getting rid of any of their key components or paying the luxury tax.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2709.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First for the old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exec says Hornets committed to improving]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/exec-says-hornets-committed-to-improving.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a wide-ranging interview about the state of theHornets on Thursday, team president Hugh Weber confirmed the team will retain Coach Byron Scott and General Manager Jeff Bower.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2696.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets announced that Byron Scott will return as coach next season, in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2697.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2698.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning musings (from Ron-Ron to Byron) ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/morning-musings-from-ron-ron-to-byron-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Sacramento Bee delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics guard Eddie House often talks trash, though that wasn't an element in his explosion last night for 31 points, a number that bettered his previous postseason-high by 15 points and tied his overall career high.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs-2701.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First for the old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets keeping Scott, 'very unlikely' to trade West]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-keeping-scott-very-unlikely-to-trade-west.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are sticking with head coach Byron Scott for at least one more season.Team president Hugh Weber says the franchise was disappointed by its first-round exit from the playoffs but that the entire organization shares responsibility. W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott coming back next season]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-coming-back-next-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A source close toHornets Coach Byron Scott said he will return next season to fulfill the final year of his two-year contract, but whether he is offered an extension will be based on evaluations by team executives that will occur throughout next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce had good seat to see his mates shine ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pierce-had-good-seat-to-see-his-mates-shine-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2687.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets were non-committal on the future of coach Byron Scott in the immediate aftermath of the uncompetitive 4-1 playoff series loss to Denver that capped a very disappointing season. Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year a year ago, has another year on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2688.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Paul. Though the team's record dropped and Paul fell out of MVP conversations after being the runner-up a year earlier, the All-Star point guard had an even better season. His numbers were up -- he scored nearly two more points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2689.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year after entering the off-season as a team on the rise, the Hornets enter this off-season as seemingly a team on the decline. They won 49 games, seven fewer than their franchise record a year ago, dropped from first to fourth in the Southwest Divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS New ``D'' a sight to see ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-playoffs-new-``d-a-sight-to-see-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Notes from the Round 2 lidlifter. ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Andersen's performance steals show ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-playoffs-andersen-s-performance-steals-show-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a P.T. Barnum sideshow oddball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 'long' on versatility]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-long-on-versatility.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take a close look at this year's NBA playoff rosters and a strong similarity can be found between the postseason rotations and theThunder's developing young core.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's top teams fall on hard times ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-s-top-teams-fall-on-hard-times-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a difference a year makes. All but one of theNBA's version of the Final Four from last year - plus the New Orleans Hornets, who came within one game of reaching the Western Conference finals - have fallen on hard times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team's shortcomings shouldn't cost coach ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/team-s-shortcomings-shouldn-t-cost-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Talk that Byron Scott might be available for the right price, or for no price at all, a year after winning NBA Coach of the Year honors hardly is unprecedented.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott's status remains up in air with Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-s-status-remains-up-in-air-with-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ten days afterHornets owner George Shinn said he planned to meet with his brain trust to evaluate the performance of his head coach, Byron Scott remains in limbo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2682.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2683.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets salvaged a modicum of respect in their final game of the season, a 107-86 loss at Denver in Game 5 on Wednesday night. A 21-point defeat and a 4-1 series loss aren't very respectable, but in the wake of a 58-point defeat they represented impro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2684.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After each team had at least one player called for at least one technical in each of the first four games, there were no player technicals in Game 5. --C Tyson Chandler's inflamed left ankle worsened to the point that he was unable to play in Game 5. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A SPIN MOVE AND A DUNK]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-spin-move-and-a-dunk.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They walked back onto the court in unison, wearing black T-shirts with Southwest Division champions emblazoned across the front.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hornets have to decide if they'll build around their core players or make big changes that include them]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-hornets-have-to-decide-if-they-ll-build-around-their-core-players-or-make-big-changes-that-include-them.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The question toHornets Coach Byron Scott, in the aftermath of Wednesday night's playoff elimination, was simple and direct: Are roster changes necessary for theHornets to take the "next step?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2679.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets salvaged a modicum of respect in their final game of the season, a 107-86 loss at Denver in Game 5 on Wednesday night. A 21-point defeat and a 4-1 series loss aren't very respectable, but in the wake of a 58-point defeat they represented impro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2680.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After each team had at least one player called for at least one technical in each of the first four games, there were no player technicals in Game 5. --C Tyson Chandler's inflamed left ankle worsened to the point that he was unable to play in Game 5. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2681.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING DOWN THE 2008-09 HORNETS -- Staff writer John Reid ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/breaking-down-the-2008-09-hornets-staff-writer-john-reid-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets set to face summer of change]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-set-to-face-summer-of-change.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unable to fulfill expectations this season after finishing with a franchise-record 56 wins in 2007-08, theHornets are expected to make roster changes this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2674.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2675.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets salvaged a modicum of respect in their final game of the season, a 107-86 loss at Denver in Game 5 on Wednesday night. A 21-point defeat and a 4-1 series loss aren't very respectable, but in the wake of a 58-point defeat they represented impro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2676.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After each team had at least one player called for at least one technical in each of the first four games, there were no player technicals in Game 5. --C Tyson Chandler's inflamed left ankle worsened to the point that he was unable to play in Game 5. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team must evaluate how to get better]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/team-must-evaluate-how-to-get-better.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER--After a first-round playoff elimination that included a 58-point loss in Game 4 to the Denver Nuggets,Hornets forward David West not only expects changes to come this summer, he says they are needed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESSURE POINTS]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pressure-points.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER--Except for a trio of weary veteran warriors, the visitor's locker room cleared out in a hurry Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2666.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After each team had at least one player called for at least one technical in each of the first four games, there were no player technicals in Game 5. --C Tyson Chandler's inflamed left ankle worsened to the point that he was unable to play in Game 5. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2667.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2668.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets salvaged a modicum of respect in their final game of the season, a 107-86 loss at Denver in Game 5 on Wednesday night. A 21-point defeat and a 4-1 series loss aren't very respectable, but in the wake of a 58-point defeat they represented impro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revistionist history, Marbury-style ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/revistionist-history-marbury-style-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (St. Paul Pioneer Press delivered byNewstex) --In the playoffs with theBostonCeltics, former Timberwolves guard Stephon Marbury discussed the circuitous route that took him there with Lisa Salters on ESPN's E:60 program.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' season of promise ended with a thud]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-season-of-promise-ended-with-a-thud.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets began this season with the promise of title contenders."I don't know. I just know we have to get better. We have to add some guns. We need some weaponry," Hornets forward David West said following the Hornets' first-round eliminati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets rout Hornets in Game 5 to win series 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-rout-hornets-in-game-5-to-win-series-2671.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a little help from the hometown kid, Carmelo Anthony is finally moving on.Behind Anthony's 34 points and the floor leadership of Chauncey Billups, the Denver native who came home this season and galvanized a city and a team, the Nuggets advanced to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets capture first playoff series since 1994]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-capture-first-playoff-series-since-1994.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Escaping the first round of the playoffs is new territory for Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.For Chauncey Billups, though, this is old hat.He's used to leading teams to much greater heights.With Billups leading the way and Anthony scoring a career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2658.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After each team had at least one player called for at least one technical in each of the first four games, there were no player technicals in Game 5. --C Tyson Chandler's inflamed left ankle worsened to the point that he was unable to play in Game 5. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2659.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2660.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets salvaged a modicum of respect in their final game of the season, a 107-86 loss at Denver in Game 5 on Wednesday night. A 21-point defeat and a 4-1 series loss aren't very respectable, but in the wake of a 58-point defeat they represented impro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 107, Hornets 86]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-107-hornets-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a little help from the hometown kid, Carmelo Anthony is finally moving on.Behind Anthony's 34 points and the floor leadership of Chauncey Billups, the Denver native who came home this season and galvanized a city and a team, the Nuggets advanced to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets rout Hornets in Game 5 to win series]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-rout-hornets-in-game-5-to-win-series.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a little help from the hometown kid, Carmelo Anthony is finally moving on.Behind Anthony's 34 points and the floor leadership of Chauncey Billups, the Denver native who came home this season and galvanized a city and a team, the Nuggets advanced to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sidelined for Game 5 on Wednesday night]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sidelined-for-game-5-on-wednesday-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets didn't have their big man for their big game.Tyson Chandler was sidelined for Game 5 against Denver on Wednesday night with a swollen left ankle.The center has been hampered by the injury all series, averaging just 3.8 points and 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[High five Nowitzki's emergence could be a sign Mavs peaking at right time ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/high-five-nowitzki-s-emergence-could-be-a-sign-mavs-peaking-at-right-time-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - When the Mavericks eliminated the Spurs from the playoffs in Game 7 here three years ago, they were beating a defending champion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over easy Nowitzki's emergence could be a sign Mavs peaking at right time ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/over-easy-nowitzki-s-emergence-could-be-a-sign-mavs-peaking-at-right-time-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - When the Mavericks eliminated the Spurs from the playoffs in Game 7 here three years ago, they were beating a defending champion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2649.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had all-time playoff lows in points, field goals made (17), field goals attempted (54), assists (10) and second-half points (24). --The Hornets committed a franchise playoff-high 27 turnovers, leading to 41 Denver points. --The Hornets allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2650.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/Center Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2651.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been struggling since the last few weeks of the regular season and they hit the bottom in a 121-63 thrashing at the hands of the Nuggets in Game 4 on Monday night in the New Orleans Arena. The Nuggets' third lopsided victory in the series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010-11 could be Thunder's year]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2010-11-could-be-thunder-s-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will be a long shot to reach the playoffs next season. But 2010-11 looks very realistic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-2653.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take it from the man who just won the NBA's Sportsmanship Award, the Denver Nuggets' historic dismantling of the New Orleans Hornets left more than just the losers red-faced."In a strange sort of way, being up by that much is kind of embarrassing for the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets savor historic victory, try to move on]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-savor-historic-victory-try-to-move-on.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take it from the man who just won the NBA's Sportsmanship Award, the Denver Nuggets' historic dismantling of the New Orleans Hornets left more than just the losers red-faced."In a strange sort of way, being up by that much is kind of embarrassing for the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets can't match Nuggets' intensity level ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-can-t-match-nuggets-intensity-level-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - Ninety minutes before Monday night's game with theNewOrleansHornets, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was still talking about how the Hornets played with more intensity in Saturday's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets tie playoff mark in Game 4 rout of Hornets 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-tie-playoff-mark-in-game-4-rout-of-hornets-2656.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets looked like the only ones having fun in this party town.Anthony scored all of his 26 points in the first three quarters, and Denver thoroughly dismantled the New Orleans Hornets 121-63 on Monday night to take a comma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2641.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had all-time playoff lows in points, field goals made (17), field goals attempted (54), assists (10) and second-half points (24). --The Hornets committed a franchise playoff-high 27 turnovers, leading to 41 Denver points. --The Hornets allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2642.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/Center Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2643.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have been struggling since the last few weeks of the regular season and they hit the bottom in a 121-63 thrashing at the hands of the Nuggets in Game 4 on Monday night in the New Orleans Arena. The Nuggets' third lopsided victory in the series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 121, Hornets 63]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-121-hornets-63.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Karl scanned two decades of NBA coaching memories and failed to find an instance when one of his teams played as well, from start to finish, as his Denver Nuggets did in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against New Orleans.But then, no on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets tie playoff mark in Game 4 rout of Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-tie-playoff-mark-in-game-4-rout-of-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets looked like the only ones having fun in this party town.Anthony scored all of his 26 points in the first three quarters, and Denver thoroughly dismantled the New Orleans Hornets 121-63 on Monday night to take a comma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2646.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott figures he can no longer afford the luxury of resting his All-Star point guard.Chris Paul played 46 minutes in the Hornets' 95-93 victory in Game 3 of New Orleans' first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets.Barring foul trouble, Paul's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2647.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz vs. Lakers STAPLES CENTER Today, 8:30 p.m. TV: TNT/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 3-1 PROBABLE STARTERS C. Boozer (23.3 ppg, 14.3 rpg) / L. Odom (15.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko (10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) / T. Ariza (12.0 ppg, 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo not among league's elite point guards ... yet 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rondo-not-among-league-s-elite-point-guards-yet-2648.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo impressed in Boston's 2OT loss to the Bulls but hasn't cemented his place among the elite PGs, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets won despite continued problems with turnovers. They committed 16 after committing 17 in each of the first two games. --The Hornets did a much better job of getting into the lane, outscoring the Nuggets in the paint, 44-30. --The Hornets outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2634.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2635.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are alive in their series with the Nuggets after showing the most life they have shown all series in a hard-fought 95-93 victory on Saturday afternoon at the New Orleans Arena. They fell behind by 16 points in the first half, led by 11 in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott figures he can no longer afford the luxury of resting his All-Star point guard.Chris Paul played 46 minutes in the Hornets' 95-93 victory in Game 3 of New Orleans' first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets.Barring foul trouble, Paul's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets riding Paul as far as he can go vs. Denver]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-riding-paul-as-far-as-he-can-go-vs-denver.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott figures he can no longer afford the luxury of resting his All-Star point guard.Chris Paul played 46 minutes in the Hornets' 95-93 victory in Game 3 of New Orleans' first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets.Barring foul trouble, Paul's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo not among league's elite point guards ... yet]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rondo-not-among-league-s-elite-point-guards-yet.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo impressed in Boston's 2OT loss to the Bulls but hasn't cemented his place among the elite PGs, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting comes at a cost to Toms]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/putting-comes-at-a-cost-to-toms.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Toms started the day in the second-to-last playing group, two strokes off the lead with a chance to make some ground.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets hold off Nuggets to win Game 3 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-hold-off-nuggets-to-win-game-3-2640.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul played as hard and long as needed to give the New Orleans Hornets a desperately needed victory in the playoffs.Paul had 32 points and 12 assists in 46 minutes, helping New Orleans hold on for a 95-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2625.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/center Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2626.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are alive in their series with the Nuggets after showing the most life they have shown all series in a hard-fought 95-93 victory on Saturday afternoon at the New Orleans Arena. They fell behind by 16 points in the first half, led by 11 in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets won despite continued problems with turnovers. They committed 16 after committing 17 in each of the first two games. --The Hornets did a much better job of getting into the lane, outscoring the Nuggets in the paint, 44-30. --The Hornets outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 95, Nuggets 93]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-95-nuggets-93.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a relieved New Orleans locker room, Chris Paul and James Posey chatted about all the hard fouls, all the flying bodies that more than anything defined the Hornets' first win of this postseason."This is the fun part of the playoffs, all the contact, all]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets hold off Nuggets to win Game 3]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-hold-off-nuggets-to-win-game-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul played as hard and long as needed to give the New Orleans Hornets a desperately needed victory in the playoffs.Paul had 32 points and 12 assists in 46 minutes, helping New Orleans hold on for a 95-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornet's Posey sprains knee in Game 3]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornet-s-posey-sprains-knee-in-game-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Posey has returned to Game 3 of the Hornets' first-round playoff game against the Denver Nuggets after leaving in the first quarter with a sprained knee.The forward had scored 10 points during a 13-2 run on Saturday when he began limping and checked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2631.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denver coach George Karl widened his eyes and grinned as if he couldn't believe the question.He's been hearing for several years now that his Nuggets couldn't win without scoring a ton of points, and suddenly people wanted to know why his club had been so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EnergySolutions Arena Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPN/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 2-1 Game notes The No. 1 seed Lakers are two wins away from taking the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series from the No. 8 seed Jazz. ... Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2618.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2619.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets trail the Nuggets 2-0 as they head back to the New Orleans Arena. If the change of venue isn't accompanied by a dramatic improvement in their play, they won't have to worry about hitting the road again this season. The Nuggets followed their 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2620.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who took 10 fewer free throws and made nine fewer in Game 1, took just one fewer (20-21) and made three more (16-13) in Game 2. --The Hornets, outrebounded 49-35 in Game 1, had a 43-36 rebounding edge in Game 2. --The Hornets improved from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets optimistic they can slow Denver in Game 3]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-optimistic-they-can-slow-denver-in-game-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denver coach George Karl widened his eyes and grinned as if he couldn't believe the question.He's been hearing for several years now that his Nuggets couldn't win without scoring a ton of points, and suddenly people wanted to know why his club had been so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2622.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denver coach George Karl widened his eyes and grinned as if he couldn't believe the question.He's been hearing for several years now that his Nuggets couldn't win without scoring a ton of points, and suddenly people wanted to know why his club had been so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups leads Nuggets in Game 2 rout of Hornets 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-leads-nuggets-in-game-2-rout-of-hornets-2623.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups hasn't had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s.Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, scoring 31 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2624.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2611.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who took 10 fewer free throws and made nine fewer in Game 1, took just one fewer (20-21) and made three more (16-13) in Game 2. --The Hornets, outrebounded 49-35 in Game 1, had a 43-36 rebounding edge in Game 2. --The Hornets improved from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2612.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2613.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets trail the Nuggets 2-0 as they head back to the New Orleans Arena. If the change of venue isn't accompanied by a dramatic improvement in their play, they won't have to worry about hitting the road again this season. The Nuggets followed their 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gone Fishing? Passion for Jazz wanes as disappointing season winds down ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gone-fishing-passion-for-jazz-wanes-as-disappointing-season-winds-down-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been happening for days now, full-page ads running in the local newspapers reminding Basketball fans thatUtahJazz tickets are still available.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' hope vs. Denver lies in past lessons]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hope-vs-denver-lies-in-past-lessons.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets will have to be content to live in the past. It may be their only hope for the present.Down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, the Hornets remember rather well how quickly the tide can turn in the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups leads Nuggets in Game 2 rout of Hornets 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-leads-nuggets-in-game-2-rout-of-hornets-2616.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups hasn't had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s.Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, scoring 31 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary--2617.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2604.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets trail the Nuggets 2-0 as they head back to the New Orleans Arena. If the change of venue isn't accompanied by a dramatic improvement in their play, they won't have to worry about hitting the road again this season. The Nuggets followed their 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2605.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who took 10 fewer free throws and made nine fewer in Game 1, took just one fewer (20-21) and made three more (16-13) in Game 2. --The Hornets, outrebounded 49-35 in Game 1, had a 43-36 rebounding edge in Game 2. --The Hornets improved from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2606.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 108, Hornets 93]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-108-hornets-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups hasn't had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s.Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, scoring 31 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups leads Nuggets in Game 2 rout of Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-leads-nuggets-in-game-2-rout-of-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups hasn't had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s.Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, scoring 31 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-2609.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dahntay Jones' in-your-face defensive style appears to be getting on the nerves of the New Orleans Hornets.Still stinging over their lopsided loss to the Nuggets in Game 1, Hornets coach Byron Scott suggested Jones' heavy contact on All-Star Chris Paul cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups' 36 lift Nuggets past Hornets in Game 1 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-36-lift-nuggets-past-hornets-in-game-1-2610.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups settled down his teammates, then stepped up his game.Billups scored 36 points and sank a career-best eight 3-pointers in leading Denver to a 113-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets, the second-biggest blowout in the Nuggets' playoff histor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2597.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' late-season slide carried over into the playoffs in a big way as the Nuggets routed them, 113-84, in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Sunday night in Denver. The Hornets, who lost four of their last five and six of their last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2598.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Nuggets were the more aggressive team offensively, as evidenced by the free-throw shooting statistics; the Nuggets made 26-of-33 and the Hornets made 17-of-23. --The Nuggets had the advantage on the boards, out-rebounding the Hornets, 49-35. --The H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2599.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two easy roads to NBA Finals]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/two-easy-roads-to-nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're angry when someone tells you about a movie before you've seen it, stop reading right now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-2601.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dahntay Jones' in-your-face defensive style appears to be getting on the nerves of the New Orleans Hornets.Still stinging over their lopsided loss to the Nuggets in Game 1, Hornets coach Byron Scott suggested Jones' heavy contact on All-Star Chris Paul cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets setting physical defensive tone in series]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-setting-physical-defensive-tone-in-series.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dahntay Jones' in-your-face defensive style appears to be getting on the nerves of the New Orleans Hornets.Still stinging over their lopsided loss to the Nuggets in Game 1, Hornets coach Byron Scott suggested Jones' heavy contact on All-Star Chris Paul cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups' 36 lift Nuggets past Hornets in Game 1 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-36-lift-nuggets-past-hornets-in-game-1-2603.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups settled down his teammates, then stepped up his game.Billups scored 36 points and sank a career-best eight 3-pointers in leading Denver to a 113-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets, the second-biggest blowout in the Nuggets' playoff histor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2592.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' late-season slide carried over into the playoffs in a big way as the Nuggets routed them, 113-84, in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Sunday night in Denver. The Hornets, who lost four of their last five and six of their last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2593.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Nuggets were the more aggressive team offensively, as evidenced by the free-throw shooting statistics; the Nuggets made 26-of-33 and the Hornets made 17-of-23. --The Nuggets had the advantage on the boards, out-rebounding the Hornets, 49-35. --The H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2594.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 113, Hornets 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-113-hornets-84.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups can't recall any of his other 117 playoff performances being as big as his 36-point outburst in front of his homies."It was definitely one of my best games in the playoffs," Billups said Monday after reviewing film of his stirring play in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups' 36 lift Nuggets past Hornets in Game 1 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-36-lift-nuggets-past-hornets-in-game-1-2596.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups settled down his teammates, then stepped up his game.Billups scored 36 points and sank a career-best eight 3-pointers in leading Denver to a 113-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets, the second-biggest blowout in the Nuggets' playoff histor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2587.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Nuggets were the more aggressive team offensively, as evidenced by the free-throw shooting statistics; the Nuggets made 26-of-33 and the Hornets made 17-of-23. --The Nuggets had the advantage on the boards, out-rebounding the Hornets, 49-35. --The H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2588.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2589.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' late-season slide carried over into the playoffs in a big way as the Nuggets routed them, 113-84, in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Sunday night in Denver. The Hornets, who lost four of their last five and six of their last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups' 36 lift Nuggets past Hornets in Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/billups-36-lift-nuggets-past-hornets-in-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups settled down his teammates, then stepped up his game.Billups scored 36 points and sank a career-best eight 3-pointers in leading Denver to a 113-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets, the second-biggest blowout in the Nuggets' playoff histor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our take on postseason ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/our-take-on-postseason-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA playoffs starting tonight, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden agree that the Lakers will win it all by defeating the Cavaliers in the finals. Here's how they part ways:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2578.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets let the sixth seed in the Western Conference slip through their fingers when they lost to the Spurs, 105-98, in overtime Wednesday night in San Antonio. They squandered a four-point lead in the final minute of regulation when a victory would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2579.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 14 of 21 free throws, which contributed to them losing their fourth-quarter lead. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-33. --The Hornets were outscored 10-6 in fast-break points. --The Hornets' bench players, who scored 35 points ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2580.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker could be the driver this Spurs bus requires ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/parker-could-be-the-driver-this-spurs-bus-requires-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - About an hour before tipoff, a relaxed Tim Duncan sat at his locker, discussing one of his favorite subjects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs steal a seed ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-steal-a-seed-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - Just when you wonder how much Tim Duncan has left in those creaky knees, he looks young again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-playoffs-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference: Up in the air]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Our writer's NBA awards ballot ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-our-writer-s-nba-awards-ballot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MVP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-2585.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been 21 years since the Denver Nuggets opened a playoff series at home and 15 years since they were anything but first-round fodder.Their reward for tying their franchise record with a 54-win season and earning the second seed in the Western Conferen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets get home court for 1st time in 21 years]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-get-home-court-for-1st-time-in-21-years.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been 21 years since the Denver Nuggets opened a playoff series at home and 15 years since they were anything but first-round fodder.Their reward for tying their franchise record with a 54-win season and earning the second seed in the Western Conferen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams in West get the point ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/teams-in-west-get-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick examination of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs reveals a point-guard lover's paradise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Leave it to the seasoned veterans to end the San Antonio Spurs' regular-season on a high note. ?? Michael Finley's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-summary-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Serious season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2575.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2576.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets let the sixth seed in the Western Conference slip through their fingers when they lost to the Spurs, 105-98, in overtime Wednesday night in San Antonio. They squandered a four-point lead in the final minute of regulation when a victory would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2577.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 14 of 21 free throws, which contributed to them losing their fourth-quarter lead. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-33. --The Hornets were outscored 10-6 in fast-break points. --The Hornets' bench players, who scored 35 points ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh influx of talent needed by Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/fresh-influx-of-talent-needed-by-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI -- The good news is theDetroitPistons won't have any playoff pressure in tonight's regular-season finale against the Miami Heat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2568.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2569.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets let the sixth seed in the Western Conference slip through their fingers when they lost to the Spurs, 105-98, in overtime Wednesday night in San Antonio. They squandered a four-point lead in the final minute of regulation when a victory would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2570.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 14 of 21 free throws, which contributed to them losing their fourth-quarter lead. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-33. --The Hornets were outscored 10-6 in fast-break points. --The Hornets' bench players, who scored 35 points ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stun Hornets, seize No. 3 seed 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stun-hornets-seize-no-3-seed-2571.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.Coupled with a Houston loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2558.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2559.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets let the sixth seed in the Western Conference slip through their fingers when they lost to the Spurs, 105-98, in overtime Wednesday night in San Antonio. They squandered a four-point lead in the final minute of regulation when a victory would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2560.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 14 of 21 free throws, which contributed to them losing their fourth-quarter lead. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-33. --The Hornets were outscored 10-6 in fast-break points. --The Hornets' bench players, who scored 35 points ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/finley-saves-spurs-from-opening-playoffs-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley didn't sneak away without a replay review this time. But there was no doubt he beat the buzzer on a 3-pointer that saved the San Antonio Spurs from starting the playoffs on the road for the first time since Tim Duncan was a rookie in 1998.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 105, Hornets 98, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-105-hornets-98-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley hit a buzzer-beater, Tim Duncan was nearly unstoppable and the Spurs claimed another division title.The playoffs are here, and things are looking familiar in San Antonio.Down by five with 48.7 seconds left, the Spurs clawed to an thrilling ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stun Hornets, seize No. 3 seed]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stun-hornets-seize-no-3-seed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.Coupled with a Houston loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So it all comes down to this ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/so-it-all-comes-down-to-this-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since October, the Spurs have played 81 games, a marathon of Basketball that has taken seven months and hundreds of thousands of miles to complete.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-hits-37-cavs-clinch-league-best-record-and-home-court-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edgeBy Paul Levine, dpa????= ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. ?? LeBron Jamesscored 37 points, and the Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-preview-2566.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets face a myriad of playoff possibilities entering their regular-season finale.While those permutations may be complex, both teams realize they want to enter the postseason with momentum.The Spurs will need help ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2551.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have just one game left in the regular season and still can finish sixth or seventh in the Western Conference. They could have clinched the sixth seed by winning at Houston on Monday, but the Rockets routed them, 86-66, to drop New Orleans to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2552.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets shot just 34.6 percent (28-of-81) in their 86-66 loss at the Rockets on Monday night. --The Hornets made just 4 of 16 3-pointers, the fewest they have made in seven games. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-37. --The Hornets had just 15 ass]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2553.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets  2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets--2554.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY THE NUMBERS:NEWORLEANSHornets AT SAN ANTONIO Spurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-preview-2555.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets face a myriad of playoff possibilities entering their regular-season finale.While those permutations may be complex, both teams realize they want to enter the postseason with momentum.The Spurs will need help ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86 | Hornets 66 Taking aim at division Defense, Yao spark rout]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-86-|-hornets-66-taking-aim-at-division-defense-yao-spark-rout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers remain in mix for high seed in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-remain-in-mix-for-high-seed-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Blazers remain in mix]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2543.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2544.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets shot just 34.6 percent (28-of-81) in their 86-66 loss at the Rockets on Monday night. --The Hornets made just 4 of 16 3-pointers, the fewest they have made in seven games. --The Hornets were out-rebounded 46-37. --The Hornets had just 15 ass]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2545.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have just one game left in the regular season and still can finish anywhere from the sixth seed to the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They could have clinched the sixth seed by winning at Houston on Monday, but the Rockets routed them,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Hornets 66]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-86-hornets-66.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two days left in the regular season, the playoff possibilities in the Western Conference remain totally unresolved.But the Houston Rockets have simplified it for themselves after routing New Orleans 86-66 on Monday night.Win their final regular-seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Hornets 66 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-86-hornets-66-2547.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets knew the math before their game against New Orleans.Win their final two regular-season games and they're Southwest Division champions. Two more victories would also give them a chance to grab the No. 2 seed for the Western Conference p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao returns as Rockets claim fifth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-returns-as-rockets-claim-fifth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 22 points, Luis Scola grabbed 15 rebounds and the Houston Rockets moved within one win of the Southwest Division title with an 86-66 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.The Rockets came in holding the No. 4 seed in the Wes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Kidd, Mavs can still dish it out Veteran's play makes Dallas better, which is why he should return ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/with-kidd-mavs-can-still-dish-it-out-veteran-s-play-makes-dallas-better-which-is-why-he-should-return-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can't be honest and say that Mavericks fever has taken over the city of Dallas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye on nba postseason The Rockets know they'll tip it off in the first round, but targeting a likely foe is like trying to catch]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/eye-on-nba-postseason-the-rockets-know-they-ll-tip-it-off-in-the-first-round-but-targeting-a-likely-foe-is-like-trying-to-catch-a-smoke-ring-puzzling-playoffs-rockets-possibilities-abound-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2535.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets can't get home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, so preparing themselves for the first round is creeping into their planning. The Hornets, 49-31 after a 102-92 home victory against the Mavericks on Sunday, are in sixth place ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2536.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott benched center Hilton Armstrong, who had started 13 consecutive games in place of injured Tyson Chandler, in favor of Melvin Ely. Armstrong sat out the second half of the loss at Dallas on Friday and was removed from the starting lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2537.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward James Posey, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 102, Mavericks 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-102-mavericks-92.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Often the smallest player on the court, Chris Paul might have looked silly flexing both arms beside his head if his all-around game wasn't so big.Paul narrowly missed his seventh triple-double this season with 31 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Rockets Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-rockets-preview-2539.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets haven't let the absence of one of their stars disrupt their fight for playoff position in the tightly packed Western Conference. Adding Yao Ming to their list of injured players, however, might be too much to overcome.The Rockets hope ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul flirts with triple-double as Hornets beat Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-flirts-with-triple-double-as-hornets-beat-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul narrowly missed his seventh triple-double with 31 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 102-92 on Sunday to earn a split in a key late season home-and-home series.David West scored 31 po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESENT MEETS PAST]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/present-meets-past.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The schedule-maker in the NBA office in New York apparently had a mischievous streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Hornets Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-hornets-preview-2542.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just days after clinching the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks have a chance to move into sole possession of the sixth seed.The Mavericks look to snap a six-game road losing streak against New Orleans on Sunday when they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cavaliers-beat-sixers-to-clinch-top-seed-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2529.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward James Posey, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2530.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets need to improve in two areas -- defense and offense -- if their postseason stay is going to last longer than the minimum. Recurring problems on both ends of the court have the Hornets fading in the Western Conference seedings in the final days]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2531.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets were badly outrebounded, 54-38, giving up 20 offensive rebounds, including six each by Josh Howard and former Hornet Brandon Bass. --Even though sixth man James Posey returned from a six-game absence because of a sprained left elbow, the Hor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Hornets Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-hornets-preview-2532.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just days after clinching the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks have a chance to move into sole possession of the sixth seed.The Mavericks look to snap a six-game road losing streak against New Orleans on Sunday when they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 100, Hornets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-100-hornets-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a great start and a feisty finish, the rolling-at-the-right-time Dallas Mavericks were able to withstand a big game by Chris Paul and beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-92 on Friday night, forcing a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-mavericks-preview-2534.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks clinched the last unclaimed playoff spot in the Western Conference by delivering two of their best offensive performances of the season over the last week.There's plenty more to be gained if they can keep it up over their final four g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fall to 8th in West with loss to Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-fall-to-8th-in-west-with-loss-to-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio ? You have to admit that for a Jazz team that hasn't won in San Antonio since the days of Davy Crockett, the prospect of entering the playoffs as a No. 8 seed facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round might not sound so bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs move into tie with Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavs-move-into-tie-with-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a great start and a feisty finish, the rolling-at-the-right-time Dallas Mavericks were able to withstand a big game by Chris Paul and beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-92 on Friday night, forcing a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris will determine Pistons' worth]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/harris-will-determine-pistons-worth.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS -- It was joyful in theDetroitPistons locker room following their 27-point pasting of the New York Knicks on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-trail-blazers-burn-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/correction-eca047-roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten upplayoff race in West By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Corrects years of Portland defeats in first para?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past six seasons the Portland Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2525.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns beat the Hornets for the first time in seven tries. The Hornets were going for a three-game sweep this season after sweeping four games from the Suns last season. --The Hornets, who held the Heat to 87 points in an overtime victory a night earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2526.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA schedule-makers have helped ensure that the Hornets' standing in the Southwest Division won't be determined until the very end. The Hornets (48-30 after a 105-100 loss at home to the Suns on Wednesday) know that the last-place Grizzlies cannot cat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2512.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns beat the Hornets for the first time in seven tries. The Hornets were going for a three-game sweep this season after sweeping four games from the Suns last season. --The Hornets, who held the Heat to 87 points in an overtime victory a night earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2513.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2514.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA schedule-makers have helped ensure that the Hornets' standing in the Southwest Division won't be determined until the very end. The Hornets (48-30 after a 105-100 loss at home to the Suns on Wednesday) know that the last-place Grizzlies cannot cat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets say they've decided to accept NBA loan]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-say-they-ve-decided-to-accept-nba-loan.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have decided to take advantage of an NBA loan program despite having by far their best season at the ticket office since moving to New Orleans in 2002."We accepted the loan that the NBA made available to all its teams to keep our options open ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets will accept loan from league]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-will-accept-loan-from-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have decided to take advantage of an NBA loan program despite having by far their best season at the ticket office since moving to New Orleans in 2002."We accepted the loan that the NBA made available to all its teams to keep our options open ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-mavericks-preview-2517.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks clinched the last unclaimed playoff spot in the Western Conference by delivering two of their best offensive performances of the season over the last week.There's plenty more to be gained if they can keep it up over their final four g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-yao-outplays-howard-as-rockets-beat-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat MagicBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - In another battle between the NBA's elite big men, Yao Ming got the better of Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets continued their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2504.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA schedule-makers have helped ensure that the Hornets' standing in the Southwest Division won't be determined until the very end. The Hornets (48-30 after a 105-100 loss at home to the Suns on Wednesday) know that the last-place Grizzlies cannot cat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2505.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns beat the Hornets for the first time in seven tries. The Hornets were going for a three-game sweep this season after sweeping four games from the Suns last season. --The Hornets, who held the Heat to 87 points in an overtime victory a night earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2506.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 105, Hornets 100]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-105-hornets-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal will be playoff outsiders for the first time in a long time.Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seconds, and Phoenix survived a late New Orleans rally to take a 105-100 victory on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' playoff hopes snuffed out despite win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-playoff-hopes-snuffed-out-despite-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal will be playoff outsiders for the first time in a long time.Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seconds, and Phoenix survived a late New Orleans rally to take a 105-100 victory on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul can't do it all for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-can-t-do-it-all-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Chris Paul was going to outscore every player on the court, that was fine by Suns coach Alvin Gentry.In fact, that was essentially Gentry's plan from the beginning.Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs don't have to stay behind 8-ball ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavs-don-t-have-to-stay-behind-8-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Mavericks team that won 67 games two years ago couldn't get out of the first round. Neither could the Dallas team that won 51 last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A victory at Dallas could help the Jazz avoid Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-victory-at-dallas-could-help-the-jazz-avoid-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS ? With so little separating the pack, they're not alone. But a loss tonight by Utah or Dallas could help doom either to the eighth and final playoff position in the NBA's Western Conference ? and a guaranteed first-round postseason meeting with Kob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2497.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2498.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were the second-to-last team to clinch a Western Conference playoff berth, but they can still finish much higher than that in the pecking order. The Hornets (48-29) had to go to overtime to beat the Heat, 93-87, Tuesday in Miami, and that vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2499.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who had given up an average of 107 points in their last four games, held the Heat to a season-low 30 first-half points, including 11 second-quarter points (a season low for any quarter). --The Hornets, outscored by the Jazz in the paint, 54]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are officially going back to the playoffs, and with a victory on Wednesday night, they can make it official that the Phoenix Suns won't be joining them.Now playing to improve their seeding in the tight Western Conference, the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West's shot lifts Hornets over Heat in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-s-shot-lifts-hornets-over-heat-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans is going back to the playoffs, thanks in large part to dramatics from Rasual Butler and David West.Butler hit a game-tying 3-pointer with no time remaining in regulation, West made the go-ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime, and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Will the real Jazz please stand up? ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/monson-will-the-real-jazz-please-stand-up-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the day, there was a game show called "To Tell the Truth." I was once invited to appear on an updated version of the show -- it's run for parts of six decades -- but that's a story for another time. Point is, the Jazz should have been on it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs regain form, spank Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-cavs-regain-form-spank-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James, Cavs regain form, spank SpursBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Embarrassed by rare back-to-back losses, LeBron Jamesand the Cleveland Cavaliers had enough. ?? James scored 38 points, Mo Williams and Delonte We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS HORNETS AT MIAMI HEAT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-at-miami-heat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time/place: 6:30 p.m. at AmericanAirlines Arena (19,600)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovefest]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lovefest.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it had been a margarita, it would have been top shelf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2490.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz dominated the paint, scoring 24 first-quarter points, 40 first-half points, and 54 for the game, compared to the Hornets' 36. --The Jazz outscored the Hornets in fast-break points, 19-10. --The Jazz made 19 of 25 shots (76 percent) in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2491.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2492.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is spending almost as much time charting the progress of his injured and overworked players as he is on game plans. Here's the latest: Injured center Tyson Chandler won't return until at least the second-to-last game of the regul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff bound: Jazz clinch spot in NBA postseason with convincing win over Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/playoff-bound-jazz-clinch-spot-in-nba-postseason-with-convincing-win-over-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS ? The talk beforehand was all about getting in. Getting out of New Orleans with a victory, that is, and getting back in to the NBA playoffs. The Jazz did just that Sunday night, beating the Hornets 108-94 at sold-out New Orleans Arena to ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz clinch playoff berth with victory over Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans ? As he walked through the locker room Sunday evening, Deron Williams reminded his teammates that they could clinch a playoff spot with a victory over the New Orleans Hornets, clapping his hands to get them going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott: Paul, West need help for Hornets to win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-paul-west-need-help-for-hornets-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott sees himself as a realist, uninterested in sugarcoating the New Orleans Hornets' chances of postseason success if Chris Paul and David West don't get a little more help."You need seven or eight guys to play well and that's maybe some pressure ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus Manu, Spurs have no shot]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/minus-manu-spurs-have-no-shot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili's out for the season and that ends any hope the Spurs had for a title this year, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2479.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz dominated the paint, scoring 24 first-quarter points, 40 first-half points, and 54 for the game, compared to the Hornets' 36. --The Jazz outscored the Hornets in fast-break points, 19-10. --The Jazz made 19 of 25 shots (76 percent) in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2480.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2481.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is spending almost as much time charting the progress of his injured and overworked players as he is on game plans. Here's the latest: Injured center Tyson Chandler won't return until at least the second-to-last game of the regul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hornets 94]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-108-hornets-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz traveled to the franchise's birthplace to get its most impressive road victory of the season and do something the club never did in its five seasons in New Orleans: clinch a playoff berth.Ronnie Brewer scored 23 points, and Utah earned a spo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-2483.