New Orleans Hornets

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Pistons G Knight breaks nose against Hornets

Brandon Knight broke his nose in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.

Pistons' Knight breaks nose vs. Hornets (AP)
Brandon Knight broke his nose in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. The rookie point guard, who had a career-high 26 points in Friday's win over Milwaukee, sustained the injury midway through the first quarter. While going for an offensive rebound, he was hit by teammate Greg Monroe's elbow.

Kaman returning to Hornets soon
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to reactivate 7-foot center Chris Kaman, who had been excused from team activities since last week while the club sought to trade him, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Sources: Hornets take Kaman off trade market

The New Orleans Hornets have decided to take center Chris Kaman off the trade market and are bringing him back to the team, according to sources close to the situation.

Spurs beat Hornets, push win streak to 3 (AP)

Tim Duncan may not make the All-Star game for the first time in 12 years, or even give the San Antonio Spurs much scoring on most nights. But even in back-to-backs, he can still resemble his old self. Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had had 18 and the Spurs ran away from the New Orleans Hornets in the fourth quarter to win their third in a row, 93-81 on Thursday night.

Spurs hold off Hornets, pick up 3rd straight win

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third in a row, beating the New Orleans Hornets 93-83 Thursday night.

Nash hits landmark as Suns shut down Hornets

Steve Nash had a season-high 30 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Hornets, 120-103 on Wednesday night.

Nash now Suns' assist leader, scores 30 (AP)

Steve Nash became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leader in assists and set a season-high for points while he was at it. Nash had 30 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Hornets, 120-103 on Wednesday night. By increasing his total number of assists with the Suns to 6,522, Nash surpassed Kevin Johnson's mark of 6,518.

Heat start slow before running past Hornets

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night.

Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets (AP)

LeBron, Wade fuels Heat comeback win
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night.

Teague's 24 power Hawks past hapless Hornets

Jeff Teague tied a career high with 24 points despite playing on a sore left ankle and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 94-72 on Sunday night.

Hawks roll past slumping Hornets 94-72 (AP)

Jeff Teague tied a career high with 24 points despite playing on a sore left ankle and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 94-72 on Sunday night. Willie Green added 16 points and Marvin Williams 14 for Atlanta, which won for the fourth time in five games and handed the struggling Hornets their most lopsided loss of the season.

Magic's Howard calls out team after blowout loss

Dwight Howard's future with the Orlando Magic is uncertain, but he's unhappy with his teammates in the present.

Hornets end skid at 9, rip reeling Magic (AP)

Carl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Marco Belinelli added 15 points and Jason Smith 14 for New Orleans, which won for only the fourth time this season against 15 losses. Jarrett Jack added 11 points and nine assists.

Sources: Hornets actively shopping C Kaman

The New Orleans Hornets are actively trying to trade center Chris Kaman, according to sources close to the process.

Magic F Anderson (sore calf) out vs. Hornets

Orlando starting forward Ryan Anderson is sitting out Friday night's game in New Orleans because of a sore left calf.

Hornets tell C Kaman to stay home (AP)
Hornets spokesman Dennis Rogers says the club has made an "organizational decision" to excuse center Chris Kaman from Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Kaman was acquired in a multiplayer trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers shortly before the regular season began, and the 7-foot center has struggled to find a consistent role in New Orleans.

Sore calf sidelines Magic F Anderson (AP)
Orlando starting forward Ryan Anderson is sitting out Friday night's game in New Orleans because of a sore left calf. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says Anderson was kicked in the calf during Thursday night's loss to the Boston Celtics and remained sore a day later. Van Gundy says the team hopes Anderson will be ready for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Magic lose second bad game in two nights
Carl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

GM: Hornets still see Gordon in long-term plan

Eric Gordon remains a central figure in the Hornets' long term plans, even though the prolific shooting guard turned down a four-year extension offer from the club, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said.

Gordon rejects extension from Hornets (AP)
Eric Gordon remains a central figure in the Hornets' long term plans, even though the prolific shooting guard turned down a four-year extension offer from the club, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said. "It's a situation where we talked, thought we came close to an agreement and it just didn't work out, but we are still very optimistic we can get something done this...

Report: Gordon rejects Hornets extension offer

A person familiar with the situation says guard Eric Gordon has turned down a four-year extension offer from the New Orleans Hornets.

AP Source: Gordon rejects Hornets' offer
Guard Eric Gordon has turned down a four-year extension offer from the New Orleans Hornets, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Thunder defeat Hornets for 10th win in last 11

Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 10th win in 11 games, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Spurs hand Hawks first blowout defeat (AP)

Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair both scored 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the surging Atlanta Hawks their first lopsided loss of the season, 105-83 on Wednesday night. Tiago Splitter added 16 points for the Spurs, who relished a convincing win over the Southeast Division leaders after losing two of their previous three and barely squeaking past woeful New Orleans on Monday night.

Surging Thunder now West-leading 15-3 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 10th win in 11 games, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Thunder improved to 15-3, the best record in the Western Conference, despite an off night from guard Russell Westbrook and 21 turnovers. Oklahoma City led throughout, including by as many as 14 in the first half.

Hornets' Gordon out 3 more weeks
New Orleans guard Eric Gordon will miss at least another three weeks as he recovers from a bruised right knee.

Hornets' Gordon to miss at least 3 more weeks

New Orleans guard Eric Gordon will miss at least another three weeks as he recovers from a bruised right knee.

Grizzlies pick up option on Pondexter (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have picked up the third-year option on Quincy Pondexter's contract, guaranteeing his deal through the 2012-13 season. The Grizzlies announced the move Tuesday. The guard-forward has averaged 4.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 14.9 minutes since Memphis acquired the 6-foot-6 Pondexter from New Orleans on Dec.

Duncan hits winner vs. slumping Hornets
Tim Duncan sank a 13-foot running hook in a lane with 1.4 seconds left to finish with a season-high 28 points, and the San Antonio Spurs sent the New Orleans Hornets to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night.

Duncan's season best lifts Spurs over Hornets

Tim Duncan sank a 13-foot running hook in a lane with 1.4 seconds left to finish with a season-high 28 points, and the San Antonio Spurs sent the New Orleans Hornets to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. Tony Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points.

Nowitzki on conditioning assignment
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle says Dirk Nowitzki will sit out for at least the next four games, starting with Saturday night's contest in New Orleans, so the star forward can get in better game shape.

Rockets score 7 in 4th but win in OT (AP)

The Houston Rockets seemed to be rolling in the first half against New Orleans, shooting well and building a double-digit lead. Luis Scola knew better. "We weren't executing the right way," the Rockets forward said. "They came back, and that's what happens when you don't play good." Houston survived one of the worst fourth quarters in team history to hold off the...

Rockets survive awful 4th to top Hornets in OT

Kevin Martin scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Samuel Dalembert grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets survived one of the worst fourth quarters in team history to beat the New Orleans Hornets 90-88 in overtime.

