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Stojakovic retiring from NBA
Three-time All Star Peja Stojakovic, regarded as one of the finest shooters in NBA history, said Monday he was retiring after 13 seasons in the league, his last a championship-winning campaign with the Dallas Mavericks.

Peja Stojakovic retiring from NBA
Three-time All Star Peja Stojakovic, regarded as one of the finest shooters in NBA history, said Monday he was retiring after 13 seasons in the league, his last a championship-winning campaign with the Dallas Mavericks.

Sharp-shooter Stojakovic decides on retirement
After cementing his reputation as one of the finest shooters in NBA history by helping the Dallas Mavericks win their first championship, Peja Stojakovic has decided to retire.

Many veteran Mavs seeking first title (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd are at the point in their careers where the only thing they care about is winning a championship. Luckily for them, their teammates feel the same way. From Shawn Marion to Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler to Brendan Haywood, Peja Stojakovic to DeShawn Stevenson, the Dallas Mavericks are a collection of guys who've played at least 10 seasons and made tens of millions of...

Mavs rally to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas trailed by seven points with 5:05 left and was getting shredded inside by a new-look Lakers lineup featuring three...

Dirk, Mavs take commanding series lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination.

Mavs avoid late collapse, take 3-2 lead (AP)

Holding another double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks found a great way to protect it. They just stood and watched the Portland Trail Blazers miss 10 straight shots. Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their...

Dirk's late push gives Mavs 2-0 lead vs. Blazers
Peja Stojakovic powered the Mavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.



Mavericks head to Portland with 2-0 edge (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers off guard. First it was Jason Kidd, then it was Peja Stojakovic -- as if defending Dirk Nowitzki wasn't enough. The surprising success of those two veterans has put the Mavs in control as they head to Portland with a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Blazers.

Mavs claim 2-0 lead over Blazers, 101-89 (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers must feel like they are in an NBA time warp. First they got beaten by Jason Kidd, now Kidd and Peja Stojakovic. Even the Dallas Mavericks are feeling the retro mood. They're up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2006. Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Kidd continued his surprising scoring surge with 18...

Dirk nets 33 points as Mavs take 2-0 lead
Peja Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Jason Kidd continued showing off a surprising scoring touch with 18 points, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Dallas Mavericks' Peja Stojakovic will sit out against the New Orleans Hornets because of personal reasons
Dallas' Peja Stojakovic sat out against the New Orleans Hornets because of personal reasons.

Mavericks handle Clippers, snap four-game skid
Corey Brewer took advantage of a rare start by scoring 20 points and Peja Stojakovic scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Mavericks to a 107-96 victory over the Clippers to keep their hold on the Western Conference playoff race.

Mavs end 4-game skid, still 3rd in West (AP)

Corey Brewer took advantage of a rare start by scoring 20 points and Peja Stojakovic scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their hold on the Western Conference playoff race. The Mavs had lost four straight since beating the Clippers a week ago Wednesday and would've slipped to the fourth seed...

Mavs come from behind to defeat Clips
Corey Brewer took advantage of a rare start by scoring 20 points and Peja Stojakovic scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their hold on the Western Conference playoff race.

Mavs get Stojakovic back, rout Warriors (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Peja Stojakovic added 17, and Dallas Mavericks got back on track with a 101-73 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Stojakovic returned from a six-game absence due to a stiff neck and went 5 for 8 from behind the 3-point arc to give the Mavs a long-distance threat they've been missing.

Shawn Marion out, Peja Stojakovic active for Dallas Mavericks
Shawn Marion out, Peja Stojakovic active for Dallas Mavericks.

Peja Stojakovic not on Dallas Mavericks trip, out 2 more games
Peja Stojakovic will not make the Mavericks' road trip due to neck and back issues.

Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion (ribs) in, Peja Stojakovic out; New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups out
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ribs) was in the starting lineup for Peja Stojakovic (stiff neck) against the New York Knicks, who are without Chauncey Billups (thigh) for the sixth straight game.