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For every player not named Kobe, LeBron or Dwyane, the greatest postseason honor is inclusion on the All-NBA first team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to regroup on road ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-try-to-regroup-on-road-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans ? As much as they've struggled on the road this season, the challenge for the Jazz after losing Friday at home to the lottery-bound Minnesota Timberwolves simply was trying to find hope for this week's three-game trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[And the winner should be ? ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/and-the-winner-should-be-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last week in this space the NBA's Most Valuable Player race was analyzed. The conclusion was that Cleveland's LeBron James deserves to edge out Miami's Dwyane Wade and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for the association's top individual honor. Today, with just 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz clinch playoff spot, Hornets still waiting]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-clinch-playoff-spot-hornets-still-waiting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer scored 23 points, helping the Utah Jazz clinch a playoff spot and complete a convincing season sweep of the New Orleans Hornets with a 108-94 victory on Sunday night.Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists for Utah, which led by 30 in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum sets franchise mark with 26 in 4th quarter]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bynum-sets-franchise-mark-with-26-in-4th-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Bynum scored a franchise-record 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead Detroit to a 104-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday that put the Pistons a step closer to locking up the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Bynum scored th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2474.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are stepping up in class during their final seven games of the regular season, and it remains to be seen whether Chris Paul and David West will have enough gas left in the tank for the grueling run. Paul averaged 42 minutes per game and West a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2475.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Even though the Warriors only used two players off the bench and the Hornets used four, the two benches were even with 15 points each. --The Hornets, who had shot 54 percent and 53 percent in the first two games on the trip, shot just 43 percent against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2476.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Hornets Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-hornets-preview-2477.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are still hoping to get home-court advantage for a first-round playoff series, but a daunting schedule the rest of the way is going to make that awfully difficult.The Hornets look to clinch a playoff spot and climb the Western Conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2478.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[T-Wolves 103, Jazz 102 Game 76: Friday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz wrapped up a stretch of four games in five nights with a horrible home loss. Carlos Boozer went 1-of-9 from the field and finished with just six points. Minnesota went on a 13-2 run earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2466.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are stepping up in class during their final seven games of the regular season, and it remains to be seen whether Chris Paul and David West will have enough gas left in the tank for the grueling run. Paul averaged 42 minutes per game and West a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2467.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Even though the Warriors only used two players off the bench and the Hornets used four, the two benches were even with 15 points each. --The Hornets, who had shot 54 percent and 53 percent in the first two games on the trip, shot just 43 percent against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2468.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Peja Stojakovic, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 111, Hornets 103]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-111-hornets-103.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since being acquired in an early season trade from New York, Golden State guard Jamal Crawford could count the Warriors' memorable wins on one hand.He'll have to use his other hand now.Crawford scored 39 points, Anthony Randolph matched his career high wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford puts up 39 as Warriors edge Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/crawford-puts-up-39-as-warriors-edge-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since being acquired in an early season trade from New York, Golden State guard Jamal Crawford could count the Warriors' memorable wins on one hand.He'll have to use his other hand now.Crawford scored 39 points, Anthony Randolph matched his career high wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In nearly 10 years as theUtahJazz's vice president of Basketball operations, job-related anxiety has prevented Kevin O'Connor from sleeping only twice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast trip huge for N.O. Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-coast-trip-huge-for-n-o-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theNewOrleansHornets left Monday for a three-game, four-day road trip to California, their three foes were a combined 102 games under .500.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over Bobcats ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/allen-s-game-winning-three-in-double-ot-lifts-celtics-over-bobcats-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over BobcatsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With the game on the line, Paul Pierce had the ball and the Boston Celtics star didn't have to think twice about wha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 60-Second Interview: JULIAN WRIGHT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-60-second-interview-julian-wright-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He is the 21-year-old sky-walking phenom out of Kansas U., now coming into his own with theNewOrleansHornets. Julian WrightJu Ju to friends, fans and family.Affable, laughable and frighteningly athletic, he has hustled himself from splinter-gathering subs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2462.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2463.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have one game left on their three-game California road trip, and it's also their last game against a team with a losing record this season. The Hornets (47-27) beat the Clippers, 104-98, Wednesday night in the middle game of the road trip. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2464.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets finished with an 11-5 mark during the month of March, the 14th consecutive month in which they have had a winning record, the longest current streak in the NBA. --In the 104-98 victory at the Clippers on Wednesday, the Hornets scored 100 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Warriors Preview 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-warriors-preview-2465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets continue to climb the Western Conference standings. Another win over a non-playoff team will help that surge.The Hornets can maintain their push toward the No. 2 seed and clinch a second consecutive playoff berth with a victory Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2454.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have one game left on their three-game California road trip, and it's also their last game against a team with a losing record this season. The Hornets (47-27) beat the Clippers, 104-98, Wednesday night in the middle game of the road trip. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2455.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets finished with an 11-5 mark during the month of March, the 14th consecutive month in which they have had a winning record, the longest current streak in the NBA. --In the 104-98 victory at the Clippers on Wednesday, the Hornets scored 100 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2456.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brown.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Clippers 98]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-clippers-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two starters are out and an All-Star is hurting, but the New Orleans Hornets still have Chris Paul to carry them.Paul had 30 points and 14 assists, David West added 19 points, and the Hornets moved closer to the top of the Southwest Division by beating th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets move closer to Southwest lead]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-move-closer-to-southwest-lead.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 30 points and 14 assists, David West added 19 points, and the New Orleans Hornets moved closer to the top of the Southwest Division by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 104-98 on Wednesday night.The Hornets are just one game behind idle San ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The same starting five?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-same-starting-five-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Thunder's inaugural NBA season comes to an end two weeks from Wednesday, front office executives will begin the next phase of the team's rebuilding.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Suns must rebuild]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-suns-must-rebuild.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash isn't getting younger and the Suns need wholesale changes.The next move seems obvious to Charley Rosen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2446.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' bench rotation has suddenly become a work in progress. Even with Julian Wright and Hilton Armstrong joining the starting lineup in place of the injured Peja Stojakovic and Tyson Chandler, respectively, the Hornets still had the anchor of thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2447.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets won the game against the Kings on a three-pointer even though the Kings enjoyed a big advantage on three-pointers overall, making 14-of-24, compared with the Hornets' 5-for-10. --One game after making 32-of-33 free throws, the Hornets made j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2448.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/Forward Devin Brow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets three-game road trip nearly got off to a disastrous start against the Western Conference's worst team, but Rasual Butler's buzzer-beating 3-pointer saved the day.They shouldn't need much momentum to handle the West's second-worst c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buzzer-beater allows Hornets to slip by Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/buzzer-beater-allows-hornets-to-slip-by-kings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the deafening moments after Beno Udrih made an off-balance, go-ahead jumper with 1.7 seconds left, Arco Arena pulsed with every bit the same audible energy it possessed during the Sacramento Kings' heyday with Vlade Divac, whose jersey was retired at h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top seeds have advantage]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/top-seeds-have-advantage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The chase for home-court advantage could come down to the final day of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs manhandle Mavs for milestone 60th win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-cavs-manhandle-mavs-for-milestone-60th-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James, Cavs manhandle Mavs for milestone 60th winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers turned 60 on Sunday, but aren't showing any signs of slowing down. ?? MVP front-runnerLeBron Jameshad 24 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Power Rankings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-power-rankings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's time to forget that 0-2 mark vs. L.A. and admit the Cavs are having the better season. John Galinsky's Power Rankings do just that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2437.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are beginning a three-game road trip that begins a season-ending stretch in which they play seven of 10 on the road. They're feeling a lot better about the stretch drive after getting what coach Byron Scott called their best win of the season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2438.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve forward James Posey served a one-game suspension when the Hornets played the Spurs Sunday night in the New Orleans Arena. Posey was suspended for throwing the basketball at official Gary Zielinski after Zielinski called a foul on Posey during th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2439.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggles from long distance doom Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/struggles-from-long-distance-doom-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - Roger Mason Jr. took one look at the box score following the Spurs' 90-86 loss to the Hornets on Sunday night, crumbled it up and fired it at the locker room floor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginobili now closer to a friend than ever ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ginobili-now-closer-to-a-friend-than-ever-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - There was a time when Sean Marks carried the Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It all comes down to last 10 games ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/it-all-comes-down-to-last-10-games-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And then there were 10. Ten games over 16 nights left, that is, in the Jazz's 2008-09 NBA regular season. The sprint to the finish starts tonight at EnergySolutions Arena against the New York Knicks, with four games coming at home and six on the road. All]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets forward Posey to miss 3 games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-forward-posey-to-miss-3-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward James Posey will miss at least the next three games with a sprained left elbow.The injury occurred during Friday night's game in New York. Posey will be re-evaluated on Saturday once the Hornets return from a three-game road trip that begi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Kings Preview 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-kings-preview-2444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back double-digit losses, ongoing injury problems, the suspension of a key reserve and a meeting with one of the league's top teams didn't bode well for the New Orleans Hornets in their last game.They hope the fact they overcame all that to pull o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bum elbow to sideline Posey at least 3 games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bum-elbow-to-sideline-posey-at-least-3-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward James Posey will miss at least the next three games with a sprained left elbow.The injury occurred during Friday night's game in New York. Posey will be re-evaluated on Saturday once the Hornets return from a three-game road trip that begi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2428.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2429.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are beginning a three-game road trip that begins a season-ending stretch in which they play seven of 10 on the road. They're feeling a lot better about the stretch drive after getting what coach Byron Scott called their best win of the season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve forward James Posey served a one-game suspension when the Hornets played the Spurs Sunday night in the New Orleans Arena. Posey was suspended for throwing the basketball at official Gary Zielinski after Zielinski called a foul on Posey during th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 90, Spurs 86]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-90-spurs-86.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's uncanny craftiness in the clutch provided the fitting finale to a gutty performance by the depleted New Orleans Hornets.Paul knifed between Tony Parker and Michael Finley on the dribble, then heaved up a wild, inaccurate shot from well behind]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 90, Spurs 86 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-90-spurs-86-2432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul found an unconventional way to deliver a knock-out blow to one of the better defensive teams in the NBA.With New Orleans clinging to an 87-86 lead over San Antonio, Paul split two defenders on the dribble and heaved up a wild, inaccurate shot f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets pull out win over Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-pull-out-win-over-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 26 points, hitting three clutch free throws with 7.1 seconds left, and the depleted New Orleans Hornets pulled out a 90-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.David West had 23 points, going 11-of-11 on free throws, and gr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big men big worries ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/big-men-big-worries-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett didn't play in Boston's victory at Atlanta on Friday night, and the Boston Globe reports Garnett has ongoing discomfort and tightness in the knee he injured a month ago. The "Big Ticket" is apt to sit quite a few more g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey suspended 1 game for throwing ball at ref]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-suspended-1-game-for-throwing-ball-at-ref.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey has been suspended one game by the NBA for throwing a ball at a referee.The Hornets announced the discipline on Sunday, saying that Posey would miss an important Southwest Division game against the San Antonio Spurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Hornets Preview 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-preview-2436.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this point in the season, the San Antonio Spurs are typically in sync and gearing up for the playoffs. That strategy was derailed as they were plagued by injuries, meaning the final 10 regular-season games will be vital for improving their chemistry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pau Gasol's season-high 36 carries Lakers to top seed in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pau-gasol-s-season-high-36-carries-lakers-to-top-seed-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pau Gasol's season-high 36 carries Lakers to top seed in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Reigning league MVPKobe Bryantwasn't at his best, but Pau Gasol was and the Los Angeles Lakers won the West. ?? Gasol sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2422.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2423.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things went from bad to worse for the Hornets on Friday. First, they determined that center Tyson Chandler would miss another seven to 14 days because of lingering soreness in his left ankle. Chandler missed his fifth consecutive game because of the injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2424.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F James Posey was called for a technical foul and ejected from the game against the Knicks on Friday when he threw the ball at official Gary Zielinski after Zielinski called a foul on Posey. --The Hornets were outscored by 18 points on three-pointers as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS HORNETS VS. SAN ANTONIO SPURS BY THE NUMBERS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-vs-san-antonio-spurs-by-the-numbers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets (44-27) VS. Spurs (48-24)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Hornets Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-preview-2426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this point in the season, the San Antonio Spurs are typically in sync and gearing up for the playoffs. That strategy was derailed as they were plagued by injuries, meaning the final 10 regular-season games will be vital for improving their chemistry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2427.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ENERGY SOLUTIONS ARENA Today, 7 p.m. TV: KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: Suns lead 2-1 PROBABLE STARTERS C. Boozer (16.4 ppg, 10.8 rpg) / M. Barnes (10.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg) C. Miles (9.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg) / G. Hill (11.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg) M. Okur (17.4 ppg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2413.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2414.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things went from bad to worse for the Hornets on Friday. First, they determined that center Tyson Chandler would miss another seven to 14 days because of lingering soreness in his left ankle. Chandler missed his fifth consecutive game because of the injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2415.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F James Posey was called for a technical foul and ejected from the game against the Knicks on Friday when he threw the ball at official Gary Zielinski after Zielinski called a foul on Posey. --The Hornets were outscored by 18 points on three-pointers as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey ejected after throwing ball at referee]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-ejected-after-throwing-ball-at-referee.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Posey was ejected from New Orleans' 103-93 loss to the Knicks on Friday night in the fourth quarter after throwing the ball at referee Gary Zielinski.Zielinski called Posey for a foul on an attempted rebound with 5:46 remaining. Posey grabbed the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks upset Hornets to end 6-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-upset-hornets-to-end-6-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul got mixed up with Nate Robinson. James Posey threw the ball at a referee.The New Orleans Hornets showed plenty of emotion - just not until they'd shown too little while falling behind the New York Knicks.Al Harrington scored 23 points, David Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler out another 1-2 weeks with sore ankle]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-out-another-1-2-weeks-with-sore-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has been fitted with a walking boot to immobilize his sore left ankle and is expected to be out of action for another one to two weeks.The 7-foot-1 Chandler remained in New Orleans and did not travel with the Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler out another 1-2 weeks with sore ankle 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-out-another-1-2-weeks-with-sore-ankle-2419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler is expected to sit out for another one to two weeks because of a sore left ankle.Team officials said on Friday that Chandler had been fitted with a medical walking boot. He is expected to wear it from seven to 14 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard plays big, Magic holds off Celtics to clinch Southeast crown ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/howard-plays-big-magic-holds-off-celtics-to-clinch-southeast-crown-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Howard plays big, Magic holds off Celtics to clinch Southeast crownBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Dwight Howard played big at both ends from start to finish. ?? Howard had 24 points, 21 rebounds and blocked Paul P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2407.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets tied a season-high by committed 19 turnovers, which led to 18 Nuggets points. --Coach Byron Scott said he's considering bringing F Peja Stojakovic off the bench and leaving F Julian Wright in the starting lineup for a few games once Stojakov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2408.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2409.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have picked a bad time to put together a losing streak against contending teams. With Western Conference playoff seedings fluctuating with every outcome, the Hornets have lost their last three games against teams with winning records. They end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Knicks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-knicks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets suffered a double-digit home loss in their latest game, something they know they can't do if they hope to earn home-court advantage in the first-round of the Western Conference playoffs.The New York Knicks' latest skid, meanwhile, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' bench must step up]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-bench-must-step-up.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, Kobe has to carry the Lakers as he did in Thursday's win. But, the bench could drag him down, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2412.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns 118, Jazz 114 Game 71: Wednesday at U.S. Airways Center In a tight game, the Jazz shot just 16 of 27 from the free-throw line. Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur and Carlos Boozer all reach double figures. Louis Amundson and Goran Dragic combine to score 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2398.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets tied a season-high by committed 19 turnovers, which led to 18 Nuggets points. --Coach Byron Scott said he's considering bringing F Peja Stojakovic off the bench and leaving F Julian Wright in the starting lineup for a few games once Stojakov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2400.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have picked a bad time to put together a losing streak against contending teams. With Western Conference playoff seedings fluctuating with every outcome, the Hornets have lost their last three games against teams with winning records. They end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 101, Hornets 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-101-hornets-88.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul got tangled up away from the ball and crashed to the floor.Paul was whistled for the foul and the crowd booed, while Anthony, lying on his back, shook his head and laughed in disbelief that the call had gone in his favor.It ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets roll past Hornets for third straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-roll-past-hornets-for-third-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points and the Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans 101-88 on Wednesday night, snapping the Hornets' three-game winning streak.Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, hitting four of his five 3-pointers in the second half to help the Nugge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets still missing Chandler, Stojakovic]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-still-missing-chandler-stojakovic.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler and Peja Stojakovic were unable to return to New Orleans' lineup when the Hornets faced the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Hornets coach Byron Scott said following Sunday night's victory over Golden State that he hoped both players would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2404.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have taken advantage of an extended favorable stretch in their schedule to stay in the middle of the heated playoff race in the Western Conference.Continuing their recent success will likely be more challenging against a Denver Nug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2405.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have taken advantage of an extended favorable stretch in their schedule to stay in the middle of the heated playoff race in the Western Conference.Continuing their recent success will likely be more challenging against a Denver Nug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics in danger of falling further in East standings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-in-danger-of-falling-further-in-east-standings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics fell into a 2nd-place tie with Orlando Wednesday, and Charley Rosen says the champs must hurry to stay in the title hunt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to be patient in bringing back starters Peja Stojakovic and Tyson Chandler from injuries. Stojakovic has missed the last 10 games because of a sore back, and Chandler has missed the last three games because of a sore left ankle. "Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2392.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets held the Warriors to 39.5 percent shooting (32-of-81), including 21.1 percent (4-for-19) on three-pointers. --The Hornets outscored the Warriors in both points in the paint (46-42) and second-chance points (15-11). --The Hornets continued to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2393.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview-2394.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have taken advantage of an extended favorable stretch in their schedule to stay in the middle of the heated playoff race in the Western Conference.Continuing their recent success will likely be more challenging against a Denver Nug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Scola, Yao send Rockets past Spurs atop Southwest Division ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-scola-yao-send-rockets-past-spurs-atop-southwest-division-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Scola, Yao send Rockets past Spurs atop Southwest DivisionBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - The San Antonio Spurs paid too much attention to Yao Ming down the stretch, and it cost them first place. ?? ???]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT  2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-report--2396.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STANDINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you can only catch one game every night ... 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/if-you-can-only-catch-one-game-every-night--2397.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tourney's going and baseball's about to start, but Randy Hill has one NBA game each night you must squeeze into your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2385.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to be patient in bringing back starters Peja Stojakovic and Tyson Chandler from injuries. Stojakovic has missed the last 10 games because of a sore back, and Chandler has missed the last three games because of a sore left ankle. "Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2386.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets held the Warriors to 39.5 percent shooting (32-of-81), including 21.1 percent (4-for-19) on three-pointers. --The Hornets outscored the Warriors in both points in the paint (46-42) and second-chance points (15-11). --The Hornets continued to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: College ball or NBA?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/under-the-bleachers-college-ball-or-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you can only catch one game every night ...]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/if-you-can-only-catch-one-game-every-night-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tourney's going and baseball's about to start, but Randy Hill has one NBA game each night you must squeeze into your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview-2390.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are not going to underestimate non-playoff teams, especially at this time of the season.Their push toward home-court advantage for at least one round of the playoffs continues Sunday night as they host a Golden State team that has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2378.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to be patient in bringing back starters Peja Stojakovic and Tyson Chandler from injuries. Stojakovic has missed the last 10 games because of a sore back, and Chandler has missed the last three games because of a sore left ankle. "Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2379.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets held the Warriors to 39.5 percent shooting (32-of-81), including 21.1 percent (4-for-19) on three-pointers. --The Hornets outscored the Warriors in both points in the paint (46-42) and second-chance points (15-11). --The Hornets continued to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2380.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 99, Warriors 89]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-99-warriors-89.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West and the Hornets knew they could not let up against the Warriors.And they didn't.New Orleans held Golden State to 13 field goals while opening a 20-point first-half lead and then coasted to a 99-89 victory Sunday."We came out with the right mind]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, West combine for 50 in Hornets' win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-west-combine-for-50-in-hornets-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 27 points and David West added 23 points, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 99-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.The Hornets, who won their third in a row during a four-game home stretch, pulled within 1 1/2gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview-2383.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are not going to underestimate non-playoff teams, especially at this time of the season.Their push toward home-court advantage for at least one round of the playoffs continues Sunday night as they host a Golden State team that has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late 17-1 run takes Hornets past Grizzlies 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/late-17-1-run-takes-hornets-past-grizzlies-2384.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 32 points and David West 29, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 96-84 Friday night.The game was close inside the final five minutes before the Hornets went on a 17-1 run in a span of 3:25, with Paul scoring twice and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2372.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are in the midst of playing seven of nine games against teams with losing records. So they have an opportunity to pile up some wins, but they're looking to do more than that. They're looking to raise their level of play in preparation for a st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2373.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last eight home games against the Grizzlies. --The Hornets scored 27 points off 20 Grizzlies' turnovers. --The Hornets continued to struggle with their three-point shooting in Peja Stojakovic's absence, making just 2-of-11. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2374.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview-2375.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are not going to underestimate non-playoff teams, especially at this time of the season.Their push toward home-court advantage for at least one round of the playoffs continues Sunday night as they host a Golden State team that has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late 17-1 run takes Hornets past Grizzlies 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/late-17-1-run-takes-hornets-past-grizzlies-2376.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 32 points and David West 29, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 96-84 Friday night.The game was close inside the final five minutes before the Hornets went on a 17-1 run in a span of 3:25, with Paul scoring twice and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-preview-2377.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After surviving a tense finish against one of the Western Conference's worst teams, the New Orleans Hornets are hoping to make things easier on themselves when they face another.The Hornets look to notch an eighth straight home win over the lowly Memphis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2363.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard/forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2364.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are in the midst of playing seven of nine games against teams with losing records. So they have an opportunity to pile up some wins, but they're looking to do more than that. They're looking to raise their level of play in preparation for a st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2365.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won their last eight home games against the Grizzlies. --The Hornets scored 27 points off 20 Grizzlies' turnovers. --The Hornets continued to struggle with their three-point shooting in Peja Stojakovic's absence, making just 2-of-11. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 96, Grizzlies 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-96-grizzlies-84.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and David West have accepted the fact that they may not get as much rest as they'd like at this time of year, even against some of the worst teams in the NBA."I'm used to it," Paul said. "My whole thing is, no matter how tired I am or whatever,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision on Brewer looms ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/decision-on-brewer-looms-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City ? As much attention as their plans to re-sign Paul Millsap already have received, the Jazz also will have decisions to make about Ronnie Brewer , with a window beginning July 1 to sign the third-year guard to a contract extension.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late 17-1 run takes Hornets past Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/late-17-1-run-takes-hornets-past-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 32 points and David West 29, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 96-84 Friday night.The game was close inside the final five minutes before the Hornets went on a 17-1 run in a span of 3:25, with Paul scoring twice and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separating the pretenders from the contenders]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/separating-the-pretenders-from-the-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoff picture taking shape, Randy Hill lets us know which teams have a title shot and which are sitting ducks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-preview-2370.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After surviving a tense finish against one of the Western Conference's worst teams, the New Orleans Hornets are hoping to make things easier on themselves when they face another.The Hornets look to notch an eighth straight home win over the lowly Memphis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West secures Hornets' win over Timberwolves 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-secures-hornets-win-over-timberwolves-2371.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and David West reminded the New Orleans Hornets of what a luxury it can be to have pair of All-Stars working together in crunch time.Paul capped a 26-point, 10-assist, five-steal performance by setting up West's dunk with 12.6 seconds left that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2357.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Don't look for Hornets coach Byron Scott to follow Bucks coach Scott Skiles' lead and ban "tweeting" from the team's locker room. Skiles instituted his policy after forward Charlie Villanueva "tweeted" -- texting a brief note to his followers via Twitte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2358.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2359.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott said he finds himself waking up in the middle of the night as his mind wrestles with how to deal with an injury-plagued starting lineup and an unreliable bench. "I'm trying to find players who can help us hold a lead or cut into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-preview-2360.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After surviving a tense finish against one of the Western Conference's worst teams, the New Orleans Hornets are hoping to make things easier on themselves when they face another.The Hornets look to notch an eighth straight home win over the lowly Memphis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West secures Hornets' win over Timberwolves 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-secures-hornets-win-over-timberwolves-2361.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and David West reminded the New Orleans Hornets of what a luxury it can be to have pair of All-Stars working together in crunch time.Paul capped a 26-point, 10-assist, five-steal performance by setting up West's dunk with 12.6 seconds left that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Hornets Preview 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-hornets-preview-2362.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a frustrating start to their homestand, the New Orleans Hornets have a good chance to regain some momentum - and snap out of their offensive slump - over their next three games.The Hornets look to avoid a third straight loss Wednesday night when the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2350.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott said he finds himself waking up in the middle of the night as his mind wrestles with how to deal with an injury-plagued starting lineup and an unreliable bench. "I'm trying to find players who can help us hold a lead or cut into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2351.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Don't look for Hornets coach Byron Scott to follow Bucks coach Scott Skiles' lead and ban "tweeting" from the team's locker room. Skiles instituted his policy after forward Charlie Villanueva "tweeted" -- texting a brief note to his followers via Twitte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2352.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Morris Peterson, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West secures Hornets' win over Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-secures-hornets-win-over-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and David West reminded the New Orleans Hornets of what a luxury it can be to have pair of All-Stars working together in crunch time.Paul capped a 26-point, 10-assist, five-steal performance by setting up West's dunk with 12.6 seconds left that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sits out vs. Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sits-out-vs-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler was scratched from the lineup because of left ankle soreness before New Orleans hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.Chandler sprained his left ankle in January and missed 16 games before returning to the line]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming-less Rockets take sting out of Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-ming-less-rockets-take-sting-out-of-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Yao Ming-less Rockets take sting out of HornetsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Houston Rockets turned a big loss into a huge win. ?? Ron Artest scored all 18 of his points in the second half, and the Rockets ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Hornets Preview 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-hornets-preview-2356.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a frustrating start to their homestand, the New Orleans Hornets have a good chance to regain some momentum - and snap out of their offensive slump - over their next three games.The Hornets look to avoid a third straight loss Wednesday night when the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2341.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer than 20 games left in the regular season and the Southwest Division and Western Conference standings tightly bunched, every remaining game can have a significant effect on a team's fortunes. The Hornets had a chance Monday night to jump from th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2342.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets lost for just the second time in 10 home games. --The Rockets' superior aggressiveness in the second half showed in the free-throw shooting statistics in the final two quarters as they made 21-of-23 foul shots and the Hornets made 5-of-5. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2343.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Hornets Preview 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-hornets-preview-2344.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a frustrating start to their homestand, the New Orleans Hornets have a good chance to regain some momentum - and snap out of their offensive slump - over their next three games.The Hornets look to avoid a third straight loss Wednesday night when the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As AARON BROOKS adjusts to his new role with Rockets, the tests keep coming HAVING TO LEARN ON THE FLY ROCKETS: Pressure is on B]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/as-aaron-brooks-adjusts-to-his-new-role-with-rockets-the-tests-keep-coming-having-to-learn-on-the-fly-rockets-pressure-is-on-brooks-to-deliver-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95 | Hornets 84 Back to the basics With Yao sick, Artest cold, team stings opponent with gritty effort ROCKETS: Artest a]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-95-|-hornets-84-back-to-the-basics-with-yao-sick-artest-cold-team-stings-opponent-with-gritty-effort-rockets-artest-able-to-find-his-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Hornets 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-95-hornets-84.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest could not have started any worse or finished much better.Houston's veteran leader scored all of his 18 points in the second half, and the Rockets overcame the absence of center Yao Ming in a 95-84 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets take down Hornets without Yao]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-take-down-hornets-without-yao.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored all of his 18 points in the second half, and the Houston Rockets overcame the absence of center Yao Ming in a 95-84 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks each scored 14 points, and Scola had 12 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2349.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz game dayUtahJazz (41-26) vs. Washington Wizards (16-51) WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: EnergySolutions Arena RADIO: 1320 AM/98.7 FM TV: FSN Utah NOTES: This is the lone home game amid 6-of-7 on the road for the Jazz, who ended a five-game trip 2-3 with Sunday's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2335.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets said before their four-game Eastern Conference road trip that anything less than three victories would be a disappointment. The road trip ended in disappointment in the form of a lopsided 97-79 loss at Chicago on Saturday. The loss, the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2336.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets matched their fourth-lowest point total of the season for the second time on the road trip. They scored 79 in their other loss -- against the Hawks, who also held them to 79 in New Orleans. The Hornets scored 78 against the Cavaliers, 77 aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2337.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-2338.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fact the Spurs were willing to spend slightly more than $1.4 million to add power forward Drew Gooden to their roster for this season's playoff push was a sign ownership remains committed to the pursuit of championships.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-hornets-preview-2339.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As good as the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets have been on defense, they're going to have to tighten up even more if their offensive woes continue.In a key matchup for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, the Rockets and Hornets look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon, Bulls surprise Paul, Hornets 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gordon-bulls-surprise-paul-hornets-2340.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon scored 27 points, John Salmons added 24, and the Chicago Bulls pounded the surging New Orleans Hornets 97-79 Saturday night despite another strong effort by Chris Paul.Back home after an 0-3 road trip, the Bulls wasted little time taking it to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 97, Hornets 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-97-hornets-79.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon can't figure it out, either.For all their deficiencies, for all those brutal losses, the Chicago Bulls continue to let performances like this slip in. A few more like this and they might march into the playoffs.Gordon scored 27 points, John Sal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon, Bulls surprise Paul, Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gordon-bulls-surprise-paul-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon scored 27 points, John Salmons added 24, and the Chicago Bulls pounded the surging New Orleans Hornets 97-79 Saturday night despite another strong effort by Chris Paul.Back home after an 0-3 road trip, the Bulls wasted little time taking it to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2331.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had a big advantage at the foul line, making 22-of-25 while Bucks made just 6-of-7. --The Hornets had a poor night shooting three-pointers, making just 5-of-15. --The Hornets out-rebounded the Bucks, 46-30. --The victory against the Bucks on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2332.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Bro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2333.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will try to finish their Eastern Conference road trip with a winning record before returning to Western Conference action at the start of next week. The Hornets' 95-86 victory at Milwaukee on Friday was their second consecutive victory after b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul rallies Hornets past Bucks in second half 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-rallies-hornets-past-bucks-in-second-half-2334.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul skidded through a slick spot and hit the deck hard early in the third quarter. He stayed down for a few seconds, worried he might have hurt his ribs.Fortunately - for New Orleans, anyway - Paul was wearing a pad that absorbed most of the impact]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets, fans deserve the credit for not needing help ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fans-deserve-the-credit-for-not-needing-help-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday presented another told-you-so moment forNewOrleans and theHornets. But seeing as how both have spent an inordinate amount of time expressing that sentiment, and it gets juvenile after a while, even though it probably continues to have a satisfyin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bulls Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bulls-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's taken a few seasons, but the New Orleans Hornets have emerged as one of the league's elite teams thanks to the play of All-Star point guard Chris Paul.The Bulls are hoping in time Derrick Rose can achieve similar success for Chicago.In the first meet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul rallies Hornets past Bucks in second half]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-rallies-hornets-past-bucks-in-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul skidded through a slick spot and hit the deck hard early in the third quarter. He stayed down for a few seconds, worried he might have hurt his ribs.Fortunately - for New Orleans, anyway - Paul was wearing a pad that absorbed most of the impact]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks can win in playoffs Key will be avoiding a first-round date with the Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-can-win-in-playoffs-key-will-be-avoiding-a-first-round-date-with-the-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hitching onto the Mavericks' bandwagon can be a risky proposition. But it's starting to look as if it is time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another tall task awaits Wizards ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/another-tall-task-awaits-wizards-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than a day removed from a loss to All-NBA point guard Chris Paul and his New Orleans Hornets, theWashingtonWizards had to turn their attention to stopping another superstar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game run ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-miss-a-beat-as-hawks-snap-their-12-game-run-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game runBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - The Atlanta Hawks - the NBA's latest streak busters - struck again. ?? ???Joe Johnson scored 31 points with nine assists, Josh Smit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2326.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who made just 3-of-14 3-pointers in getting outscored by 21 points by the Hawks in that area Monday night, made 10-of-24 to outscore the Wizards (6-of-17) by 12 points in that category Wednesday. --The Hornets allowed more than 96 points fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2327.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/forward Devin Brown,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2328.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is shaking up his rotation in hopes of improving the productivity from his shaky bench. Scott has had a very short bench in recent games, and the reserves have routinely squandered leads or dug holes in the second quarters of gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2311.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who made just 3-of-14 3-pointers in getting outscored by 21 points by the Hawks in that area Monday night, made 10-of-24 to outscore the Wizards (6-of-17) by 12 points in that category Wednesday. --The Hornets allowed more than 96 points fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2312.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/forward Devin Brown,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2313.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is shaking up his rotation in hopes of improving the productivity from his shaky bench. Scott has had a very short bench in recent games, and the reserves have routinely squandered leads or dug holes in the second quarters of gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets rebound, pass on state cash]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-rebound-pass-on-state-cash.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNewOrleansHornets, the NBA franchise whose viability in a rebuilding Crescent City was in doubt after Hurricane Katrina, have exceeded attendance benchmarks set in their lease agreement and will not need any inducement payments from the state this year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets won't need state subsidies this year]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-won-t-need-state-subsidies-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets' ticket sales have been strong enough to eliminate the need for financial inducements from the State of Louisiana this year.Those inducements could have run as high as $6.8 million if the Hornets had consistently played to crowds b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets  2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets--2316.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY THENEWORLEANSHornets (40-23) VS. MILWAUKEE Bucks (30-37)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards lack 'antidote' for Paul ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-lack-antidote-for-paul-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhenWashingtonWizards coach Ed Tapscott and his assistants convened Wednesday morning to plan for the game against the New Orleans Hornets later that evening, they burned up 90 minutes debating the most successful method for limiting All-Star point guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul has given the New Orleans Hornets some outstanding individual efforts. His performance against the Milwaukee Bucks last month, though, was somewhat bittersweet.With yet another triple-double under his belt, Paul looks to lead the Hornets to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul unstoppable in win over Wizards 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-unstoppable-in-win-over-wizards-2319.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Chris Paul made a shot from an awkward angle while getting fouled, just one of many acrobatic plays en route to an NBA-leading sixth triple-double, his momentum carried him over to the Washington Wizards sideline.Paul reached over and playfully patted ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2305.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is shaking up his rotation in hopes of improving the productivity from his shaky bench. Scott has had a very short bench in recent games, and the reserves have routinely squandered leads or dug holes in the second quarters of gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2306.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who made just 3-of-14 3-pointers in getting outscored by 21 points by the Hawks in that area Monday night, made 10-of-24 to outscore the Wizards (6-of-17) by 12 points in that category Wednesday. --The Hornets allowed more than 96 points fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2307.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/forward Devin Brown,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul unstoppable in win over Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-unstoppable-in-win-over-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Chris Paul made a shot from an awkward angle while getting fouled, just one of many acrobatic plays en route to an NBA-leading sixth triple-double, his momentum carried him over to the Washington Wizards sideline.Paul reached over and playfully patted ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamison finds ways to conjure motivation ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jamison-finds-ways-to-conjure-motivation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WashingtonWizards forward Antawn Jamison never has any problem finding motivation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets  2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets--2310.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY THE NUMBERS:NEWORLEANSHornets at WASHINGTON Wizards]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2297.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are coming off a sweep at the hands of a middle-of-the-playoff-pack team from the Eastern Conference. They are preparing to visit a team that swept them as a middle-of-the-playoff pack team last season. The Hawks, in fourth place in the East, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2298.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 3-of-14 3-pointers, getting outscored in that area by 21 points as the Hawks made 10-of-24. --Despite the loss, the Hornets extended their streak of games in which they have held opponents to 96 points or fewer to seven. --The Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2299.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries costly for OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/injuries-costly-for-okc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - When the final horn sounded in the Thunder's 108-90 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night, it wasn't Oklahoma City's rash of injuries that doomed the Thunder or even the Hornets' All-Star duo of Chris Paul and David West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Collins may sit vs. Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/boozer-collins-may-sit-vs-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS ? When starting power forward Carlos Boozer missed Sunday's game at Toronto with a sprained right ankle, the Jazz hardly missed a beat, rolling over the Raptors and on to their 11th consecutive victory. For that, point guard Deron Williams cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets  2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets--2302.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY THE NUMBERS:NEWORLEANSHornets at WASHINGTON Wizards]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Wizards Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-wizards-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A matchup with the struggling Washington Wizards might seem like a good way for the New Orleans Hornets to bounce back from a flat performance, but winning at the Verizon Center has been a very tough task for them.The Hornets, looking to keep up in the We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson scores 30 in Hawks' win 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/johnson-scores-30-in-hawks-win-2304.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat New Orleans 89-79 on Monday night, ending the Hornets' season-best seven-game winning streak.Johnson had only 12 points in back-to-back games and was held under 20 points in four straight before re-e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2291.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made just 3-of-14 3-pointers, getting outscored in that area by 21 points as the Hawks made 10-of-24. --Despite the loss, the Hornets extended their streak of games in which they have held opponents to 96 points or fewer to seven. --The Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2292.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2293.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are coming off a sweep at the hands of a middle-of-the-playoff-pack team from the Eastern Conference. They are preparing to visit a team that swept them as a middle-of-the-playoff pack team last season. 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Mo E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2284.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will take their longest winning streak of the season with them as they embark on their longest remaining road trip of the season. They are 39-22 after winning their seventh straight game and eighth in their last nine home games, a 108-90 decis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2285.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won nine straight games against the Oklahoma City franchise. --New Orleans has held its last six opponents to 96 points or fewer. --The Hornets outscored the Thunder 54-36 in the paint. --New Orleans had 27 fast-break points, and Oklaho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2286.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks passed up their chance to take Chris Paul in the 2005 NBA Draft. They've had a difficult time containing the New Orleans Hornets point guard ever since.Looking to extend their season-high seven-game win streak, the Hornets also seek thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul double-double leads Hornets over Thunder  2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-double-double-leads-hornets-over-thunder--2288.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points, 13 assists and six steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won their seventh straight game, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-90 on Saturday night.Julian Wright tied a career high with 20 points and Rasual Butler also scored 20 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's better -- CP3 or Williams?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-s-better-cp3-or-williams-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul or Deron Williams? Tough choice, huh? Charley Rosen opens his mailbag and answers all the tough questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2290.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AIR CANADA CENTRE Today, 10:30 a.m. TV: FSN Utah Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: Jazz lead 1-0 This opens a five-game trip for the Jazz, who after beating Denver on Friday night have won 10 straight and 13 of their last 14 games. ... Toronto has lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz ranked 11th-most successful professional sports franchise ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-ranked-11th-most-successful-professional-sports-franchise-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thirty-five years ago today, the Jazz officially became an NBA franchise. Flash forward and ? according to rankings this week from bizjournals.com, the Web site for American Cities Business Journals ? they're the 11th-most successful team at winning and m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2277.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will take their longest winning streak of the season with them as they embark on their longest remaining road trip of the season. They are 39-22 after winning their seventh straight game and eighth in their last nine home games, a 108-90 decis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2278.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have won nine straight games against the Oklahoma City franchise. --New Orleans has held its last six opponents to 96 points or fewer. --The Hornets outscored the Thunder 54-36 in the paint. --New Orleans had 27 fast-break points, and Oklaho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2279.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Thunder 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-thunder-90.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Julian Wright had been in the wrong spot on the court so often this season that Hornets coach Byron Scott had trouble trusting him to play even 10 minutes a game.Then when Peja Stojakovic went out with back spasms this week, Scott wondered if it might hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul double-double leads Hornets over Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-double-double-leads-hornets-over-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points, 13 assists and six steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won their seventh straight game, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-90 on Saturday night.Julian Wright tied a career high with 20 points and Rasual Butler also scored 20 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quest for excellence includes X-factors]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/quest-for-excellence-includes-x-factors.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're not stars, but they're key to their teams' title hopes. Randy Hill picks out the X-factors for each contending team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets Preview 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-hornets-preview-2283.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler didn't get a chance to help the New Orleans Hornets continue a two-year run against Oklahoma City last month. In fact, a since-rescinded trade nearly gave him a shot to support the Thunder's quest to end that skid.Oklahoma City hasn't neede]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2271.