Grizzlies sneak by Hornets to push run to four

Marc Gasol had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies extended their winning streak to four with a 93-87 victory over the struggling New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies extend winning streak to 4 (AP)

By the time the Hornets figured out how to slow down Marc Gasol, it was too late. Gasol scored all of his season-high 22 points before the fourth quarter and grabbed 12 rebounds, helping the Memphis Grizzlies extend their winning streak to four with a 93-87 victory over struggling New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Hornets' Ariza returns after sitting out 8 games

Hornets coach Monty Williams says forward Trevor Ariza is ready to return from his right groin injury for Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Blazers top Hornets to snap 3-game skid (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge asserted himself in a halftime huddle with his Portland Trail Blazers teammates, imploring them to snap out of their recent funk. Then he took his own advice. Aldridge scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, and Portland snapped a three-game skid with an 84-77 victory over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Monday.

Aldridge keys run in third as Blazers snap skid

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game skid with an 84-77 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday.

Grizzlies beat slumping Hornets 108-99 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-99 Saturday night. Mike Conley had 17 points and seven assists, while Marreese Speights and Tony Allen finished with 12 points apiece. Jarrett Jack led New Orleans with 23 points, while Jason Smith had 15, including 10 in the fourth quarter as the Hornets cut into the...

Gay, Gasol help Grizzlies hang on vs. Hornets

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-99 Saturday night.

Timberwolves win in Rubio's first start (AP)

Kevin Love scored 34 points, Ricky Rubio hit the tiebreaking free throws in his first career start, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Hornets 87-80 on Friday night. Rubio finished with 12 points and nine assists. Love had 17 points in the third quarter and also grabbed 15 rebounds for his 11th consecutive double-double.

Love, Rubio lift Wolves over West-worst Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without forward Michael Beasley and guard J.J. Barea this weekend when they travel to New Orleans and Atlanta.

Durant's 29 lift Thunder past Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-85 on Wednesday night. Durant hit 11 of his last 14 shots after missing his first three. He took over in the third quarter, scoring 11 points in the first eight minutes as the Thunder extended a two-point halftime lead to 12 points.

Durant heats up in third to help Thunder hold on

Kevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-85 on Wednesday night.

Landry, Hornets cruise by cold shooting Nuggets

Carl Landry scored 21 points, Chris Kaman added 20 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Monday night.

Hornets send Nuggets to first home loss (AP)

Carl Landry scored 21 points, Chris Kaman added 20 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Monday night. Marco Belinelli scored 19 and Jarret Jack had 13 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who lost at home to the Nuggets on Friday. Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson had 14 points each and Rudy Fernandez added 14 for Denver, which lost at home for the first time in five games.

Mavs stay hot at home with win over Hornets

Vince Carter and Ian Mahinmi had 13 points each to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-81 victory over New Orleans on Saturday to hand the depleted Hornets their sixth consecutive loss.

Mashburn wants to buy Hornets from NBA
Former NBA All-Star Jamal Mashburn has flagged a desire to put together a group to purchase the New Orleans Hornets from the NBA.

Balanced Mavs easily top hurting Hornets (AP)

Vince Carter and Ian Mahinmi had 13 points each to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-81 victory over New Orleans on Saturday to hand the depleted Hornets their sixth consecutive loss. Carter and Mahinmi led a balanced scoring attack for the Mavericks (4-5), who won their fourth straight at home and had six players scoring in double figures.

Knicks roll past shorthanded Pistons (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and Mike Bibby added 16 to lead the New York Knicks to an easy 103-80 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 13 points in three quarters for New York, which led 64-42 at halftime and by 29 after three. The Detroit fans had little to cheer about -- except when highlights of Lions touchdowns from their playoff game in New Orleans...

Kidd out at least 3 games with hurt back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will miss at least the next three games because of a lower back injury. Kidd was sidelined for Saturday night's game against New Orleans, and coach Rick Carlisle said the guard also won't play when the Mavericks hit the road on consecutive nights against Detroit and Boston next week.

Hornets' Gordon out 2-3 weeks with sore knee

Hornets guard Eric Gordon will miss two to three weeks because of a sore right knee.

Nuggets use big 2nd-half run to zip past Hornets

Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets went on a 19-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, beating the New Orleans Hornets 96-88 on Friday night. The Nuggets scored the last eight points of the third quarter and took the lead for the first time, 64-63 on Andre Miller's shot in the lane to start the fourth.

Grizzlies get Speights in 3-team deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade. The 76ers are sending Marreese Speights to Memphis, the Grizzlies will move Xavier Henry to New Orleans and the Grizzlies and Hornets each will send a second-round draft pick to Philadelphia, the person told The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal had...

Sources: Grizzlies seek Speights in 3-team deal

The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions on a three-team trade with New Orleans and Philadelphia that will bring center Marreese Speights to the Grizzlies, according to sources with knowledge of the trade.

Hornets' Gordon returns after missing 4 games

Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

Report: Hornets part of 3-team trade
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade.

Hornets G Gordon returns vs. 76ers (AP)
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Gordon, acquired in the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, scored 20 points and hit the game-winning shot with 4.2 seconds left in a season-opening win over Phoenix.

Grizzlies get Speights; Randolph out 6-8 weeks

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired Marreese Speights from the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Grizzlies sent Xavier Henry to the Hornets in a three-team trade.

Jefferson, Harris carry Jazz by Hornets (AP)
Al Jefferson scored 22 points and Devin Harris added 19 points, including a late 3-pointer and three free throws down the stretch as the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 94-90 on Monday night. Josh Howard scored 13 points off the bench for the Jazz, including six straight in the fourth quarter to tie the score at 80.

Cousins says he didn't request trade from Kings

The Sacramento Kings on Sunday said that DeMarcus Cousins had requested a trade and excused him from the team's game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Kings overcome distractions to end skid (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 27 points and Marcus Thornton scored 25 for the Sacramento Kings in a 96-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Playing without DeMarcus Cousins, who demanded a trade prior to the game and was told by coach Paul Westphal to stay home, the Kings ended a three game skid.

Hornets waive F Lance Thomas - Lance Thomas (F) New Orleans Hornets
The Hornets have waived forward Lance Thomas, reducing their roster to 14.

Hornets GM Demps moves past Paul trade (AP)
With the Chris Paul trade finally behind him, New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps is back to his regular routine of traveling the country nonstop focusing on his current roster and the franchise's future. Demps attended the Hornets' 93-78 home loss to Phoenix on Friday night, then left home at 4:30 a.m.

Warrick sparks Suns past Gordon-less Hornets

Hakim Warrick scored 18 points in a reserve role, and the Phoenix Suns won for the first time this young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 93-78 on Friday night.

Hornets' Gordon misses second straight game

Shooting guard Eric Gordon, who hit the winning basket in New Orleans' season opener at Phoenix, is out for Friday night's rematch with the Suns.

Hornets G Gordon out against Suns (AP)
Shooting guard Eric Gordon, who hit the winning basket in New Orleans' season opener at Phoenix, is out for Friday night's rematch with the Suns. Gordon also missed the Hornets' previous game on Wednesday night with a bruised right knee. He is listed as day to day and Hornets coach Monty Williams says he wants to keep it that way by taking a more cautious approach, rather than letting...