Knicks' Billups, Mavs' Stojakovic out (AP)
Knicks guard Chauncey Billups was to miss a sixth straight game and Mavericks forward Peja Stojakovic a second straight because of injuries. Billups has a problem with his left thigh. He shot before the game and coach Mike D'Antoni declared him "close," saying he could return Sunday. The team is hoping he can practice Saturday.

Mavs' Stojakovic won't play vs. Hornets (AP)
Peja Stojakovic has been scratched from Dallas' lineup for Wednesday night's game against New Orleans because of back spasms. It would have been Stojakovic's first chance to play in New Orleans since the Hornets traded him to Toronto in November. Stojakovic has a history of back problems and says he had a flare up on Tuesday.

Surging Mavericks roll past reeling Jazz (AP)

The Utah Jazz were already reeling from the news that leading scorer Deron Williams had been traded. Then they ran into the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points to lead seven double-figure scorers, and the Mavericks cruised to a 118-99 victory Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points, and Shawn Marion contributed 16 points for the Mavericks, who stretched...

Stojakovic's 4 3s help Mavs top Rockets (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points and broke a tie with Dale Ellis for fourth place in career 3-pointers as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 106-102 on Saturday night. Stojakovic, who was 1 for 11 from 3-point range in his previous three games, went 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. He has 1,723 career 3s and trails only teammate Jason Kidd (1,756), Reggie Miller (2,560) and Ray Allen (2,562)...

Stojakovic key as Mavericks eke past Rockets
Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points as the Mavericks beat the Rockets 106-102 on Saturday night.



Peja Stojakovic set to make Dallas Mavericks debut Monday
Peja Stojakovic will make his Mavericks debut Monday night.

Peja Stojakovic is on track to make his Dallas Mavericks debut Monday
Peja Stojakovic could make his Mavs debut when the team returns home to play the Cavs on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks to keep Rodrigue Beaubois, Peja Stojakovic home during road trip
DALLAS -- Rodrigue Beaubois and Peja Stojakovic will not travel with the Dallas Mavericks when they leave Tuesday for an East Coast road swing.

Dallas Mavericks acquisition Peja Stojakovic's debut 'very doubtful' to take place against Houston Rockets
Mavericks acquisition Peja Stojakovic's debut 'very doubtful' to take place against Houston Rockets

Dallas Mavericks unsure when Peja Stojakovic (knee) will make debut
Peja Stojakovic declared himself healthy and delighted to be in Dallas. He just isn't sure when he'll make his Mavericks debut.

Waiver Wire: Beware of the sharp shooters
When might veteran Peja Stojakovic be able to bring to the Fantasy table now that he is in Dallas? What can owners expect from Mike Miller going forward? Sergio Gonzalez touches on that in Playing the Waiver Wire.




Mavs add Stojakovic, trade center Ajinca
The Dallas Mavericks have added sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic.

Mavericks add sharpshooter Stojakovic (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have added sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic. Stojakovic was waived Thursday by Toronto. He's played only eight games this season with the Raptors and New Orleans Hornets because of knee problems. Dallas is hoping Stojakovic -- who has averaged 17.2 points per game over his career -- can replace some of the scoring punch lost when Caron Butler went down with a season-ending...

Dallas Mavericks' deal of Alexis Ajinca to clear room for Peja Stojakovic under review
The Mavs' proposed trade of Alexis Ajinca to the Raptors is being reviewed by the league.

Sources: Peja Stojakovic still bound for Dallas despite snag in Alexis Ajinca trade
The Mavericks continue to plan for the addition of former All-Star sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic early next week.

Sources: Toronto Raptors, Peja Stojakovic close to buyout terms
The Toronto Raptors and Peja Stojakovic are close to completing a buyout that will put the former All-Star sharpshooter on the open market, according to sources close to the situation.