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have won six consecutive games for the first time this season. They're starting to look like the team that won 56 games and a playoff series last season. In fact the latest victory, a 104-88 home victory against the Mavericks on Thursday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2272.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When forward Peja Stojakovic couldn't play against the Mavericks on Thursday because of a sore back, coach Byron Scott chose to replace him in the starting lineup with second-year forward Julian Wright, who has had trouble earning consistent minutes off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets Preview 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-hornets-preview-2273.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler didn't get a chance to help the New Orleans Hornets continue a two-year run against Oklahoma City last month. In fact, a since-rescinded trade nearly gave him a shot to support the Thunder's quest to end that skid.Oklahoma City hasn't neede]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets energized by botched Chandler trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-energized-by-botched-chandler-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The mystery of Tyson Chandler's failed physical grows with every two-handed alley-oop dunk, blocked shot and Hornets victory.New Orleans coach Byron Scott can only chuckle and crack jokes as he tries to explain how the 7-foot-1 center could start playing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets extend win streak to 6 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-extend-win-streak-to-6-2275.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets increased their season-best winning streak to six with a 104-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.David West scored 19 and Rasual Butler 18 for the Hornets, who haven't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2263.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have won six consecutive games for the first time this season. They're starting to look like the team that won 56 games and a playoff series last season. In fact the latest victory, a 104-88 home victory against the Mavericks on Thursday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2264.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When forward Peja Stojakovic couldn't play against the Mavericks on Thursday because of a sore back, coach Byron Scott chose to replace him in the starting lineup with second-year forward Julian Wright, who has had trouble earning consistent minutes off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2265.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Julian Wright, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Mavericks 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-mavericks-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler wanted to keep up with Chris Paul on a fast break, but could only stop and watch in amazement when he saw Paul dribble the ball through Jason Terry's legs at full speed before tossing a pass back to Rasual Butler for a dunk."Incredible. He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets extend win streak to 6]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-extend-win-streak-to-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets increased their season-best winning streak to six with a 104-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.David West scored 19 and Rasual Butler 18 for the Hornets, who haven't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic sits out against Dallas]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-sits-out-against-dallas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic sat out New Orleans' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night because of back spasms that flared up during the Hornets' previous contest at Philadelphia on Monday night.Stojakovic missed most of the 2006-07 season because of bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS HORNETS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-vs-dallas-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time/place: 7 p.m., New Orleans Arena (17,200)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2257.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2258.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a third of the regular season remaining, the Hornets find themselves in the thick of division and conference playoffs races reminiscent of last season's ultra-competitive competitions. Though the Lakers have opened a commanding lead atop th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2259.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All-Star forward David West was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday. West averaged 28.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks as the Hornets went 4-0 during the week of Feb. 23-March 1. West, who had never won the awar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BY THE NUMBERS NEW ORLEANS HORNETS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/by-the-numbers-new-orleans-hornets-vs-dallas-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time/place: 7 p.m., New Orleans Arena (17,200)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks responded to their owner's public criticism by notching an impressive home victory over a division rival that's ahead of them in the crowded Western Conference standings.Mark Cuban would no doubt love to see his club do the same thing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: The Big Flopper]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/under-the-bleachers-the-big-flopper.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2250.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a third of the regular season remaining, the Hornets find themselves in the thick of division and conference playoffs races reminiscent of last season's ultra-competitive competitions. Though the Lakers have opened a commanding lead atop th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2251.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All-Star forward David West was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday. West averaged 28.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks as the Hornets went 4-0 during the week of Feb. 23-March 1. West, who had never won the awar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2252.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook growing up in a hurry]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/westbrook-growing-up-in-a-hurry.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A fan strolled into the Thunder's training facility last week seeking to score a Kevin Durant autograph.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA players protect bodies]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-players-protect-bodies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Walk into any NBA locker room a couple of hours before tip off and you might be confused. It appears NBA stars are preparing to play football instead of draining 3-pointers or throwing down rim-rattling dunks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some teams thrive as their stars sit]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/some-teams-thrive-as-their-stars-sit.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets are doing just fine -- better, in fact -- without Tracy McGrady. Many teams aren't missing their stars, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's 33 powers Suns past Lakers despite Kobe's 49 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shaq-s-33-powers-suns-past-lakers-despite-kobe-s-49-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBAShaq 's 33 powers Suns past Lakers despite Kobe's 49By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The "Big Shaqtus" is back, sticking it to his opponents again. ?? Shaquille O'Neal scored 33 points against his former team, and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2244.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a third of the regular season remaining, the Hornets find themselves in the thick of division and conference playoffs races reminiscent of last season's ultra-competitive competitions. Though the Lakers have opened a commanding lead atop th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2245.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All-Star forward David West was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday. West averaged 28.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks as the Hornets went 4-0 during the week of Feb. 23-March 1. West, who had never won the awar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2246.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets ride West to fifth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-ride-west-to-fifth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West decided it was his turn to lead New Orleans.He's playing his best basketball of the season, and, not coincidentally, so are the Hornets.West scored 30 points with 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets to their season-high fifth straight win, 98-91 ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers headed in right direction]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-headed-in-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland stood pat at the trade deadline with good reason. Randy Hill says a young nucleus has the Blazers on the right path.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2249.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 112, Warriors 104 Game 60: Sunday at Oracle Arena? Mehmet Okur scores 17 of his team-high 23 points in the opening quarter.? Deron Williams dishes 20 assists, one shy of his career high.? Jazz use 13-4 run in the fourth quarter to pull away. Jazz ALM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2237.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2238.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets beat the Nets Sunday despite being shut out on fast-break points. The Nets had 16 fast-break points. --The Hornets, who were a combined 4-for-35 on three-pointers in their previous two games, made five in the first half, but struggled late. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2239.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets haven't played their most impressive basketball of the season in doing so, but they have matched their longest winning streak of the season. They won their fourth straight when they overcame a four-point deficit in the last minute and a half t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-76ers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-76ers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to some late-game heroics, the New Orleans Hornets are in position for their longest winning streak of 2008-09.The Hornets seek their fifth consecutive victory overall and a fourth straight win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, when t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West's 32 help Hornets get past Nets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-s-32-help-hornets-get-past-nets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The quick hands of Chris Paul helped the New Orleans Hornets steal a victory from the New Jersey Nets.David West scored 32 points and Paul made two key steals in the final minute in the Hornets' 99-96 win Sunday night."We made some extra-effort plays," We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris outduels Paul, but Hornets' star silences Nets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/harris-outduels-paul-but-hornets-star-silences-nets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris outplayed Chris Paul in the Nets' loss to the Hornets on Sunday, except when it counted, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 102, Kings 89 Game 59: Ronnie Brewer scored a career-high 26 points and Mehmet Okur had 26 too as the Jazz pulled away in the fourth quarter. Jazz ALMANAC RECORD: 36-23 HOME: 26-6 AWAY: 10-17 STREAK: W7 This closes a home/road back-to-back set for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury makes successful debut, Celtics edge Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/marbury-makes-successful-debut-celtics-edge-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Marbury makes successful debut, Celtics edge PacersBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Newly-acquired Stephon Marbury went back to work and it worked out well. ?? Sharpshooting Ray Allen scored 30 points, and Marbury h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2231.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler's value to the Hornets becomes more apparent with each passing game. Since returning from an ankle injury and a rescinded trade, Chandler has had a hand in the Hornets winning all three games in which he has played. The biggest came Friday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 95-94 victory at home against the Bucks on Friday night was the first meeting between the two teams this season, marking the last NBA opponent the Hornets had not faced. --The Hornets have won six straight games against the Bucks. --The Hor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wright. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris was struggling through his worst slump of the season the last time he faced Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets, but he's had little trouble since and is leading the New Jersey Nets' playoff push.Harris, coming off two outstanding games, l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler's tip rescues Hornets 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-s-tip-rescues-hornets-2235.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets tried to trade Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder last week. They probably feel fortunate he's still around after failing his physical.Chandler tipped in a missed shot off the backboard with 3.3 seconds left to give the Ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competing for a championship can be painful]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/competing-for-a-championship-can-be-painful.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With so many contenders plagued by injuries, Randy Hill breaks down the body parts that will determine how the season plays out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2223.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 95-94 victory at home against the Bucks on Friday night was the first meeting between the two teams this season, marking the last NBA opponent the Hornets had not faced. --The Hornets have won six straight games against the Bucks. --The Hor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2224.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wright. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2225.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler's value to the Hornets becomes more apparent with each passing game. Since returning from an ankle injury and a rescinded trade, Chandler has had a hand in the Hornets winning all three games in which he has played. The biggest came Friday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler's tip rescues Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-s-tip-rescues-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets tried to trade Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder last week. They probably feel fortunate he's still around after failing his physical.Chandler tipped in a missed shot off the backboard with 3.3 seconds left to give the Ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons make it eight]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-make-it-eight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS -- Rasheed Wallace was in the midst of one of his best games in weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Some love for Durant]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/under-the-bleachers-some-love-for-durant.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odom's intensity ebbs in loss to Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/odom-s-intensity-ebbs-in-loss-to-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom had raised his game recently for the Lakers, but he regressed in Friday's loss in Denver, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2216.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wrigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2217.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have their starting lineup back intact and a fairly favorable schedule for the next few games. They hope that helps them make some headway in the Western Conference. The starting five has been back together for the last two games -- a 112-105 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2218.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets out-rebounded the Pistons, 51-38, including 17-8 on the offensive glass. --The Hornets overcame a poor shooting night from the outside as they made just 4-of-14 three-pointers, their ninth game with fewer than five three-pointers. --The Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After another big night from Tyson Chandler, it's hard to imagine the New Orleans Hornets were ready to part with him.The Hornets look to win their eighth straight home game against the struggling Milwaukee Bucks when they meet Friday night at New Orleans]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder still thrills OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-still-thrills-okc-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY When a team is 31 games below .500, as theOklahomaCityThunder is after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, that team's fans typically express anger and frustration. Pessimism could permeate the arena. Attendance might wane. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets hand Pistons eighth straight loss 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hand-pistons-eighth-straight-loss-2221.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets' two best players did everything they could down the stretch to guarantee a victory against the reeling Pistons.David West had 30 points, Chris Paul scored 20 and added 13 assists and the duo combined for 23 of the Hornets' 25 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAHJazz (34-23) at MINNESOTA Timberwolves (18-38) TARGET CENTER Today, 6 p.m. TV: FSN Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: Jazz lead 2-0 This is the lone road game in a stretch with 6-of-7 at home for the Jazz, who after beating Atlanta on Monday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2210.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wrigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2211.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have their starting lineup back intact and a fairly favorable schedule for the next few games. They hope that helps them make some headway in the Western Conference. The starting five has been back together for the last two games -- a 112-105 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2212.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets out-rebounded the Pistons, 51-38, including 17-8 on the offensive glass. --The Hornets overcame a poor shooting night from the outside as they made just 4-of-14 three-pointers, their ninth game with fewer than five three-pointers. --The Horn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets hand Pistons eighth straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hand-pistons-eighth-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets' two best players did everything they could down the stretch to guarantee a victory against the reeling Pistons.David West had 30 points, Chris Paul scored 20 and added 13 assists and the duo combined for 23 of the Hornets' 25 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2214.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAHJazz (34-23) at MINNESOTA Timberwolves (18-38) TARGET CENTER Today, 6 p.m. TV: FSN Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: Jazz lead 2-0 This is the lone road game in a stretch with 6-of-7 at home for the Jazz, who after beating Atlanta on Monday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets hold off rally, down Kings 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-hold-off-rally-down-kings-2215.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points and 13 assists and the New Orleans Hornets held off a fourth-quarter rally by the Sacramento Kings in a 112-105 victory Monday night.Following a relatively quiet first half, Paul was difficult to stop over the final two quarters. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2205.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2206.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a visit to Sacramento, the Hornets are feeling better about a three-game road trip that was pretty dismal to that point. The Hornets salvaged the final game of the trip by beating the Kings, 112-105, Monday night after losing to the Lakers and Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2207.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, the league's second-worst rebounding team, had a 46-35 margin over the Kings, who are worst in that category. --Despite C Tyson Chandler's return, the Hornets continued their recent habit of being outscored in the paint, 40-38. --The Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pistons-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:02:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets unceremoniously traded Tyson Chandler at last week's deadline for financial reasons, only to have their starting center sent back to them after he failed a physical.If the Hornets can continue to play like they did in Chandler's re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder will hunt for bargains]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-will-hunt-for-bargains.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder didn't land Tyson Chandler, a much needed defensive enforcer, to anchor a shaky defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2197.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2198.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a visit to Sacramento, the Hornets are feeling better about a three-game road trip that was pretty dismal to that point. The Hornets salvaged the final game of the trip by beating the Kings, 112-105, Monday night after losing to the Lakers and Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2199.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, the league's second-worst rebounding team, had a 46-35 margin over the Kings, who are worst in that category. --Despite C Tyson Chandler's return, the Hornets continued their recent habit of being outscored in the paint, 40-38. --The Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 112, Kings 105]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-112-kings-105.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rejected after failing a physical that nullified a trade to Oklahoma City last week, Tyson Chandler enjoyed a nice welcome back party Monday night with his New Orleans teammates.It was Hornets point guard Chris Paul making sure Chandler's return was a hap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets hold off rally, down Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-hold-off-rally-down-kings.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points and 13 assists and the New Orleans Hornets held off a fourth-quarter rally by the Sacramento Kings in a 112-105 victory Monday night.Following a relatively quiet first half, Paul was difficult to stop over the final two quarters. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back, like it or not Horry knows what Chandler is feeling after trade goes bad ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/welcome-back-like-it-or-not-horry-knows-what-chandler-is-feeling-after-trade-goes-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the long list of life's awkward moments, this is worse than the cellphone that goes off in church - who knew people still used "Brick House" as a ring tone? - and on par with the spiteful e-mail inadvertently sent to the person you're complaining about]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards clearly missing Mason]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-clearly-missing-mason.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if theWashingtonWizards needed another reminder of how far they have plunged from last season's 43-39 campaign, Roger Mason Jr. returned to Verizon Center and lit up his former team for 25 points - 21 more than the Wizards' four healthy guards combined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bad big toe, a big, big loss]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-bad-big-toe-a-big-big-loss.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until the clock struck 2 on Thursday afternoon, perhaps you were like me, hoping the Thunder would rescind what they had rescinded one day earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2189.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Tyson Chandler, who has missed the past 16 games because of a sprained left ankle, said his goal is to play Monday against the Kings, though his availability for that game is far from certain. --The Hornets' loss at Utah, 24 hours after their los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will try to salvage one game from their three-game road trip when they finish it in Sacramento on Monday night. After squandering an opportunity for victory in a 115-111 loss to the Lakers on Friday, the Hornets were less competitive in a 102-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pay tribute to Miller with victory ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-pay-tribute-to-miller-with-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the notebooks he filled with nuggets of wisdom from his father over the years, Greg Miller had to find the words on his own when he addressed the Jazz in the locker room before Saturday's game against the New Orleans Hornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz honor Miller with ceremony and win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-honor-miller-with-ceremony-and-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two spotlights illuminated Larry H. Miller's courtside seats as a two-minute tribute to the Jazz owner played on the video board above the court Saturday. The subdued crowd in EnergySolutions Arena sang the national anthem to honor Miller and the Bear pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams wins head-to-head with Paul ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/williams-wins-head-to-head-with-paul-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Utah plays New Orleans, it's always going to be about Deron Williams and Chris Paul, two good friends who were drafted back-to-back four years ago and who played together on last summer's gold-medal-winning Olympic Basketball team.Even though Paul ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying homage to Miller ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paying-homage-to-miller-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just one day after the death ofUtahJazz owner Larry H. Miller, his players honored him in the best way they knew how: by winning a Basketball game. The heavy-hearted Jazz led nearly from wire-to-wire in beating the New Orleans Hornets, 102-88, on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Kings Preview 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-kings-preview-2196.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets haven't seen Tyson Chandler on the court in more than a month, and his days wearing teal and gold appeared to be over when he was traded last week.After an eventful six days, however, the 7-foot center is back as a welcome addition]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2182.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Tyson Chandler, who has missed the past 16 games because of a sprained left ankle, said his goal is to play Monday against the Kings, though his availability for that game is far from certain. --The Hornets' loss at Utah, 24 hours after their los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2183.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2184.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will try to salvage one game from their three-game road trip when they finish it in Sacramento on Monday night. After squandering an opportunity for victory in a 115-111 loss to the Lakers on Friday, the Hornets were less competitive in a 102-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 102, Hornets 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-102-hornets-88.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night he had 13 assists, Deron Williams' most memorable pass came after the final buzzer.Williams walked across the court after Utah's 102-88 win over New Orleans and handed the game ball to Gail Miller, the wife of owner Larry H. Miller one day afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz remember Miller, then take down Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-remember-miller-then-take-down-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 20 points and 13 assists as the Utah Jazz honored the memory of Larry H. Miller with a 102-88 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday.The Jazz held a pregame moment of silence and the players wore patches with the initials LHM as M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Jazz Preview 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-jazz-preview-2187.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under the ownership of Larry Miller, the Utah Jazz have been one of the NBA's most stable teams over the past two decades.A day after his death, the Jazz take the court Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets seeking their fourth straight win overa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers survive vs. Hornets in OT 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-lakers-survive-vs-hornets-in-ot-2188.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 39 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat New Orleans 115-111 Friday night, snapping the Hornets' NBA-record streak of 13 consecutive overtime victories.Pau Gasol had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the defending Wes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver hopes to shoot out of slump ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/korver-hopes-to-shoot-out-of-slump-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The wrist injury that hampered him earlier this season has healed such that Kyle Korver can stay late after practice to shoot or come back to the gym at night for more work. It's part of the path that Korver sees out of his current slump.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2174.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower spent a lot of time on the telephone with several different teams in the hours leading up to Thursday's trade deadline, but didn't come up with an acceptable deal involving Tyson Chandler or anyone else. "We like our team," Bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Point guard Antonio Daniels. Forward/center Melvin Ely, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' primary challenge with Tyson Chandler is the same as it would have been without him -- to improve their interior defense and rebounding. The Hornets tried to trade Chandler to the Thunder for two players -- Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith -- to im]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 115, Hornets 111, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-115-hornets-111-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets were the only NBA team that hadn't played an overtime game this season, so they might have forgotten what was required to win in the extra period.They could've started with defending Kobe Bryant.Bryant scored 11 of his 39 points in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Jazz Preview 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-jazz-preview-2178.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under the ownership of Larry Miller, the Utah Jazz have been one of the NBA's most stable teams over the past two decades.A day after his death, the Jazz take the court Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets seeking their fourth straight win overa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers survive vs. Hornets in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-lakers-survive-vs-hornets-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 39 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat New Orleans 115-111 Friday night, snapping the Hornets' NBA-record streak of 13 consecutive overtime victories.Pau Gasol had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the defending Wes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars struck: No stars, no problem for Jazz, winners of 3 straight ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stars-struck-no-stars-no-problem-for-jazz-winners-of-3-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team with no All-Stars this season out-did the one with the three. And it wasn't without all the lunch-bucket effort they could muster that the Jazz topped the defending NBA-champion Boston Celtics, rallying in the fourth quarter to win 90-85 in a lat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Telfair's career night spoils O'Neal's debut ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roundup-telfair-s-career-night-spoils-o-neal-s-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Telfair's career night spoils O'Neal's debutBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Jermaine O'Neal's debut with the Miami Heat ended up in a bloody loss. ?? Sebastian Telfair poured in a career-high 30 points, Ry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/Center Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2166.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' adjustment after trading center Tyson Chandler is going to be a lot easier than first thought. Chandler failed his physical with Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, one day after the Hornets traded him, so he was returned to New Orleans. Big me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2167.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had their highest point total of the season, surpassing the total in their 116-105 victory at the Lakers on Jan. 6. --The Hornets outscored the Magic in the paint, 44-18. --The Hornets out-rebounded the Magic, 46-35. --The Hornets returned a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future is sky high]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/future-is-sky-high.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wonders kept falling from the sky.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another heartbreak ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/another-heartbreak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul broke a 98-98 tie on a driving shot in the lane with 2.7 seconds left Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder acquires Chandler]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-acquires-chandler.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder has taken a major step in its continued efforts to establish a defensive identity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HORNETS 100, THUNDER 98]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-100-thunder-98.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder forward Kevin Durant put on a show on Tuesday night inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Lakers Preview 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lakers-preview-2172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a year after a blockbuster trade helped vault them to the top of the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers were mostly content to stick with their talented roster as Thursday's trade deadline passed.The New Orleans Hornets were amo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2156.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' adjustment after trading center Tyson Chandler is going to be a lot easier than first thought. Chandler failed his physical with Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, one day after the Hornets traded him, so he was returned to New Orleans. Big me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets had their highest point total of the season, surpassing the total in their 116-105 victory at the Lakers on Jan. 6. --The Hornets outscored the Magic in the paint, 44-18. --The Hornets out-rebounded the Magic, 46-35. --The Hornets returned a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/Center Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 117, Magic 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-117-magic-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul hopes it won't be long before he can toss up alley-oop lobs to Tyson Chandler again. In the meantime, New Orleans' All-Star point guard is coming up with other ways to help the Hornets win.Paul had 36 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder rescind Chandler trade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-rescind-chandler-trade.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder rescinded their trade with the New Orleans, sending center Tyson Chandler back to the Hornets.Chandler failed a physical Wednesday, and the Thunder backed out of the deal that sent Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith and second-round pick De]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 117, Magic 85 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-117-magic-85-2161.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul gave the New Orleans Hornets reason to believe they could dominate an elite team without 7-foot-1 center Tyson Chandler. Then the Hornets found out, much to their delight, that Chandler would be rejoining them after all.Paul had 36 points and 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder rescind Chandler trade after failed physical]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-rescind-chandler-trade-after-failed-physical.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have rescinded their trade with the New Orleans, sending starting center Tyson Chandler back to the Hornets.Chandler failed a physical Wednesday, and the Thunder backed out of the deal that would have sent Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can't handle Paul, Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-can-t-handle-paul-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 36 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Orlando Magic their worst loss of the season, 117-85 on Wednesday night.Rasual Butler added 15 points, and David West had 14 for the Hornets, who've won their first two games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant Analysis ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/instant-analysis-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Express-News NBA writer Mike Monroe takes a look at Tuesday's trade that sent Tyson Chandler from the Hornets to the Thunder:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2147.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory over the Thunder on Tuesday improved the Hornets to 2-0 in their former temporary home -- the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. They played most of their home games there during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons after Hurricane Katrina severely da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward-Center Joe Smith, Forward-Center Chris Wilcox, Forward Sean]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2149.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets appear to have strengthened themselves financially in the long term by trading center Tyson Chandler. Whether they have weakened themselves competitively in the short term will be determined by their play the rest of the season. The Hornets tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard delivered a huge performance in the Orlando Magic's first game back from the All-Star break. He'll try for another against a New Orleans Hornets team that just traded its defensive anchor.After moving Tyson Chandler, the Hornets hope to have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade sends Hornets' Chandler to Oklahoma City]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trade-sends-hornets-chandler-to-oklahoma-city.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star point guard Chris Paul could knife his way into the lane, lob the ball up in the air and, almost without fail, Tyson Chandler would be there to slam it down with two hands.It was the signature move of New Orleans' thrilling young inside-outside t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul's shot spoils Durant's big night]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-s-shot-spoils-durant-s-big-night.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul performed all kinds of amazing feats in launching his All-Star career in Oklahoma City. There was still something missing."I don't think I ever hit any game-winners here," Paul said.Time to check that off of his list.Returning again to the city]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A chance to join the legends]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-chance-to-join-the-legends.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When discussing the best Basketball player of all time, All-Star Game MVP awards aren't criteria in the debate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MAIN EVENT 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-main-event-2154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reason No. 1 why the Thunder is likely to be active: expiring contracts. The Thunder's got them. Other teams need them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[They love this team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/they-love-this-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just because the Thunder is unveiling its mascot this week doesn't mean the Ford Center has been without characters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Thunder Preview 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-thunder-preview-2141.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's return from a groin injury wasn't enough to help the New Orleans Hornets end the first half of the season on a high note. His performance in the All-Star game, however, has many feeling optimistic about a better second half.Paul and the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2142.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2144.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West race could take its toll After Lakers, Spurs, other contenders can't afford many slip-ups ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-race-could-take-its-toll-after-lakers-spurs-other-contenders-can-t-afford-many-slip-ups-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Chris Paul doesn't see numbers when he looks at New Orleans' place in the Western Conference standings. He sees a glass that is half full.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq, Kobe brighten day for Suns fans 2009-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shaq-kobe-brighten-day-for-suns-fans-2146.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq and Kobe gave suffering Suns fans something to cheer about in leading the West All-Stars' win in Phoenix, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq, Kobe brighten day for Suns fans]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shaq-kobe-brighten-day-for-suns-fans.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq and Kobe gave suffering Suns fans something to cheer about in leading the West All-Stars' win in Phoenix, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2137.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2138.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple threats Celtics trio sets standard Mavs, others want to copy  2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triple-threats-celtics-trio-sets-standard-mavs-others-want-to-copy--2140.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff. Think Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets in the '90s.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2132.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2133.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2134.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple threats Celtics trio sets standard Mavs, others want to copy  2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triple-threats-celtics-trio-sets-standard-mavs-others-want-to-copy--2135.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff. Think Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets in the '90s.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-stop-lakers-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Utah Jazz showed they're a pretty tough team to beat even without two of their top players. ?? Deron Williams had 31 points with 11 assists]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2127.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2128.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which contenders should wheel and deal?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/which-contenders-should-wheel-and-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The right trade might bring a title to Boston ... or Orlando, San Antonio, L.A. or Cleveland. Randy Hill plays GM for the contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple threats Celtics trio sets standard Mavs, others want to copy  2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triple-threats-celtics-trio-sets-standard-mavs-others-want-to-copy--2131.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff. Think Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets in the '90s.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2119.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2120.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2121.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A with Clay Bennett ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-with-clay-bennett-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Entering Tuesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers, theOklahomaCityThunder was 13-38 overall and 3-20 away from home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple threats Celtics trio sets standard Mavs, others want to copy ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triple-threats-celtics-trio-sets-standard-mavs-others-want-to-copy-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff. Think Hakeem Olajuwon and theHoustonRockets in the '90s.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple threats Celtics trio sets standard Mavs, others want to copy  2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triple-threats-celtics-trio-sets-standard-mavs-others-want-to-copy--2124.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff. Think Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets in the '90s.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2125.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2110.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2111.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets expect to come out of the All-Star break healthier than they've been in a while and solidify their positioning for the playoffs. Their break began after an 89-77 loss at home against the Celtics on Wednesday, which left them with a 30-20 recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2112.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--One game after shooting a franchise-worst 39.5 percent from the floor in a loss at Memphis, the Hornets shot just 41 percent, including 33 percent in the decisive fourth quarter. --The Hornets committed 18 turnovers, leading to 15 Celtics points. --The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 89, Hornets 77]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-89-hornets-77.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce more than made up for a thumb injury that sidelined Ray Allen and the foul trouble that limited Kevin Garnett.Pierce scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics spoiled Chris Paul's return from injury with an 89-77 victory over the New Orleans Hor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 89, Hornets 77 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-89-hornets-77-2114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not even the return of the Hornets' Chris Paul or the departure of Boston's Ray Allen could stop the Celtics from winning yet again on the road.Paul Pierce scored 30 points and the Celtics won their eighth straight away from home, 89-77 over New Orleans o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen injures thumb as Celtics beat Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/allen-injures-thumb-as-celtics-beat-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics spoiled Chris Paul's return from injury with an 89-77 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Eddie House scored eight of his 12 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WOLVES NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wolves-notes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS -- Timberwolves guard Sebastian Telfair made what his coach called a "great" potentially game-saving defensive play with less than 10 seconds remaining Sunday night at New Orleans ... and Hornets reserve center Sean Marks still scored the go-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul returns to Hornets lineup]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-returns-to-hornets-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the Hornets' starting lineup as New Orleans hosted the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.Hornets coach Byron Scott said about an hour before tip-off that Paul's four-game absence, caused by a strained right groi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2118.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers (42-9) atUtahJazz (29-23)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2104.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/center Melvin Ely, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2105.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are eager to reach the All-Star break, but they have a big obstacle to face before they get there. Battered physically and smarting from a poor outing in an 85-80 loss to the last-place Grizzlies on Monday, the Hornets have a home game against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott were tight-lipped about reports that the team has discussed potential trades involving center Tyson Chandler. Bower wouldn't discuss specific players but did acknowledge frequent inquiries from other team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Hornets Preview 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-hornets-preview-2107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a 12-game winning streak, the Boston Celtics have dropped a pair of home games in the last six days to Western Conference powers.Without their best player, the New Orleans Hornets probably don't fit that description.The Celtics will try to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 85, Hornets 80 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-85-hornets-80-2108.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, while Mike Conley scored 18 and handed out eight assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 85-80 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Hakim Warrick had 15 points and a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Mayo records first double-double 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-mayo-records-first-double-double-2109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for his first double-double, while Mike Conley scored 18 and handed out eight assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 85-80 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Hakim W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 85, Hornets 80]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-85-hornets-80.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of the short-handed New Orleans Hornets with another strong rebounding performance.O.J. Mayo had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, while Mike Conley scored 18 and handed out eight assists to lead the Grizzlies t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2096.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are eager to reach the All-Star break, but they have a big obstacle to face before they get there. Battered physically and smarting from a poor outing in an 85-80 loss to the last-place Grizzlies on Monday, the Hornets have a home game against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2097.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Jeff Bower and coach Byron Scott were tight-lipped about reports that the team has discussed potential trades involving center Tyson Chandler. Bower wouldn't discuss specific players but did acknowledge frequent inquiries from other team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2098.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/center Melvin Ely, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies' Mayo records first double-double]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-mayo-records-first-double-double.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for his first double-double, while Mike Conley scored 18 and handed out eight assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 85-80 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Hakim W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Jefferson hurt in Minnesota Timberwolves' loss to New Orleans Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/al-jefferson-hurt-in-minnesota-timberwolves-loss-to-new-orleans-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS -- The Timberwolves couldn't have dreamed up a better scenario Sunday in the New Orleans Arena: a New Orleans Hornets team without Chris Paul, Tyson Chandler and David West. Paul and Chandler were out with injuries, and West was ejected becaus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul misses fourth straight game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chris-paul-misses-fourth-straight-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul, New Orleans' top scorer and the league's assists leader, missed his fourth straight game Monday, sitting out the Hornets' matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies because of a strained groin.That left the Hornets without three of their top players, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West to be suspended 1 game for flagrant foul]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-to-be-suspended-1-game-for-flagrant-foul.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets All-Star David West was suspended for Monday night's game at Memphis because of a hard foul that resulted in his ejection against Minnesota on Sunday night.Stu Jackson, the NBA executive vice president of basketball operations, announced the rulin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' West suspended 1 game for hard foul]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-west-suspended-1-game-for-hard-foul.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets All-Star David West was suspended for Monday night's game at Memphis because of a hard foul that resulted in his ejection against Minnesota on Sunday night.NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson announced the ruling late Monday afternoon.The Tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to some timely contributions, the New Orleans Hornets have gotten back on track without All-Star guard Chris Paul. With the Memphis Grizzlies next on the schedule, New Orleans appears likely to stay on track.The Hornets seek their third straight vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Timberwolves 97]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-timberwolves-97.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Marks came up empty as he searched his memory for the last time he was on the court in the final minutes of a close game.Yet the Hornets' backup big man came through in the waning moments against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.Marks dunke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 good teams, 8 open spots ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/9-good-teams-8-open-spots-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It all boils down to this in the Western Conference of the NBA: There are nine quality teams. There are eight playoff spots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets nip Timberwolves to win second straight]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nip-timberwolves-to-win-second-straight.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Marks dunked with 7.8 seconds left to cap a career-high 18-point effort, and the New Orleans Hornets overcame the ejection of David West in a 101-97 victory on Sunday nightRasual Butler scored 23 and Devin Brown 14 for New Orleans, which won its seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West ejected for flagrant foul]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-ejected-for-flagrant-foul.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets All-Star forward David West was ejected after a hard foul from behind on Mike Miller late in the second quarter of New Orleans' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.West appeared upset that no foul was called on the other e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets  2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets--2092.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEWORLEANSHornets GAMES MISSED]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2093.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be able to get by OK without Chris Paul if they can keep shooting three-pointers the way they did Friday night. After blowing a 17-point lead to lose when Paul sustained a strained groin, then getting blown out in the first game he sat ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2094.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott looked far down his bench in search of a spark for his injury-riddled and struggling team. With All-Star point guard Chris Paul, starting center Tyson Chandler, and reserve shooting guard Morris Peterson sidelined by injuries a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics get second wind, blow past Knicks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-get-second-wind-blow-past-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics get second wind, blow past KnicksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Emotionally drained and physically fatigued, the Boston Celtics got their second wind and blew past their opponents. ?? Paul Pierce scored 26]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2082.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be able to get by OK without Chris Paul if they can keep shooting three-pointers the way they did Friday night. After blowing a 17-point lead to lose when Paul sustained a strained groin, then getting blown out in the first game he sat ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2083.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott looked far down his bench in search of a spark for his injury-riddled and struggling team. With All-Star point guard Chris Paul, starting center Tyson Chandler, and reserve shooting guard Morris Peterson sidelined by injuries a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2084.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Ryan Bowen, Center David West. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forward Devin Brown. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/timberwolves-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets proved they can win without Chris Paul. On Sunday, they'll try to make it two in a row minus their All-Star point guard when they host the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves.New Orleans (29-18) beat Toronto 101-92 at home Friday in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic, Hornets snap four-game skid 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-hornets-snap-four-game-skid-2086.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic scored a season-high 28 points and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers, snapping their four-game losing streak with a 101-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.Stojakovic made seven 3s, his last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2073.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be able to get by OK without Chris Paul if they can keep shooting three-pointers the way they did Friday night. After blowing a 17-point lead to lose when Paul sustained a strained groin, then getting blown out in the first game he sat ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2074.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott looked far down his bench in search of a spark for his injury-riddled and struggling team. With All-Star point guard Chris Paul, starting center Tyson Chandler, and reserve shooting guard Morris Peterson sidelined by injuries a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2075.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Ryan Bowen, Center David West. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Guard/Forward Devin Brown. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Raptors 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-raptors-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets figured out a way to win without All-Star guard Chris Paul, though the formula they used may not work every game.Peja Stojakovic scored a season-high 28 points and the Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers, snapping th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic, Hornets snap four-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-hornets-snap-four-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic scored a season-high 28 points and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers, snapping their four-game losing streak with a 101-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.Stojakovic made seven 3s, his last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact players may be available (GRAPHIC STORY) ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/impact-players-may-be-available-graphic-story-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's trade deadline arrives in exactly two weeks. Is it any wonder a new trade rumor pops up daily?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James plants 52 at the Garden, Cavs nip Knicks 107-102 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-plants-52-at-the-garden-cavs-nip-knicks-107-102-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James plants 52 at the Garden, Cavs nip Knicks 107-102By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - "King James" added another chapter to his legacy. ?? LeBron Jameshad his 21st career triple double with a season-high 52 points,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2080.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James might say the timing of his big game against the Knicks was a coincidence, but Andrew Ungvari isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2067.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/center Melv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2068.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that the groin injury suffered by All-Star point guard Chris Paul isn't severe. Nonetheless, they will be without last year's runner-up in the Most Valuable Player voting for multiple games.  "Now we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2069.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' loss at home to the Bulls on Wednesday gave them a season-high four-game losing streak, which surpassed their longest losing last season as well. --The Hornets play three of their last four games before the All-Star Break at home and three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/raptors-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would be easy to pin the New Orleans Hornets' latest loss on the absence of the team's star point guard. Coach Byron Scott, however, isn't letting the rest of his club get off that easily.Likely without Chris Paul for the second consecutive game, the H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2071.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James might say the timing of his big game against the Knicks was a coincidence, but Andrew Ungvari isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without Paul, Hornets fall to Bulls 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/without-paul-hornets-fall-to-bulls-2072.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls handed the New Orleans Hornets their fourth straight loss, 107-93 on Wednesday night.Ben Gordon added 19 points for the Bulls, who won for the fourth time in five games while the Hornets played their fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2059.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that the groin injury suffered by All-Star point guard Chris Paul isn't severe. Nonetheless, they will be without last year's runner-up in the Most Valuable Player voting for multiple games.  "Now we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2060.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' loss at home to the Bulls on Wednesday gave them a season-high four-game losing streak, which surpassed their longest losing last season as well. --The Hornets play three of their last four games before the All-Star Break at home and three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2061.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Antonio Daniels, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/center Melv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 107, Hornets 93]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-107-hornets-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls provided all the razzle-dazzle, fast-break, above-the-rim play that New Orleans fans are used to seeing from the Hornets when Chris Paul is on the floor.With Paul sidelined for his first full game with a strained right g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without Paul, Hornets fall to Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/without-paul-hornets-fall-to-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls handed the New Orleans Hornets their fourth straight loss, 107-93 on Wednesday night.Ben Gordon added 19 points for the Bulls, who won for the fourth time in five games while the Hornets played their fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves' forward Crag Smith suffers rib injury against Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-forward-crag-smith-suffers-rib-injury-against-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS -- The Timberwolves got back on the winning track Tuesday night, but not before losing their starting power forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down by 20, but wait . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/down-by-20-but-wait-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Blazers come alive after New Orleans' Chris Paul goes out, and they score 38 points in the fourth quarter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday review 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-2066.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics did fine without KG and the Sixers will wonder why nobody was guarding Ray Allen for a long time, says John Lorge in his Tuesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2052.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries continue to mount for the Hornets as All-Star point guard Chris Paul joined center Tyson Chandler and reserve guard Morris Peterson on the sideline after sustaining a strained right groin during the third quarter of a 97-89 loss to the Trail Blaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2053.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who had a season-low 10 assists during their 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, matched that number in the first quarter as they took a 25-17 lead Monday against Portland. --The Hornets' blown 20-point lead marks the fifth-largest lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2054.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets received good news when an MRI exam on Chris Paul revealed only a mild groin strain, but they'll still need to cope without him for the immediate future.The Hornets face the challenge of snapping their longest losing streak of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-2056.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' run to the Southwest Division title and the second-best record in the Western Conference was one of the top stories of the 2007-08 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets expect Paul to miss several games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-expect-paul-to-miss-several-games.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul laughed and joked with teammates after Hornets practice on Tuesday, the grim silence that followed the All-Star point guard's injury and his team's ensuing collapse a night earlier fading into memory.New Orleans learned while blowing a big lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul has mild groin strain, listed as day to day]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-has-mild-groin-strain-listed-as-day-to-day.