Celtics 0-3 after 97-78 loss to Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack's first regular-season start since the Chris Paul trade was more than good enough for the New Orleans Hornets. Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his season debut, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener, beating the winless Boston Celtics 97-78 on Wednesday night. The Celtics are 0-3 for the first time since 2006-07, the season before they traded to bring Kevin Garnett...

Celtics pounded by Hornets to start season 0-3

Jarrett Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his regular-season debut, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener, beating the winless Boston Celtics 97-78 on Wednesday night.

Hornets sit Gordon vs. Celtics with bruised knee

Shooting guard Eric Gordon was scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night because of a bruised right knee.

Gordon out for Hornets, Pierce for Celts (AP)
Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics because of right knee soreness. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Gordon bumped the knee in Monday night's season-opening win at Phoenix. Gordon, acquired in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, was the Hornets' top scorer in Phoenix with 20 points, hitting...

Undefeated Hornets top winless Celtics
Jarrett Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his regular-season debut, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener, beating the winless Boston Celtics 97-78 on Wednesday night.

Hornets open post-CP3 era with last-second win

Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets an 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their season opener Monday night. Gordon, who came to New Orleans in the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, gave his team its only lead since the first two minutes of the second half.

Grizzlies send Vasquez to Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season.

Grizzlies deal Vasquez to Hornets for Pondexter

The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season.

Hornets acquire Vasquez from Memphis (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season. The Grizzlies announced earlier Sunday they signed Dante Cunningham after Charlotte failed to match an offer.

Hornets sign F/C Gustavo Ayon - Gustavo Ayon (F/C) New Orleans Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets announced that they have signed forward/center Gustavo Ayón on Friday.

Gordon, Kaman lead Hornets in debuts (AP)

Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman didn't miss a step in their debuts for the New Orleans Hornets. Kaman scored 18 points and Eric Gordon added 17 in their first game with New Orleans, leading the Hornets to a 95-80 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Gordon and Kaman both came over in the Dec.

Mexican standout Ayon poised to join Hornets

Mexico native Gustavo Ayon, a player in Spain's top professional league, has reportedly told media in Spain that he will be joining the New Orleans Hornets.

Mexican C-F Ayon set to join Hornets (AP)
Mexico native Gustavo Ayon, a player in Spain's top professional league, has reportedly told media in Spain that he will be joining the New Orleans Hornets. Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman says a press conference is scheduled on Friday to announce the addition of a new player, but he could not name the player, per team policy, because a contract has not been signed.

Agent: Smith to stay with Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets and 7-foot free agent forward Jason Smith have agreed to a three-year contract.

Two days after Paul trade, Hornets win opener

Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night.

With Paul gone, Jack's 24 lift Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night. The Hornets, playing their first game since the trade of star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers this week, scored six straight points to take a 95-89 lead.

Hornets re-sign reserve 7-foot forward Smith

The New Orleans Hornets and 7-foot free agent forward Jason Smith have agreed to a three-year contract.

Landry, Hornets agree to one-year, $9M deal

The Hornets and power forward Carl Landry, have agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal.

Agent: Hornets, Landry agree to deal
Carl Landry's agent says the NBA free agent power forward has agreed to a one-year, $8.8 million deal with New Orleans.

Sources: Landry, Hornets near one-year deal

The New Orleans Hornets are closing in on re-signing power forward Carl Landry, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Clippers welcome Paul to LA (AP)
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers. The four-time All-Star point guard reported to the Clippers' Playa Vista training complex on Thursday, meeting his new teammates and even getting on the court during practice in his new white No. 3 jersey. A day earlier, the Clippers acquired Paul in a bold four-player trade with New Orleans, outmaneuvering the Lakers and...

Pacers' Collison happy over West arrival (AP)
Darren Collison understands better than anyone what David West's addition could mean for the Indiana Pacers. Two years ago, Collison was West's point guard in New Orleans while Chris Paul recovered from an injury. With West as his top scoring option, Collison averaged 18.8 points and 9.1 assists in 37 starts as a rookie.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul.

Hornets excuse Paul from media event
New Orleans Hornets officials say they've excused Chris Paul from a normally mandatory preseason media event.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Hornets GM: No timeline for Paul trade
The Hornets won't be rushed into dealing Chris Paul and there's no timeline for a trade, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said Wednesday.

Hornets GM: No set timetable for trading Paul

Hornets general manager Dell Demps says New Orleans won't be rushed into dealing Chris Paul and that there's no timeline for a trade.

Sources: Clippers, Lakers still in talks for Paul

League officials representing the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers continued discussions into Tuesday night on a trade that would put Chris Paul on the same team with Blake Griffin, according to sources briefed on the talks.

Sources: NBA officials renew Paul-to-Clips push

There is renewed momentum to push through a trade that would send Chris Paul from the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to sources close to the process.

Paul talk still swirling around Clippers (AP)
With Chris Paul's future in limbo, Blake Griffin weighed in enthusiastically on the possibility of the Los Angeles Clippers landing the All-Star guard. Griffin says the team would love to have Paul but is ready to roll with the players it has. The Clippers on Monday called off a proposed deal with the New Orleans Hornets to land Paul, with general manager Neil Olshey saying they would have had...

Source: Paul-to-Clippers deal submitted to NBA

The Los Angeles Clippers are close to acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul in a multi-player blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Hornets, according to a report in The Los Angeles Times.

Paul to Clippers trade on hold; still talking?

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Clippers say no to latest Paul proposal (AP)
Chris Paul isn't coming to Los Angeles, at least not now. The Clippers on Monday rejected a proposed deal by the New Orleans Hornets for the All-Star guard because the team felt "the cost was just too high," general manager Neil Olshey said. Whether the deal is altogether dead, though, remains to be seen.

Sources: Paul to Clips on hold; still talking?

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Lakers still looking to make deals (AP)
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week. Kupchak attempted Monday to explain the Lakers' frenetic four days since proposing a deal to acquire New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade last Thursday, only to have the NBA squash the deal.

Report: Clippers close in on deal to acquire Paul

If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

Report: Clippers reject deal for Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers rejected a proposed blockbuster deal in which the team would have landed New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul, Yahoo! Sports reported Monday.

Sources: Paul-to-Clips trade dies; price too high

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Sources: If no Knicks, Lakers, Paul wants Clips

If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

David West, Pacers agree to 2-yrs., $20M (AP)
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers. Agent Lance Young says West, who opted for free agency after last season, has reached agreement on a two-year contract worth $20 million with Indiana. The Pacers did not confirm the deal. West, a two-time All-Star who was drafted 18th overall by New Orleans in 2003, started 70 games last season,...

Agent: David West joining Pacers
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers.

Sources: Hornets resubmit Paul-to-Lakers trade

The New Orleans Hornets' three-team trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets that would land Chris Paul in L.A. has been resubmitted to the league office for approval, according to sources close to the talks.

Lakers reportedly out of Paul deal
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out of the three-team trade that would have seen them acquire star New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul Saturday night, ESPN reported, citing sources.

Sources: Lakers pull out of trade talks for Paul

The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of the three-team deal with New Orleans and Houston that would have landed Chris Paul in L.A., according to a source close to the talks.