Raptors buy out contract of Stojakovic
The Toronto Raptors have completed a buyout of Peja Stojakovic's contract, making the former All-star forward a free agent.

Mavs C Ajinca inactive amid trade talk (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks sent French center Alexis Ajinca back to the team's hotel on Thursday as a possible prelude to a trade that would enable them to sign veteran forward Peja Stojakovic of Serbia. Speaking before the Mavericks' game against the Bulls, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle said, "All I can say this point is that Peja Stojakovic has been waived.

Sources: Peja Stojakovic to Dallas Mavericks when waivers clear
The Dallas Mavericks have quickly received a verbal commitment from the just-released Peja Stojakovic that he intends to sign with Dallas upon clearing waivers, according to sources close to the situation.

Raptors buy out contract of Stojakovic (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have completed a buyout of Peja Stojakovic's contract, making the former All-star forward a free agent. Stojakovic was acquired from New Orleans in November and played just two games for the Raptors before being sidelined with a knee injury. The Raptors had acknowledged after the deal that they would consider a buyout if they were unable to trade him.

Report: Raptors, Hornets discussing deal
The New Orleans Hornets and Toronto Raptors are discussing a trade that could send Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless to the Raptors, according to The Times-Picayune on Saturday.

Report: Hornets, Raptors pull off trade
The New Orleans Hornets have dealt Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless to the Toronto Raptors as part of a five-player deal, according to multiple reports.

Source: New Orleans Hornets close to trading Peja Stojakovic to Toronto Raptors in five-player trade
The New Orleans Hornets and Toronto Raptors are in serious discussions on a five-player trade that would send Peja Stojakovic and Jarryd Bayless to the Raptors for Jarrett Jack, David Andersen and Marcus Banks, a source told ESPN.com Saturday.

Source: New Orleans Hornets close to trading Peja Stojakovic to Toronto Raptors in five-player trade
The New Orleans Hornets and Toronto Raptors are in serious discussions on a five-player trade that would send Peja Stojakovic and Jarryd Bayless to the Raptors for Jarrett Jack, David Andersen and Marcus Banks, a source told ESPN.com Saturday.

Source: Hornets, Raptors agree to deal
A person familiar with the trade says the New Orleans Hornets and Toronto Raptors have agreed in principle to a five-player deal that will send Peja Stojakovic to Toronto in exchange for guard Jarrett Jack.

Thunder cruise past short-handed Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and came up just shy of a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Hornets 98-83 on Wednesday night. The Hornets got off to a hot start in their latest return to the building they called home for two seasons following Hurricane Katrina, but it was short-lived with Peja Stojakovic joining...

New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic out with abdominal strain
Forward Peja Stojakovic joined All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the injured list Wednesday, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain.

Stojakovic to miss at least 2 weeks (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets' depleted starting lineup is taking another hit. Forward Peja Stojakovic joined All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the injured list Wednesday, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain. "That's a minimum timeframe, and it will all be dictated by the healing process," Jeff Bower, the Hornets' coach and general...

New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic strains groin against Golden State Warriors
Peja Stojakovic has strained his right groin during the New Orleans Hornets' game against the Golden State Warriors.

James, Jamison help Cavs snap skid at 3 (AP)

LeBron James had 20 points and 12 assists, and Antawn Jamison scored 18 points in his first start for Cleveland as the Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-95 on Tuesday night and snapped a three-game losing streak. New Orleans rookies Marcus Thornton and Darren Collison combined for 59 points, including a franchise-record 23 from Thornton in the second quarter.

Ray Allen sits, Celtics fall to Hornets (AP)

Darren Collison scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping the New Orleans Hornets hold on for a 93-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 20 for New Orleans and Morris Peterson had 16 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double in more than two seasons.

Carter's 48 help Magic rally by Hornets (AP)

Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night. Carter was 19 for 27 shooting and had 34 points in the second half with some of the most sizzling moves since he joined the Magic, who have won nine of their last 11 games.