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has a mild groin strain and is listed as day to day.The team said the point guard had an MRI on Tuesday after injuring his right groin the night before against Portland.Paul left the game late in the third quarter with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2043.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries continue to mount for the Hornets as All-Star point guard Chris Paul joined center Tyson Chandler and reserve guard Morris Peterson on the sideline after sustaining a strained right groin during the third quarter of a 97-89 loss to the Trail Blaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2044.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets, who had a season-low 10 assists during their 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, matched that number in the first quarter as they took a 25-17 lead Monday against Portland. --The Hornets' blown 20-point lead marks the fifth-largest lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2045.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wright, Forward/Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Hornets 89]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-97-hornets-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul darted into the paint, bounced a pinpoint pass to James Posey under the basket and suddenly dropped to the floor, clutching his right leg as the New Orleans Arena fell silent.As the Hornets' leader limped to the locker room, he seemed to take w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers storm back after Paul injures groin]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-storm-back-after-paul-injures-groin.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 17-point deficit after Chris Paul was injured for their fifth straight victory, 97-89 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Paul left the game late in the third quarter w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason's 3-point wish will come to fruition ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mason-s-3-point-wish-will-come-to-fruition-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. - Since he was just a kid watching Larry Bird work his long-distance magic on All-Star Weekend, Spurs guard Roger Mason Jr. always envisioned himself participating in the NBA's annual 3-point shootout one day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2049.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz (26-22) vs. Bobcats (19-28) ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' road to title much tougher without Bynum]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-road-to-title-much-tougher-without-bynum.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bynum's knee injury is bad news for the Lakers. Charley Rosen sorts out what it means to L.A.'s championship chances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-2051.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's biggest offensive night of the season wasn't enough to help the New Orleans Hornets snap out of their slump.Fortunately for Paul, he hasn't always needed to be at his best against the Portland Trail Blazers for New Orleans to come out on top.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers lead West's playoff scramble ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-lead-west-s-playoff-scramble-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At midseason in the top-heavy Western Conference, nine playoff-caliber teams are battling for eight playoff berths.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-2038.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's biggest offensive night of the season wasn't enough to help the New Orleans Hornets snap out of their slump.Fortunately for Paul, he hasn't always needed to be at his best against the Portland Trail Blazers for New Orleans to come out on top.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2039.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, guard Rasual Butler, small forward Peja Stojakovic, power forward David West, center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, forward Sean Marks, guard Antonio Daniels, forward Julian Wright, forward/ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In the 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, the Hornets had a season-low 10 assists, one fewer than point guard Chris Paul averages. --The Hornets were 9-7 in January, their 13th consecutive month with a winning record. The last time they had a losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2041.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope a busy week at home will help forget about a bad weekend. After dropping to 28-16 because of a home loss to the Warriors on Friday and a 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, the Hornets are headed back to New Orleans to play four home ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs overcome Paul's big night, down Hornets  2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-overcome-paul-s-big-night-down-hornets--2042.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker prevailed in a clash of All-Star point guards, scoring 25 points and stretching San Antonio's division lead over Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets in a 106-93 win Saturday night.Paul, who scored 38, will start ahead of Parker for the West]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2031.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, guard Rasual Butler, small forward Peja Stojakovic, power forward David West, center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, forward Sean Marks, guard Antonio Daniels, forward Julian Wright, forward/ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2032.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In the 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, the Hornets had a season-low 10 assists, one fewer than point guard Chris Paul averages. --The Hornets were 9-7 in January, their 13th consecutive month with a winning record. The last time they had a losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2033.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope a busy week at home will help forget about a bad weekend. After dropping to 28-16 because of a home loss to the Warriors on Friday and a 106-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, the Hornets are headed back to New Orleans to play four home ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 106, Hornets 93]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-106-hornets-93.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul was mad. He threw his hands down, screamed at the referee and was summarily punished with a technical foul.He wasn't winning this argument. Nor would his 38 points be enough to win the game.Tony Parker instead prevailed in a clash of All-Star p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs overcome Paul's big night, down Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-overcome-paul-s-big-night-down-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker prevailed in a clash of All-Star point guards, scoring 25 points and stretching San Antonio's division lead over Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets in a 106-93 win Saturday night.Paul, who scored 38, will start ahead of Parker for the West]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors slip past Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-slip-past-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic no doubt needed a hug.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy is expected, respected All-Star ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/roy-is-expected-respected-all-star-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: For the second season in a row, Brandon Roy is picked to play with the NBA's best]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors muscle up]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-muscle-up.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Flimsy as wet cardboard one game, tough as nails the next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2024.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Forward David West returned against the Warriors on Friday night after missing five straight games due to a sore back. West said the back started bothering him during a victory at Detroit two weeks ago, and it flared up the next day as he was getting ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2025.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward Sean Marks, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward Julian Wright, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2026.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott said repeating as Southwest Division champions isn't a top priority for his team, but he does keep close tabs on the division and Western Conference standings. So he's well aware that the Hornets are second in the Southwest Divis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West's return to the lineup wasn't enough to lift the New Orleans Hornets past the NBA's worst defensive team.With a similar performance in San Antonio, the final score might not be so close.The Hornets will try to rediscover their shooting touch wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 91, Hornets 87]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-91-hornets-87.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don Nelson saw Peja Stojakovic guarding Corey Maggette in crunch time and figured it was Maggette's moment to shine.Maggette wasn't about to disagree. He scored 12 of his 19 points in last six minutes, helping the Golden State Warriors hold on for a 91-87]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors hold on to upset Hornets on road]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hold-on-to-upset-hornets-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Maggette scored 12 of his 19 points in the last six minutes, and the Golden State Warriors held on for a 91-87 upset of the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.Jamal Crawford scored 17 for Golden State, hitting a 19-foot jumper with 15.4 seconds lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-2030.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference coaches passed over Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson and chose now 15-time All-Star Shaquille O'Neal as the reserve center for next month's All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2013.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets began the second half of their season with a 94-81 home victory against the Nuggets on Wednesday. That game began a stretch of four consecutive games against Western Conference opponents, including three of the Hornets' rivals for playoff posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2014.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has tested his sore back in practice and coach Byron Scott said Wednesday that there's an outside chance West could return to the lineup before next week, which had been the projected time frame for his return. West practiced on a limited b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2015.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Julian Wright, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Ryan Bowen, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not lobbying for Star positions ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-not-lobbying-for-star-positions-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to boost their hopeful All-Star reserves' chances, some NBA teams send out small gifts to attract the attention of potential voters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview-2017.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have been able to lean on Chris Paul in the wake of injuries to two of their starters, but their reserves showed in their last game that they can be counted on as well.The Hornets look to win their fifth straight at home Friday whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2018.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Eddie House revenge tour continues to roll, with Sacramento the latest victim, says Andrew Ungvari in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench leads Hornets past Nuggets 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bench-leads-hornets-past-nuggets-2019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Brown hadn't played much lately. He had been taking extra shots after practice, trying to be ready to come through when called upon.Moving up in the rotation after a first-half injury to Morris Peterson, Brown hit 6-of-7 shots, including all three 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' defense overwhelms Nuggets 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-defense-overwhelms-nuggets-2020.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic matched a season high with 26 points and the New Orleans Hornets used stifling defense to beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Wednesday night.Devin Brown added a season-high 18 points for New Orleans, hitting six of his seven shots, including]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench leads Hornets past Nuggets 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bench-leads-hornets-past-nuggets-2021.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Brown hadn't played much lately. He had been taking extra shots after practice, trying to be ready to come through when called upon.Moving up in the rotation after a first-half injury to Morris Peterson, Brown hit 6-of-7 shots, including all three 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-2007.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has tested his sore back in practice and coach Byron Scott said Wednesday that there's an outside chance West could return to the lineup before next week, which had been the projected time frame for his return. West practiced on a limited b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-2008.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Julian Wright, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Ryan Bowen, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2009.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets began the second half of their season with a 94-81 home victory against the Nuggets on Wednesday. That game began a stretch of four consecutive games against Western Conference opponents, including three of the Hornets' rivals for playoff posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench leads Hornets past Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bench-leads-hornets-past-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Brown hadn't played much lately. He had been taking extra shots after practice, trying to be ready to come through when called upon.Moving up in the rotation after a first-half injury to Morris Peterson, Brown hit 6-of-7 shots, including all three 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' defense overwhelms Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-defense-overwhelms-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic matched a season high with 26 points and the New Orleans Hornets used stifling defense to beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Wednesday night.Devin Brown added a season-high 18 points for New Orleans, hitting six of his seven shots, including]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STORY OF THE WEEK ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/story-of-the-week-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ALL-STAR RESERVE CANDIDATES SOON WILL LEARN THEIR FATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1998.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets used their eighth different starting lineup of the season when forward Julian Wright made his first start. Wright started in place of Sean Marks, who had started the last three games in place of injured David West. Coach Byron Scott said he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1999.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Julian Wright, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-2000.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago, Hornets coach Byron Scott said the Hornets weren't playing as well as they did last season even though they had equaled last year's won-lost record at the same point in the season. Even though the Hornets have fallen two games off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Carmelo Anthony sidelined for the past three weeks, Chauncey Billups has made sure the Denver Nuggets wouldn't falter.With David West out of the lineup, Chris Paul is doing the same for the New Orleans Hornets.After flirting with a quadruple-double i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[jerry zgoda's sunday insider]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jerry-zgoda-s-sunday-insider.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves have called upon ingenuity and bribery while promoting Al Jefferson for his first All-Star Game appearance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2009-nba-all-star-balloting-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eastern Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant's time will come]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/durant-s-time-will-come.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After All-Star Game starters were announced, TNT analysts debated who should be reserves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday Review 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-2005.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A handful of the league's new coaches were on display Monday night. Thomas Halzack checks in on their progress.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett ever the defender He won't apologize for spot as All-Star starter ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/garnett-ever-the-defender-he-won-t-apologize-for-spot-as-all-star-starter-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1989.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago, Hornets coach Byron Scott said the Hornets weren't playing as well as they did last season even though they had equaled last year's won-lost record at the same point in the season. Even though the Hornets have fallen two games off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1990.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets used their eighth different starting lineup of the season when forward Julian Wright made his first start. Wright started in place of Sean Marks, who had started the last three games in place of injured David West. Coach Byron Scott said he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1991.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Julian Wright, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, 76ers 86]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-76ers-86.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul stole the ball and rocketed the other way, spinning a one-handed floater off the glass as he was fouled, then slapping the padding under the basket with both hands in celebration."He's amazing," Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic said. "He does so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul does it all for Hornets vs. Sixers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-does-it-all-for-hornets-vs-sixers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals for his fifth triple-double of the season, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 101-86 on Monday night.Peja Stojakovic highlighted a 26-point performance with six 3-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocks, maybe not of the ages, but at least for now]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rocks-maybe-not-of-the-ages-but-at-least-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember when Charles Barkley pulled Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury aside and told them they could rule the NBA if they'd just stick together?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another plus for progress]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/another-plus-for-progress.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a 7-2 January record coming into Friday night's home game against New Orleans, Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale was asked earlier in the day what his team could do better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Armstrong slated to start]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-armstrong-slated-to-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets got one of their injured front court players back Monday night, when coach Byron Scott placed center Hilton Armstrong in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers.Armstrong was given the starting nod in place of Tyson Chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA at midseason: 50 things we know so far  2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-nba-at-midseason-50-things-we-know-so-far--1997.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Jose Calderon shoots a free throw, it's going in. That's one of 50 things we know as the NBA season enters its second half.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1980.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul rode a surge of late voting from fans to land a starting position for the Western Conference in the Feb. 15 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Paul, who has averaged 21 points, 11 assists, and 2.7 steals, made his first All-Star appearance as a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1981.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Julian W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1982.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have the weekend off to try to recover from a 116-108 loss at the Timberwolves on Friday, but they have a very busy week after that. The Hornets (26-14) play home games against the 76ers (Monday), Nuggets (Wednesday), and Warriors (Friday) bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ankle keeps Kirilenko on the bench ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ankle-keeps-kirilenko-on-the-bench-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As evidenced by the 30.9 points he has averaged in 12 games against them -- second-most after only the Phoenix Suns -- the Jazz have had a difficult enough time at full strength trying to slow LeBron James.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA at midseason: 50 things we know so far ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-nba-at-midseason-50-things-we-know-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2008-09 season is halfway over now and here are 50 things we've learned:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams won't defend Skills title ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/williams-won-t-defend-skills-title-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA invited Deron Williams to defend his Skills Challenge championship during All-Star weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornton challenged ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thornton-challenged-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thornton, at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, is usually taller, stronger, or both, than the player he plays against.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM ENLUND  Sixers easing Brand back in lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/tom-enlund-sixers-easing-brand-back-in-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The time has come for Elton Brand and the Philadelphia 76ers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/76ers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With David West and Tyson Chandler out, New Orleans' interior defense hasn't been as effective as usual. The Hornets, though, didn't need to dominate down low to shut down the Philadelphia 76ers last season.With West and Chandler still hurt, the Hornets l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao hurts knee, Pacers defuse short-handed Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-hurts-knee-pacers-defuse-short-handed-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Yao hurts knee, Pacers defuse short-handed RocketsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - When China's Yao Ming went down, the Houston Rockets couldn't pick him up. ?? Danny Granger scored 25 points, TJ Ford had 21 and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1974.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have the weekend off to try to recover from a 116-108 loss at the Timberwolves on Friday, but they have a very busy week after that. The Hornets (26-14) play home games against the 76ers (Monday), Nuggets (Wednesday), and Warriors (Friday) bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1975.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul rode a surge of late voting from fans to land a starting position for the Western Conference in the Feb. 15 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Paul, who has averaged 21 points, 11 assists, and 2.7 steals, made his first All-Star appearance as a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1976.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Julian W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach's firing annoys Sloan]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-s-firing-annoys-sloan.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan is miffed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets fall to T-Wolves without Chandler, West 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fall-to-t-wolves-without-chandler-west-1978.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Al Jefferson walked on to the floor against New Orleans on Friday night, his eyes grew wide and he knew he was in for a big night.The Hornets were playing without their two best interior defenders - Tyson Chandler and David West - and were left with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAHJazz (25-18) vs. CLEVELAND Cavaliers (32-8)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1964.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have the weekend off to try to recover from a 116-108 loss at the Timberwolves on Friday, but they have a very busy week after that. The Hornets (26-14) play home games against the 76ers (Monday), Nuggets (Wednesday), and Warriors (Friday) bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1965.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul rode a surge of late voting from fans to land a starting position for the Western Conference in the Feb. 15 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Paul, who has averaged 21 points, 11 assists, and 2.7 steals, made his first All-Star appearance as a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1966.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Julian W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets fall to T-Wolves without Chandler, West]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-fall-to-t-wolves-without-chandler-west.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Al Jefferson walked on to the floor against New Orleans on Friday night, his eyes grew wide and he knew he was in for a big night.The Hornets were playing without their two best interior defenders - Tyson Chandler and David West - and were left with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telfair keeping pace with Wolves' upswing]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/telfair-keeping-pace-with-wolves-upswing.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Timberwolves guard Sebastian Telfair rode the bench not long ago. He played fewer than 17 minutes in each of the eight games from Dec. 6-20, all Minnesota losses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[wolves gameday]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wolves-gameday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Preview: The Timberwolves have won seven of nine games, but last season lost three games to the Hornets by a combined 94 points. The Wolves are back home after a 2-1 Western trip that coach Kevin McHale described as good, but not great.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZO DECIDES TO WALK AWAY]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/zo-decides-to-walk-away.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the fifth time as a member of theMiamiHeat, Alonzo Mourning is stepping away.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[House on fire, Celtics shoot down Heat ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/house-on-fire-celtics-shoot-down-heat-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA House on fire, Celtics shoot down HeatBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Eddie House likes to shoot off his mouth when he's in the game. On Wednesday night, he let his shooting do the talking. ?? House hit seven three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-1972.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking ahead: All-star reserves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1957.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are hoping to take advantage of a favorable schedule, but they'll have to try and do so with a short-handed team. The Hornets are in the midst of a stretch in which they play 10 of their final 13 games before NBA All-Star Weekend at home, but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1958.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Jan. 12 and Jan. 18, winning the award for a franchise-record sixth time in his career, including the third time this season. Paul averaged 24.3 points, 9.5 assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1959.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Julian Wright. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense carries Celtics past Magic]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/defense-carries-celtics-past-magic.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics didn't need illusions or tricks to dominate the Magic Charlie Rosen says. They used something much more basic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-preview-1961.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets haven't missed a beat despite having two starters sidelined. That's mostly because two other starters have stepped up their play.With the returns of David West and Tyson Chandler questionable, Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1962.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bynum showed the Lakers and fans exactly why he got that big money deal last season, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big 3rd-quarter run helps Hornets clip Nets 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/big-3rd-quarter-run-helps-hornets-clip-nets-1963.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul narrowly missed his fifth triple-double of the season with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the New Jersey Nets 102-92 on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic had 20 points and 10 rebounds.Vince Carter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1949.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are hoping to take advantage of a favorable schedule, but they'll have to try and do so with a short-handed team. The Hornets are in the midst of a stretch in which they play 10 of their final 13 games before NBA All-Star Weekend at home, but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1950.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Jan. 12 and Jan. 18, winning the award for a franchise-record sixth time in his career, including the third time this season. Paul averaged 24.3 points, 9.5 assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1951.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Melvin Ely. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward Julian Wright. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 102, Nets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-102-nets-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another dominant performance by Chris Paul made the absence of two starters seem like only a minor inconvenience for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul narrowly missed his fifth triple-double of the season with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and Ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big 3rd-quarter run helps Hornets clip Nets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/big-3rd-quarter-run-helps-hornets-clip-nets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul narrowly missed his fifth triple-double of the season with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the New Jersey Nets 102-92 on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic had 20 points and 10 rebounds.Vince Carter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign Tolliver]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-tolliver.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets, missing top two centers Tyson Chandler and Hilton Armstrong, signed Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract on Wednesday.Chandler sprained his left ankle on Monday in the Hornets' victory over Indiana. Armstrong also left that game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing streak reaches five]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/losing-streak-reaches-five.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS -- And so the losing continues for theDetroitPistons.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's Lakers run circles around LeBron's Cavs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-s-lakers-run-circles-around-lebron-s-cavs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Kobe's Lakers run circles around LeBron's CavsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) -Kobe Bryantshook off a dislocated right ring finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran circles around the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1940.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depth inside already was a concern for the Hornets. Now it has gotten worse. Starting forward David West missed the home game against the Pacers on Monday and is likely to miss the home game against the Nets on Wednesday because of back spasms. Starting c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1941.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 103-100 victory at home against the Pacers on Monday began a home-friendly stretch of games, during which nine of 11 games will be played at the New Orleans Arena. --G Chris Paul made a steal against the Pacers after failing to get one agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1942.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MAIN EVENT]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-main-event.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder fans have shown they're loyal, even if their new NBA team started the season 2-24 and reached the halfway point with a league-worst 8-33 record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-1944.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs play their 41st game tonight, which means the true midpoint of the season will come at roughly 9:45 p.m. at the AT&T Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's point of view]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/shaq-s-point-of-view.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[``Nothing.'']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nets-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the play of point guard Chris Paul in the team's last game, a banged-up frontcourt didn't keep the New Orleans Hornets from notching their first back-to-back wins of the month.The Hornets could use another strong outing from Paul with David West]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday Review]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a big win over the Suns, the Celtics have officially ended their slump, Thomas Halzack says in his Monday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers: Team ends several long losing streaks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-team-ends-several-long-losing-streaks-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Oregonian's Joe Freeman looks at the Blazers' first-half achievements, and how they can avoid another late-season swoon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West out 5-6 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-out-5-6-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1933.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depth inside already was a concern for the Hornets. Now it has gotten worse. Starting forward David West missed the home game against the Pacers on Monday and is likely to miss the home game against the Nets on Wednesday because of back spasms. Starting c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1934.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 103-100 victory at home against the Pacers on Monday began a home-friendly stretch of games, during which nine of 11 games will be played at the New Orleans Arena. --G Chris Paul made a steal against the Pacers after failing to get one agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1935.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward Sean Marks, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case weak for Conley deal]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/case-weak-for-conley-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Go aheadMemphisGrizzlies, trade point guard Mike Conley.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are plenty of warts out West Group behind Lakers, Spurs all have one problem or another ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/there-are-plenty-of-warts-out-west-group-behind-lakers-spurs-all-have-one-problem-or-another-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pointing out the Mavericks shortcomings is easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul answers Granger's shot with game-winner]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-answers-granger-s-shot-with-game-winner.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Danny Granger pounded his fist to his chest following his tying 3-pointer, Chris Paul strode straight over to Hornets coach Byron Scott with definite ideas about how to respond."As soon as Granger hit that shot, Chris came up to me and said, 'Coach, gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' West sidelined, Chandler leaves game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-west-sidelined-chandler-leaves-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets starting forward David West sat out New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers with back spasms Monday.New Orleans lost a second starter late in the second quarter, when center Tyson Chandler injured his left ankle and was helped off the floor.C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1923.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are finally home. After one of the team's toughest road trips of the season -- at Dallas, Cleveland and Detroit -- the Hornets host the Indiana Pacers on Monday in a game All-Star candidate Chris Paul said is as important because of the day it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1924.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--New Orleans basically won Saturday night's road game from the free-throw line, where the Hornets went 19 of 20. The Hornets entered the game shooting 81.1 percent from the charity stripe, the second-best number in the NBA. --The Hornets won despite hitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1925.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star voting tip sheet ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/all-star-voting-tip-sheet-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again fans will choose the five starters per team for the NBA All-Star Game, and once again they'll do a decent job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dallas Morning News David Moore column: There are plenty of warts out West ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-dallas-morning-news-david-moore-column-there-are-plenty-of-warts-out-west-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 18--Pointing out the Dallas Mavericks shortcomings is easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pacers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing inconsistently during a heavy stretch of road games in their schedule over the last two weeks, the New Orleans Hornets look to take advantage of some time at home.The Hornets look to win back-to-back games for the first time in two weeks Mon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA mid-term grades: Eastern Conference]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-mid-term-grades-eastern-conference.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[D-Wade's been playing out of his mind, and has Miami earning gold stars in Charlie Rosen's Eastern Conference mid-term grades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson comes up big in fourth quarter, Magic top Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nelson-comes-up-big-in-fourth-quarter-magic-top-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Nelson comes up big in fourth quarter, Magic top LakersBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Jameer Nelson did his best impersonation of Los Angeles Lakers superstarKobe Bryantdown the stretch, and the Orlando Magic came]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 91, Pistons 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-91-pistons-85.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul didn't have a great game against Cleveland on Friday night.He made up for it against another traditional Eastern Conference powerhouse 24 hours later.Paul had 23 points and 14 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets hand the Detroit Pistons the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1917.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The won-lost record says the Hornets are just as good as they were at this point last season, but coach Byron Scott believes otherwise. The Hornets are 22-11 after their 107-80 home victory against the Clippers on Friday night, matching the record they ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1918.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second time in three games -- both against a team from Los Angeles -- the Hornets scored a season-high in points for a half. They scored 62 points in the first half of their 107-80 victory against the Clippers on Friday, three days after they sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1919.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 list]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/top-10-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The mid-season point will soon arrive in the NBA, a time when teams take stock of their rosters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Hornets Preview 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-hornets-preview-1921.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets likely wouldn't mind a few more home games, while the New York Knicks are probably looking forward to the end of their miserable road trip.Heading to New Orleans Arena on Monday, however, would only seem to deepen the Knicks' road ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM ENLUND  Bucks face 'accounting' side of NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/tom-enlund-bucks-face-accounting-side-of-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember the good old days in the National Basketball Association, when trades were made based on players' abilities?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRRECTION (eca 027) ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/corrrection-eca-027-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA CORRRECTION (eca 027)Cavs crush slumping Celtics, move to 19-0 at home By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Corrects 12th graf: Ray Allen finishing with 12 points sted 7?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With the snow falling outside, the visiting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Cavs crush slumping Celtics, move to 19-0 at home ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lebron-cavs-crush-slumping-celtics-move-to-19-0-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Cavs crush slumping Celtics, move to 19-0 at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With the snow falling outside, the visiting Boston Celtics ran into a perfect storm inside. ?? LeBron Jamespoured in 38 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1914.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1915.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The won-lost record says the Hornets are just as good as they were at this point last season, but coach Byron Scott believes otherwise. The Hornets are 22-11 after their 107-80 home victory against the Clippers on Friday night, matching the record they ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1916.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second time in three games -- both against a team from Los Angeles -- the Hornets scored a season-high in points for a half. They scored 62 points in the first half of their 107-80 victory against the Clippers on Friday, three days after they sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1903.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1904.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The won-lost record says the Hornets are just as good as they were at this point last season, but coach Byron Scott believes otherwise. The Hornets are 22-11 after their 107-80 home victory against the Clippers on Friday night, matching the record they ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1905.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second time in three games -- both against a team from Los Angeles -- the Hornets scored a season-high in points for a half. They scored 62 points in the first half of their 107-80 victory against the Clippers on Friday, three days after they sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 107, Clippers 80]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-107-clippers-80.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rasual Butler keeps putting his bench-warming days of last season further behind him.Butler scored a season-high 27 points, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th straight loss, 107-80 on Friday night.Relegated to the end o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Not Pearl Jam? No problem for D-Will ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-not-pearl-jam-no-problem-for-d-will-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz had a sense of humor, they would save three seats -- one for Bill Simmons, one for Eddie Vedder and one for Scott Weiland -- for the first Deron Williams-Chris Paul showdown of the season tonight at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Injury bug catches up to Miles ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-injury-bug-catches-up-to-miles-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As C.J. Miles came down from a jumper on James Posey 's foot in the third quarter of Wednesday's game, the Jazz couldn't help but flash back to the preseason and the sickening scene of Deron Williams clutching his ankle on the United Center floor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butler heats up for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/butler-heats-up-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th straight loss, 107-80 on Friday night.Butler hit six 3-pointers, also a season high, as the Hornets made 11 3s and had seven players score]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Retirement ceremony for Morris Peterson's jersey likely postponed ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/brief-retirement-ceremony-for-morris-peterson-s-jersey-likely-postponed-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 9--The Spartans will likely postpone the retirement ceremony for Morris Peterson's No. 42 jersey and reschedule it for later this season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets send slumping Celtics to third straight setback ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-send-slumping-celtics-to-third-straight-setback-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Rockets send slumping Celtics to third straight setbackBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The suddenly slumping Boston Celtics have lost their way and some of their swagger. ?? China's Yao Ming scored 26 points, Von W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1894.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard-f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1895.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No team has played the Hornets tougher the last two seasons than the Jazz. The Jazz's 116-90 blowout of the Hornets on Wednesday in the team's first meeting this season was the third lopsided Hornets' loss in Salt Lake City in the last two seasons. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1896.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are headed home for a two-game homestand after a good, but not great Western road trip. They won two of their first three games, including a victory that ended the Lakers' 15-game homecourt winning streak, but they followed that with a dismal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Hornets Preview 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-hornets-preview-1897.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets' challenging road trip ended with a whimper. Their brief, far less daunting homestand seems unlikely to begin the same way.Chris Paul and the Hornets will have a good opportunity to bounce back from their most lopsided loss of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HORNETS 116, LAKERS 105 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-116-lakers-105-1898.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIN OR LOSE, LAKERS STILL FIRST AND BEST IN WEST ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/win-or-lose-lakers-still-first-and-best-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams off, but not Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/williams-off-but-not-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The matching bottle of red Chloraspetic spray and red throat lozenges in front of Deron Williams' locker pretty much told the story of Wednesday night's showdown against Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets from the Jazz guard's perspective.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Paul would prefer a win over D-Will, Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-paul-would-prefer-a-win-over-d-will-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 8--Forget those 26 points and seven assists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz drill Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-drill-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if he managed only eight points and eight assists, even if he never got off the bench in the fourth quarter, Deron Williams couldn't be all that unhappy with how his latest showdown with Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets turned out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1885.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are headed home for a two-game homestand after a good, but not great Western road trip. They won two of their first three games, including a victory that ended the Lakers' 15-game homecourt winning streak, but they followed that with a dismal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1886.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No team has played the Hornets tougher the last two seasons than the Jazz. The Jazz's 116-90 blowout of the Hornets on Wednesday in the team's first meeting this season was the third lopsided Hornets' loss in Salt Lake City in the last two seasons. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard-f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 116, Hornets 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-116-hornets-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After running slightly behind New Orleans in the first quarter, the Utah Jazz ran over the Hornets in the second and kept on going.The Jazz held the weary Hornets to two field goals in the second period during a 116-90 victory Wednesday night, pulling dow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz run down weary Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/millsap-jazz-run-down-weary-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap had 27 points and 14 rebounds to extend his NBA-leading double-double streak to 19 games and the Utah Jazz took advantage of the weary New Orleans Hornets in a 116-90 victory Wednesday night.Millsap also had five assists to go with his latest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Pearl Jam? No problem for D-Will ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/not-pearl-jam-no-problem-for-d-will-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 7--If the Jazz had a sense of humor, they would save three seats -- one for Bill Simmons, one for Eddie Vedder and one for Scott Weiland -- for the first Deron Williams-Chris Paul showdown of the season tonight at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets, Paul help energize New Orleans ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-paul-help-energize-new-orleans-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 7--NEW ORLEANS -- The place, Ref's Bar and Grill, has all of the highlights of the New Orleans sports scene, from Reggie Bush running through a huge hole in a Saints jersey to Chris Paul breaking down imaginary defenders on a freshly painted wall.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams vs. Paul nothing personal for Jazz point ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/williams-vs-paul-nothing-personal-for-jazz-point-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day before theUtahJazz were to host Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets and another chapter of the "Which Player Is Better?" book was to be written about an engaging star-powered NBA rivalry, Deron Williams tried to settle the debate once and for all]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-1893.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers and Celtics both showed cracks in the foundation in big losses Tuesday night, says John Lorge as he reviews all the action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1878.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Hilton Armstrong has played well recently, especially during the current road trip. He has played extended minutes because of foul trouble to starter Tyson Chandler and Chandler's one-game suspension that kept him out of the game at Denver on Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1879.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1880.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will try to end their four-game West Coast road trip with a winning record when they play at Utah on Wednesday. They improved to 2-1 on the trip when they beat the Lakers, 116-105, Tuesday night at the Staples Center. That victory came after t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets are rolling, and a win over the Western Conference's best team should have them feeling confident heading into the finale of their four-game road trip.Considering the location of their final stop, they'll need it.Pau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 116, Lakers 105]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-116-lakers-105.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somebody had to play defense in Tuesday night's Hornets-Lakers game.The Hornets finally did in the fourth quarter, and it proved decisive.David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the final period to outscore Los Angeles by himself, and New Orleans beat Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big fourth quarter helps Hornets topple Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/big-fourth-quarter-helps-hornets-topple-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak.West shot 14-of-23 from the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' penthouse offers a West view]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-penthouse-offers-a-west-view.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, back in the Western Conference . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1871.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Hornets are ever going to get to the top of the Western Conference, they're going to have to find a way to get past the Lakers. They'll take another crack at the defending Western champions on Tuesday night at Staples Center. The last time the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1872.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler missed the game at Denver on Saturday while serving a one-game suspension without pay for throwing an elbow and striking the Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla in the neck during the Hornets' 92-77 victory Friday night in Portland. The NBA a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1873.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets surge, slip, survive Denver's 26-point lead fades, but Billups' free throws key 105-100 win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-surge-slip-survive-denver-s-26-point-lead-fades-but-billups-free-throws-key-105-100-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This month can be a space-creator for the Nuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Lakers Preview 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lakers-preview-1875.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not having home-court advantage throughout the playoffs last season might have hurt the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of winning the NBA title. They're determined not to let that happen again.The Lakers look to build upon the league's best record and win 16]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers notebook Roy will miss 7 to 10 days due to injury ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-notebook-roy-will-miss-7-to-10-days-due-to-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers notebook Roy will miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets blow big lead but still beat Hornets 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-blow-big-lead-but-still-beat-hornets-1877.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points, including a layup with 56.5 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets blew a 26-point third quarter lead before recovering to beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-100 on Saturday night.J.R. Smith scored 11 of his 17 points in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1865.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1866.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Hornets are ever going to get to the top of the Western Conference, they're going to have to find a way to get past the Lakers. They'll take another crack at the defending Western champions on Tuesday night at Staples Center. The last time the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1867.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler missed the game at Denver on Saturday while serving a one-game suspension without pay for throwing an elbow and striking the Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla in the neck during the Hornets' 92-77 victory Friday night in Portland. The NBA a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets blow big lead but still beat Hornets 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-blow-big-lead-but-still-beat-hornets-1868.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points, including a layup with 56.5 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets blew a 26-point third quarter lead before recovering to beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-100 on Saturday night.J.R. Smith scored 11 of his 17 points in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers tonight  2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-tonight--1869.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time: 6:30]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-1870.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With its road trip a major success, Denver looks for similar results on Saturday night as it opens a season-long seven-game homestand.The Nuggets go for their third straight win at the Pepsi Center, but face a New Orleans squad that is one of only four te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at home ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lebron-varejao-keep-cavs-perfect-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With a little help from "Wild Thing," LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still running wild at home. ?? Brazilian Anderson Varejao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1857.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Hornets are ever going to get to the top of the Western Conference, they're going to have to find a way to get past the Lakers. They'll take another crack at the defending Western champions on Tuesday night at Staples Center. The last time the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1858.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler missed the game at Denver on Saturday while serving a one-game suspension without pay for throwing an elbow and striking the Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla in the neck during the Hornets' 92-77 victory Friday night in Portland. The NBA a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1859.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 105, Hornets 100]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-105-hornets-100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets' starters were looking forward to resting in the fourth quarter. Instead, they needed Carmelo Anthony's last-minute shot.Anthony scored 22 points, including a layup with 56.5 seconds left, and the Nuggets blew a 26-point third quarter l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets blow big lead but still beat Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nuggets-blow-big-lead-but-still-beat-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points, including a layup with 56.5 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets blew a 26-point third quarter lead before recovering to beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-100 on Saturday night.J.R. Smith scored 11 of his 17 points in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets C Tyson Chandler suspended for 1 game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-c-tyson-chandler-suspended-for-1-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler was suspended without pay for New Orleans' game at Denver on Saturday for striking an opponent the previous night.Chandler was ejected during the third quarter of the Hornets' 92-77 win at Portland on Friday for elbowing Trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-1863.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With its road trip a major success, Denver looks for similar results on Saturday night as it opens a season-long seven-game homestand.The Nuggets go for their third straight win at the Pepsi Center, but face a New Orleans squad that is one of only four te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets C Chandler suspended for one game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-c-chandler-suspended-for-one-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler was suspended without pay for New Orleans' game at Denver on Saturday for striking an opponent the previous night.Chandler was ejected during the third quarter of the Hornets' 92-77 win at Portland on Friday for elbowing Trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1848.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets started the New Year off on a good note when they beat the Trail Blazers 92-77 Friday night in Portland. It was also a good way to start a tough, four-game road trip that continues in Denver on Saturday, in Los Angeles against the Lakers on Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1849.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott is trying to get center Tyson Chandler to do a better job of avoiding foul trouble. "Like I told Tyson, a couple of his fouls have been because of bad positioning," Scott said. "Guys all of a sudden catch him out of position an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1850.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Antonio Daniels, Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard Morris Peterson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview-1851.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With its road trip a major success, Denver looks for similar results on Saturday night as it opens a season-long seven-game homestand.The Nuggets go for their third straight win at the Pepsi Center, but face a New Orleans squad that is one of only four te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 92, Trail Blazers 77]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-92-trail-blazers-77.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets didn't unravel after Tyson Chandler was kicked out. Instead, they regrouped.David West had 25 points, Chris Paul added 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and the Hornets beat the stunned Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets pull away from Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pull-away-from-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West had 25 points, Chris Paul added 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and the New Hornets Orleans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.West and Paul teamed to lead a New Orleans rally, with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder may win fewest ever ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-may-win-fewest-ever-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As tough as it might become in Oklahoma City, it's safe to say some things can't get as bad as with the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers tonight  2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-tonight--1855.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VS. UTAH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers tonight  2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-tonight--1843.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VS. UTAH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-1844.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has been carrying the Portland Trail Blazers during a difficult stretch of schedule. Now he could be sidelined as they begin an even tougher one.Having proven they can compete with the Eastern Conference's top teams even without their leading ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1845.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night was the 800th victory in franchise history. --Another milestone was reached as point guard Chris Paul played in a victory against the Wizards for the first time, giving him a victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1846.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1847.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets had a good December as they ended the month with a 10-3 record after a 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night. The Hornets began the month with a three-game winning streak, matched their season-best four-game winning streak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1835.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night was the 800th victory in franchise history. --Another milestone was reached as point guard Chris Paul played in a victory against the Wizards for the first time, giving him a victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1836.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1837.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets had a good December as they ended the month with a 10-3 record after a 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night. The Hornets began the month with a three-game winning streak, matched their season-best four-game winning streak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumph & scandal in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/triumph-scandal-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As we say goodbye to 2008 in the coming days, here is a look at the year's top NBA stories:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOREBOARD ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scoreboard-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?NBA ?Yesterday?-?(home?team?in?CAPS):???????CHARLOTTE?Bobcats? ?????????????????89???bt?New?York?Knicks????????????????????93;????????????????INDIANA?Pacers????????????????????104???bt?Atlanta? ?Hawks?????????????????????110;????????????????MEMPHIS?Grizz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards wither late against the Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-wither-late-against-the-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonWizards overcame the absence of leading scorer Caron Butler with their first back-to-back wins of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT NEW ORLEANS ARENA ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/seen-and-heard-at-new-orleans-arena-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing theWashingtonWizards for the first time since they traded him to the New Orleans Hornets on Dec. 10, point guard Antonio Daniels said before the game that things would seem strange for a little bit. But he's happy to play for the Hornets and be in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul gets triple-double as Hornets roll 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-gets-triple-double-as-hornets-roll-1842.