Gasol hoping to stay with Lakers (AP)
Pau Gasol has no idea whether his first practice of the season will be his last with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time All-Star realizes the club is trying to trade him in a three-team megadeal for New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, but Gasol is still hoping he'll somehow manage to stay with the Lakers.

Lakers' Gasol practices but trade talk not 'easy'

Pau Gasol went through a full practice with the Lakers on Saturday, pushing aside the uneasiness of the unsettled state of the three-team trade between L.A., New Orleans and Houston.

Paul at Hornets camp despite trade talk (AP)
Coach Monty Williams says uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul and how the Hornets' roster will take shape during free agency has led him to simplify the early practices of training camp. Paul, who was at the Hornets' practice center on Saturday, has worked with New Orleans for the first two days of training camp.

Reports: Hornets resubmit Paul trade
The New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have resubmitted to the NBA a trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Report: Celtics near deal for Hornets' West

The Boston Celtics are close to reaching a deal with free-agent forward David West, according to an NBA.com report citing a source close to the situation.

Rockets' Scola, Martin report after failed trade

Kevin Martin and Luis Scola joined the Houston Rockets for their first full practice Friday, hours after the NBA nixed a three-way trade that would have sent them to New Orleans and brought Pau Gasol to town.

Hornets GM working on another Paul deal
New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says he has been given autonomy to make another trade for All-Star guard Chris Paul.

Chris Paul shows up for Hornets' camp
One day after Chris Paul learned his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn't going to happen, he showed up nonetheless for the opening of Hornets training camp in suburban New Orleans.

Criticism of NBA nixing Paul trade heavy (AP)
Criticism of the NBA's squashing of a potential Chris Paul trade is pouring in from around the league. The New Orleans Hornets, owned by the league, had agreed to a three-team trade Thursday that would have sent their All-Star point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers. But the league killed the deal for "basketball reasons" and has denied the decision came about because of pressure on...

Sources: Paul talks cool; deal by Friday unlikely

The chances of a Chris Paul trade before NBA training camps finally open Friday appear to be dwindling after the pace of Paul trade talks slowed Wednesday, according to sources close the situation.

Lakers have deal in place to get G Paul (AP)
People familiar with the negotiations say the framework of a three-team trade is in place to send Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets are the other team involved, and have agreed to send forward Louis Scola, shooting guard Kevin Martin and point guard Goran Dragic to New Orleans, the people told The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity...

Sources: Gasol, Paul part of 3-way trade talks

The Hornets are engaged in trade talks with the Lakers and Rockets about a three-team trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers and Pau Gasol to the Rockets, sources said.

Sources: Hornets want Gordon or Curry for Paul

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon are the two players New Orleans has pursued the hardest in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a workable Chris Paul trade, according to sources close to the talks.

Sources: Hornets may trade Paul before season

There is rising sentiment within the New Orleans Hornets' organization to trade Chris Paul before the 2011-12 season even starts if he hasn't signed an extension with the team by then, according to sources close to the situation.

Source: Paul knows Knicks lack trade assets

Chris Paul may love the idea of playing with his good friend, Carmelo Anthony, in New York, but a source familiar with Paul's thinking said the New Orleans Hornets point guard knows being dealt to the Knicks is not a realistic possibility.

Report: Paul's agent asking for trade to Knicks

Chris Paul's agent has told the Hornets that Paul will not sign a contract extension and wants to be traded to the Knicks, according to league sources, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Amid rumors, Paul says he's focused on Hornets

Chris Paul is in New Orleans and working out with Hornets teammates.

Paul: Focus on Hornets, not trade talk (AP)
Chris Paul is in New Orleans and working out with Hornets teammates. Paul, who is the object of rampant trade talk because he can opt out of his contract after this season, says his focus is purely on being with current teammates and getting ready to play for New Orleans this season. Thursday was the first day NBA players were permitted to use team facilities for voluntary workouts since an...

Source: Paul wouldn't sign with Celts if dealt

All the chatter about Boston's interest in Chris Paul is a moot point because the All-Star point guard will not sign a long-term contract extension with the Celtics, according to a person close to the situation.

Hornets' Paul: 'My heart is in New Orleans'

Despite swirling speculation he may leave the Hornets, Chris Paul insisted on Tuesday that his heart is in New Orleans.

James happy NBA set to return soon (AP)
LeBron James says he's thankful the NBA is set to return soon and "the fans can get back to watching the game that they love." James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul distributed meals to Brooklyn families Tuesday through Anthony's foundation. Paul didn't want to talk about how the new labor deal might affect his future in New Orleans -- or with another team.

Marcus Fizer angling for NBA comeback - Marcus Fizer (F) New Orleans Hornets
Marcus Fizer is hoping to eventually return to the NBA.

LeBron, Wade, Melo, Paul to lead 4-game tour

With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, an All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in LeBron James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1.

Melo would love to have Hornets' Paul on Knicks

Carmelo Anthony said he would love to see New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul in a Knicks uniform.

Durant, Paul star in charity hoops game
Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night.

Durant, Paul lift squad past LeBron-Wade team

Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night.

Durant, Paul lead team to exhibition win (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night. Rudy Gay had 38 points while Wade added 32 and James had 30. John Wall added 34 points. The game was played at Winston-Salem State in front of a sold out crowd in the 3,200-seat arena.

Hornets ready for negotiations with new buyers

The NBA's appointed governor of the league-owned Hornets says he is nearly ready to begin negotiations with "a handful" of potential buyers who have expressed interest in purchasing the club and keeping it in Louisiana.

Support for Hornets surging in New Orleans

The future of the NBA in New Orleans is showing increasing promise, even though fans and businesses pouring money into Hornets tickets and sponsorships have no guarantee that games will be played next season.

Hornets' support surging despite lockout (AP)
Hornets president Hugh Weber says the club is close to meeting goals seen as necessary to ensure the NBA's long-term presence in New Orleans. With Tuesday's announcement that Chevron has committed to a seven-figure sponsorship, the club now has five corporate sponsors at the $1 million level for next season.

Ewing, 'Zo, Mutombo lead S. Africa camp (AP)
Former NBA All-Stars and Georgetown centers Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo will travel to South Africa next month for a Basketball without Borders camp. Coaches Lionel Hollins of Memphis and Monty Williams of New Orleans also are part of the group working the Sept. 1-4 camp, the eighth held in South Africa.

Jazz franchise's first coach dies at 81
Scotty Robertson, the first ever coach of the now Utah-based Jazz NBA franchise, died in Louisiana Thursday, aged 81, The New Orleans Time-Picayune reported.

Robertson, first coach of NBA's Jazz, dead at 81

Scotty Robertson, a former Louisiana Tech coach and the first coach of the NBA's New Orleans Jazz, has died.

First Jazz coach Robertson dies (AP)
Scotty Robertson, a former Louisiana Tech coach and the first coach of the NBA's New Orleans Jazz, has died. Louisiana Tech athletic director Bruce Van De Velde, who confirmed Robertson's death on Thursday, says the longtime college and pro coach will be remembered as "one of the all-time greats at Louisiana Tech." Robertson, who had battled cancer in addition to a stroke last...