Young helps Sixers win third straight (AP)

Thaddeus Young made his first seven shots and finished with 19 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-94 win over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, Rodney Carney had 13 and Samuel Dalembert added 16 rebounds for the Sixers, who stretched their winning streak to a season-high three games.

Durant scores 30, Thunder top Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, and Russell Westbrook had 26 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 103-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Westbrook hit a mid-range shot with 13.7 seconds left to give the Thunder a 99-97 lead. After the Hornets cut it to 101-99 on Peja Stojakovic's layup, Durant hit a pair of free throws with 8.5 seconds...

Hornets earn seventh win in 8 games (AP)

Chris Paul had 15 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the seventh time in eight games, 108-94 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic, hitting at least four 3-pointers in a game for the ninth time this season, scored 20 points to help New Orleans beat the Clippers a 12th consecutive time.

Hornets beat Wizards, win sixth straight (AP)

Chris Paul scored eight of his 26 points in the final three minutes Sunday to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their sixth-straight win, 115-110 over a Washington Wizards team that has turned its game up a notch since the suspension of Gilbert Arenas. Peja Stojakovic scored 20 points, and Paul added 14 assists for the Hornets, who have won three straight away from home to improve their record to...

Paul helps Hornets extend Warriors' skid (AP)

Chris Paul scored 20 points and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Golden State Warriors their seventh straight loss, 108-102 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 10 points and 14 rebounds for New Orleans, which trailed late in the third quarter before surging ahead for good with a 13-2 run. David West scored 14 points and Peja Stojakovic had 13 for the Hornets.

Raptors hold off Hornets 98-92 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 13 points and 11 boards and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 98-92 on Sunday. Jarrett Jack had 15 points and Hedo Turkoglu scored 14 for the Raptors, who held the Hornets to 39 percent shooting. Jack and Turkoglu also had seven assists apiece, and Amir Johnson added 12 rebounds.

Knicks score last 18, extend win streak (AP)

Al Harrington scored 28 points and the New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Hornets 113-96 Friday night, scoring the game's last 18 points. The Knicks won their fourth straight for the first time since winning six in a row from Jan 2-13 in 2006. The Hornets lost for the first time in seven home games.

Paul, Stojakovic to return to Hornets' lineup
The New Orleans Hornets announed Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic would return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic excused from game
Peja Stojakovic has skipped the New Orleans Hornets' trip to Sacramento for personal reasons.

Stojakovic sinks 7 3-pointers in defeat of Suns
Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

Stojakovic hits 7 3s as Hornets top Suns (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night. Devin Brown and rookie Marcus Thornton each scored 19 for New Orleans, which won its second straight under new head coach Jeff Bower. The score was tied at 96 when Stojakovic and rookie Darren Collison hit back-to-back 3s, and New Orleans...

Hornets end Clippers' 3-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin Brown scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back from a blowout loss with a 112-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. David West added 17 points and nine rebounds in just New Orleans' second win in six games.

Peja, Paul lead Hornets past Mavs in OT (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime.

Paul sparks Hornets to OT win over Mavericks
Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Paul's 3 at buzzer gives Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle) late in the second...

Cavs move to 20-0 at home, beat Hornets (AP)

Sick, tired and short-handed. And still, the Cleveland Cavaliers are unbeatable at home. LeBron James, sniffling and wheezing through a head cold, shook off one of his worst games this season to flirt with a triple-double, and the Cavaliers extended their home winning streak to 20 by beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-78 on Friday night.

Hornets rally to beat Pacers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 11 points in the final 3:36 and David West made a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to help the New Orleans Hornets rally for a 105-103 win over Indiana on Sunday night. Paul and James Posey scored 19 points each for the Hornets (18-9). David West added 18 points, Rasual Butler scored 15 and Peja Stojakovic had 12.

Artest out for Rockets vs. Hornets (AP)
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. Stojakovic remained sideline by back soreness for a fifth-straight game.