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 15 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for his third triple-double of the season, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-85 on Tuesday night.Rasual Butler scored 21 points and David West 20 for New Orleans, which led most]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1828.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night was the 800th victory in franchise history. --Another milestone was reached as point guard Chris Paul played in a victory against the Wizards for the first time, giving him a victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1829.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1830.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets had a good December as they ended the month with a 10-3 record after a 97-85 victory at home against the Wizards on Tuesday night. The Hornets began the month with a three-game winning streak, matched their season-best four-game winning streak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Wizards 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-97-wizards-85.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's three triple-doubles in the first two months of the season have impressed, but not surprised, his teammates."He's one of the best point guards ever to grace this game," Hornets shooting guard Rasual Butler said. "He's the ultimate talent."Pau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul gets triple-double as Hornets roll]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-gets-triple-double-as-hornets-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 15 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for his third triple-double of the season, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-85 on Tuesday night.Rasual Butler scored 21 points and David West 20 for New Orleans, which led most]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT HONDA CENTER ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/seen-and-heard-at-honda-center-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roughly 90 minutes before tipoff, Wizards interim coach Ed Tapscott walked up to the marker board in the visiting locker room to jot down his team's game plan for the Rockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul takes over as Hornets slip by Pacers  2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-takes-over-as-hornets-slip-by-pacers--1834.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's New Orleans teammates and coaches were imploring the guard to take charge of the game against the lowly Pacers.So he did.Paul scored 11 points in the game's final 3:36 and David West hit a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1821.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting healthier as an important road trip looms. Forward Peja Stojakovic returned after missing five games due to back spasms to play 37 minutes against the Pacers on Sunday night in Indianapolis. Reserve center Hilton Armstrong returned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1822.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The 103 points that the Hornets allowed in their victory against the Pacers on Sunday tied the most that they have yielded in a victory this season. They also allowed 103 to the Warriors in a 108-103 victory in the season opener Oct. 29. The Hornets hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1823.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Caron Butler was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team last season, and there's no denying what he means to the Washington Wizards.An injury has sidelined their leading scorer for the past two games, yet somehow the East's worst team is winning wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching them lose another close one, Erick Blasco says the Pacers are better than their record indicates in his Sunday Review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul takes over as Hornets slip by Pacers  2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-takes-over-as-hornets-slip-by-pacers--1826.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's New Orleans teammates and coaches were imploring the guard to take charge of the game against the lowly Pacers.So he did.Paul scored 11 points in the game's final 3:36 and David West hit a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing the games of LeBron and D-Wade 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/comparing-the-games-of-lebron-and-d-wade-1827.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron and the Cavs bested D-Wade and the Heat on Sunday. But is Wade the better player overall? Charley Rosen takes a look.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1815.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting healthier as an important road trip looms. Forward Peja Stojakovic returned after missing five games due to back spasms to play 37 minutes against the Pacers on Sunday night in Indianapolis. Reserve center Hilton Armstrong returned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1816.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The 103 points that the Hornets allowed in their victory against the Pacers on Sunday tied the most that they have yielded in a victory this season. They also allowed 103 to the Warriors in a 108-103 victory in the season opener Oct. 29. The Hornets hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1817.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul takes over as Hornets slip by Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-takes-over-as-hornets-slip-by-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's New Orleans teammates and coaches were imploring the guard to take charge of the game against the lowly Pacers.So he did.Paul scored 11 points in the game's final 3:36 and David West hit a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Take 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/morning-sports-summary-take-2-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A brilliant performance in Beijing has helped Chantal Petitclerc (PEH'-tee-clehr) earn a place in history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing the games of LeBron and D-Wade]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/comparing-the-games-of-lebron-and-d-wade.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron and the Cavs bested D-Wade and the Heat on Sunday. But is Wade the better player overall? Charley Rosen takes a look.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight loss ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-send-mighty-celtics-to-second-straight-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight lossBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Suddenly, the streaking Boston Celtics are slumping. ?? Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the final quarter,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1808.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets sometimes look like the division champion that won 56 games and nearly reached the Western Conference finals last season. And sometimes they don't, which leaves coach Byron Scott scratching his head from time to time, like he has this week. Af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1809.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets broke a two-game losing streak to avoid losing three in a row for the first time this season. They lost two in a row two other times. Their longest losing streak last season was three games. --Backup C Hilton Armstrong was inactive because o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1810.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Devin Brown, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Forward/C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT'S GOTTA BE THE SHOES  Dwight debuts new sneaker as Magic rip Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/it-s-gotta-be-the-shoes-dwight-debuts-new-sneaker-as-magic-rip-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Dwight Howard's team impressive enough now to persuade Barack Obama to wear Superman's sneakers for his pick-up games?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul falls short against Orlando ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-falls-short-against-orlando-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans' Chris Paul has grown up fast in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pacers Preview 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pacers-preview-1813.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have had their share of problems on offense, particularly on the road over the past month. A matchup at Indiana could give them a spark.The Hornets return to the road for the first time since their worst scoring game of the season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics find bench is giving way ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-find-bench-is-giving-way-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Flash back to last July. Second quarter. NBA Finals. Game 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1798.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets sometimes look like the division champion that won 56 games and nearly reached the Western Conference finals last season. And sometimes they don't, which leaves coach Byron Scott scratching his head from time to time, like he has this week. Af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1799.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets broke a two-game losing streak to avoid losing three in a row for the first time this season. They lost two in a row two other times. Their longest losing streak last season was three games. --Backup C Hilton Armstrong was inactive because o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1800.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Devin Brown, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard Antonio Daniels, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Forward/C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 88, Rockets 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-88-rockets-79.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and his Hornets teammates had a lousy Christmas, so they took it out on the Houston Rockets.Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over Houston on Friday night.David West added 23 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, West lead Hornets past Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-west-lead-hornets-past-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.David West added 23 points for New Orleans, which led throughout. Tyson Chandler has 14 points and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic, Armstrong, Artest all out]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-armstrong-artest-all-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest missed the Houston Rockets' road game Friday night against the Hornets, who were also short-handed.Artest had a sprained right ankle, Rockets officials said.New Orleans was without swingman Peja Stojakovic and reserve center Hilton Armstrong. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slumping teams need time, trades or both]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/slumping-teams-need-time-trades-or-both.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing, huh? Well, that's what Charley Rosen says will occur when star Gilbert Arenas returns to the lineup of the lowly Wizards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-1805.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After another heartbreaker, it's time to face it. The Suns have a mental block that keeps them from beating the Spurs, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics, Lakers have plenty of flaws]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-lakers-have-plenty-of-flaws.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The L.A.-Boston Christmas showdown was a holiday treat, but neither team is in championship form yet, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1789.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will try to avoid getting swept in three consecutive games against division leaders when they play the Southwest-leading Rockets on Friday night in the New Orleans Arena. They were blasted by the Southeast-leading Magic 88-68 on Thursday after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul's NBA-record streak of 108 consecutive games with at least one steal came to an end against the Magic on Thursday. "Half the time when I got a steal I didn't even know it," Paul said. "It was going to end at some point, so why not Christmas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1791.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of losses against division-leading teams derailed a bit of the New Orleans Hornets' momentum, and they'll be trying to avoid a similar fate on Friday night as they host the Southwest Division rival Houston Rockets.New Orleans (16-9) had a four-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogans can't laugh about bad game ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bogans-can-t-laugh-about-bad-game-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teammates were teasing SG Keith Bogans after the Magic's win over the Golden State Warriors about his box score, calling him "Double 0-7."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 88, Hornets 68]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-88-hornets-68.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, Stan Van Gundy praised the Orlando Magic after their latest win. Then, he criticized them for a lackluster second half.Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead the Magic to an 88-68 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in a matchup of divisio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic maul Hornets, end Paul's steal streak]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/magic-maul-hornets-end-paul-s-steal-streak.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to an 88-68 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in a matchup of division leaders.David West had 13 points for New Orleans. Chris Paul and Devin Brown each added 12.Paul, the NBA steals lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS VS. CELTICS]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-vs-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're back?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' rhythm returns in victory]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-rhythm-returns-in-victory.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revived rivalry creates captivating Christmas ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/revived-rivalry-creates-captivating-christmas-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today they are scattered in and around the NBA like historical artifacts in the game that made them legends.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Magic Preview 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-magic-preview-1783.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the past week, the Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic have emerged as legitimate title contenders by beating some of the top teams from the Western Conference. They'll look to add to that list on Christmas when they host the Southwest Division-le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers and Celtics did their part to set up a Christmas showdown and LeBron James continued his case for MVP. John Lorge reviews Tuesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers make voices heard]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-make-voices-heard.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was almost like the Lakers could hear exactly what was going on 1,500 miles away, as if the chants from TD Banknorth Garden rained down on them instead of the surprised silence that surrounded them at New Orleans Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1786.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is always looking for players who can play more than one position, and that versatility is being put to use. Forward Peja Stojakovic has missed the last three games because of back spasms, and backup point guard Antonio Daniels m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1787.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Dec. 15-21, setting a franchise record by winning the award for the fifth time. Paul averaged 23.7 points, 10.0 assists, 5.3 steals, and 4.3 rebounds as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1788.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1774.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott is always looking for players who can play more than one position, and that versatility is being put to use. Forward Peja Stojakovic has missed the last three games because of back spasms, and backup point guard Antonio Daniels m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1775.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Dec. 15-21, setting a franchise record by winning the award for the fifth time. Paul averaged 23.7 points, 10.0 assists, 5.3 steals, and 4.3 rebounds as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1776.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers shake off Hornets, prepare for Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-shake-off-hornets-prepare-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant dribbled with his back to the basket while James Posey hounded him - a scene reminiscent of last season's NBA finals, when Posey played for Boston.Bryant hardly looked haunted by the memory, though, throwing a quick shoulder fake before twisti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic, Daniels out vs. Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-daniels-out-vs-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic sat out his third straight game with back soreness on Tuesday night when the New Orleans Hornets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers.Backup point guard Antonio Daniels, who twisted his knee during the Hornets' previous game on Saturday, also mis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Hornets Preview 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hornets-preview-1779.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season. On Tuesday night, they'll get a good barometer of how good they really are when they host the league's top scoring team - the Los Angeles Lakers.New Orleans (16-7) i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hail, Hub Subs! ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hail-hub-subs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the Celtics' stirring Finals comeback, a quartet of role players supplied the knife edge of victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time: 5 PST.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1768.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have won 11 of their last 13 games to move into first place in the Southwest Division and second place in the Western Conference. After a 99-90 victory at home against the Kings on Saturday, the Hornets are 16-7, leaving them with two more los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1769.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the Hornets offense is in capable hands when Antonio Daniels enters the game as the second point guard, even though Daniels has played in just four games since being acquired in a trade with the Wizards a week and a half ago. "He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1770.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Hornets Preview 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hornets-preview-1771.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season. On Tuesday night, they'll get a good barometer of how good they really are when they host the league's top scoring team - the Los Angeles Lakers.New Orleans (16-7) i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In futility vs. excellence quest, take Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/in-futility-vs-excellence-quest-take-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's got its sights set on 70 wins. Oklahoma City could lose 70. Who'll hit the magic number first? Randy Hill handicaps the race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury definitely tops the naughty list 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/marbury-definitely-tops-the-naughty-list-1773.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final Hoop du Jour before Christmas, Peter Vecsey runs down his own NBA list and finds most of the names are naughty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1760.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1761.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have won 11 of their last 13 games to move into first place in the Southwest Division and second place in the Western Conference. After a 99-90 victory at home against the Kings on Saturday, the Hornets are 16-7, leaving them with two more los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1762.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the Hornets offense is in capable hands when Antonio Daniels enters the game as the second point guard, even though Daniels has played in just four games since being acquired in a trade with the Wizards a week and a half ago. "He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM ENLUND  NBA  Wade trudges through a rough patch ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/tom-enlund-nba-wade-trudges-through-a-rough-patch-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What is wrong with Dwyane Wade?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA  DOWN THE LANE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-down-the-lane-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THIS WEEK IN THE NBA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury definitely tops the naughty list]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/marbury-definitely-tops-the-naughty-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final Hoop du Jour before Christmas, Peter Vecsey runs down his own NBA list and finds most of the names are naughty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gretna artist creates first poster for N.O. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/gretna-artist-creates-first-poster-for-n-o-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first officialNewOrleansHornets' poster was recently released to the public, and the artist is Gretna resident Terrance Osborne.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets best Kings; Paul scores season high 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-best-kings-paul-scores-season-high-1767.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul wasn't bashful about his intent to "smash" the record for consecutive games with a steal.After his season-high eight swipes against the Sacramento Kings, it's no wonder why.Paul complemented his heady defense with a season-high 34 points, along]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1754.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1755.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have won 11 of their last 13 games to move into first place in the Southwest Division and second place in the Western Conference. After a 99-90 victory at home against the Kings on Saturday, the Hornets are 16-7, leaving them with two more los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1756.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the Hornets offense is in capable hands when Antonio Daniels enters the game as the second point guard, even though Daniels has played in just four games since being acquired in a trade with the Wizards a week and a half ago. "He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 99, Kings 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-99-kings-90.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul wasn't bashful about his intent to "smash" the record for consecutive games with a steal.After his season-high eight swipes against the Sacramento Kings, it's no wonder why.Paul complemented his heady defense with a season-high 34 points, along]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets best Kings; Paul scores season high]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-best-kings-paul-scores-season-high.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul wasn't bashful about his intent to "smash" the record for consecutive games with a steal.After his season-high eight swipes against the Sacramento Kings, it's no wonder why.Paul complemented his heady defense with a season-high 34 points, along]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic sits out a second straight game]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/stojakovic-sits-out-a-second-straight-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic missed the New Orleans Hornets' game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night because of back spasms.Stojakovic also missed the Hornets' victory over San Antonio on Wednesday night.This time, Hornets coach Byron Scott said trainers b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1748.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Hornets allowed a season-high 105 points in a loss to Sacramento that was their fifth defeat in seven games, coach Byron Scott had seen enough. So he accelerated how frequently the coaching staff would meet with the team to review film of its def]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1749.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul set an NBA record when he made a steal in his 106th consecutive game when he took the ball away from the Spurs' Tony Parker during the second quarter Wednesday night. That broke a tie with Alvin Robertson, who had a steal in 105 c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1750.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets Preview 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-preview-1751.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since giving up a season high in points to the Sacramento Kings last month, the New Orleans Hornets have played much better defense, which has led to overall success.The resurgent Hornets look to reverse last month's result against the Kings on Saturday, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett sparks surging Celtics to 16th consecutive win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/garnett-sparks-surging-celtics-to-16th-consecutive-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Garnett sparks surging Celtics to 16th consecutive winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - "The Big Ticket" had a big hand as the Boston Celtics turned Sweet 16. ?? Kevin Garnett scored 10 of his 18 points in the final ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1753.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics added to their astounding win total, but Andrew Ungvari isn't ready to start talking 70 wins just yet. Check out his full Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1741.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul set an NBA record when he made a steal in his 106th consecutive game when he took the ball away from the Spurs' Tony Parker during the second quarter Wednesday night. That broke a tie with Alvin Robertson, who had a steal in 105 c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1742.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1743.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Hornets allowed a season-high 105 points in a loss to Sacramento that was their fifth defeat in seven games, coach Byron Scott had seen enough. So he accelerated how frequently the coaching staff would meet with the team to review film of its def]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs far from great late ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-far-from-great-late-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - For three quarters Wednesday night, the Spurs controlled the tempo, grinded out points and generally imposed their will on the New Orleans Hornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul steals the show, breaks NBA record ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-steals-the-show-breaks-nba-record-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - It was a rough week for former Spurs in the NBA record book.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1746.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics added to their astounding win total, but Andrew Ungvari isn't ready to start talking 70 wins just yet. Check out his full Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul steals show as Hornets surge past Spurs  2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-steals-show-as-hornets-surge-past-spurs--1747.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season games and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1732.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1733.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul set an NBA record when he made a steal in his 106th consecutive game when he took the ball away from the Spurs' Tony Parker during the second quarter Wednesday night. That broke a tie with Alvin Robertson, who had a steal in 105 c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1734.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Hornets allowed a season-high 105 points in a loss to Sacramento that was their fifth defeat in seven games, coach Byron Scott had seen enough. So he accelerated how frequently the coaching staff would meet with the team to review film of its def]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo caption ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/photo-caption-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than 300 bowlers and guests participated in Peja Stojakovic Children's Foundation annual Charitabowl at All Star Lanes in Kenner. The event raised $60,000 for the Courts for Kids project, which installs new Basketball courts, refurbishes existing one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 90, Spurs 83]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-90-spurs-83.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After his history-making swipe, Chris Paul helped the Hornets steal a victory from the San Antonio Spurs.Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead New Orleans to a 90-83 comeback]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul steals show as Hornets surge past Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-steals-show-as-hornets-surge-past-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season games and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul sets consecutive game steals record]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-sets-consecutive-game-steals-record.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans' Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game Wednesday night.Paul broke Alvin Robertson's mark set between November 1985 and December 1986. Robertson was playing for San Antonio when he set the previous ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul sets consecutive game steals record 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-sets-consecutive-game-steals-record-1739.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans' Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game Wednesday night.Paul broke Alvin Robertson's mark set between November 1985 and December 1986. Robertson was playing for San Antonio when he set the previous ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs, Hornets ready to renew spirited rivalry ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-ready-to-renew-spirited-rivalry-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - There was Tim Duncan's 103-degree fever. Super Hugo's stupid human trick. That restless night on the airport tarmac aboard Motel Champion Air.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1723.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Point guard Chris Paul tied Alvin Robertson's NBA record of 105 consecutive games with at least one steal when he got five steals against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. He can break the record against the team with which Robertson set it, the Spurs, on Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1724.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward-Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard-Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1725.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Hornets and the Spurs played, San Antonio ended New Orleans' season by winning Game 7 of a Western Conference semifinal playoff series on the Hornets' homecourt. The teams meet again on the same floor Wednesday night, and the Hornets hop]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets had their breakthrough season cut short by the San Antonio Spurs last spring.Though both teams could have deep playoff runs ahead of them this season, neither looked ready for that kind of success recently.The Hornets and Spurs loo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 91, Grizzlies 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-91-grizzlies-84.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul tied a record for steals, and his New Orleans Hornets played enough good defense to pull out a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.Paul had 18 points, nine assists and five steals, James Posey scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul ties NBA consecutive game steals record]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-ties-nba-consecutive-game-steals-record.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul tied the NBA record for most consecutive games with a steal on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.Paul's theft came after a bad pass by Grizzlies forward Darko Milicic with 3:33 left in the first quarter. That]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets steal win from Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-steal-win-from-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 18 points, nine assists and five steals, James Posey scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-84 on Tuesday night.The loss snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak, its l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging Spurs survive Thunder scare for sixth-straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/surging-spurs-survive-thunder-scare-for-sixth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Surging Spurs survive Thunder scare for sixth-straight winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - Nearly seven weeks into the season, the San Antonio Spurs have finally hit their stride, though they nearly stumbled at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's aren't the only streakers in town ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/c-s-aren-t-the-only-streakers-in-town-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While waiting for the white smoke to climb to the sky from the Fenway Park chimney, indicating that the Red Sox have signed Mark Teixeira, here's a question for Boston sports fans to ponder:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1722.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:40:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have done a good job of avoiding road losing streaks so far this season. They rebounded from a 94-82 loss at Boston on Friday night to win at Toronto, 99-91, on Sunday afternoon. That improved their road record to 6-4. If they can win at Memph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1715.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve guard Antonio Daniels made his Hornets' debut against the Raptors on Sunday, four days after being acquired from the Wizards in a trade. He played nine-plus minutes and had no points, missing his only shot, and had five assists. --The Hornets wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1716.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1717.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have done a good job of avoiding road losing streaks so far this season. They rebounded from a 94-82 loss at Boston on Friday night to win at Toronto, 99-91, on Sunday afternoon. That improved their road record to 6-4. If they can win at Memph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-squash-hornets-extend-winning-streak-to-14-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - After taking care of some unfinished business, the Boston Celtics went about their recent business as usual. ?? Paul Pierce scored ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Chandler misses 2nd game with stiff neck]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-chandler-misses-2nd-game-with-stiff-neck.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler missed Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors because of a stiff neck.Hilton Armstrong made his second consecutive start in place of Chandler, who also sat out Friday's loss at Boston.Chandler, the second overa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 99, Raptors 91]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-99-raptors-91.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors were determined to keep Chris Paul out of the paint.They limited Paul's penetration, but couldn't stop the New Orleans Hornets point guard from finding open shooters on the perimeter.David West scored 29 points, James Posey added a sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey hits six 3-pointers as Hornets roll]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-hits-six-3-pointers-as-hornets-roll.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 29 points, James Posey added 20, including six 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games.Rasual Butler had 16 points, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1707.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting C Tyson Chandler missed the game against the Celtics on Friday night in Boston because of neck spasms. C Hilton Armstrong started in Chandler's place. --Reserve F James Posey received his NBA Championship ring prior to the game in Boston on Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1708.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1709.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have shown glimpses of the form they had in making a good playoff run last season, but they haven't measured up against last season's finalists so far this season. The Hornets, who entered the game 12-6 after winning seven of eight, lost at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's keep buzzing along]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/c-s-keep-buzzing-along.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 94, Hornets 82]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on victories, not streaks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/all-eyes-on-victories-not-streaks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this time last year, we were all hot and bothered about an ever-growing winning streak assembled by the Patriots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring a champion]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/honoring-a-champion.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though he is no longer with the team, the Celtics haven't forgotten James Posey's contributions to last season's title run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's keep buzzing along 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/c-s-keep-buzzing-along-1713.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 94, Hornets 82]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Raptors Preview 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-raptors-preview-1714.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors are starting to see how well they can play under interim coach Jay Triano. The New Orleans Hornets just learned from the defending world champions how much they need to improve.Toronto looks for its first three-game winning streak sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1698.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have shown glimpses of the form they had in making a good playoff run last season, but they haven't measured up against last season's finalists so far this season. The Hornets, who entered the game 12-6 after winning seven of eight, lost at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1699.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting C Tyson Chandler missed the game against the Celtics on Friday night in Boston because of neck spasms. C Hilton Armstrong started in Chandler's place. --Reserve F James Posey received his NBA Championship ring prior to the game in Boston on Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1700.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Hilton Armstrong. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 94, Hornets 82]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-94-hornets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Posey got his championship ring before the game. The Boston Celtics walked away with all the spoils after it.Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Celtics to their 14th consecutive v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics hold off Hornets for 14th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-hold-off-hornets-for-14th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their 14th consecutive victory, 94-82 over the New Orleans Hornets.The defending NBA champions took the lead with a 17-4 run early i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Chandler out with stiff neck]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-chandler-out-with-stiff-neck.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans center Tyson Chandler missed the Hornets' game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night because of a stiff neck.Chandler is the second-leading rebounder and top shot-blocker on the Hornets, who came into the game with the lead in the NBA's S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-1704.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It used to be the Jazz wore you down with precision. Now they have a new wrinkle, Matthew Petersen says in his Thursday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen opposes Star search ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/allen-opposes-star-search-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics draw double coverage ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-draw-double-coverage-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sports media]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1690.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As part of the NBA's Hardwood Classics Nights this season, the Hornets wore throwback uniforms Wednesday that honored the New Orleans Buccaneers, a charter member of the ABA 40 years ago. Bobcats coach Larry Brown was the point guard on the first Buccan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1691.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1692.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets made a move to strengthen their bench behind All-Star point guard Chris Paul when they acquired Antonio Daniels from the Wizards as part of a three-team trade Wednesday. The Hornets gave up reserve guard Mike James, who had been out of the rot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Celtics Preview 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-celtics-preview-1693.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was offseason speculation that the first NBA championship for Boston Celtics players Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen might have quenched some of their desire and lead to a marginally less successful regular season in 2008-09.The Celtics hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1694.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one quarter, Carmelo Anthony played ball like only one other man ever has. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards deal Daniels, add more scoring ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-deal-daniels-add-more-scoring-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seeking to address a scoring deficiency in the backcourt, theWashingtonWizards finalized a three-team trade Wednesday to bring seventh-year point guard Mike James and second-year combo guard Javaris Crittenton to the District.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets have no problems with Bobcats  2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-have-no-problems-with-bobcats--1696.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s."That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards get James, Crittenton in three-team deal 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-get-james-crittenton-in-three-team-deal-1697.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets sent veteran guard Mike James to Washington on Wednesday in exchange for Antonio Daniels as part of a three-team trade that returned a future first-round draft pick from the Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1685.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets made a move to strengthen their bench behind All-Star point guard Chris Paul when they acquired Antonio Daniels from the Wizards as part of a three-team trade Wednesday. The Hornets gave up reserve guard Mike James, who had been out of the rot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1686.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As part of the NBA's Hardwood Classics Nights this season, the Hornets wore throwback uniforms Wednesday that honored the New Orleans Buccaneers, a charter member of the ABA 40 years ago. Bobcats coach Larry Brown was the point guard on the first Buccan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1687.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets have no problems with Bobcats ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-have-no-problems-with-bobcats-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s."That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards get James, Crittenton in three-team deal]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-get-james-crittenton-in-three-team-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets sent veteran guard Mike James to Washington on Wednesday in exchange for Antonio Daniels as part of a three-team trade that returned a future first-round draft pick from the Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1679.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made 13 of 15 shots in the first quarter against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The 86.7 percent shooting was the second highest in a quarter in the NBA this season. Phoenix shot 93 percent (13-for-14) in the third quarter of a 114-86 victory ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1680.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1681.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were struggling with slow starts earlier in the season, but that's no longer a problem. They have set a season high for points in a quarter during the first quarter of each of their last two games.  They scored 35 in the first quarter of a 104]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point of Contention ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/point-of-contention-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers guard Baron Davis is using the NBA as a platform to work as a social activist, movie producer and entrepreneur. Anybody got a problem with that?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as Chris Paul is trying to do New Orleans proud, so is fellow point guard D.J. Augustin.The emerging rookie, a New Orleans native who was forced out of the city by Hurricane Katrina, plays his first NBA game in his hometown Wednesday when the Charlot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[History on the horizon Team's best start is one win away ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/history-on-the-horizon-team-s-best-start-is-one-win-away-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1672.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made 13 of 15 shots in the first quarter against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The 86.7 percent shooting was the second highest in a quarter in the NBA this season. Phoenix shot 93 percent (13-for-14) in the third quarter of a 114-86 victory ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1673.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1674.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were struggling with slow starts earlier in the season, but that's no longer a problem. They have set a season high for points in a quarter during the first quarter of each of their last two games.  They scored 35 in the first quarter of a 104]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIZZLIES vs. HORNETS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-vs-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Arena, 7 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad start dooms Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bad-start-dooms-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets 106, Grizzlies 87]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics still most interesting matchup]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-still-most-interesting-matchup.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the rest of the season. Randy Hill already knows he wants to see the Lakers take on the Celtics in the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pro-basketball-1678.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many were quick to crown the winners and losers during theNBA's summer free-agent frenzy, hailing moves by teams like Philadelphia, Toronto and New Orleans as masterstrokes for franchises that appeared to be on the rise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1665.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were struggling with slow starts earlier in the season, but that's no longer a problem. They have set a season high for points in a quarter during the first quarter of each of their last two games.  They scored 35 in the first quarter of a 104]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1666.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made 13 of 15 shots in the first quarter against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The 86.7 percent shooting was the second highest in a quarter in the NBA this season. Phoenix shot 93 percent (13-for-14) in the third quarter of a 114-86 victory ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1667.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pro-basketball-1668.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many were quick to crown the winners and losers during theNBA's summer free-agent frenzy, hailing moves by teams like Philadelphia, Toronto and New Orleans as masterstrokes for franchises that appeared to be on the rise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pro-basketball-1669.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many were quick to crown the winners and losers during theNBA's summer free-agent frenzy, hailing moves by teams like Philadelphia, Toronto and New Orleans as masterstrokes for franchises that appeared to be on the rise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets sting Grizzlies 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-sting-grizzlies-1670.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott tried to convince his players that games against struggling but talented young teams like Memphis scare him more than matchups with the NBA's contenders."You've got to be a little scared of a team like this," Scott insisted. "They have nothing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA TODAY ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-today-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday's Stars]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were struggling with slow starts earlier in the season, but that's no longer a problem. They have set a season high for points in a quarter during the first quarter of each of their last two games.  They scored 35 in the first quarter of a 104]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets made 13 of 15 shots in the first quarter against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The 86.7 percent shooting was the second highest in a quarter in the NBA this season. Phoenix shot 93 percent (13-for-14) in the third quarter of a 114-86 victory ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1660.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets sting Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-sting-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott tried to convince his players that games against struggling but talented young teams like Memphis scare him more than matchups with the NBA's contenders."You've got to be a little scared of a team like this," Scott insisted. "They have nothing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As his interview with local media went longer, Greg Oden's gaze inched more toward the ceiling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Blazers ready to play at next level? ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-blazers-ready-to-play-at-next-level-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Lakers learned last summer]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-the-lakers-learned-last-summer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers flunked out in the Finals, but Andrew Ungvari says they learned lessons that have made them more formidable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1650.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting shooting guard Morris Peterson returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a sore right knee. Rasual Butler continued to start in Peterson's place and Peterson came off the bench. Coach Byron Scott said he'll use that pattern for at least]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1652.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to take advantage of a light stretch in their schedule. Their 104-91 victory at home against the Suns on Wednesday was the first of just two games during an 11-day stretch. "We're doing a lot of work on our offense and our defense,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a stretch early this season, the New Orleans Hornets didn't look much like the team that made huge strides en route to a franchise-record win total in 2007-08. Based on their recent play, they appear to have figured things out.The Hornets go for their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's happening]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth Revealed  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-truth-revealed--1655.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the clashes with coaches, the bad-boy labels and the stabbing, Boston's championship wiped all that away. But there's still something bothering the Celtics' Paul Pierce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1656.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Nash, Shaq doom Suns against Hornets 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-nash-shaq-doom-suns-against-hornets-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted by his five 3-pointers, and David West added 23 points and 14 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1642.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1643.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to take advantage of a light stretch in their schedule. Their 104-91 victory at home against the Suns on Wednesday was the first of just two games during an 11-day stretch. "We're doing a lot of work on our offense and our defense,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1644.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting shooting guard Morris Peterson returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a sore right knee. Rasual Butler continued to start in Peterson's place and Peterson came off the bench. Coach Byron Scott said he'll use that pattern for at least]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth Revealed  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-truth-revealed--1645.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the clashes with coaches, the bad-boy labels and the stabbing, Boston's championship wiped all that away. But there's still something bothering the Celtics' Paul Pierce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1646.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Nash, Shaq doom Suns against Hornets 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-nash-shaq-doom-suns-against-hornets-1647.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted by his five 3-pointers, and David West added 23 points and 14 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's happening]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/briefs--1649.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JUDGE BLOCKS VIKINGS' DRUG SUSPENSIONS. A Minnesota judge blocked the NFL's suspensions of Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued a tempora]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth Revealed ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/the-truth-revealed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the clashes with coaches, the bad-boy labels and the stabbing?Boston's championship wiped all that away. But there's still something bothering the Celtics' Paul Pierce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1634.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Starting shooting guard Morris Peterson returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a sore right knee. Rasual Butler continued to start in Peterson's place and Peterson came off the bench. Coach Byron Scott said he'll use that pattern for at least]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1635.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1636.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are trying to take advantage of a light stretch in their schedule. Their 104-91 victory at home against the Suns on Wednesday was the first of just two games during an 11-day stretch. "We're doing a lot of work on our offense and our defense,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Suns 91]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-suns-91.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic fell backward onto the court, his legs splayed as his feet swung upward almost comically.The quick fadeaway he'd just released swished through, the referee whistled the Suns for a defensive foul and the New Orleans Arena crowd roared.It wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Nash, Shaq doom Suns against Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/no-nash-shaq-doom-suns-against-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted by his five 3-pointers, and David West added 23 points and 14 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHELPS SI'S TOP SPORTSMAN. Michael Phelps achieved another unprecedented feat: the first swimmer honored as Sports Illustrated's sportsman of the year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets VS. Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' big men concerned about fouls]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-big-men-concerned-about-fouls.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a statistic of which one might not be aware: Wilt Chamberlain, one of the most dominant big men in Basketball history, played in 1,045 regular-season NBA games and 160 in the postseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1626.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Forward Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1627.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' three-game road trip was a success even though it concluded on a down note. After winning at Los Angeles against the Clippers on Monday and again at Denver on Thursday, the Hornets concluded the trip with a 101-86 defeat Friday at Portland. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1628.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler rejoined the team Friday night after missing one game to stay in Los Angeles with his wife, Kimberly, and newborn son, Tyson. Chandler had five points and six rebounds before fouling out with 2:09 remaining. --C Hilton Armstrong reminde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks fine Marbury $400K ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-fine-marbury-400k-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary Friday after claiming he refused. The disgruntled guard insists he never told Coach Mike D'Antoni "no" and plans to appeal. The New York]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Mo to the point  Williams thrives with Cavaliers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-mo-to-the-point-williams-thrives-with-cavaliers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mo Williams is sitting pretty with his new team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Getting Mo versatility  Williams thrives with Cavaliers ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bucks-getting-mo-versatility-williams-thrives-with-cavaliers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mo Williams is sitting pretty with his new team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Insider ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-insider-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. L.A. Lakers (13-1)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1620.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Forward Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1621.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' three-game road trip was a success even though it concluded on a down note. After winning at Los Angeles against the Clippers on Monday and again at Denver on Thursday, the Hornets concluded the trip with a 101-86 defeat Friday at Portland. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1622.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler rejoined the team Friday night after missing one game to stay in Los Angeles with his wife, Kimberly, and newborn son, Tyson. Chandler had five points and six rebounds before fouling out with 2:09 remaining. --C Hilton Armstrong reminde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HORNETS (8-5) AT TRAIL BLAZERS (10-6) ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-8-5-at-trail-blazers-10-6-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets (8-5)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers surge, snap Hornets' streak ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-surge-snap-hornets-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, ORE.--Putting together a decisive 17-0 run during the last three minutes of the third quarter and first two of the fourth, the Trail Blazers remained unbeaten at home this season, dropping the Hornets 101-86 Friday night at the Rose Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers stay perfect at home after beating Hornets 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-stay-perfect-at-home-after-beating-hornets-1625.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy had 25 points and 10 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers used a 17-point, second-half run to beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-86 on Friday night.The Blazers improved to 7-0 this season at the Rose Garden, their best start at home since the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1612.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler rejoined the team Friday night after missing one game to stay in Los Angeles with his wife, Kimberly, and newborn son, Tyson. 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That's why I think we're a pretty good team bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers stay perfect at home after beating Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-stay-perfect-at-home-after-beating-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy had 25 points and 10 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers used a 17-point, second-half run to beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-86 on Friday night.The Blazers improved to 7-0 this season at the Rose Garden, their best start at home since the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS AT DENVER 8:30 p.m. tonight, TNT, KCKK 1510 AM ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-at-denver-8-30-p-m-tonight-tnt-kckk-1510-am-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spotlight on Chris Paul: Even as the Hornets struggle to find their identity this season, the guard continues to put up stellar numbers. 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Matthew Petersen saw more evidence of that Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HORNETS AT TRAIL BLAZERS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-at-trail-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time/place: 9 p.m. at The Rose Garden (20,630) in Portland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1604.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets took advantage of a series of games against teams with poor records, and now they're gauging themselves by a series of games against teams with winning records. After losing five of seven games to drop to 5-5, the Hornets swept back-to-back ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1605.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets used their fifth different starting lineup of the season Thursday night. Injuries to Tyson Chandler, Peja Stojakovic and Morris Peterson forced the first three changes to the lineup. Then on Thursday, Rasual Butler made his fourth consecutiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Forward Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench - Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Off to their best start in eight years, the young Portland Trail Blazers appear to be progressing nicely in their first major rebuilding project in decades.After continuing their unbeaten start at home with a dominant performance in their last game, the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 105, Nuggets 101]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-105-nuggets-101.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets already knew Chris Paul was a winner. They picked up James Posey and his two championship rings in hopes of winning a little more this season.The two worked together perfectly Thursday night, with Paul taking over the game late and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul's double-double helps Hornets top Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-s-double-double-helps-hornets-top-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Posey made a 3-pointer with 19.1 seconds left Thursday night to lift the New Orleans Hornets to their fourth straight victory, 105-101 over the Denver Nuggets, one of his former teams.Chris Paul led the Hornets with 22 points and 10 assists, but cam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ascension Parish girl honored at Hornets game ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ascension-parish-girl-honored-at-hornets-game-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Madison Fraley, a sixth-grader at Prairieville Middle School, stands at center court Friday at the New Orleans Hornets Basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers with, from left, Hornets player Julian Wright, NBA official Haywoode Workman and Lakers p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE RISE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/on-the-rise-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hilton Armstrong is gaining confidence in his post play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets matched their season-high three-game winning streak. They won their first three games of the season. --The Hornets won only their second game this season when scoring fewer than 100 points, improving to 2-5 when below the century mark.  --Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1598.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be working on Thanksgiving, playing at Denver in a national cable-cast. They'll also play on Christmas when they visit the Magic for another nationally broadcast game. It comes with the territory when you experience the success the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Nuggets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nuggets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After making the leap from perennial lottery team to contender in the deep Western Conference last season, the New Orleans Hornets encountered some unanticipated struggles early this season.Chris Paul's recent play has made that rough stretch a thing of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCC women win Alpena tourney]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mcc-women-win-alpena-tourney.