Ex-NBA referee kills himself; wife's body found

Authorities say a former NBA referee shot and killed himself in a suburban New Orleans hotel room on the same day his wife was found strangled at their Houston area home.

Ex-ref kills self on day wife found dead (AP)
Authorities say a former NBA referee shot and killed himself in a suburban New Orleans hotel room on the same day his wife was found strangled at their Houston area home. A law-enforcement official in Montgomery County, Texas, says Troy Raymond was a person of interest in the death of his wife, Leslie Anderson Raymond, whose body was discovered last Thursday at their home in Spring.

Ex-NBA ref Raymond found dead
Former NBA referee Troy Raymond died in an apparent suicide in a New Orleans hotel room only hours after police discovered the body of his wife at their home in Spring, Texas, CBS Sports reported Tuesday.

Sean Burks arrested after high-speed chase - Sean Banks (F) New Orleans Hornets
Former NBA and D-League player Sean Banks and three other men were arrested recently following a high-speed chase.

Paul, Anthony would consider China (AP)
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout. Both players are on a promotional tour of China while monitoring news from home about the NBA's labor impasse. With Kobe Bryant reportedly negotiating a deal to play in Turkey, New Orleans Hornets' Paul and New York Knicks forward Anthony said...

Hornets would return money if games canceled

The New Orleans Hornets are promising season ticket holders who are concerned about the NBA lockout that they can get their money back -- with interest -- if the work stoppage wipes out any games next season.

Hornets offer options to ticket holders (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets are promising season ticket holders who are concerned about the NBA lockout that they can get their money back -- with interest -- if the work stoppage wipes out any games next season. The lockout comes at an inopportune time for the franchise, which currently is owned by the league and is in the midst of a season ticket drive seen as a key step toward attracting new owners...

Warriors' Bell, Hornets' Jack suspended (AP)
Charlie Bell of the Golden State Warriors and Jarrett Jack of the New Orleans Hornets have each been suspended one game without pay for violating the league's conduct code. The NBA announced Wednesday that Bell was suspended for pleading no contest to reckless driving in California. Jack was suspended for pleading no contest to reckless driving in Georgia.

Warriors' Bell, Hornets' Jack suspended
Charlie Bell of the Golden State Warriors and Jarrett Jack of the New Orleans Hornets have each been suspended one game without pay for violating the league's conduct code.

Hornets' West will test free agency
New Orleans Hornets leading scorer David West has decided to test free agency.

Players worried about impact of lockout (AP)

NBA players who just finished a season with the highest-rated championship series in more than a decade are concerned about their labor dispute. Luke Walton says he's worried about how the league's fan base would react to a possible work stoppage that prevents next season from starting on time.

Williams elevates Ayers to top Hornets assistant

New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams says current assistant Randy Ayers will be his lead assistant next season.

Hornets launch campaign to increase ticket base

The NBA's appointed governor of the Hornets stood in one of New Orleans' historic homes near City Park, in a room where large wood-framed windows were adorned with luxurious curtains long enough to touch the hardwood floors.

Hornets launch plan to boost ticket base (AP)

Hornets asst. Malone to join Warriors (AP)
Hornets head coach Monty Williams says assistant Mike Malone is leaving to join Mark Jackson's new staff with the Golden State Warriors. Malone has spent one season with the Hornets, joining the club shortly after Williams was hired for his first head coaching job last year. Before coming to New Orleans, Malone built a reputation as a top defensive coach with Cleveland, where he was then-head...

Lawsuit filed in Staples Center death (AP)

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of the family of a 2-year-old boy who plunged to his death from a skybox after a Los Angeles Lakers game in November, alleging there are unsafe conditions at Staples Center that must be fixed. The suit filed in Superior Court claims Anschutz Entertainment Group and L.A.

Hornets G Paul relaxing, avoiding talk of future

Chris Paul is trying to decompress by spending time with family, visiting children his foundation works with and generally avoiding thoughts of his future with the New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets' Paul not considering future yet (AP)
Chris Paul is trying to decompress by spending time with family, visiting children his foundation works with and generally avoiding thoughts of his future with the New Orleans Hornets. "Right now, I'm just paying attention to what I'm doing here for these kids," Paul said Friday while stopping by a charter elementary school where his CP3 foundation and Chase bank sponsor an...

Hornets to offer Paul extension, try to retain PFs

New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps says he intends to talk to Chris Paul about a contract extension when rules allow for it this summer and that he believes the franchise has regained the All-Star point guard's confidence.

Hornets hoping to build around Paul (AP)
New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps says he intends to talk to Chris Paul about a contract extension when rules allow for it this summer and that he believes the franchise has regained the All-Star point guard's confidence. Demps says Paul has told him and head coach Monty Williams that he sees the Hornets moving in the right direction.

Lakers' size advantage negated by Mavs (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to pick on somebody their own size to make it to another Western Conference finals. For all of Kobe Bryant's brilliance, the Lakers' back-to-back title runs were built on the defensive dominance and offensive mismatches created by their two 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

Blazers face Game 6 elimination by Mavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games. The Mavericks advanced to face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, who beat New Orleans 98-80 Thursday night to take that first-round series.

Lakers oust Hornets with dominant win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that wrapped up the series for Los Angeles in six games. Andrew Bynum added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points for the two-time defending champions, who led by as much as 21 in the fourth...

Lakers blast Hornets, advance to second round

Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that clinched the series for Los Angeles in six games.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson dishes on New Orleans

Lakers coach Phil Jackson revealed his thoughts on the city of New Orleans on Thursday night before Game 6 versus the Hornets.

Bryant, Lakers finish off Hornets in 6
Lakers wrap up series victory in New Orleans.

Kobe's dunks help Lakers take 3-2 lead (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and threw down two stirring dunks on a sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed the New Orleans Hornets to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 106-90 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 series lead. Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 16 points as the two-time defending NBA champions roared back...

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant rolls ankle against Hornets

Kobe Bryant rolled his left ankle late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 93-88 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.

2011 NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers rookie Derrick Caracter reportedly arrested

Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was reportedly arrested and charged with battery in New Orleans on Sunday.

Report: Lakers rookie Caracter arrested
Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was facing battery charges Monday after he was arrested in New Orleans, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Police: Caracter shoved pregnant cashier
Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a pregnant cashier at a pancake restaurant.

Lakers' Caracter arrested in New Orleans (AP)

Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a pregnant cashier at a pancake restaurant. Police said the 22-year-old player was arrested early Sunday and booked into jail on charges of battery, public drunkenness and resisting arrest.

Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul chose an opportune time for his first triple-double of the season. Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2. Wearing a black wrap on his left hand and a small bandage over his right eye, Paul scored 14 of New Orleans' 24 points in...

2011 NBA playoffs: Coach Monty Williams of New Orleans Hornets asks NBA about officiating

Hornets coach Monty Williams says he put in calls to NBA headquarters to ask why game officials were allowing Lakers' big men to stand in the paint under the New Orleans basket for more than 3 seconds and aggressively bump defenders out of the way.

Hornets Lakers meet in Game 4
Can Kobe, Lakers swipe another game in New Orleans?