Hornets face Lakers without Stojakovic, Daniels
The Hornets were without Peja Stojakovic and Antonio Daniels on Tuesday.

Hornets' Stojakovic out with back spasms (AP)
New Orleans' Peja Stojakovic missed the Hornets' game against San Antonio on Wednesday night because of back spasms. Stojakovic played a key role in the Hornets' victory in Memphis on Tuesday night, hitting a 3-pointer to give New Orleans the lead for good with 2:52 to go. An 11-year NBA veteran known for his perimeter shooting, Stojakovic is averaging 13.1 points this season.

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets made 11 3-pointers in a 106-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points. The Hornets (11-6) have won six of their last seven games and 11 of their last 12 with Memphis.

Paul leads Hornets over undermanned Suns (AP)
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 was the kind of flair for the dramatic the Hornets needed during a second-half surge that powered them to a 104-91 victory over the depleted but...

West helps Hornets win third straight (AP)

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 Peterson did not play because of pain in his right knee, but backup point guard Devin Brown was back in the lineup, scoring 11 points after...

Rockets stifle Paul to top Hornets 91-82 (AP)

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 and 8-for-8 from the free throw line to score 12.

Paul gets 21 and 13 as Hornets beat Heat (AP)

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 of a season with at least 20 points and 10 assists, breaking the mark set by Oscar Robertson in 1968.

Hornets finish preseason with 7-1 mark (AP)

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 with a 7-0 mark, while the Heat (1-5) will finish their exhibition schedule Friday night in San Antonio.

Hornets back home, try to regroup (AP)
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 Game 4 loss at San Antonio. Yet New Orleans coach Byron Scott had other concerns heading into Tuesday night's fifth game of this deadlocked...

Kings hamper Hornets' bid for top seed (AP)

Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings dealt 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 night. The loss dropped the Hornets (55-25) into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the West with only two games remaining.

Hornets set team record with 55th win (AP)

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 on Tuesday. Rashad McCants had 23 for the Timberwolves, who have lost six straight.

Stojakovic helps Hornets top Magic 98-97 (AP)

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. Chris Paul had 19 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, Morris Peterson scored 19 points and David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu had 26 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Orlando.

West, Paul lead Hornets to 50th win (AP)

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 bounced back from a 20-point loss in Boston on Friday night to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Hayes leads Pistons past Hornets 105-84 (AP)

Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Hornets 105-84 Sunday. The Pistons have won four of five, while the Hornets lost for just the second time in seven games. New Orleans was missing David West, who sprained his right ankle Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hornets make 15 3s in win over Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 18 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers in a 116-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and led all scorers with 29 points to help the Hornets to their second straight victory and fourth in five games.

Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow All-Star point guard, Deron Williams. "When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.

Stojakovic: NBA idea about Euro league could work
New Orleans Hornets forward and Serbian Peja Stojakovic was intrigued by reports that the NBA is exploring whether to launch a five-team European division. "That's interesting. The only thing that concerns me is the distance," Stojakovic said among the All-Star festivities on Friday. "But everything else, I think there are cities and there are arenas that can really prove they are ready to be part of the NBA.

West's 33 help Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

David West had 33 points and 10 rebounds to help the undermanned New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 112-99 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points for New Orleans, which was without starting center Tyson Chandler (flu) and starting shooting guard Morris Peterson (back).

Shaq watches Peja's 2OT buzzer-beater (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal got a look at how entertaining his new team can be. The result was the same as its been all season, though, for his Phoenix Suns against New Orleans. The Hornets won. Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime victory Wednesday night, improving their record against the Suns to 3-0, with two of the victories in Phoenix.

Kobe, Nash headline 3-point contest participants
Kobe Bryant will take part in the 3-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend against a field that includes defending champ Jason Kapono and Peja Stojakovic.