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Muskegon Community College women's Basketball team overcame its struggles at the free throw line to defeat host Alpena CC 63-50 in the East--West Classic title game on Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pro-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The topic has popped up quite a bit lately, although perhaps it has quieted down a bit in light of his last three games, in which he's totaled only 32 points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder dismiss Carlesimo]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-dismiss-carlesimo.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - The losses kept piling up for P.J. Carlesimo, and it didn't matter which city his team called home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-report-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STANDINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1587.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be working on Thanksgiving, playing at Denver in a national cable-cast. They'll also play on Christmas when they visit the Magic for another nationally broadcast game. It comes with the territory when you experience the success the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1588.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets matched their season-high three-game winning streak. They won their first three games of the season. --The Hornets won only their second game this season when scoring fewer than 100 points, improving to 2-5 when below the century mark.  --Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1589.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder fires Carlesimo after 1-12 start ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-fires-carlesimo-after-1-12-start-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY- The losses kept piling up for P.J. Carlesimo, and it didn't matter which city his team called home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent confirms McDyess to re-sign with Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/agent-confirms-mcdyess-to-re-sign-with-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Quentin Richardson had 34 points and 12 rebounds in one of his best games since coming to New York, and the short-handed Knicks held on to beat the Washington Wizards 122-117 on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-notes.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before people get too deep on their rant about these Celtics being off and last year's edition being unbeatable, can we get a 20-second timeout?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers' Davis presents challenge for N.O.'s Paul]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-davis-presents-challenge-for-n-o-s-paul.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES--In three games against Chris Paul last season, former Hornets point guard Baron Davis often relied on post-up moves to shoot over him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder rolls struggling Carlesimo out the door ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-rolls-struggling-carlesimo-out-the-door-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - The losses kept piling up for P.J. Carlesimo, and it didn't matter which city his team called home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will be working on Thanksgiving, playing at Denver in a national cable-cast. They'll also play on Christmas when they visit the Magic for another nationally broadcast game. It comes with the territory when you experience the success the Hornet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1582.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets matched their season-high three-game winning streak. They won their first three games of the season. --The Hornets won only their second game this season when scoring fewer than 100 points, improving to 2-5 when below the century mark.  --Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1583.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Morris Peterson, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 99, Clippers 87]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-99-clippers-87.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and David West gave the Los Angeles Clippers another reminder of what they lacked most: a formidable one-two punch.Paul recorded his sixth career triple-double, getting 17 assists, 14 points and 10 rebounds for the New Orleans Hornets, in a 99-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul has triple-double against Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-has-triple-double-against-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 27 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 99-87 on Monday night.Peja Stojakovic had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who won their third straight following a home-and-home sweep of Oklahoma City. Forward Morris P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlesimo fired after 1-12 start ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/carlesimo-fired-after-1-12-start-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Oklahoma City Thunder off to an NBA-worst 1-12 start, P.J. Carlesimo was fired as coach Saturday and replaced on an interim basis by assistant Scott Brooks. The firing -- the first of an NBA coach this season -- followed a 105-80 defeat to the Ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1573.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope to build some momentum during their longest road trip of the young season. After opening the season with consecutive road games at Golden State and Phoenix, the Hornets have not played multiple road games since. Their only road games sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1574.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--PG Chris Paul played a season-high 43-plus minutes after his backup, Devin Brown, sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and didn't return. Brown is listed as day-to-day. --The Hornets are in the middle of a four-game stretch against teams with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1575.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder fires Carlesimo, then loses 11th in a row ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-fires-carlesimo-then-loses-11th-in-a-row-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Oklahoma City Thunder off to anNBA-worst 1-12 start, Carlesimo was fired as coach Saturday and replaced on an interim basis by assistant Scott Brooks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs beat Hawks  ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/james-cavs-beat-hawks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James didn't reach his scoring average and it didn't matter as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the visiting Atlanta Hawks 110-96 on Saturday night for their ninth win in 10 games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[after getting off to league-worst start, Thunder fires Carlesimo ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/after-getting-off-to-league-worst-start-thunder-fires-carlesimo-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY | With the relocated Oklahoma City Thunder off to an NBA-worst 1-12 start, P.J. Carlesimo was fired as coach Saturday and replaced on an interim basis by assistant Scott Brooks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets 112, Clippers 95 -- At East Rutherford, N.J., Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 27 points, and Vince Carter added 26 for New Jersey. Devin Harris added 18 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Baron Davis had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder fire Carlesimo ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-fire-carlesimo-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The losses kept piling up for P.J. Carlesimo, and it didn't matter which city his team called home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1564.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope to build some momentum during their longest road trip of the young season. After opening the season with consecutive road games at Golden State and Phoenix, the Hornets have not played multiple road games since. Their only road games sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1566.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--PG Chris Paul played a season-high 43-plus minutes after his backup, Devin Brown, sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and didn't return. Brown is listed as day-to-day. --The Hornets are in the middle of a four-game stretch against teams with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 109, Thunder 97]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-109-thunder-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter that they couldn't contain Chris Paul and David West, the Oklahoma City Thunder showed some signs of improvement under interim coach Scott Brooks following P.J. Carlesimo's firing.West scored a season-high 33 points, and Paul had 29 points, 16 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old results for new Thunder coach]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/same-old-results-for-new-thunder-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter that they couldn't contain Chris Paul and David West, the Oklahoma City Thunder showed some signs of improvement under interim coach Scott Brooks following P.J. Carlesimo's firing.West scored a season-high 33 points, and Paul had 29 points, 16 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan's imprint in short supply]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jordan-s-imprint-in-short-supply.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE -- They are the pseudo-local pro Basketball and business triumvirate, wealthy and famous men of high achievement who rarely seem to be in the same arena at the same time, despite shared interests. Larry Brown, his family in Philadelphia, remains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FEELS LIKE HOME]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/feels-like-home.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY--It was a simple request, but one that, through the first 10 games of the regular season, had fallen on a dozen pair of deaf ears.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KINGS 105, HORNETS 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-105-hornets-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a symptom of rebuilding. Sometimes the pieces fall into place and the future of the franchise looks sturdy, as was the case Wednesday night in the Kings' 105-96 win over the Hornets at New Orleans Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder fire Carlesimo following 10-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-fire-carlesimo-following-10-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The losses kept piling up for P.J. Carlesimo, and it didn't matter which city his team called home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thunder-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One night after an impressive win in their old arena in front of their former fans, the New Orleans Hornets look to treat their current fan base to a similar performance.On Saturday night at the New Orleans Arena, the Hornets look to sweep a home-and-home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets, back in OKC, sting Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-back-in-okc-sting-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott got to eat at his favorite restaurant, visit with his daughter and take a trip down Memory Lane in the city where his team started heading back in the right direction.As it turns out, a return to Oklahoma City might have been just what his New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets dropped to 5-5 on Wednesday, the lowest their winning percentage has been since they finished the 2006-07 season with a 39-43 record. --G Morris Peterson was a late scratch against the Kings on Wednesday night and will miss at least two more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1558.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Rasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1559.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will find themselves in a familiar place, but an unfamiliar circumstance when they play at the Thunder on Friday night. The Hornets are very familiar with the Ford Center, having played nearly all of their home games there during the 2005-06 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are losing by letting Shaq run the show. See what else Matthew Petersen took from Thursday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1561.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmons, Kings surprise Hornets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/salmons-kings-surprise-hornets-1562.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth.John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmons, Kings surprise Hornets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/salmons-kings-surprise-hornets-1563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Salmons scored 29 points and Bobby Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.Jackson hit a 3-pointer to give the Kings the lead for go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As familiar as the New Orleans Hornets are with Oklahoma City, they have not played there when the home fans were rooting for the other team.The Hornets make their return to the Ford Center, where they spent plenty of time following Hurricane Katrina, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guardRasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward DavidWest, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey,Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, ForwardJulia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will find themselves in a familiar place, but anunfamiliar circumstance when they play at the Thunder on Friday night.The Hornets are very familiar with the Ford Center, having playednearly all of their home games there during the 2005-06 and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1552.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets dropped to 5-5 on Wednesday, the lowest theirwinning percentage has been since they finished the 2006-07 seasonwith a 39-43 record.--G Morris Peterson was a late scratch against the Kings onWednesday night and will miss at least two more gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmons, Kings surprise Hornets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/salmons-kings-surprise-hornets-1553.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth.John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmons, Kings surprise Hornets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/salmons-kings-surprise-hornets-1554.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Salmons scored 29 points and Bobby Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.Jackson hit a 3-pointer to give the Kings the lead for go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1542.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guardRasual Butler, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward DavidWest, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey,Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, ForwardJulia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will find themselves in a familiar place, but anunfamiliar circumstance when they play at the Thunder on Friday night.The Hornets are very familiar with the Ford Center, having playednearly all of their home games there during the 2005-06 and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets dropped to 5-5 on Wednesday, the lowest theirwinning percentage has been since they finished the 2006-07 seasonwith a 39-43 record.--G Morris Peterson was a late scratch against the Kings onWednesday night and will miss at least two more gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmons, Kings surprise Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/salmons-kings-surprise-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth.John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-1546.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1547.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were the highest-scoring team in the NBA through threegames, but since then they have been one of the worst shooting teamsin the league.They have lost four of their last six games and have not shot ashigh as 45 percent in any of those games.Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1536.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has led the Hornets in scoring the last two gamesafter PG Chris Paul had led them or tied for the team lead in scoringthe previous four games.--The Hornets aren't getting many assists from players other thanPaul. He has led them in assists ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1537.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guardMorris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward DavidWest, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey,Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong,Guard/For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets' offense has struggled after a hot start, and it isn't helping that Chris Paul's numbers have dropped off recently.Paul and the Hornets look to break out of their slumps, and New Orleans will try to win its seventh straight at home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-1539.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1540.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future-1541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1527.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were the highest-scoring team in the NBA through three games, but since then they have been one of the worst shooting teams in the league. They have lost four of their last six games and have not shot as high as 45 percent in any of those game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1529.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has led the Hornets in scoring the last two games after PG Chris Paul had led them or tied for the team lead in scoring the previous four games. --The Hornets aren't getting many assists from players other than Paul. He has led them in assi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's been a rough stretch for Mark Cuban]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/it-s-been-a-rough-stretch-for-mark-cuban.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavs stink. MLB is blackballing him. And the SEC is on his case. Kevin Hench is almost sorry for billionaire Mark Cuban. Almost.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-1531.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1532.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future-1533.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1534.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1520.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were the highest-scoring team in the NBA through three games, but since then they have been one of the worst shooting teams in the league. They have lost four of their last six games and have not shot as high as 45 percent in any of those game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1521.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has led the Hornets in scoring the last two games after PG Chris Paul had led them or tied for the team lead in scoring the previous four games. --The Hornets aren't getting many assists from players other than Paul. He has led them in assi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-1522.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1523.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future-1524.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1525.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Hornets, stay unbeaten 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hold-off-hornets-stay-unbeaten-1526.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were primed to pull off an improbable comeback until Kobe Bryant made it impossible.Bryant scored 20 points, highlighted by a tough 3-pointer over James Posey with just over a minute left, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1510.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1511.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were the highest-scoring team in the NBA through three games, but since then they have been one of the worst shooting teams in the league. They have lost four of their last six games and have not shot as high as 45 percent in any of those game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1512.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F David West has led the Hornets in scoring the last two games after PG Chris Paul had led them or tied for the team lead in scoring the previous four games. --The Hornets aren't getting many assists from players other than Paul. He has led them in assi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 91, Hornets 82]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rockets-91-hornets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets refused to let a big fourth-quarter lead slip away two nights in a row.Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1515.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1517.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Hornets, stay unbeaten 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hold-off-hornets-stay-unbeaten-1518.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were primed to pull off an improbable comeback until Kobe Bryant made it impossible.Bryant scored 20 points, highlighted by a tough 3-pointer over James Posey with just over a minute left, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1501.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Byron Scott has shaken up his rotation off the bench and the first results are encouraging. Unhappy with the play behind his two All-Stars -- point guard Chris Paul and power forward David West -- Scott moved Devin Brown ahead of Mike James at the p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1502.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul's NBA-record streak of seven consecutive games with 20 points and 10 assists to start the season, came to an end as he finished with 17 points and nine assists. His streak was the fifth-longest overall. Nate Archibald holds the record with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1503.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets were thrilled to close out their three-game homestand with a win.The Houston Rockets are just happy to come home.Houston returns to the Toyota Center for the first time in 11 days on Saturday night when it hosts Southwest Division ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overconfidence could be costly for Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/overconfidence-could-be-costly-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics keep coming out flat, then turning it on. In the long run, that's no way to win another championship, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1507.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Hornets, stay unbeaten 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hold-off-hornets-stay-unbeaten-1508.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were primed to pull off an improbable comeback until Kobe Bryant made it impossible.Bryant scored 20 points, highlighted by a tough 3-pointer over James Posey with just over a minute left, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1509.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are looking at this week as an opportunity to see how they compare to three playoff contenders in the Western Conference. The early returns aren't good, as they lost to the undefeated Lakers, 93-86, in a game they never led and trailed by doub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul extended his NBA-record streak of games with 20 points and 10 assists to start a season to seven when he had a season-high 30 points and 13 assists in a 93-86 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Paul has been doing most of his scoring in the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1495.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets made the leap from perennial lottery team to contender in the deep Western Conference last season.The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping for similar progress in 2008-09.After a slow start, the Blazers look to continue their surge wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Hornets, stay unbeaten 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hold-off-hornets-stay-unbeaten-1498.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were primed to pull off an improbable comeback until Kobe Bryant made it impossible.Bryant scored 20 points, highlighted by a tough 3-pointer over James Posey with just over a minute left, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1499.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak-1500.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1486.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are looking at this week as an opportunity to see how they compare to three playoff contenders in the Western Conference. The early returns aren't good, as they lost to the undefeated Lakers, 93-86, in a game they never led and trailed by doub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1488.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul extended his NBA-record streak of games with 20 points and 10 assists to start a season to seven when he had a season-high 30 points and 13 assists in a 93-86 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Paul has been doing most of his scoring in the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Hornets, stay unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hold-off-hornets-stay-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets were primed to pull off an improbable comeback until Kobe Bryant made it impossible.Bryant scored 20 points, highlighted by a tough 3-pointer over James Posey with just over a minute left, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak-1491.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming-1492.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1480.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1481.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets face the only team that was seeded higher than them in the playoffs last season and the team most frequently picked to win the West this season when they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Hornets, 4-2 after a 100-89 victory at home aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1482.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul became the first player in NBA history to get 20 points and 10 assists in each of the first six games of a season, finishing with 21 points and 13 assists against the Heat. Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson had 20 points and 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When New Orleans hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, Hornets coach Byron Scott leads his team against the league's stingiest defense.Good thing he has one of the NBA's most potent offensive weapons in Chris Paul.With 21 points and 13 assists ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak-1484.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming-1485.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1475.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets face the only team that was seeded higher than them in the playoffs last season and the team most frequently picked to win the West this season when they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Hornets, 4-2 after a 100-89 victory at home aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1476.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul became the first player in NBA history to get 20 points and 10 assists in each of the first six games of a season, finishing with 21 points and 13 assists against the Heat. Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson had 20 points and 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1477.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak-1478.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming-1479.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul became the first player in NBA history to get 20 points and 10 assists in each of the first six games of a season, finishing with 21 points and 13 assists against the Heat. Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson had 20 points and 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1471.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1472.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets face the only team that was seeded higher than them in the playoffs last season and the team most frequently picked to win the West this season when they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Hornets, 4-2 after a 100-89 victory at home aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak-1473.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming-1474.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1464.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard Mike James, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Hilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1465.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets face the only team that was seeded higher than them in the playoffs last season and the team most frequently picked to win the West this season when they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Hornets, 4-2 after a 100-89 victory at home aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1466.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul became the first player in NBA history to get 20 points and 10 assists in each of the first six games of a season, finishing with 21 points and 13 assists against the Heat. Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson had 20 points and 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 100, Heat 89]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-100-heat-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul couldn't leave New Orleans' locker room Saturday night until he finished helping a friend with his tie.Add another assist to the Hornets' point guard, who set an NBA record in leading New Orleans to a 100-89 victory over Miami on Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Heat to snap losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-top-heat-to-snap-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming-1469.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott always preaches defense first, but the question right now is: Where has the offense gone? The Hornets led the NBA with a scoring average of 107 points per game in winning their first three games, but in the two losses since they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1458.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' attempt to replace backup point guard Jannero Pargo is not working. Pargo became a free agent after last season and signed with a team in Russia. The Hornets brought back Devin Brown after one season with Cleveland to compete with Mike Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1459.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Guard Mike James, Forward/Center Hilton ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/heat-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no question the Miami Heat have been dominant at home this season.The same could not be said of their performances away from the American Airlines Arena. Until Friday.After picking up their first road win of 2008-09, the Heat on Saturday travel to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 92, Hornets 89]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bobcats-92-hornets-89.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had hundreds of friends and family members cheering him on. Raymond Felton hit the big free throws down the stretch.But it was the rookie point guard that stole the spotlight, helping the Charlotte Bobcats to an unlikely win.D.J. Augustin, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augustin, Bobcats spoil Paul's homecoming]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/augustin-bobcats-spoil-paul-s-homecoming.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night.New coach Larry Brown tinkered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens-1463.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets came into the season expecting to be taken seriously by their opponents every night because they're generally considered one of the top teams in the NBA. After reeling off three straight wins to start the season, they were taken very seriously]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1451.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Tyson Chandler and forward Peja Stojakovic both returned from sprained right ankles to start against the Hawks on Wednesday. Chandler had missed two games after being injured in the season-opening win at Golden State. Stojakovic had missed one ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1452.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Bobcats Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-bobcats-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have successfully rebuilt their roster since leaving Charlotte in 2002, emerging last season as one of the powers in a deep Western Conference.The franchise's old fans are still waiting to see some similar progress with their new t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's the real deal so far?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-s-the-real-deal-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's for real? Who's a mess? And who just needs a little patience? Randy Hill has all the answers after the first week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens-1455.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect--1456.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1444.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets came into the season expecting to be taken seriously by their opponents every night because they're generally considered one of the top teams in the NBA. After reeling off three straight wins to start the season, they were taken very seriously]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1446.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Tyson Chandler and forward Peja Stojakovic both returned from sprained right ankles to start against the Hawks on Wednesday. Chandler had missed two games after being injured in the season-opening win at Golden State. Stojakovic had missed one ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 87, Hornets 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-87-hornets-79.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a long time since NBA teams routinely got fired up to play the Atlanta Hawks.The New Orleans Hornets certainly didn't Wednesday night, and it cost them their first loss of the season.Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Hawks made 12 3-pointers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect--1449.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets began the season with road victories against the Warriors and the Suns, marking just the third time in NBA history that a team began a season by winning two straight road games against teams that won at least 48 games the previous season. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1441.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting an early test of whether their depth has improved from a year ago. They entered the season hoping that the free agent signings of James Posey and Devin Brown, and the maturation of Hilton Armstrong in his third season and Julian Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hawks-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Hornets ended playoff droughts last season, and both have gotten off to unbeaten starts to 2008-09.But coming off a pair of impressive defensive performances, the Hawks figure to face a much tougher test on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect--1443.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1435.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1436.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting an early test of whether their depth has improved from a year ago. They entered the season hoping that the free agent signings of James Posey and Devin Brown, and the maturation of Hilton Armstrong in his third season and Julian Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1437.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets began the season with road victories against the Warriors and the Suns, marking just the third time in NBA history that a team began a season by winning two straight road games against teams that won at least 48 games the previous season. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect--1438.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting an early test of whether their depth has improved from a year ago. They entered the season hoping that the free agent signings of James Posey and Devin Brown, and the maturation of Hilton Armstrong in his third season and Julian Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1433.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets began the season with road victories against the Warriors and the Suns, marking just the third time in NBA history that a team began a season by winning two straight road games against teams that won at least 48 games the previous season. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect--1434.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1425.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets began the season with road victories against the Warriors and the Suns, marking just the third time in NBA history that a team began a season by winning two straight road games against teams that won at least 48 games the previous season. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1427.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are getting an early test of whether their depth has improved from a year ago. They entered the season hoping that the free agent signings of James Posey and Devin Brown, and the maturation of Hilton Armstrong in his third season and Julian Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Cavaliers 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-cavaliers-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had an overflow crowd on its feet before he'd even removed his warmups, showing off his Olympic gold medal during the pregame ceremonies for the Hornets' home opener.Now Paul seeks to add an NBA championship to his basketball resume and has to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets top Cavs to stay perfect ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-top-cavs-to-stay-perfect-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.David West added 25 points and James Posey scored 15 to go with his trademark cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler, Stojakovic out for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-stojakovic-out-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler and forward Peja Stojakovic were held out of New Orleans' home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.Both players have sprained right ankles. Chandler also did not play in the Hornets' second regular-season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1417.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a good start despite a challenging early season schedule. They started the season with back-to-back games at Golden State and at Phoenix, the first of five back-to-back sets in the first month of the season. They beat the Warriors, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1418.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler was a late scratch against the Suns on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle sustained a night earlier against the Warriors. --The Hornets picked up where they left off against the Suns last season, when they won all four games. --G/F ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard-Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets already feeling Posey's presence]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-already-feeling-posey-s-presence.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When James Posey checks into a basketball game, he reaches down below his black knee pads and pulls a mouthpiece out of his sock.Call it the sweet taste of success for a guy who makes a living playing defense.The New Orleans Hornets certainly didn't make ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cavaliers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Chris Paul set up the game-winning shot with less than a second left to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a sweep of their season series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007-08, LeBron James called him the best point guard in the NBA.Paul's first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Suns 95]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-suns-95.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Breaking down Thursday]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-thursday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A 3-pointer over the backboard. A blown layup. Matthew Peterson saw plenty of lowlights from Dallas' missing link Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul leads Hornets past Suns 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-leads-hornets-past-suns-1424.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1411.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard-Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1412.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are off to a good start despite a challenging early season schedule. They started the season with back-to-back games at Golden State and at Phoenix, the first of five back-to-back sets in the first month of the season. They beat the Warriors, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1413.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Tyson Chandler was a late scratch against the Suns on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle sustained a night earlier against the Warriors. --The Hornets picked up where they left off against the Suns last season, when they won all four games. --G/F ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul leads Hornets past Suns]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-leads-hornets-past-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court awareness: Breaking down opening night]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-opening-night.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While ownership is in turmoil, Yi Jianlian and the Nets scored an upset in his debut. See what else Andrew Ungvari learned Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets survive stiff first test vs. Warriors 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-survive-stiff-first-test-vs-warriors-1416.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul drove for the go-ahead layup with 19.4 seconds left and finished with 21 points and 11 assists in the New Orleans Hornets' perilous 108-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.After going 7-0 in the NBA's first unbeaten pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1405.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets begin this season knowing their opponents will be more focused on them than they have been in years past. The Hornets had missed the playoffs three seasons in a row before a breakthrough year last season in which they won 56 games and came wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1406.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets set a franchise record for preseason victories by finishing 7-0, the only NBA team to go undefeated this preseason.  --Coach Byron Scott said he liked what he saw in the preseason from a second unit that had Mike James (6-foot-2) and Devin B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1407.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets burst onto the Western Conference scene last year, winning 56 games and serving notice that behind star point guard Chris Paul, they plan on contending for years to come.Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns certainly got the message.A n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Warriors 103]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-warriors-103.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when Chris Paul's game is decidedly off, he's still capable of carrying the New Orleans Hornets.The Golden State Warriors no longer have a point guard like that, and the players Baron Davis left behind couldn't quite match Paul's messy magic.Paul dro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets survive stiff first test vs. Warriors]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-survive-stiff-first-test-vs-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul drove for the go-ahead layup with 19.4 seconds left and finished with 21 points and 11 assists in the New Orleans Hornets' perilous 108-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.After going 7-0 in the NBA's first unbeaten pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1398.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1399.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1400.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Warriors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-warriors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They have arguably the league's best point guard in Chris Paul, one of the deadliest 3-point threats in Peja Stojakovic and talented big men Tyson Chandler and David West patrolling the paint.Mix in a lock down defender in newcomer James Posey, and it app]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Pierce still the Celtics' main man ]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/emotional-pierce-still-the-celtics-main-man-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron's Cavs couldn't stop Paul Pierce in the season opener, but raising the Celtics' 17th banner almost did, Jeff Goodman says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 New Orleans Hornets Roster 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2008-new-orleans-hornets-roster-1403.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Byron ScottNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer--1404.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 New Orleans Hornets Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2008-new-orleans-hornets-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Byron ScottNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics would be nice, but not necessary]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-would-be-nice-but-not-necessary.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA will take all the Lakers-Celtics it can get. But Randy Hill says the league doesn't need the rivalry as much as it thinks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer--1393.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1394.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1395.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1396.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion? 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion--1397.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. 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So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion? 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion--1389.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1390.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1380.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1381.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. 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So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1384.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1376.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1377.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1378.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1379.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1370.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1371.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1372.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. 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So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 100, Heat 80]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-100-heat-80.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 22 points, Peja Stojakovic added 14 and the New Orleans Hornets were 9-of-16 from 3-point range in their 100-80 exhibition victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday at the University of South Alabama.New Orleans wrapped up the preseason wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets won't shy away from lofty expectations]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-won-t-shy-away-from-lofty-expectations.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Chris Paul and fellow starters stepped onto the court late in the fourth quarter, the New Orleans Arena buzzed with anticipation.It was a meaningless preseason exhibition against the Indiana Pacers. Yet, in this town full of recent pro basketball conve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1375.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1364.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1365.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1366.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1367.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to defense, Celtics will repeat as champs 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thanks-to-defense-celtics-will-repeat-as-champs-1368.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will win another NBA championship, Thomas Halzack says, because nobody plays better defense than Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--1369.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1357.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1358.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1359.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Pacers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-pacers-96.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's midseason-like form kept the New Orleans Hornets undefeated in the preseason.Paul had 23 points, 15 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy)]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to defense, Celtics will repeat as champs 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thanks-to-defense-celtics-will-repeat-as-champs-1362.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will win another NBA championship, Thomas Halzack says, because nobody plays better defense than Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--1363.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1352.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. Last season, they won a franchise-record 56 games, won the ultra-competitive Southwest for their first division title, prevailed in a sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1353.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--James Posey was brought in as a free agent to play shooting guard and small forward, but early on, he'll play strictly small forward. Coach Byron Scott doesn't want him trying to learn two positions simultaneously. So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1354.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to defense, Celtics will repeat as champs 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thanks-to-defense-celtics-will-repeat-as-champs-1355.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will win another NBA championship, Thomas Halzack says, because nobody plays better defense than Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--1356.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest is loaded with title contenders]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/southwest-is-loaded-with-title-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with three terrific Texas teams lurking in the division, the Hornets are the class of the stacked Southwest, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1349.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. 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So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1351.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. He led the league in steals last season and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1343.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe nothing less than a trip to the NBA finals will make this season a success, and with good reason. 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So when Posey and starting small forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1345.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS:  G Chris Paul has emerged as one of the elite point guards in the league. His preference for getting others involved while still being a serious scoring threat gives opposing defenses fits. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders-1342.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards look to rebound against Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/wizards-look-to-rebound-against-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards won't let a lopsided loss to the New Orleans Hornets rattle them in the preseason.The Wizards, who lost to the Hornets 96-80 on Tuesday in Berlin, head into Friday's game with a point to prove."We're trying to win it with the defens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1332.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. 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They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1327.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. 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They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1309.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. 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West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets can't rest on laurels 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-can-t-rest-on-laurels-1290.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have a bright future, but for that future to remain in New Orleans, Mike Kahn says they can't afford any lapses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1278.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the week-long trip to Europe for a pair of exhibition games won't affect his team's routine other than scaling back a little for a day or two after returning in order to combat jet lag. --The Hornets are hoping center Tyson Chandl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1279.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1280.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Division not a pushover any more]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/atlantic-division-not-a-pushover-any-more.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charley Rosen kicks off his division previews with the Atlantic, where the defending champion Celtics aren't the only threat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets can't rest on laurels 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-can-t-rest-on-laurels-1282.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have a bright future, but for that future to remain in New Orleans, Mike Kahn says they can't afford any lapses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sprains right ankle 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sprains-right-ankle-1283.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.A Hornets spokesman said Chandler was not expected to return.The injury occurred under the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets can't rest on laurels]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-can-t-rest-on-laurels.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have a bright future, but for that future to remain in New Orleans, Mike Kahn says they can't afford any lapses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sprains right ankle 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sprains-right-ankle-1272.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.A Hornets spokesman said Chandler was not expected to return.The injury occurred under the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1273.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1274.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the week-long trip to Europe for a pair of exhibition games won't affect his team's routine other than scaling back a little for a day or two after returning in order to combat jet lag. --The Hornets are hoping center Tyson Chandl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1275.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1276.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top shooting guards: It's Kobe's world]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/top-shooting-guards-it-s-kobe-s-world.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ah yes, the shooters. I'll say it throughout my draft ranking articles, and I'll say it throughout the season as well, but where you have the depth at the point guard position this year, you'll always get your primary production from the shooting guard sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sprains right ankle]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sprains-right-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.Chandler sat out the rest of the game, but returned to the bench in his warmups to watch the sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 106, Warriors 103]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-106-warriors-103.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 19 points, Hilton Armstrong added 14, and the New Orleans Hornets won their preseason opener, 106-103 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.Chris Paul had 13 points, six assists and a steal for New Orleans. Paul and West, the Ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler sprains right ankle 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-sprains-right-ankle-1265.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.A Hornets spokesman said Chandler was not expected to return.The injury occurred under the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1266.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1267.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the week-long trip to Europe for a pair of exhibition games won't affect his team's routine other than scaling back a little for a day or two after returning in order to combat jet lag. --The Hornets are hoping center Tyson Chandl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1268.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1269.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1270.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1256.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1257.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the week-long trip to Europe for a pair of exhibition games won't affect his team's routine other than scaling back a little for a day or two after returning in order to combat jet lag. --The Hornets are hoping center Tyson Chandl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1261.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1262.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1249.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1250.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. 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But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1254.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1255.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1242.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets forward David West was an All-Star for the first time last season, and both he and the Hornets expect more from him this season. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds as the Hornets won a franchise-record 56 games and their first division tit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1244.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said the week-long trip to Europe for a pair of exhibition games won't affect his team's routine other than scaling back a little for a day or two after returning in order to combat jet lag. --The Hornets are hoping center Tyson Chandl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1246.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1247.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's decision is selfless, but is it smart? 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-s-decision-is-selfless-but-is-it-smart--1248.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not having finger surgery, Kobe Bryant may be jeopardizing his health. 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PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's decision is selfless, but is it smart? 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-s-decision-is-selfless-but-is-it-smart--1241.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not having finger surgery, Kobe Bryant may be jeopardizing his health. But you can't call him selfish anymore, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1234.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will get a head start on season preparations when they begin training camp Sept. 27. The Hornets, the Wizards, the Nets, and the Heat have been given permission by the NBA to start camp early because they are participating in NBA's Europe Live]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1235.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said he won't fill the vacancy on his coaching staff this season. 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PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's decision is selfless, but is it smart? 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-s-decision-is-selfless-but-is-it-smart--1237.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not having finger surgery, Kobe Bryant may be jeopardizing his health. But you can't call him selfish anymore, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1228.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will get a head start on season preparations when they begin training camp Sept. 27. The Hornets, the Wizards, the Nets, and the Heat have been given permission by the NBA to start camp early because they are participating in NBA's Europe Live]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1229.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott said he won't fill the vacancy on his coaching staff this season. Lead assistant Darrell Walker left after last season to join Michael Curry's staff with the Pistons. Scott will stick with his current staff of Kenny Gattison, Paul Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1230.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICK: Darrell Arthur, F, 6-10, Kansas -- In a deal negotiated before the draft, the Hornets dealt Arthur, the No. 27 pick of the June draft, to Portland for cash considerations. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. PLAYER NOTES: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's decision is selfless, but is it smart? 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-s-decision-is-selfless-but-is-it-smart--1231.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not having finger surgery, Kobe Bryant may be jeopardizing his health. But you can't call him selfish anymore, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Celtics can't repeat, it's their own fault 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/if-celtics-can-t-repeat-it-s-their-own-fault-1232.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How much will James Posey be missed? The chances of a Celtics repeat probably left at the same time he did, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1222.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will get a head start on season preparations when they begin training camp Sept. 27. 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The chances of a Celtics repeat probably left at the same time he did, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers finally have foundation for success]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/blazers-finally-have-foundation-for-success.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers are as young as they are talented, so they'll need leadership from Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan, Matt Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1217.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will get a head start on season preparations when they begin training camp Sept. 27. 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The Hornets won their first division title last season and are scheduled for 13 appearances on national television next season. They weren't in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign veteran Marks to bolster frontcourt]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-veteran-marks-to-bolster-frontcourt.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets on Thursday signed free-agent Sean Marks, a nine-year NBA veteran who can play both power forward and center."We are excited for Sean to join our team," said Hornets general manager Jeff Bower, who did not release terms of the cont]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign veteran free agent Marks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-veteran-free-agent-marks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets on Thursday signed free-agent Sean Marks, a nine-year NBA veteran who can play both power forward and center."We are excited for Sean to join our team," said Hornets general manager Jeff Bower, who did not release terms of the cont]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA Basketball could have bright future ahead]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/usa-basketball-could-have-bright-future-ahead.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They came home from Beijing with a gold medal, but what does the future hold for USA Basketball? 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Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dare to dream about the ultimate Team USA matchup]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/dare-to-dream-about-the-ultimate-team-usa-matchup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dream Team had more power. The Redeem Team has better speed. 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The Hornets won their first division title last season and are scheduled for 13 appearances on national television next season. They weren't in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1025.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Desmond State was a star at Oklahoma State. Now, he's back in the state of Oklahoma. 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The Hornets won their first division title last season and are scheduled for 13 appearances on national television next season. They weren't in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-1018.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. BIGGEST NEE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1019.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Desmond State was a star at Oklahoma State. 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Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pargo-signs-with-moscow-dynamo-1015.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe.Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.The one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign ex-Cavalier Brown for backcourt depth]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-ex-cavalier-brown-for-backcourt-depth.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday.Brown, formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, played with New Orleans two seasons ago and was brought back to bolster the depth in the backc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign Brown for backcourt depth]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-brown-for-backcourt-depth.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday.Brown, formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, played with New Orleans two seasons ago and was brought back to bolster the depth in the backc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-1004.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' most successful season has led to a franchise-record number of appearances on national television. The Hornets won their first division title last season and are scheduled for 13 appearances on national television next season. They weren't in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-1005.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Desmond State was a star at Oklahoma State. Now, he's back in the state of Oklahoma. 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Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pargo-signs-with-moscow-dynamo-1009.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe.Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.The one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign ex-Cavalier Brown for backcourt depth 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-ex-cavalier-brown-for-backcourt-depth-1070.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:07:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday.Brown, formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, played with New Orleans two seasons ago and was brought back to bolster the depth in the backc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-994.