Hornets coach asks NBA about officiating (AP)

Hornets coach Monty Williams says he put in calls to NBA headquarters to ask why game officials were allowing Lakers' big men to stand in the paint under the New Orleans basket for more than 3 seconds and aggressively bump defenders out of the way. Williams says he has spoken to NBA Vice President Stu Jackson in particular about the way Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum slammed his shoulder into...

Hornets even series at 2-2 with Lakers
Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Kobe, Pau help Lakers go up 2-1 on Hornets

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

2011 NBA Playoffs: New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul's hand wrapped, expected to play in Game 4 Sunday

Chris Paul is practicing with a wrap on his left hand, the result of a thumb injury during the Hornets' loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Friday night.

Bryant, Gasol lift Lakers in New Orleans (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andrew Bynum added 14 points and 11 rebounds and Lamar Odom had 13 points for the two-time defending champs, who took the lead for good when Ron Artest...

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul embraces high school freshman Brad Rhoades, who honored mother in game

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul flew Brad Rhoades and his father down to New Orleans for Game 3 of the Hornets' playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers Friday.

Lakers face Hornets in pivotal Game 3
New Orleans hosts Lakers in pivotal Game 3.

Bryant leads Lakers to crucial road win
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Bynum, Odom help Lakers bounce back (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 16 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived poor games from their two biggest stars to even their first-round playoff series with an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Ron Artest added 15 points as the two-time defending champions rebounded from a stunning nine-point loss in the series opener...

Lakers regroup after stunning upset (AP)
Nearly seven months and 83 games after the Los Angeles Lakers returned from their second straight championship run, they're still searching for the mental motivation to chase that third straight title. The Lakers acknowledged it after Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets made them look like playoff newbies in their first-round series opener.

New Orleans Hornets' Aaron Gray (sprained ankle) questionable for Game 2 vs. Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans center Aaron Gray isn't sure whether he'll be able to play in the Hornets' next postseason game on his sprained right ankle.

Hornets C Gray uncertain for Game 2 (AP)
New Orleans center Aaron Gray isn't sure whether he'll be able to play in the Hornets' next postseason game on his sprained right ankle. Gray scored a season-high 12 points in the Hornets' 109-100 upset victory over the Lakers on Sunday, but had to be helped off the court by teammates with 1:07 to play after Pau Gasol accidentally stepped on his foot.

Gray not sure of his status for Game 2
New Orleans center Aaron Gray isn't sure whether he'll be able to play in the Hornets' next postseason game on his sprained right ankle.

Hornets use Paul's double-double to best Lakers

Chris Paul had 33 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets pulled away down the stretch, stunning the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 109-100 victory in their playoff opener Sunday. Carl Landry scored 17 points and Jarrett Jack added 15 for the seventh-seeded Hornets, who overcame Los Angeles' major size advantage with a phenomenal game from...

Hornets' Paul focused on playoffs (AP)
Chris Paul doesn't always say what his fans New Orleans want to hear, particularly when it comes to his future. Paul has, however, led the Hornets back to the postseason for a third time in four seasons, and the four-time All-Star appears intent on making the best of his latest chance to build on his legacy as one of the best to play pro basketball in the Big Easy.

Mavs rip Hornets, await 1st-round foes (AP)

After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs. Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 32 points in the decisive third quarter, leading the Mavericks to a 121-89 victory over the Hornets in the season finale on Wednesday night -- and leaving both teams waiting for their playoff seed and first-round foe to be...

Dirk powers Mavs in season finale
After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs.

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.

Minus Miles, Jazz have 8 active players (AP)
The Utah Jazz will have only eight players active Wednesday night for their season finale against the Denver Nuggets. Starting swingman C.J. Miles is the latest to join the injury list with a partial tear to a muscle in his left knee suffered in Monday's win at New Orleans. Veteran forward Andrei Kirilenko is out because of a bruised nerve in his knee.

Paul would consider playing for Bobcats (AP)
Chris Paul remembers every detail of the first time he met Michael Jordan while in high school. Now referring to him as his mentor, could Paul decide to make Jordan his boss next year? Paul won't rule it out. In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press to promote Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic high school basketball game in Charlotte, the New Orleans Hornets guard said signing with...

Hornets: David West has successful knee surgery

The New Orleans Hornets' team doctor says star forward David West has had successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee and is expected to recover fully.

Jazz drop Hornets into 8th in West (AP)

C.J. Miles and Devin Harris each scored 18 points, and the Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Hornets 90-78 on Monday night. Paul Millsap scored 16 points and Gordon Hayward added 14 to help the Jazz win for only the second time in 12 games. Chris Paul, who went scoreless for the first time in his career in a loss at Memphis a night earlier, had 15 points.

Miles, Harris combine to lift Jazz over Hornets

C.J. Miles and Devin Harris each scored 18 points, and the Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Hornets 90-78 on Monday night.

Ex-Hornets owner George Shinn thinks New Orleans can stay in the NBA

Former Hornets owner George Shinn wants the team to stay in New Orleans.

Shinn: Hornets should be in New Orleans (AP)
George Shinn said he sold the Hornets for about $50 million less than he could have because he wants the club to remain in New Orleans, and he would be willing to buy back in as a minority investor should a viable Louisiana ownership group come together. Shinn, who has rarely been to New Orleans since selling the club to the NBA in early December, returned Monday to present $500,000 from his...

Ex-owner wants Hornets to stay in La.
George Shinn said he sold the Hornets for about $50 million less than he could have because he wants the club to remain in New Orleans, and he would be willing to buy back in as a minority investor should a viable Louisiana ownership group come together.

Grizzlies beat Hornets to pull even for 7th seed

O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Grizzlies hold Paul scoreless in romp (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul was held scoreless for the first time in his career, missing all six of his field goal attempts.

Paul held scoreless in 111-89 loss
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Green hits 12 straight in Hornets' win (AP)

Willie Green hit his first 12 shots and finished with a season-high 31 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 109-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Green made a 3-pointer soon after entering midway through the first quarter. He made all five of his shots in the second quarter, one in the third quarter and put the Suns away with five more in the first 6 minutes of the fourth...

Williams: Hornets can't rest on clincher (AP)
Everywhere Monty Williams turns now, people want to congratulate him. Family, friends, fans, his Hornets players, team executives and fellow coaches all want to tell the 39-year-old Williams what a remarkable job he's done in his first season with New Orleans. After all, he took over a team that missed the postseason last year, that is in an ownership transition, that has 10 new players on the...

Hornets wrap up postseason berth (AP)

Chris Paul has the New Orleans Hornets in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, and the Hornets clinched a playoff spot with a 101-93 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Trevor Ariza, acquired by the Hornets from Houston in an offseason trade, scored 19 for a second straight game and tied a season high with six steals.

Blazers snap Thunder's win streak at 5 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points for the Blazers, who have won seven straight at the Rose Garden. Portland sat in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of New Orleans and Memphis.

Surging Grizzlies alone in 7th in West (AP)

Even with a lack of focus and a less-than-stellar performance, the Memphis Grizzlies were still able to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss. Zach Randolph scored 22 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 in the Grizzlies' 106-89 victory Saturday night. Memphis won its fourth straight and seventh in eight games to move a half-game ahead of the New Orleans Hornets for seventh place in...