Kobe, Nash to play in 3-point contest (AP)
Kobe Bryant will take part in the 3-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend against a field that includes defending champion Jason Kapono and the last repeat winner, Peja Stojakovic. Steve Nash, Detroit All-Star Richard Hamilton and Cleveland's Daniel Gibson also were chosen Wednesday to take part in the event, which will be held Feb.

Hornets suffer second straight loss (AP)

Ron Artest scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 on his 25th birthday and the Sacramento Kings handed the New Orleans Hornets back-to-back losses for the first time in seven weeks, beating the Western Conference's top team 112-103 Friday night. The Hornets had won nine straight games before falling at home to Golden State on Wednesday.

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

David West scored 32 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their eighth straight, routing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio, which has now lost five games at home this season.

Hornets roll to seventh straight victory (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their seventh straight game, 111-92 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Stojakovic hit five of his 3-pointers during a four-minute span in the third quarter as New Orleans turned a single-point deficit into a 19-point lead.

Hornets roll past Sonics 123-92 (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 23 points, leading six Hornets in double figures, and New Orleans easily defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 123-92 on Wednesday night. Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 21 rebounds and Chris Paul had 12 points and 11 assists. It was the 12th time they've had double-doubles in the same game this season, and New Orleans has won all of those games.

Jackson perfect in Hornets' rout of Heat (AP)

Bobby Jackson and Peja Stojakovic laughed together on the sideline, reminiscing about their days with high-scoring Sacramento Kings squads earlier this decade. Nice memories, conjured up by the way they shot the ball for the New Orleans Hornets before a frenzied home crowd on Friday night. Jackson hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, helping the Hornets roll to a 114-88...

Chandler's 22-22 effort lifts Hornets (AP)

Tyson Chandler had a season-high 22 points and matched a season best with 22 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight road win, 116-104 over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Chris Paul scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and added 13 assists to help the Hornets extend their longest road winning streak since also winning five straight in 2003.

Raptors rally, end Hornets' win streak (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Monday night. The Hornets' winning streak ended at five after Chris Paul, perhaps exhausted from a 44-minute effort, committed a turnover with just over a minute to go and then missed a pair of crucial free throws that could have given New Orleans the lead...

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul suspected Minnesota would be tired, and did what he could to make the Timberwolves wish they'd stayed in bed. Paul had 19 points, 15 assists and five steals in only 30 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-76 victory Saturday night. The downtrodden Timberwolves had played in Minnesota a night earlier, putting forth an exhaustive effort to overcome a 21-point deficit and beat...

Hornets end 21-game skid to Mavericks (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 112-108 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in regulation to allow the Hornets to avoid losing their 22nd straight to the Mavericks, a streak that dated to November 1999.

Blazers earn first win, beat Hornets (AP)

Martell Webster and Jarrett Jack each scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers earned their first victory of the season by beating the previously undefeated New Orleans Hornets 93-90 on Wednesday night. David West had 34 points and 17 rebounds for the Hornets (4-1), who had matched last season's start for the best in franchise history with four straight wins.

Peja, Paul set records in Hornets' win (AP)

Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers, and Chris Paul established another Hornets team mark with 21 assists Tuesday night in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Stojakovic missed just three of 13 shots from behind the arc and finished with 36 points. He was just 2-of-8 shooting two-pointers.

Hornets make 11 3s, beat Blazers 113-93 (AP)

More than a million residents have returned to the New Orleans metro area since Hurricane Katrina, and many of them are missing some high-powered, winning basketball being played by the NBA franchise that recently came back as well. Chris Paul scored 19 points and Peja Stojakovic added 18 as sharp-shooting New Orleans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 113-93 on Friday night for the Hornets' second...

Hornets mark return to Big Easy with win (AP)

When Chris Paul reported for training camp, he declared that the Hornets had all the tools in place to make their full-time return to New Orleans a special one. On opening night, at least, they were as good as advertised. Paul had 22 points and 12 assists, while Peja Stojakovic showed some of his All-Star form of old with 19 points to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday...

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