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' most successful season has led to a franchise-record number of appearances on national television. 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Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pargo-signs-with-moscow-dynamo-999.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe.Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.The one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets add Europe games to preseason schedule 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-add-europe-games-to-preseason-schedule-1000.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets will play seven preseason games prior to their season opener at Golden State in late October, including two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live.The Hornets take on the Washington Wizards on October 14 at the O2 World in Berl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets add Europe games to preseason schedule 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-add-europe-games-to-preseason-schedule-1001.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets will play seven preseason games prior to their season opener at Golden State in late October, including two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live.The Hornets take on the Washington Wizards on October 14 at the O2 World in Berl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Original Dream Team is still better ... but not much]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/original-dream-team-is-still-better-but-not-much.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody is ever going to be as good as the original Dream Team, but Mike Kahn says at least this group is in the discussion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, world ... you had your shot at Team USA 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/sorry-world-you-had-your-shot-at-team-usa-987.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the disaster in 2004, the world was ready to take on the Americans. Sorry, world. Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pargo-signs-with-moscow-dynamo-988.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe.Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.The one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-989.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' most successful season has led to a franchise-record number of appearances on national television. The Hornets won their first division title last season and are scheduled for 13 appearances on national television next season. They weren't in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-990.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Desmond State was a star at Oklahoma State. Now, he's back in the state of Oklahoma. 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Sorry, world. Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pargo-signs-with-moscow-dynamo-980.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe.Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.The one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-981.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' most successful season has led to a franchise-record number of appearances on national television. 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Additionally, they are once again the pri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Williams form dynamic duo for Team USA 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-williams-form-dynamic-duo-for-team-usa-909.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What can we learn from Team USA'sJeff Goodman says Dwyane Wade is back and two points are better than one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Pierce, Yao and much more]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/q-a-pierce-yao-and-much-more.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Paul Pierce the world's best player, as he claims? Is Yao right to worry about Ron-Ron? 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Jeff Goodman says Dwyane Wade is back and two points are better than one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're nitpicking, but this should concern Team USA]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/we-re-nitpicking-but-this-should-concern-team-usa.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hmm, let's see. Too much dribbling? Bad spacing? Late rotations? Randy Hill had to look hard to find Team USA's vulnerabilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-896.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets finally closed a free-agent deal when they signed former Celtics swingman James Posey to a four-year, $25 million contract. 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Jeff Goodman says Dwyane Wade is back and two points are better than one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elder Kidd has game, rep to make Team USA go 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/elder-kidd-has-game-rep-to-make-team-usa-go-900.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's 35 and a step slow, so why is Jason Kidd starting for Team USA? Mark Kriegel says he has the chops to bring home gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Athens flaws fixed, Team USA must be golden]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/with-athens-flaws-fixed-team-usa-must-be-golden.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the flaws from Athens fixed, Charley Rosen says the Americans should win gold. That should make U.S. basketball nervous.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-890.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets finally closed a free-agent deal when they signed former Celtics swingman James Posey to a four-year, $25 million contract. Posey had expressed a preference for staying with the reigning NBA champions, but the Hornets got him by offering the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-891.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' team in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas had its most wins ever (4-2) in the league, which came a year after they finished 0-5. 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On July 16, they finally added a new piece to the puzzle. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott to a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-797.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. Though he passed on a longer deal and can opt out of the final year of this deal, Paul said, "I love everything about New Orleans and I don't ever]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-798.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. BIGGEST NEE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign Posey to 4-year, $25M deal 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-posey-to-4-year-25m-deal-799.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey.Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Posey, who played last season for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $25 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension-783.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-784.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. On July 16, they finally added a new piece to the puzzle. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott to a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-785.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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Charley Rosen answers all the tough questions in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets sign Posey to 4-year, $25M deal 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-sign-posey-to-4-year-25m-deal-788.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey.Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Posey, who played last season for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $25 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest to Lakers? Crazy enough to work 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/artest-to-lakers-crazy-enough-to-work-789.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest to the Lakers? The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-777.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. On July 16, they finally added a new piece to the puzzle. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott to a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-778.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K can't afford to take an 'L' 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-k-can-t-afford-to-take-an-l--782.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Or can it? Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension-790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:51:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-769.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. On July 16, they finally added a new piece to the puzzle. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott to a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-770.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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Crazy enough to work 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/artest-to-lakers-crazy-enough-to-work-774.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest to the Lakers? The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K can't afford to take an 'L' 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-k-can-t-afford-to-take-an-l--775.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Or can it? Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-791.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. On July 16, they finally added a new piece to the puzzle. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott to a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-792.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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But when it comes to adding new contributors, well, not so much -- at least not yet. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-764.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. BIGGEST NEE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-765.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-768.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-753.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. But when it comes to adding new contributors, well, not so much -- at least not yet. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-754.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K can't afford to take an 'L' 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-k-can-t-afford-to-take-an-l--757.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Or can it? Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-758.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-759.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-760.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-745.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. But when it comes to adding new contributors, well, not so much -- at least not yet. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-746.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K can't afford to take an 'L' 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-k-can-t-afford-to-take-an-l--749.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Or can it? Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-750.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-737.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. But when it comes to adding new contributors, well, not so much -- at least not yet. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-738.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. Though he passed on a longer deal and can opt out of the final year of this deal, Paul said, "I love everything about New Orleans and I don't ever]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-739.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. They had previously traded away their second-round pick. BIGGEST NEE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest to Lakers? Crazy enough to work 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/artest-to-lakers-crazy-enough-to-work-740.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest to the Lakers? The rumors are out there, and Charley Rosen is here to tell you if the deal is worth the headache.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach K can't afford to take an 'L' 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/coach-k-can-t-afford-to-take-an-l--741.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Or can it? Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-742.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-743.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-744.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-730.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets moved swiftly to sign contract extensions with two award-winning contributors to their record-setting season last season. But when it comes to adding new contributors, well, not so much -- at least not yet. The Hornets signed NBA Coach of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-731.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets signed All-Star and Olympic point guard Chris Paul to a four-year extension worth $68 million. 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Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-734.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-735.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-736.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-722.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Larry Brown set the bar low in Athens, but Ian O'Connor warns that Coack K can't afford to take an 'L' in Beijing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-727.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-728.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-729.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-715.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-721.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul says he never considered leaving New Orleans]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-says-he-never-considered-leaving-new-orleans.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Chris Paul had any regrets about last season, it was how his rising stardom made fans in New Orleans a little paranoid they might lose him to a wealthier team in a bigger city.Paul said he constantly ran into fans who were aware he had only one season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-708.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-709.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-710.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-711.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-702.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-703.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-695.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-696.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Coach Byron Scott said he immediately received numerous inquiries into the vacancy created by Walker's departure but was in no hurry to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets nearing extension with All-Star Paul 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-nearing-extension-with-all-star-paul-699.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's agent plans to travel to New Orleans on Wednesday with the intention of completing a contract extension that would keep the All-Star and Team USA point guard with the Hornets for an additional three to five years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Maggette has offer on table from Boston 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-maggette-has-offer-on-table-from-boston-686.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clippers free agent Corey Maggette is considering an offer from the Celtics.Boston has offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, worth around $5.8 million, the Boston Globe reported, citing an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money not always players' sole motivation 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/money-not-always-players-sole-motivation-687.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. 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Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-agree-to-new-3-year-extension-688.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-689.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: The Hornets selected Kansas forward Darrell Arthur with the 27th pick, then traded his draft rights o Portland for cash considerations in a deal negotiated before the draft. 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Mike Kahn says most of 'em won't live up to the hype.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-631.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets assistant coach Darrell Walker resigned to take a similar position on Michael Curry's staff in Detroit. 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MOST VALUAB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-633.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets reached Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals last season, and they're looking to break through next season. That's why they opted out of the draft, choosing instead to focus on free agency and immediate help that can help elevate them r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose  2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-should-have-taken-big-beasley-over-small-rose--634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? Jeff Goodman says the Bulls may have made a big mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would sending Celtics to Beijing be more satisfying? 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/would-sending-celtics-to-beijing-be-more-satisfying--635.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 'Melo, D-Wade and Co., Team USA's stacked. So if they bring back the gold, people will care, right? Kevin Hench isn't so sure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most of these players will never live up to the hype 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/most-of-these-players-will-never-live-up-to-the-hype-636.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, a new batch of rookies will be touted as the next great NBA stars. Mike Kahn says most of 'em won't live up to the hype.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this draft really something special? 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/is-this-draft-really-something-special--637.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While others gush about the talent available, Jeff Goodman says this year's NBA Draft ain't all it's cracked up to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose  2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-should-have-taken-big-beasley-over-small-rose--624.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? Jeff Goodman says the Bulls may have made a big mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would sending Celtics to Beijing be more satisfying?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/would-sending-celtics-to-beijing-be-more-satisfying-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 'Melo, D-Wade and Co., Team USA's stacked. So if they bring back the gold, people will care, right? Kevin Hench isn't so sure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most of these players will never live up to the hype 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/most-of-these-players-will-never-live-up-to-the-hype-626.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, a new batch of rookies will be touted as the next great NBA stars. Mike Kahn says most of 'em won't live up to the hype.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this draft really something special? 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/is-this-draft-really-something-special--627.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While others gush about the talent available, Jeff Goodman says this year's NBA Draft ain't all it's cracked up to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-628.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-630.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/bulls-should-have-taken-big-beasley-over-small-rose-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? Jeff Goodman says the Bulls may have made a big mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will this group of guards be one to remember?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/will-this-group-of-guards-be-one-to-remember-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's more than just Derrick Rose to this class of guards. Peter Schrager probed the many prospects on the eve of the draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most of these players will never live up to the hype]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/most-of-these-players-will-never-live-up-to-the-hype.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, a new batch of rookies will be touted as the next great NBA stars. Mike Kahn says most of 'em won't live up to the hype.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this draft really something special? 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/is-this-draft-really-something-special--620.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While others gush about the talent available, Jeff Goodman says this year's NBA Draft ain't all it's cracked up to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-621.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-622.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-623.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 NBA Mock Draft: 2.0]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/2008-nba-mock-draft-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Read more...For a complete two-round mock draft and in-depth player scouting reports, go to nbadraft.net.This year's draft is one of the most difficult in history to project because there are so many unknowns with regard to trades taking place at the top]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this draft really something special?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/is-this-draft-really-something-special-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While others gush about the talent available, Jeff Goodman says this year's NBA Draft ain't all it's cracked up to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-612.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-613.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-614.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans guard charged with carrying loaded gun 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-guard-charged-with-carrying-loaded-gun-615.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub.A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?  2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success--616.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-603.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-604.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-605.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans guard charged with carrying loaded gun 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-guard-charged-with-carrying-loaded-gun-606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub.A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't mean to mock, but these are my picks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/i-don-t-mean-to-mock-but-these-are-my-picks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?  2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success--608.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Boozer, Williams will be named to US team 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-boozer-williams-will-be-named-to-us-team-609.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz duo Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams will be named to Team USA for the Beijing Olympics, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets G Butler charged with flashing loaded gun]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-g-butler-charged-with-flashing-loaded-gun.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub.A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans guard charged with carrying loaded gun]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-guard-charged-with-carrying-loaded-gun.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub.A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Boozer, Williams will be named to US team]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-boozer-williams-will-be-named-to-us-team.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz duo Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams will be named to Team USA for the Beijing Olympics, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-599.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-600.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-601.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. 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Randy Hill has some ideas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-586.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-587.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-588.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. 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NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard battle offers unique contrast 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/point-guard-battle-offers-unique-contrast-590.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We know about the superstars, but the battle between the vet and the youngster at point guard will be intriguing, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will be personality for this year's draft? 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-will-be-personality-for-this-year-s-draft--591.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every draft has a personality, but it's anyone's guess as to how the future will unfold with this year's crop, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saying goodbye to a postseason full of flops 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/saying-goodbye-to-a-postseason-full-of-flops-592.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news probably is a little late to satisfy 'Sheed, but Kevin Hench is happy the NBA will finally take a stand against floppers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics Final is no guarantee 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-final-is-no-guarantee-593.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a good, old Lakers-Celtics Finals sound? What about Duncan vs. 'Sheed? Mike Kahn says the title possibilities are intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. With the starting five under contract and seemingly intact, any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-579.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-93 and 1996-97, said they invited him to take part in activities prior to one of the NBA Finals games in Los Angeles, but he would have felt awkward doing so as coach of one of the Lakers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-580.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-581.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard battle offers unique contrast 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/point-guard-battle-offers-unique-contrast-582.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We know about the superstars, but the battle between the vet and the youngster at point guard will be intriguing, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will be personality for this year's draft? 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-will-be-personality-for-this-year-s-draft--583.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every draft has a personality, but it's anyone's guess as to how the future will unfold with this year's crop, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saying goodbye to a postseason full of flops 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/saying-goodbye-to-a-postseason-full-of-flops-584.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news probably is a little late to satisfy 'Sheed, but Kevin Hench is happy the NBA will finally take a stand against floppers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics Final is no guarantee 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-final-is-no-guarantee-585.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a good, old Lakers-Celtics Finals sound? What about Duncan vs. 'Sheed? Mike Kahn says the title possibilities are intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-570.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, the Hornets are looking for a few good backups. Coach Byron Scott said he still has faith in his bench, but one way or another it has got to improve before next season. 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What about Duncan vs. 'Sheed? Mike Kahn says the title possibilities are intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Spurs down for the count vs. Lakers? 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-spurs-down-for-the-count-vs-lakers--457.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers knocked the Spurs down in L.A. ... but not out. 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Scott]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-444.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Point guard Chris Paul was runner-up in the MVP voting after averaging 21 points, 11 assists and 2.7 steals. His numbers went up in the postseason, but none of the numbers, regular season or post season, measured how much his will an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-445.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets believe they can continue to improve as their core of young stars continues to mature. They also know that they still have some holes to fill if they're going to reach the top of the Western Conference. Though the Hornets were the second-seede]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saying goodbye to a postseason full of flops 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/saying-goodbye-to-a-postseason-full-of-flops-446.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news probably is a little late to satisfy 'Sheed, but Kevin Hench is happy the NBA will finally take a stand against floppers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott agrees to extension with Hornets 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-agrees-to-extension-with-hornets-447.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott and the New Orleans Hornets have agreed in principle to a contract extension.Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman confirmed the deal on Wednesday but said he could not disclose the terms of the agreement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics Final is no guarantee 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-final-is-no-guarantee-448.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a good, old Lakers-Celtics Finals sound? 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But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-404.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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The victory was the first by a road team in the series and was the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-406.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The nine-point loss to the Spurs in Game 7 matched the smallest deficit in the seven playoff games and four regular-season games between the teams. --The Hornets lost at home for just the second time in their last 20 games in the New Orleans Arena.  QUO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics Final is no guarantee 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-final-is-no-guarantee-407.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a good, old Lakers-Celtics Finals sound? What about Duncan vs. 'Sheed? Mike Kahn says the title possibilities are intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Spurs down for the count vs. Lakers? 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-spurs-down-for-the-count-vs-lakers--408.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers knocked the Spurs down in L.A. ... but not out. Can San Antonio avoid the knockout punch in today's Game 3?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott expects be back as Hornets coach 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-expects-be-back-as-hornets-coach-410.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott, who has the right to buy out the remainder of his contract and go to the highest bidder next season, showed little interest in leaving the Hornets on Wednesday."I expect to be here," Scott said. "In my mind right now I h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-397.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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The victory was the first by a road team in the series and was the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-399.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The nine-point loss to the Spurs in Game 7 matched the smallest deficit in the seven playoff games and four regular-season games between the teams. --The Hornets lost at home for just the second time in their last 20 games in the New Orleans Arena.  QUO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics Final is no guarantee]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-final-is-no-guarantee.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a good, old Lakers-Celtics Finals sound? What about Duncan vs. 'Sheed? Mike Kahn says the title possibilities are intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Spurs down for the count vs. Lakers? 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-spurs-down-for-the-count-vs-lakers--401.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers knocked the Spurs down in L.A. ... but not out. Can San Antonio avoid the knockout punch in today's Game 3?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-402.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott expects be back as Hornets coach 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-expects-be-back-as-hornets-coach-403.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott, who has the right to buy out the remainder of his contract and go to the highest bidder next season, showed little interest in leaving the Hornets on Wednesday."I expect to be here," Scott said. "In my mind right now I h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-391.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The nine-point loss to the Spurs in Game 7 matched the smallest deficit in the seven playoff games and four regular-season games between the teams. --The Hornets lost at home for just the second time in their last 20 games in the New Orleans Arena.  QUO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-392.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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Can San Antonio avoid the knockout punch in today's Game 3?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-395.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott expects be back as Hornets coach 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-expects-be-back-as-hornets-coach-396.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott, who has the right to buy out the remainder of his contract and go to the highest bidder next season, showed little interest in leaving the Hornets on Wednesday."I expect to be here," Scott said. "In my mind right now I h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-385.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-386.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' undefeated streak at home ended, as did their season in a 91-82 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series Monday night in the New Orleans Arena. 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But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rating No. 1 picks of lottery era, worst to first]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/rating-no-1-picks-of-lottery-era-worst-to-first.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beware, Bulls. Winning the lottery isn't always a blessing. NBADraft.net ranks all the lottery-era No. 1 picks, from Kwame to Timmy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott expects be back as Hornets coach 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-expects-be-back-as-hornets-coach-390.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott, who has the right to buy out the remainder of his contract and go to the highest bidder next season, showed little interest in leaving the Hornets on Wednesday."I expect to be here," Scott said. "In my mind right now I h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-379.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-380.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' undefeated streak at home ended, as did their season in a 91-82 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series Monday night in the New Orleans Arena. 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But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott expects be back as Hornets coach 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-expects-be-back-as-hornets-coach-383.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA coach of the year Byron Scott, who has the right to buy out the remainder of his contract and go to the highest bidder next season, showed little interest in leaving the Hornets on Wednesday."I expect to be here," Scott said. 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And that's up to Cavs coach Mike Brown, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs eliminate Hornets in Game 7 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-eliminate-hornets-in-game-7-364.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the San Antonio Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Game 7 of their second-round series.Tony Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will pinch every nerve to win Game 7 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-will-pinch-every-nerve-to-win-game-7-365.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Robert Horry took some heat for his hit on David West, Mike Kahn says it shows the Spurs will do anything to win Game 7.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third quarter may be the key to a Game 7 win 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/third-quarter-may-be-the-key-to-a-game-7-win-366.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter is money time in the playoffs. But in Game 7 between the Spurs and Hornets, the key may be earlier than that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-351.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The nine-point loss to the Spurs in Game 7 matched the smallest deficit in the seven playoff games and four regular-season games between the teams. --The Hornets lost at home for just the second time in their last 20 games in the New Orleans Arena.  QUO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-352.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-353.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' undefeated streak at home ended, as did their season in a 91-82 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series Monday night in the New Orleans Arena. The victory was the first by a road team in the series and was the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 91, Hornets 82]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-91-hornets-82.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Manu Ginobili dribbled out the final few seconds of the second-round series clincher, Tony Parker walked over and gave him a congratulatory pat on the head.There would be no exuberant celebration for the San Antonio Spurs when the final horn sounded, j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs eliminate Hornets in Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-eliminate-hornets-in-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the San Antonio Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Game 7 of their second-round series.Tony Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will pinch every nerve to win Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-will-pinch-every-nerve-to-win-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Robert Horry took some heat for his hit on David West, Mike Kahn says it shows the Spurs will do anything to win Game 7.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third quarter may be the key to a Game 7 win 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/third-quarter-may-be-the-key-to-a-game-7-win-357.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter is money time in the playoffs. But in Game 7 between the Spurs and Hornets, the key may be earlier than that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets expect West to play in Game 7 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-expect-west-to-play-in-game-7-358.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6.Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely.One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third quarter may be the key to a Game 7 win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/third-quarter-may-be-the-key-to-a-game-7-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter is money time in the playoffs. But in Game 7 between the Spurs and Hornets, the key may be earlier than that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-345.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-346.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope that the inordinate homecourt advantage that has existed in the second round of the playoffs holds true for the seventh and deciding game of their series against the Spurs. Home teams are 20-1 in the conference semifinals, including 6-0 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-347.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have never advanced to the conference finals, losing in each of their four previous trips to the conference semifinals. Their first-round victory against Dallas was their first triumph in a seven-game series. --The Hornets are 6-0 at home in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' magical season, or Spurs' defense, to end]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-magical-season-or-spurs-defense-to-end.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jannero Pargo spun through the air on a one-handed dunk attempt, stuffed himself on the front rim and fell backward onto the court while his New Orleans Hornets teammates buckled over in laughter.Tyson Chandler, showing no lingering effects from a foot in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets expect West to play in Game 7 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-expect-west-to-play-in-game-7-349.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6.Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely.One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 99, Hornets 80 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-99-hornets-80-350.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last thing the New Orleans Hornets wanted was to give the defending champions the whole weekend off before Game 7."You're playing with fire," coach Byron Scott said before the San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 Thursday night.Too late now. It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets expect West back]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-expect-west-back.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6.Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely.One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets expect West to play in Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-expect-west-to-play-in-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6.Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely.One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-339.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-340.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope that the inordinate homecourt advantage that has existed in the second round of the playoffs holds true for the seventh and deciding game of their series against the Spurs. Home teams are 20-1 in the conference semifinals, including 6-0 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-341.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have never advanced to the conference finals, losing in each of their four previous trips to the conference semifinals. Their first-round victory against Dallas was their first triumph in a seven-game series. --The Hornets are 6-0 at home in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 99, Hornets 80 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-99-hornets-80-342.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last thing the New Orleans Hornets wanted was to give the defending champions the whole weekend off before Game 7."You're playing with fire," coach Byron Scott said before the San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 Thursday night.Too late now. It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stave off elimination, force Game 7 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stave-off-elimination-force-game-7-343.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-80 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the Western Conference semifinals.Chris Paul led the Hornets with 21 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 99, Hornets 80 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-99-hornets-80-332.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last thing the New Orleans Hornets wanted was to give the defending champions the whole weekend off before Game 7."You're playing with fire," coach Byron Scott said before the San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 Thursday night.Too late now. It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-333.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have never advanced to the conference finals, losing in each of their four previous trips to the conference semifinals. Their first-round victory against Dallas was their first triumph in a seven-game series. --The Hornets are 6-0 at home in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-334.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-335.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope that the inordinate homecourt advantage that has existed in the second round of the playoffs holds true for the seventh and deciding game of their series against the Spurs. Home teams are 20-1 in the conference semifinals, including 6-0 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stave off elimination, force Game 7 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stave-off-elimination-force-game-7-336.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-80 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the Western Conference semifinals.Chris Paul led the Hornets with 21 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West, Chandler start for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-chandler-start-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the court after aggravating a back injury Thursday night in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs.West, who played with back pain in Game 5, fell to the floor with 10:11 left after being pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-326.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets hope that the inordinate homecourt advantage that has existed in the second round of the playoffs holds true for the seventh and deciding game of their series against the Spurs. Home teams are 20-1 in the conference semifinals, including 6-0 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-327.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets have never advanced to the conference finals, losing in each of their four previous trips to the conference semifinals. Their first-round victory against Dallas was their first triumph in a seven-game series. --The Hornets are 6-0 at home in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-328.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 99, Hornets 80]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-99-hornets-80.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Must-win situations are not a familiar place for the San Antonio Spurs.They survived one Thursday night, earning the chance to play in another.The defending champions beat the New Orleans Hornets, 99-80 in Game 6, staying alive and forcing a winner-take-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stave off elimination, force Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-stave-off-elimination-force-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-80 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the Western Conference semifinals.Chris Paul led the Hornets with 21 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how the Spurs can survive 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/here-s-how-the-spurs-can-survive-331.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Spurs in survival mode, Randy Hill maps out a way to keep them fighting against the Hornets. The key to the plan? Tim Duncan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-319.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are one victory away from advancing to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. They have a 3-2 lead over the Spurs in their Western Conference semifinal series after a 101-79 victory Tuesday night in the New Orleans Aren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-320.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' average margin of victory in two regular-season and three postseason wins against the Spurs is 21.6 points and their smallest margin of victory is 18 points.  --The Hornets received a scare when center Tyson Chandler suffered a turf toe inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-321.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' repeat hopes in danger]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-repeat-hopes-in-danger.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs appeared to be hitting their stride and gaining momentum for a berth in the Western Conference finals, they are down again, their march toward consecutive NBA titles very much in doubt.The defending champions f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how the Spurs can survive]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/here-s-how-the-spurs-can-survive.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Spurs in survival mode, Randy Hill maps out a way to keep them fighting against the Hornets. The key to the plan? Tim Duncan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West shreds Spurs, gives Hornets 3-2 lead 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-shreds-spurs-gives-hornets-3-2-lead-324.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-311.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-312.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are one victory away from advancing to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. They have a 3-2 lead over the Spurs in their Western Conference semifinal series after a 101-79 victory Tuesday night in the New Orleans Aren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-313.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' average margin of victory in two regular-season and three postseason wins against the Spurs is 21.6 points and their smallest margin of victory is 18 points.  --The Hornets received a scare when center Tyson Chandler suffered a turf toe inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Spurs 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-spurs-79.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back pain couldn't keep David West from taking the court with aggression. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop him from dominating."Back in the locker room, right before we break huddle and come out to the game, we said, 'No excuses,"' West recalled. "Rega]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler hurt against Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/chandler-hurt-against-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets center Tyson Chandler had to be helped to the bench after dropping to the floor with a bruised left foot in the fourth quarter of New Orleans' playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.Chandler's leg appeared to buckle as he came]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West shreds Spurs, gives Hornets 3-2 lead]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-shreds-spurs-gives-hornets-3-2-lead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take our teams, but leave the names please]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/take-our-teams-but-leave-the-names-please.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for lakes in L.A. or Jazz in Utah? Good luck. That's why the Bleacher Report is calling for cities to keep team names after relocation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks could benefit by adding a dash of Nash]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-could-benefit-by-adding-a-dash-of-nash.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A certain NBA guard could be available in a year or less, but Marc Berman wonders if that's the smart move for the Knicks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-305.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of their first post-season experience together, the neophyte Hornets' play has belied their inexperience. That's changing as they've lost two straight games for the first time in the playoffs, including a 100-80 blowout at San Antonio in Game 4 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-307.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Forward Peja Stojakovic has struggled since the Spurs put Bruce Bowen on him for Games 3 and 4. Stojakovic, who averaged 23.5 points in the first two games, had six points on 3-of-9 shooting in Game 4 after having eight points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets look to regroup at home]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-look-to-regroup-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times.The Hornets looked tense, stressed and sometimes lost on offense in their 100-80 G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs dominate, expose young Hornets  2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-dominate-expose-young-hornets--309.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs dominated the Hornets in Game 4 and may have finally exposed New Orleans' youth in the process, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs tie series behind Duncan, Parker 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-tie-series-behind-duncan-parker-310.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-298.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-299.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of their first post-season experience together, the neophyte Hornets' play has belied their inexperience. That's changing as they've lost two straight games for the first time in the playoffs, including a 100-80 blowout at San Antonio in Game 4 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-300.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Forward Peja Stojakovic has struggled since the Spurs put Bruce Bowen on him for Games 3 and 4. Stojakovic, who averaged 23.5 points in the first two games, had six points on 3-of-9 shooting in Game 4 after having eight points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 100, Hornets 80]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-100-hornets-80.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warming up before Game 4, Tim Duncan decided to have a little fun. He threw the ball behind his back and between his legs, then went up for the lay-in.Yep, it was going to be that easy.Duncan had his best game of the series against New Orleans - 22 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs dominate, expose young Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-dominate-expose-young-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs dominated the Hornets in Game 4 and may have finally exposed New Orleans' youth in the process, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs tie series behind Duncan, Parker]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-tie-series-behind-duncan-parker.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs solve Hornets in Game 3 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-solve-hornets-in-game-3-304.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-291.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul was named first-team All-NBA on Thursday, two days after he finished second to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant in voting for the Most Valuable Player award. Paul is the first Hornet in the franchise's 20 years to be named to the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-292.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-293.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far the Hornets' second-round series has mirrored their first-round series, and they hope that continues. In the first round against the Mavericks, they won the first two games at home, lost Game 3 on the road, then won Game 4 on the road and closed th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker vs. Paul is the matchup to watch]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/parker-vs-paul-is-the-matchup-to-watch.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Besides winning titles, there's another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA.The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he's got going with New Orleans' Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals."It's great]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs solve Hornets in Game 3 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-solve-hornets-in-game-3-295.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs may have met their match 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-may-have-met-their-match-296.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they rally against the Hornets, the Spurs will have a hard time remaining the NBA's top franchise, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/there-s-no-ignoring-the-hornets-buzz-now-297.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-283.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul was named first-team All-NBA on Thursday, two days after he finished second to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant in voting for the Most Valuable Player award. Paul is the first Hornet in the franchise's 20 years to be named to the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-284.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-285.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far the Hornets' second-round series has mirrored their first-round series, and they hope that continues. In the first round against the Mavericks, they won the first two games at home, lost Game 3 on the road, then won Game 4 on the road and closed th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 110, Hornets 99 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-110-hornets-99-286.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the talk about how young and inexperienced Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets are, they've been here before.It was in the first round.The Hornets went up 2-0 on the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the playoffs, then lost by double dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA is the best it's ever been]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-is-the-best-it-s-ever-been.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Old-school types might long for the old days, but the Bleacher Report says we are all witnessing the best basketball ever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs solve Hornets in Game 3 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-solve-hornets-in-game-3-288.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs may have met their match 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-may-have-met-their-match-289.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they rally against the Hornets, the Spurs will have a hard time remaining the NBA's top franchise, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/there-s-no-ignoring-the-hornets-buzz-now-290.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-274.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets point guard Chris Paul was named first-team All-NBA on Thursday, two days after he finished second to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant in voting for the Most Valuable Player award. Paul is the first Hornet in the franchise's 20 years to be named to the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-275.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-276.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far the Hornets' second-round series has mirrored their first-round series, and they hope that continues. In the first round against the Mavericks, they won the first two games at home, lost Game 3 on the road, then won Game 4 on the road and closed th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 110, Hornets 99]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-110-hornets-99.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three congregated around the scorer's table during a timeout in the fourth quarter, not long before they put the game away for good.Tim Duncan patted Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. They all laughed.The NBA's defending champions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs solve Hornets in Game 3]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-solve-hornets-in-game-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs may have met their match]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-may-have-met-their-match.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they rally against the Hornets, the Spurs will have a hard time remaining the NBA's top franchise, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets look to steal game in San Antonio]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-look-to-steal-game-in-san-antonio.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul turned 23 on Tuesday. The New Orleans Hornets' talented point guard said he had a low-key birthday, just hanging out with his teammates.The big surprise party might happen Thursday night, courtesy of Paul and his team if they can beat the defen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/there-s-no-ignoring-the-hornets-buzz-now.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 102, Spurs 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-102-spurs-84.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's surgical drive past the San Antonio defense ended with a high, razzle-dazzle dribble and a soft, floating shot off the glass as a packed crowd broke into a thunderous frenzy."These are some of the best moments, I think, of my life that we're]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-267.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The start of the second quarter of the Hornets-Spurs series opener was delayed for nearly 20 minutes after a mascot stunt mishap inside the New Orleans Arena on Saturday night. One of the Hornets' mascots, Super Hugo, used a trampoline to vault through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-268.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-269.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets appear to be getting a handle on this whole playoff thing pretty quickly. Playing together as a team in the playoffs for the first time, the Hornets beat the playoff-savvy Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, in the first round and took a 1-0 lead against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets hope to keep Duncan in check again in Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hope-to-keep-duncan-in-check-again-in-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan was annoyed, muttering after losing a ball out of bounds, and later staring at the floor with his hands on his hips after missing a foul shot.After averaging nearly 25 points and 14 rebounds in five playoff games against the Phoenix Suns, Dunca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-continue-to-surprise-fans-and-pundits-271.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a big win in Game 1, the Hornets not only exposed the Spurs' weak points, but also proved their worth, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win or lose, the Celtics have taken a hit 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/win-or-lose-the-celtics-have-taken-a-hit-272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 7. Zack Pierce says it's already an embarrassment for Boston. Can the Celtics keep it from getting worse? Follow LIVE and see.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West, Hornets stop Spurs in Game 1 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-hornets-stop-spurs-in-game-1-273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trouble putting out a ring of fire used in a mascot stunt caused a 19-minute delay during Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets second round playoff series Saturday night.The delay occurred between the first and second quarter after Supe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The start of the second quarter of the Hornets-Spurs series opener was delayed for nearly 20 minutes after a mascot stunt mishap inside the New Orleans Arena on Saturday night. One of the Hornets' mascots, Super Hugo, used a trampoline to vault through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets appear to be getting a handle on this whole playoff thing pretty quickly. Playing together as a team in the playoffs for the first time, the Hornets beat the playoff-savvy Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, in the first round and took a 1-0 lead against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-continue-to-surprise-fans-and-pundits.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a big win in Game 1, the Hornets not only exposed the Spurs weak points, but also proved their worth, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 101, Spurs 82]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-101-spurs-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets coach Byron Scott showed off the three championship rings he won as a player during his pregame speech.The message? This is what the San Antonio Spurs have, and you want.He certainly got through to All-Stars David West and Chris Paul.West scored a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win or lose, the Celtics have taken a hit]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/win-or-lose-the-celtics-have-taken-a-hit.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 7. It's already an embarrassment for Boston. All the Celtics can do now, Zack Pierce says: Stop it from becoming a disaster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 49, Hornets 45]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-49-hornets-45.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trouble putting out a ring of fire used in a mascot stunt caused a 19-minute delay during Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets second round playoff series Saturday night.The delay occurred between the first and second quarter after Supe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West, Hornets stop Spurs in Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-hornets-stop-spurs-in-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trouble putting out a ring of fire used in a mascot stunt caused a 19-minute delay during Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets second round playoff series Saturday night.The delay occurred between the first and second quarter after Supe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report on health erroneous, Coleman says]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/report-on-health-erroneous-coleman-says.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player Derrick Coleman is denying media reports that he is awaiting a heart transplant, a newspaper reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Hornets to their first division championship in franchise history and a franchise-record 56 regular-season wins. Scott was introduced as the winner at a morning news c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-252.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-253.