Grizzlies win, tied with Hornets for 7th (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 28 points, Tony Allen added 17 and the Memphis Grizzlies held the New Orleans Hornets to a season-low 12 points in the first quarter, winning 93-81 on Friday night. The Grizzlies outrebounded New Orleans 40-28 and answered every run with easy baskets, pulling into a tie with the Hornets for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Grizzlies smother Hornets, gain playoff ground

Carl Landry scored 21 points and the New Orleans Hornets jumped ahead of Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference with a 95-91 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Hornets beat Blazers to move into 6th (AP)

Hornets making adjustments without West (AP)
Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets hope they can keep opponents guessing about the style they'll play as they try to make a playoff push without top-scoring power forward David West. It shouldn't be too hard, given that the Hornets are still trying to figure that out themselves. "We don't know what type of team we are," Paul said after Tuesday's practice.

Lakers roll to seventh straight victory (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers inched closer to the top of the overall NBA standings with their 15th win in 16 games since the All-Star break, 102-84 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum added 13 points in the Lakers' seventh straight win.

Kobe nets 30 as Lakers roll past Hornets
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers inched closer to the top of the overall NBA standings with their 15th win in 16 games since the All-Star break, 102-84 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Nose fixed, Suns C Gortat may face Mavs (AP)
The Phoenix Suns say doctors "manipulated" Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday's NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns' Polish center sustained a nasal fracture when his nose banged in to the back of teammate Steve Nash's head in the fourth quarter of Friday's home loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets ink Ewing Jr. to 10-day contract (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Patrick Ewing Jr. to a 10-day contract. The move comes a day after the club learned leading scorer David West will be lost for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee. Ewing is a former Georgetown standout and the 26-year-old son of Hall of Fame center and current Orlando assistant coach Patrick Ewing.

Landry picks up slack as Hornets win (AP)

Carl Landry, starting in place of injured David West, scored 19 points and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out a 106-100 victory over Phoenix on Friday night, sinking the Suns further out of the Western Conference playoff race. The Hornets, who lost leading scorer West for the season with a knee injury in a victory at Utah on Thursday night, won for the fifth time in six games to stay in a virtual...

Hornets lose David West for remainder of season with torn ACL

An MRI exam Friday revealed that New Orleans Hornets forward David West suffered a torn ACL on Thursday night when his left knee buckled late in regulation in an eventual overtime victory over Utah, according to sources close to the situation.

Hornets beat sliding Jazz after Okafor forces OT

Emeka Okafor banked in a 20-footer at the regulation buzzer to force overtime, and reserve Aaron Gray scored six points in the extra period to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 121-117 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

West hurt as Hornets beat Jazz in OT (AP)

Hornets' West injures knee in victory
Emeka Okafor banked in a 20-footer at the regulation buzzer to force overtime, and reserve Aaron Gray scored six points in the extra period to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 121-117 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Allen finishes off Hornets as late FTs lift Celtics

Ray Allen scored 20 points, including the clinching free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-85 on Saturday night. Allen also had a key offensive rebound that led to Glen Davis' two foul shots that made it 87-83 with 15.2 seconds left. Davis also had 20 points.

Celtics tied with Bulls for 1st in East
Ray Allen scored 20 points, including the clinching free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-85 on Saturday night.

Hornets hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 11 rebounds for New Orleans. David West added 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper to give the Hornets a 95-88 lead with 29.5 seconds to go.

Nash return not enough as Hornets edge Suns

Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night.

Steve Nash returns in time for Phoenix Suns' game vs. New Orleans Hornets

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets.

Gov. anticipates La. payment to Hornets
The state likely will have to pay the Hornets about $7 million in subsidies which kick in whenever the team does not meet certain annual revenue benchmarks, but the NBA franchise also is working productively with political leaders toward the goal of remaining in New Orleans, Gov. Bobby Jindal said.

Nuggets rain down 17 3-pointers to rout Hornets

Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Nuggets make 17 3s in win over Hornets (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Raymond Felton added 22 points, hitting six 3s for Denver, while J.R. Smith hit five 3s and finished with 18 points. Denver made 17 of 29 3-pointers to build a 23-point lead Wilson Chandler's 3 made it 91-68 in the third quarter.

Louisiana governor says state expected to pay $7M to New Orleans Hornets

Gov. Bobby Jindal says Louisiana expects to pay the New Orleans Hornets about $7 million in subsidies which kick in whenever the team does not meet certain annual revenue benchmarks.

Governor anticipates payment to Hornets (AP)
Gov. Bobby Jindal says Louisiana expects to pay the New Orleans Hornets about $7 million in subsidies which kick in whenever the team does not meet certain annual revenue benchmarks. The governor mentioned the anticipated payment after discussing his role in a new marketing effort designed to strengthen the Hornets' season ticket base and secure the club's future in New Orleans.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets probable for Saturday night's game after concussion

The New Orleans Hornets say Chris Paul is probable for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings, which would mark the All-Star guard's first action since being diagnosed with a mild concussion last Sunday.

Paul drops 33 on Kings in return to key Hornets

Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night. David West had 25 points and former Kings forward Carl Landry added 20 for New Orleans, which has won four of five games and passed Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets ready to return after full practice

Chris Paul says he wants to play on Saturday night against the Kings and believes he's ready following his full participation in a scrimmage on Friday.

Mavericks respond to coach, rout Knicks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and Jason Terry 21 and the Dallas Mavericks proved themselves to their coach by beating the New York Knicks 127-109 Thursday night. Dallas had lost two of its past three games, with coach Rick Carlisle calling his Mavericks "soft" after they blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in New Orleans the night before.

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle calls team "soft"; players take exception

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle pulled no punches, and perhaps even dropped one on his club below the belt by calling his team "soft" after a loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

Belinelli fined for hard foul on Marion
The NBA fined Hornets guard Marco Belinelli $10,000 on Thursday for his flagrant foul on Shawn Marion during New Orleans' 93-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks a night earlier.

Hornets' Belinelli fined $10K for foul (AP)
The NBA has fined Hornets guard Marco Belinelli $10,000 for his flagrant foul on Shawn Marion during New Orleans' 93-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson, who announced the fine on Thursday, says the foul, initially ruled a flagrant foul, penalty one, has been upgraded by the league to a penalty two.

Chris Paul practices with New Orleans Hornets; not cleared to play

Chris Paul is practicing again for the first time since the New Orleans Hornets All-Star guard was diagnosed with a mild concussion last Sunday.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul sidelined Wednesday vs. Dallas Mavericks

Chris Paul will miss his second straight game when the New Orleans Hornets host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Hornets shock Mavs with 8-0 run in final 1:13

Jarrett Jack scored 21 points, hitting three free throws to complete an unlikely 8-0 run inside the final 1:13, and the New Orleans Hornets edged the Dallas Mavericks 93-92 on Wednesday night.

Hornets close with 8-0 run, beat Mavs (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored 21 points, hitting three free throws to complete an unlikely 8-0 run inside the final minute, and the New Orleans Hornets edged the Dallas Mavericks 93-92 on Wednesday night. The Hornets trailed 92-85 when Dirk Nowitzki made a technical free throw with 1:13 left, then Marco Belinelli hit a 3 and Emeka Okafor put back Belinelli's missed reverse layup.