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will have an opportunity to stay at home and rest before they begin their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Saturday against defending champion San Antonio. They finished off the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, with a 99-94 victory at home Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets ready for series against playoff-tested Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-ready-for-series-against-playoff-tested-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler struggled with the idea that New Orleans could be favored in its second-round series against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, even if the Hornets are the higher seed and have home-court advantage."I don't know if many players on th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conference playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/western-conference-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Eastern Conference, click here.Western Conference semifinals1 Lakers vs. 4 JazzSeries tied 0-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[East playoff series entertaining and unpredictable]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/east-playoff-series-entertaining-and-unpredictable.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard to dispute that most of the best teams reside out West. But Kevin Hench says the best playoff ball has been in the East.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[While others grow old, Spurs grow better]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/while-others-grow-old-spurs-grow-better.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns and Mavs are through. Washed up. In a word, old. That's why Mark Kriegel is impressed with how the Spurs keep winning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-246.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will have an opportunity to stay at home and rest before they begin their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Saturday against defending champion San Antonio. They finished off the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, with a 99-94 victory at home Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-247.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Hornets to their first division championship in franchise history and a franchise-record 56 regular-season wins. Scott was introduced as the winner at a morning news c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-248.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-would-be-wise-to-keep-d-antoni-in-phoenix-249.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets put end to Mavs' season 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-put-end-to-mavs-season-250.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-239.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will have an opportunity to stay at home and rest before they begin their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Saturday against defending champion San Antonio. They finished off the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, with a 99-94 victory at home Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-240.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Hornets to their first division championship in franchise history and a franchise-record 56 regular-season wins. Scott was introduced as the winner at a morning news c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-241.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsule preview of the Spurs-Hornets series]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/capsule-preview-of-the-spurs-hornets-series.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at the matchup between the New Orleans Hornets and San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs, which begins Saturday (with regular-season record, first-round series mark in parentheses):No. 2 NEW ORLEANS HORNETS (56-26, 4-1) vs. No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back, deadline deals were duds]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/looking-back-deadline-deals-were-duds.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face it, Pau Gasol is the exception. Other trade-deadline deals this season were panic moves that obviously didn't help, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-would-be-wise-to-keep-d-antoni-in-phoenix-244.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets put end to Mavs' season 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-put-end-to-mavs-season-245.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-232.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-233.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will have an opportunity to stay at home and rest before they begin their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Saturday against defending champion San Antonio. They finished off the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, with a 99-94 victory at home Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-234.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Hornets to their first division championship in franchise history and a franchise-record 56 regular-season wins. Scott was introduced as the winner at a morning news c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pargo was Hornets' unsung hero during first-round win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/pargo-was-hornets-unsung-hero-during-first-round-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jannero Pargo was the last player left on the court Wednesday, as he often is after most of his Hornets teammates have cleared out of their suburban training center."The way to make shots, you have to get confidence. And the way you get confidence is when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/suns-would-be-wise-to-keep-d-antoni-in-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets put end to Mavs' season 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-put-end-to-mavs-season-237.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott voted NBA coach of year 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-voted-nba-coach-of-year-238.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years.Scott coached the Hornets to a 56-26 record, a franchise high for wins. New Orleans won the Southwest Division crown and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-225.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets will have an opportunity to stay at home and rest before they begin their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Saturday against defending champion San Antonio. They finished off the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, with a 99-94 victory at home Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-226.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Hornets to their first division championship in franchise history and a franchise-record 56 regular-season wins. Scott was introduced as the winner at a morning news c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-227.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 99, Mavericks 94]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-99-mavericks-94.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West stumbled toward the sideline after hitting a fadeaway as he was fouled, then turned toward the bench and slapped the extended hand of Hornets coach Byron Scott.It was an impromptu but fitting exchange between a player and coach who had plenty t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Hornets put end to Mavs' season]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-hornets-put-end-to-mavs-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' Scott voted NBA coach of year]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-scott-voted-nba-coach-of-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Chris Paul arrived for a workout before the 2005 NBA draft, Byron Scott took him to lunch and said the Hornets wanted the point guard if he was still available at the fourth pick.Utah, which also needed a guard, picked ahead of New Orleans but went w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott voted NBA coach of year]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-voted-nba-coach-of-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years.Scott coached the Hornets to a 56-26 record, a franchise high for wins. New Orleans won the Southwest Division crown and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-218.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets ended a 10-year losing streak in Dallas and put themselves in position to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs since moving to New Orleans five seasons ago. The Hornets' 97-84 victory at Dallas on Sunday night was their first victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-219.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' Byron Scott will be named NBA Coach of the Year, the Associated Press reported Monday. The NBA had not yet announced the results of the voting.  --Center Tyson Chandler managed to get through Game 4 without being called for a technical foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-220.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person familiar with award: Scott to be NBA coach of year]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/person-familiar-with-award-scott-to-be-nba-coach-of-year.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans coach Byron Scott, who led the Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years this season, has been chosen as the NBA coach of the year, The Associated Press has learned.A person with knowledge of the award spoke with the AP on condit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets primed to end Dallas' season]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-primed-to-end-dallas-season.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jannero Pargo's reaction to Jason Kidd's flagrant foul summed up the growth of the Hornets' confidence as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks."We didn't want him to get suspended," Pargo said after practice M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current playoff runs began with smart drafting]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/current-playoff-runs-began-with-smart-drafting.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look at the playoff teams and you'll see evidence of shrewd drafting. It's no coincidence they're still playing, says Randy Hill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West helps Hornets grab 3-1 series lead 2008-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-helps-hornets-grab-3-1-series-lead-224.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West hardly said a word the last two days. That meant trouble for the Dallas Mavericks.West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second hal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Mavericks 84]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-97-mavericks-84.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West and Chris Paul were on the bench, smiling as they watched thousands of fans headed to their cars. They'd already seen Jason Kidd lose his cool and get tossed, and saw police take away a ref-baiting loudmouth a few seats from Mavericks owner Mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West helps Hornets grab 3-1 series lead]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-helps-hornets-grab-3-1-series-lead.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West hardly said a word the last two days. That meant trouble for the Dallas Mavericks.West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second hal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-212.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets had the second-best road record in the Western Conference during the regular season, and they proved in the first two games of their first-round playoff series against the Mavericks that they can handle the intensity of the playoffs. But they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-213.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets failed to win the first three games of a series for what would have been the second time in franchise history. The only time they have won the first three games in a series happened in 2001 when they swept Miami in a best-of-five first-round]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-214.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk, Mavs turn things around in Dallas 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/dirk-mavs-turn-things-around-in-dallas-215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul raced down the court, beating most of the Dallas Mavericks. He put on the brakes with a jump stop in the lane and floated up a jumper that was supposed to get the New Orleans Hornets within a few baskets of the lead.The ball went in all right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-shortage-of-early-drama-in-the-nba-playoffs-216.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wasn't the first round supposed to be ultra-competitive, especially in the stacked Western Conference? Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ousting-kidd-would-be-ultimate-payoff-for-scott-217.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd helped force Byron Scott out in New Jersey. With Scott's Hornets up 2-0 vs. the Mavs, Ian O'Connor says it's karma.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-202.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets had the second-best road record in the Western Conference during the regular season, and they proved in the first two games of their first-round playoff series against the Mavericks that they can handle the intensity of the playoffs. But they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-203.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets failed to win the first three games of a series for what would have been the second time in franchise history. The only time they have won the first three games in a series happened in 2001 when they swept Miami in a best-of-five first-round]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-204.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki, Dallas look to build on strong performance]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nowitzki-dallas-look-to-build-on-strong-performance.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki heard plenty of criticism after he struggled in the first round of the playoffs last season.When the Mavericks needed a big game Friday to avoid a 3-0 deficit, Nowitzki responded with the type of performance he had in the 2006 postseason.The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guards have been key to postseason so far]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/point-guards-have-been-key-to-postseason-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's a common theme to the NBA playoffs so far, Mike Kahn says it's that a dominant point guard is key to success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk, Mavs turn things around in Dallas]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/dirk-mavs-turn-things-around-in-dallas.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul raced down the court, beating most of the Dallas Mavericks. He put on the brakes with a jump stop in the lane and floated up a jumper that was supposed to get the New Orleans Hornets within a few baskets of the lead.The ball went in all right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/a-shortage-of-early-drama-in-the-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wasn't the first round supposed to be ultra-competitive, especially in the stacked Western Conference? Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/ousting-kidd-would-be-ultimate-payoff-for-scott.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd helped force Byron Scott out in New Jersey. With Scott's Hornets up 2-0 vs. the Mavs, Ian O'Connor says it's karma.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-196.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets set a franchise playoff record for points in a quarter when they scored 36 in the third quarter, and their 64 second-half points tied the franchise record. --Point guard Chris Paul made his playoff debut a memorable one as he scored the thir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-197.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-198.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far so good for the playoff newcomers. The current group of Hornets played their first playoff game as a group on Saturday night in the New Orleans Arena and defeated Dallas, which has the second-longest streak of playoff appearances (nine). It looked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott trusting defense against Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/scott-trusting-defense-against-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Scott found himself awake at 5 a.m. last week, wondering if he should make defensive changes to deal with a dynamic Dallas attack that gave the Hornets fits in both teams' regular season finale."Once I finally got up, I told myself, 'We're going to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't need to go it alone with these guys 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-need-to-go-it-alone-with-these-guys-200.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe wasn't himself in Game 1, but the Lakers still won. Mark Kriegel says Kobe doesn't always need to be on with this team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP3 stars in first playoff game, win vs. Mavs 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cp3-stars-in-first-playoff-game-win-vs-mavs-201.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series.David West in his first playoff g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets set a franchise playoff record for points in a quarter when they scored 36 in the third quarter, and their 64 second-half points tied the franchise record. --Point guard Chris Paul made his playoff debut a memorable one as he scored the thir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far so good for the playoff newcomers. The current group of Hornets played their first playoff game as a group on Saturday night in the New Orleans Arena and defeated Dallas, which has the second-longest streak of playoff appearances (nine). It looked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't need to go it alone with these guys]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-need-to-go-it-alone-with-these-guys.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe wasn't himself in Game 1, but the Lakers still won. Mark Kriegel says Kobe doesn't always need to be on with this team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Mavericks 92 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-mavericks-92-194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a quick behind-the-back dribble, Chris Paul darted left.Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, who had converged in the back court in an effort to trap the Hornets' playmaker extraordinaire, nearly fell over each other as Paul streaked into the open court.And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP3 stars in first playoff game, win vs. Mavs 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cp3-stars-in-first-playoff-game-win-vs-mavs-195.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series.David West in his first playoff g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-185.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far so good for the playoff newcomers. The current group of Hornets played their first playoff game as a group on Saturday night in the New Orleans Arena and defeated Dallas, which has the second-longest streak of playoff appearances (nine). It looked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-187.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets set a franchise playoff record for points in a quarter when they scored 36 in the third quarter, and their 64 second-half points tied the franchise record. --Point guard Chris Paul made his playoff debut a memorable one as he scored the thir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Mavericks 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-104-mavericks-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The jitters that come with an NBA playoff debut prevented Chris Paul from taking his typical afternoon nap before playing the Dallas Mavericks.Unfortunately for the Mavs, Paul was the same player he's been all season when the Hornets needed him most, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP3 stars in first playoff game, win vs. Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/cp3-stars-in-first-playoff-game-win-vs-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series.David West in his first playoff g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-177.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-178.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets and the Mavericks have a head start on scouting as they prepare to meet in a Western Conference first-round playoff series. Their regular-season finale -- a 111-98 Mavericks victory Wednesday night in Dallas -- turned into a tune-up for the pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul is the first player to average 20 points and 10 assists in the same season since Golden State's Tim Hardaway did it in 1992-93. --The Hornets' charge to the Southwest Division title led to a significant increase in attendance. New Orleans w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets brace for Mavericks]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-brace-for-mavericks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little smirk crept across Tyson Chandler's face.The subject was the Dallas Mavericks' comments this week that they were pleased to be facing the New Orleans Hornets in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, rather than the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy says Heat have tanked games]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/van-gundy-says-heat-have-tanked-games.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy says it sure looks like the Heat are trying to lock up that No. 1 pick -- not win games. "They should have been in the 40s (in victories), so I'm not going to give them credit for some turnaround next year if they try real hard and win beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets seek to prolong feel-good story]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-seek-to-prolong-feel-good-story.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The owner, the players and the sales office staff moved back here last summer immersed in doubt and doom-and-gloom forecasts.In this city's lingering disaster-weakened condition, the fans wouldn't show up, the Hornets would have little home advantage and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' postseason hopes rest with L.O.]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-postseason-hopes-rest-with-l-o-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe's going to be Kobe. Pau will pitch in. But the real key to the Lakers' postseason? Mark Kriegel says you're looking at him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West playoffs: Why's and why nots]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-playoffs-why-s-and-why-nots.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charley Rosen makes a case for and against each team in the West, but it sure was hard to come up with a defense for Denver.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul is the first player to average 20 points and 10 assists in the same season since Golden State's Tim Hardaway did it in 1992-93. --The Hornets' charge to the Southwest Division title led to a significant increase in attendance. New Orleans w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-173.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-174.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets and the Mavericks have a head start on scouting as they prepare to meet in a Western Conference first-round playoff series. Their regular-season finale -- a 111-98 Mavericks victory Wednesday night in Dallas -- turned into a tune-up for the pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's No. 1: Rose or Beasley?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/who-s-no-1-rose-or-beasley-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley was the obvious No. 1 choice until Derrick Rose came along. Now, NBADraft.net handicaps a furious two-horse race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we do (and don't) want to see in NBA playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/what-we-do-and-don-t-want-to-see-in-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq vs. Kobe is a storyline we'd love to see in the playoffs. But Randy Hill also offers matchups (Cavs-Spurs!) we could do without.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 111, Hornets 98]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/mavericks-111-hornets-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki came right out and said it: The Dallas Mavericks did not want to open the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.They'd much rather take their chances against the New Orleans Hornets - especially after the way things went Wednesday night.Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidd helps Mavs clinch seventh seed]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kidd-helps-mavs-clinch-seventh-seed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd had the 100th triple-double of his career and sparked a 30-8 stretch that sent the Dallas Mavericks past the New Orleans Hornets, 111-98 Wednesday night, and set up a first-round showdown between these teams.Kidd had 27 points, 10 assists and 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-167.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-168.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are going to Dallas to close out the regular season Wednesday in what could be a preview of a first-round playoff match-up. The Hornets wrapped up the Southwest Division title with a 114-92 victory at home against the Clippers on Tuesday. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-169.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets coach Byron Scott got the 300th victory of his career in the home win against the Clippers on Tuesday. He has 151 wins with the Hornets and had 149 with the Nets. "Everybody keeps telling me about it," Scott said before the game. "That's pretty]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts, Hornets turned good; Heat, Kidd struggled  2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celts-hornets-turned-good-heat-kidd-struggled--170.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celts made the biggest turnaround in NBA history, but they weren't the only flip-flopper. Randy Hill ranks the best and worst.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp-171.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 114, Clippers 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-114-clippers-92.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets gathered in front of their bench, wearing ball caps and T-shirts commemorating the first division championship in the franchise's 20-year history.While the latest sellout crowd roared its approval, they stayed on the court for almo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Mavericks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-mavericks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most pundits expected the NBA's three Texas powerhouses to spend all season jockeying for playoff position in the Southwest Division.They've done just that - but it's been a fight for second place.The New Orleans Hornets will take the court for the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets win Southwest, will be second seed]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-win-southwest-will-be-second-seed.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 32 and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the New Orleans Hornets clinched the Southwest Division by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night.The Hornets will have at least the No. 2 seed in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-160.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets no longer have control of the race for the top spot in the Western Conference, and their hold on the top spot in the Southwest Division is getting tenuous. After losing two straight games and three of four -- the most recent being a 94-91 setb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-161.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' bench, which has been inconsistent throughout the season, is again becoming a concern as the playoffs approach. The Kings bench outscored the Hornets bench, 30-8, in New Orleans' 94-91 loss Saturday. Of particular concern is the center posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-162.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts, Hornets turned good; Heat, Kidd struggled  2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celts-hornets-turned-good-heat-kidd-struggled--163.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celts made the biggest turnaround in NBA history, but they weren't the only flip-flopper. Randy Hill ranks the best and worst.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp-164.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-151.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' bench, which has been inconsistent throughout the season, is again becoming a concern as the playoffs approach. The Kings bench outscored the Hornets bench, 30-8, in New Orleans' 94-91 loss Saturday. Of particular concern is the center posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-152.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-153.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets no longer have control of the race for the top spot in the Western Conference, and their hold on the top spot in the Southwest Division is getting tenuous. After losing two straight games and three of four -- the most recent being a 94-91 setb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/clippers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lottery-bound teams often have a chance to influence opponents' playoff positioning down the stretch. Fortunately for the New Orleans Hornets, the Los Angeles Clippers hardly appear cohesive enough to play the role of spoiler.The slumping Hornets, in a ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts, Hornets turned good; Heat, Kidd struggled  2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celts-hornets-turned-good-heat-kidd-struggled--155.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celts made the biggest turnaround in NBA history, but they weren't the only flip-flopper. Randy Hill ranks the best and worst.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp-156.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-145.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets no longer have control of the race for the top spot in the Western Conference, and their hold on the top spot in the Southwest Division is getting tenuous. After losing two straight games and three of four -- the most recent being a 94-91 setb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-146.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' bench, which has been inconsistent throughout the season, is again becoming a concern as the playoffs approach. The Kings bench outscored the Hornets bench, 30-8, in New Orleans' 94-91 loss Saturday. Of particular concern is the center posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-147.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts, Hornets turned good; Heat, Kidd struggled]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celts-hornets-turned-good-heat-kidd-struggled-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celts made the best turnaround in NBA history, but they weren't the only ones to flip-flop. Randy Hill ranks the best and worst of '08.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 107, Hornets 104 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-107-hornets-104-150.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season.But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings 94, Hornets 91]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/kings-94-hornets-91.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West and the New Orleans Hornets have bigger worries right now than playoff positioning in the ultra-competitive Western Conference.West knows if the Hornets don't start playing better immediately, it won't matter what seed they get.New Orleans fell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets lose, tied with Lakers for top seed]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lose-tied-with-lakers-for-top-seed.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Sacramento Kings deal a big blow to New Orleans' hopes for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 94-91 victory over the Hornets on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-141.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-142.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Hornets missed an opportunity to get a stranglehold on the top spot in the Western Conference. On Saturday, they'll try to avoid losing sole possession of the top spot. The Hornets lost to the Lakers, 107-104, on Friday in Los Angeles, allo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-143.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Though the Hornets have the best record in the Western Conference, they have not won their division title and twice in four days they watched a conference foe clinch their division title. On Tuesday, the Jazz clinched the Northwest Division by beating t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 107, Hornets 104 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-107-hornets-104-144.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season.But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-130.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-131.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Hornets missed an opportunity to get a stranglehold on the top spot in the Western Conference. On Saturday, they'll try to avoid losing sole possession of the top spot. The Hornets lost to the Lakers, 107-104, on Friday in Los Angeles, allo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-132.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Though the Hornets have the best record in the Western Conference, they have not won their division title and twice in four days they watched a conference foe clinch their division title. On Tuesday, the Jazz clinched the Northwest Division by beating t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Kings Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-kings-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets had a chance to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the Western Conference in their latest game, but suffered a tough road loss.Home-court advantage throughout the West playoffs, however, is still theirs for the ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 107, Hornets 104]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-107-hornets-104.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant flashed a big smile after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in their most important game of the season.It was the smile of a champion."It's good to be No. 1," Bryant said after the Lakers blew all but one point of a 30-point lead befor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 107, Hornets 104 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-107-hornets-104-135.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season.But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers clinch Pacific crown with win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-clinch-pacific-crown-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season.But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul's historic season makes him a serious MVP contender]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-s-historic-season-makes-him-a-serious-mvp-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul snatched a rebound under the Hornets' basket, raced the length of the court and crashed at full-speed over photographers on the baseline after converting the thrilling end-to-end layup."M-V-P! M-V-P!" screamed the New Orleans Arena crowd.True s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Nuggets capable of a first-round upset? 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-nuggets-capable-of-a-first-round-upset--138.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nuggets are probably playoff-bound after beating the Warriors. Charley Rosen examines their chances once they arrive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-125.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-126.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' game against the Lakers on Friday night in Los Angeles has nearly as much meaning as a single regular-season game can have. The outcome is worth a two-game swing in the tight race for the top spot in the Western Conference, which also feature]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-127.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' victory at Minnesota on Wednesday was their 55th of the season, breaking a tie for the franchise record, which was set by the 1996-97 team. During training camp, coach Byron Scott told his players that he thought they could win between 55 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amidst the intensity of the battle for the top spot in the Western Conference - or perhaps because of it - Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant have emerged as the two leading candidates to be named NBA MVP.Their final head-to-head meeting should go a long way towa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Nuggets capable of a first-round upset?]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/are-nuggets-capable-of-a-first-round-upset-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nuggets are probably playoff-bound after beating the Warriors. Charley Rosen examines their chances once they arrive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 122, Timberwolves 90]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-122-timberwolves-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul helped the New Orleans Hornets stay atop the Western Conference and set a team record for wins, too.Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night.Peja Stoja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets maintain top spot in West]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-maintain-top-spot-in-west.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points and David West had 22 for the Hornets, who scored just 66 points in a loss to Utah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give and Go: Grading Memphis and Kansas]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/give-and-go-grading-memphis-and-kansas.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Zegers: For the first 37-and-change minutes of Monday's NCAA championship game, I was planning for this column to be an extended treatise on my man-love of Derrick Rose and some theories on how I could guarantee the Knicks a top-two pick in the up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-122.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have barely 24 hours to figure out where their offense went after having their lowest-scoring game of the season in losing at home to the Jazz, 77-66, Tuesday night. On Wednesday they're in Minnesota for a game against the Timberwolves as they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-123.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz accomplished something no other team will accomplish during the regular season, beating the Hornets three times. Utah won the season series, 3-1, and its victories came by an average margin of 20 points. In the Jazz's three victories, the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-124.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-112.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have barely 24 hours to figure out where their offense went after having their lowest-scoring game of the season in losing at home to the Jazz, 77-66, Tuesday night. On Wednesday they're in Minnesota for a game against the Timberwolves as they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-113.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz accomplished something no other team will accomplish during the regular season, beating the Hornets three times. Utah won the season series, 3-1, and its victories came by an average margin of 20 points. In the Jazz's three victories, the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-114.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Chris Paul is getting MVP consideration in part because of his ability to run the New Orleans Hornets' offense. If the team struggles through many more performances like its last one, Paul might take himself out of the race.Paul and the Wester]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 77, Hornets 66]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-77-hornets-66.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur kept up his recent strong play, even during a defensive struggle in which the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Hornets held each other to season lows in scoring.Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help Utah clinch its second straight Northwest Divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Jazz win ugly over Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/okur-jazz-win-ugly-over-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night.Deron Williams had 16 assists and outplayed Chris Paul as the Jazz took a 20-point lead early in the fourth q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets have no answer for powerful Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-have-no-answer-for-powerful-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In handling the Hornets to clinch the Northwest Division, the Jazz looked like the team more likely to make a run, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/jazz-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and Deron Williams have done impressive jobs leading their respective teams into the playoffs.With the Western Conference race going down to the wire, both players have their eyes on home-court advantage as well.Paul and the conference-leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-109.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets continue to pile up milestones, tying a franchise record for victories in a season when they beat the Warriors, 108-96, at home Sunday to improve to 54-22. The 1996-97 team finished 54-28, and this team will try and surpass that record when it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-110.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve center Hilton Armstrong has re-emerged in the Hornets rotation. Shortly after the All-Star Break, Armstrong fell behind Melvin Ely, then all but vanished after Chris Andersen was reinstated in March. But a week and a half ago, coach Byron Scott]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-111.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Warriors 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-108-warriors-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul's third season in the NBA is turning into a historic one for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and New Orleans tied a franchise record for single-season victories with 54 in a 108-96 victory over the Golden]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets tie franchise record for wins]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-tie-franchise-record-for-wins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record for single-season victories with 54 in a 108-96 defeat of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.It was the fourth career triple double for Paul, who in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-105.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Center Hilton Arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-106.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are in the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, but with seven games left, including the next two at home against Western Conference contenders -- the Warriors (Sunday) and the Jazz (Tuesday) -- there isn't much time to acknowledge the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-107.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 118-110 victory at home against the Knicks on Friday was their last game against a team from the Eastern Conference. They finished 22-8 against the East, including 10-5 at home. However, the only two teams in the league to have clinched a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-98.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Center Hilton Arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are in the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, but with seven games left, including the next two at home against Western Conference contenders -- the Warriors (Sunday) and the Jazz (Tuesday) -- there isn't much time to acknowledge the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets' 118-110 victory at home against the Knicks on Friday was their last game against a team from the Eastern Conference. They finished 22-8 against the East, including 10-5 at home. However, the only two teams in the league to have clinched a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/warriors-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff berth with their most recent win. The Golden State Warriors only hope that by season's end they can join them.The red-hot Hornets look to win their fifth straight while c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' blowout loss leaves gaping questions]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/spurs-blowout-loss-leaves-gaping-questions.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs' blowout loss to the Jazz on Friday has made Charley Rosen skeptical. Does San Antonio have the goods to win the West?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 118, Knicks 110]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-118-knicks-110.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul took control down the stretch and took the New Orleans Hornets into the playoffs.Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the Hornets became the first team in the Western Conference to clinch a playoff berth, beating the New York Knicks 118-110 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul helps Hornets clinch playoff spot]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-helps-hornets-clinch-playoff-spot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets clinched a playoff berth by beating the New York Knicks 118-110 on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Hornets prepared to embark on their longest road trip of the season -- six games in nine days -- Coach Byron Scott's challenge to his team was to be in as strong or a stronger position in the standings when they returned. The Hornets were first in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-95.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for March. Paul, who was also Player of the Month in December, is the first Hornet to win the award twice in the same season. Paul averaged 24.0 points, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals in hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets edge Magic on Stojakovic heroics  2008-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-edge-magic-on-stojakovic-heroics--97.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-87.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Hornets prepared to embark on their longest road trip of the season -- six games in nine days -- Coach Byron Scott's challenge to his team was to be in as strong or a stronger position in the standings when they returned. The Hornets were first in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for March. Paul, who was also Player of the Month in December, is the first Hornet to win the award twice in the same season. Paul averaged 24.0 points, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals in hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/knicks-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets were in second place in the tightly packed Western Conference when they embarked on a season-high six-game road trip..Now they're not looking up at anyone.The conference-leading Hornets, winners of nine of their last 10 games, retu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets edge Magic on Stojakovic heroics  2008-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-edge-magic-on-stojakovic-heroics--91.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-80.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Hornets prepared to embark on their longest road trip of the season -- six games in nine days -- Coach Byron Scott's challenge to his team was to be in as strong or a stronger position in the standings when they returned. The Hornets were first in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-81.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Chris Paul was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for March. Paul, who was also Player of the Month in December, is the first Hornet to win the award twice in the same season. Paul averaged 24.0 points, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals in hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-82.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 106, Heat 77]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-106-heat-77.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler was perfect, and the New Orleans Hornets finished off a nearly perfect road trip.Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets complete 5-1 road trip with win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-complete-5-1-road-trip-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Chandler was a perfect 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the New Orleans Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.David West scored 22 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets edge Magic on Stojakovic heroics  2008-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-edge-magic-on-stojakovic-heroics--85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets beat Raptors for 50th win 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-beat-raptors-for-50th-win-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-heat-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, the longest road trip of the season for the New Orleans Hornets has done little to derail the team's dream season. The Hornets don't expect things to change much in the trip's finale.The Hornets look to take a one-half game lead for the top spot i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 98, Magic 97]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-98-magic-97.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic's streak of consecutive 3-pointers was in jeopardy. He had made at least one in 35 straight games, but through 47 minutes on Tuesday night was 1-for-10 from the field with no 3s.He was due, and the swingman came through.Stojakovic scored s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets edge Magic on Stojakovic heroics]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-edge-magic-on-stojakovic-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-77.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets guard Morris Peterson played in Toronto for the first time since joining the Hornets as a free agent in the off-season after playing his first seven seasons with the Raptors. He received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Peterson scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-78.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-79.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's safe to assume the Hornets' main topic of conversation while preparing to play at the Magic on Tuesday will be defense. Their offense was just fine, but their defense was lacking at times in a 118-111 victory against the Raptors on Sunday in Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-70.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets guard Morris Peterson played in Toronto for the first time since joining the Hornets as a free agent in the off-season after playing his first seven seasons with the Raptors. He received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Peterson scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-71.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-72.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's safe to assume the Hornets' main topic of conversation while preparing to play at the Magic on Tuesday will be defense. Their offense was just fine, but their defense was lacking at times in a 118-111 victory against the Raptors on Sunday in Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul has made quite an impression on a lot of opposing players and coaches this year, many of whom are talking up the New Orleans Hornets' point guard as an MVP candidate.Until now, he hasn't had a chance to impress the Orlando Magic.Paul will take]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-65.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-66.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's safe to assume the Hornets' main topic of conversation while preparing to play at the Magic on Tuesday will be defense. Their offense was just fine, but their defense was lacking at times in a 118-111 victory against the Raptors on Sunday in Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-67.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Hornets guard Morris Peterson played in Toronto for the first time since joining the Hornets as a free agent in the off-season after playing his first seven seasons with the Raptors. He received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Peterson scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 118, Raptors 111]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-118-raptors-111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching his team with its 50th game, New Orleans coach Byron Scott was willing to forgive a fourth-quarter lapse on defense.David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead New Orleans to a 118-111 victory over the To]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets beat Raptors for 50th win]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-beat-raptors-for-50th-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Raptors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-raptors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul is earning MVP consideration as he's led the New Orleans Hornets to the best record in the their conference. Chris Bosh's Toronto Raptors can't make the same claim, but when he's been healthy, he's certainly proven his worth.Bosh will look to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-62.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets, like every team in the unusually compact Western Conference playoff race, know that a string of losses can alter their position dramatically. After losing at Boston, 112-92, Friday night, they will put a premium on avoiding consecutive losses]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-63.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are headed to Europe to play two preseason games against the Wizards next season. The teams will meet in Berlin on Oct. 14 and then in Barcelona on Oct. 17. --The Hornets are one victory away from their first 50-win season since the 1996-97]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-64.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-56.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-57.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets, like every team in the unusually compact Western Conference playoff race, know that a string of losses can alter their position dramatically. After losing at Boston, 112-92, Friday night, they will put a premium on avoiding consecutive losses]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-58.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets are headed to Europe to play two preseason games against the Wizards next season. The teams will meet in Berlin on Oct. 14 and then in Barcelona on Oct. 17. --The Hornets are one victory away from their first 50-win season since the 1996-97]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 112, Hornets 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-112-hornets-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett's odd-looking, on-court message apparently got the point across.Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Garnett added 21, and the Boston Celtics moved closer to wrapping up the top record overall by avenging last weekend's loss in New Orleans with a 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA-best Celtics topple West-leading Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/nba-best-celtics-topple-west-leading-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 21, and the Boston Celtics moved closer to wrapping up the top record overall by avenging last weekend's loss in New Orleans with a 112-92 win over the Hornets on Friday night.Eastern-conference leading Bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-52.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' six-game Eastern Conference road trip has gotten off to a good start with victories at Indiana (Tuesday) and Cleveland (Wednesday). Now they not only get the team with the best record in the league -- the Celtics -- they get them six days aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-53.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Morris Peterson started despite a bruised left (shooting) shoulder sustained at Indiana on Tuesday. He had five points and two rebounds in 19-plus minutes. --Reserve C Chris Andersen played in his second game since his reinstatement and had three poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-54.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Center Chris Ande]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul is the MVP candidate that makes the New Orleans Hornets go, but as with any top-flight point guard, he helps his teammates become more visible.The Boston Celtics have already seen enough of David West.West, who had a big game against the Celtic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-47.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' six-game Eastern Conference road trip has gotten off to a good start with victories at Indiana (Tuesday) and Cleveland (Wednesday). Now they not only get the team with the best record in the league -- the Celtics -- they get them six days aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-48.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Morris Peterson started despite a bruised left (shooting) shoulder sustained at Indiana on Tuesday. He had five points and two rebounds in 19-plus minutes. --Reserve C Chris Andersen played in his second game since his reinstatement and had three poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-49.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Center Chris Ande]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 100, Cavaliers 99]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-100-cavaliers-99.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Along with countless assists, Chris Paul has given teammate David West a rather unique nickname."I call David West the 17-foot assassin," Paul said.The Cavaliers now know why.West calmly dropped a 17-foot jumper - coming on Paul's 20th and most impressive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West's shot wins it for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-s-shot-wins-it-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West's 17-foot jumper, coming on Chris Paul's 20th assist, with less than a second left gave the New Orleans Hornets their fifth straight win, 100-99 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Cavaliers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-cavaliers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James has the Cleveland Cavaliers on the verge of their third consecutive playoff berth.The New Orleans Hornets aren't quite as close to clinching a spot in the postseason, but they have to feel pretty good about their chances after riding Chris Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 114, Pacers 106]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-114-pacers-106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets got off to a good start in facing perhaps their toughest challenge of the season.The Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-106 on Tuesday to open a six-game road trip that could determine if they earn the top seed in the Western Conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West helps Hornets remain on top]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/west-helps-hornets-remain-on-top-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West had 35 points and 16 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Indiana 114-106 on Tuesday night in the Pacers' first game since CEO Donnie Walsh announced he was leaving the team at the end of the season. Chris Paul had 31 points and 14 assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-44.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are about to begin their longest road trip of the season after a scheduled dominated by home games the last 2 1/2 months. The Hornets, whose longest road trip of the season has been three games, will play six straight on the road in nine days]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-45.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve swingman Bonzi Wells has become a key contributor the last six games. Coach Byron Scott said the team has only about five plays for Wells and runs them about 70 percent of the time that Wells is in the game. Since returning full time from an Ach]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-46.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard-Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Pacers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-pacers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have pulled off some impressive wins lately. Now they need to get some on the road if they plan to stay atop the Western Conference.Though this six-game road swing comes against the weaker Eastern Conference, the Hornets face some]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-38.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve swingman Bonzi Wells has become a key contributor the last six games. Coach Byron Scott said the team has only about five plays for Wells and runs them about 70 percent of the time that Wells is in the game. Since returning full time from an Ach]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-39.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard-Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-40.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are about to begin their longest road trip of the season after a scheduled dominated by home games the last 2 1/2 months. The Hornets, whose longest road trip of the season has been three games, will play six straight on the road in nine days]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-32.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reserve swingman Bonzi Wells has become a key contributor the last six games. Coach Byron Scott said the team has only about five plays for Wells and runs them about 70 percent of the time that Wells is in the game. Since returning full time from an Ach]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-33.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard-Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Forward Melvin El]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-34.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are about to begin their longest road trip of the season after a scheduled dominated by home games the last 2 1/2 months. The Hornets, whose longest road trip of the season has been three games, will play six straight on the road in nine days]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Williams giving Nash a run for his money]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/paul-williams-giving-nash-a-run-for-his-money-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's been the gold standard for years, but Phoenix's Steve Nash now has competition at the point guard position, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney-36.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 113, Celtics 106]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-113-celtics-106.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics' recent dominance of the powerful Western Conference ended at the hands of an All-Star fittingly named West.David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat Boston 113-106 on Saturday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets hand Celtics only loss of road trip]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/hornets-hand-celtics-only-loss-of-road-trip.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-106 on Saturday night.Chris Paul, despite playing only 28 minutes because of foul trouble, had 19 points and hit a pair of clutch j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-28.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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The first meeting of the season comes Saturday night in the New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-30.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets stepped up the campaign to get point guard Chris Paul consideration for NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday by launching a web site -- www.CP3MVP.com. Visitors to CP3MVP.com can link to a companion "CP3 for MVP" MySpace page where they can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney-31.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/celtics-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The majority of the Boston Celtics' current roster wasn't even born the last time the team swept a road trip of at least five games.But after a stunning run through Texas, the Celtics can head home with an unbeaten mark on their five-game road trip Saturd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside-22.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets have avoided them for nearly five months, but now they have to face the league-leading Boston Celtics twice in seven days in what figures to be a pair of tight defensive battles. The first meeting of the season comes Saturday night in the New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-23.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets stepped up the campaign to get point guard Chris Paul consideration for NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday by launching a web site -- www.CP3MVP.com. Visitors to CP3MVP.com can link to a companion "CP3 for MVP" MySpace page where they can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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The first meeting of the season comes Saturday night in the New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets stepped up the campaign to get point guard Chris Paul consideration for NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday by launching a web site -- www.CP3MVP.com. Visitors to CP3MVP.com can link to a companion "CP3 for MVP" MySpace page where they can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-19.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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The first meeting of the season comes Saturday night in the New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes-11.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hornets stepped up the campaign to get point guard Chris Paul consideration for NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday by launching a web site -- www.CP3MVP.com. Visitors to CP3MVP.com can link to a companion "CP3 for MVP" MySpace page where they can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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Rafer Alston was the most unpopular incumbent this side of George Dubya Bush.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Getting Inside]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:45:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hornets haven't been able to beat the Rockets in either of their last two meetings, but if Chris Paul plays anything like he did Monday night, that could change when those teams meet again Wednesday in the New Orleans Arena. Paul, the Hornets' third-y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Notes, Quotes]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:45:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Byron Scott switched back to Ryan Bowen over Melvin Ely as David West's primary replacement against the Bulls. Bowen started in West's place when West missed three games because of a sprained left ankle two weeks ago. When West was sidelined a sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans Hornets Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/new-orleans-hornets-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:45:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. 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I could be a weather man," Stojakovic said of how his surgically repaired back stiffens or lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers can't overcome Gasol injury in Big Easy]]></title><link>http://www.Hornetsclub.com/news/lakers-can-t-overcome-gasol-injury-in-big-easy.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:45:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Friday night in what could prove to be a costly game for both teams.Paul hobbled to the finish after hurting his left ankle on a failed drive to the]]></description></item></channel></rss>