Hornets' Paul to miss second game with concussion
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul will miss a second consecutive game Wednesday night as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered Sunday night in Cleveland, The Times Picayune reported.

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.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler expects to return Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks starting center Tyson Chandler, who has missed three games with a sprained right ankle, said he expects to play Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets.

Rose leads Bulls over Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans 85-77 on Monday night with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion. The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland's Ramon Sessions in Sunday's win and remains day to day. Without him, the Hornets put up a fight against the Central division leaders but were shut out over the...

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets sits out for concussion

New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul sat out Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls and remains day to day because of a concussion.

Paul taken off on stretcher as Hornets top Cavs

Chris Paul left the court on a stretcher with an apparent head injury in the New Orleans Hornets' 96-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.

Paul leaves on stretcher in Hornets' win (AP)

Chris Paul left the court on a stretcher with an apparent head injury in the New Orleans Hornets' 96-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The four-time All-Star lost the ball in the third quarter driving into the lane as he was defended by Ramon Sessions and Samardo Samuels. As Paul tried to retrieve the ball, he hit his forehead on Sessions' right shoulder and...

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets taken off court on stretcher

New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland.

Paul hits head, leaves on stretcher (AP)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland. Paul lost the ball driving into the lane and hit his forehead on the right shoulder of Cleveland guard Ramon Sessions.

West to start despite sprained ankle (AP)
New Orleans forward David West is in the starting for the Hornets' game against Cleveland despite spraining his left ankle Friday night. West, the team's leading scorer, played only four minutes and didn't score against Memphis before getting hurt. He was listed as day-to-day, but the ankle felt better at the Hornets' shoot-around Sunday morning.

Paul sustains head injury vs. Cavs
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland.

Hornets beat Grizzlies, move into sixth in West

Chris Paul broke out of a scoring slump with 23 points and 14 assists, Willie Green keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night.

Paul ends slump as Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul on speculation about his future free agency, possible landing with New York Knicks: 'Not a distraction'

Stating that the summer of 2012 is "a long time from now," a frustrated Chris Paul insisted on Wednesday night that he hasn't been distracted by the speculation surrounding his future.

Knicks' Billups out with bruised thigh
Point guard Chauncey Billups will miss the New York Knicks' game against New Orleans on Wednesday night because of a bruised left thigh.

Amare, Melo lead Knicks' rout of fading Hornets

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Knicks roll by struggling Hornets 107-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Toney Douglas also scored 24 points in place of an injured Chauncey Billups, outplaying slumping Hornets All-Star Chris Paul in the point guard matchup.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Cavaliers PG Davis out against Spurs (AP)
Baron Davis will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against San Antonio. Coach Byron Scott wants Davis, acquired Feb. 24 from the Los Angeles Clippers, to have at least one more practice with the team before playing in a game. The guard, who practiced Monday and Tuesday, is expected to play Friday against New York or Sunday against New Orleans.

Chauncey Billups (bruised thigh) to miss game vs. New Orleans Hornets

Chauncey Billups will miss the Knicks' Wednesday night game.

Knicks G Billups out with bruised thigh (AP)
Point guard Chauncey Billups will miss the New York Knicks' game against New Orleans on Wednesday night because of a bruised left thigh. Billups was hurt when he banged into Magic center Dwight Howard in the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 116-110 loss in Orlando on Tuesday. The Knicks say it's too soon to determine Billups' status for their next game, at home Friday against...

Raptors beat Hornets for rare win (AP)

Jose Calderon had 22 points and 16 assists, DeMar DeRozan scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 96-90 Tuesday night for just their fourth win in 24 games. Returning to the lineup after missing Sunday's loss to Dallas with flulike symptoms, Andrea Bargnani scored 14 points for Toronto, which also got 14 from Sonny Weems and 13 from James Johnson.

Rockets shake 16-point deficit for 4th in a row

Kevin Martin scored 33 points and the Houston Rockets won their fourth straight, 91-89 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Down 16, Rockets rally past Hornets (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 33 points and the Houston Rockets won their fourth straight, 91-89 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Kyle Lowry added 18 points for the Rockets, who overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit and made 11 3-pointers in the game, four each by Martin and Lowry. Martin was 13 of 13 on free throws, hitting two key foul shots with 18.4 seconds left to give Houston a 90-87 lead.

G Goran Dragic of Houston Rockets out with flu-like symptoms

Houston guard Goran Dragic has been scratched with flulike symptoms from the Rockets' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Rockets G Dragic out with flu symptoms (AP)
Houston guard Goran Dragic has been scratched with flulike symptoms from the Rockets' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Dragic, acquired from Phoenix shortly before last Thursday's NBA's trading deadline, made his Rockets debut Saturday night, scoring six points in 10 minutes in Houston's victory at New Jersey.

Okafor returns, helps Hornets top Wolves (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored 18 points, making four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and eight assists to help the New Orleans Hornets breeze by Minnesota 95-81 Friday night and hand the Timberwolves their seventh straight loss. With leading scorer and starting power forward David West away from the team following a sudden death in his family, the Hornets didn't flinch.

New Orleans Hornets' David West leaves team after death in family

New Orleans leading scorer David West is out for the Hornets' game at Minnesota because of a sudden death in his family.

Hornets get Okafor back; West out
New Orleans leading scorer David West is out for the Hornets' game at Minnesota because of a sudden death in his family.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban lambasted the NBA for allowing the league-owned New Orleans Hornets' trade with Sacramento Kings

Cuban lambasts NBA over fairness of Hornets-Kings trade

Hornets agree to trade for Kings' Landry (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says the Hornets and Kings have verbally agreed to a trade sending forward Carl Landry to New Orleans in exchange for shooting guard Marcus Thornton. The deal is pending league approval and is expected to become official before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because neither team...

Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis (left knee) out vs. New Orleans Hornets, day to day

Baron Davis has been scratched from the Clippers' lineup for Wednesday night's game against New Orleans because of lingering swelling and soreness in his left knee.

Clippers G Davis out with sore left knee (AP)
Baron Davis has been scratched from the Clippers' lineup for Wednesday night's game against New Orleans because of lingering swelling and soreness in his left knee. Davis' knee has been bothering him since before the All-Star break, but the starting point guard has usually played through the pain.

Emeka Okafor of New Orleans Hornets unable to return vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Hornets starting center Emeka Okafor is out for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sacramento Kings trade Carl Landry for New Orleans Hornets' Marcu Thornton

The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Hornets have completed a deal that will send Kings forward Carl Landry to New Orleans in exchange for guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations.

Source: Hornets trade Thorton for Landry
The Hornets and Kings have verbally agreed to a trade sending forward Carl Landry to New Orleans in exchange for shooting guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Sources: Sacramento Kings set to trade Carl Landry to New Orleans Hornets for Marcus Thornton, David Andersen

The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Hornets are closing in on a trade that would send Carl Landry to the Hornets for Marcus Thornton and David Andersen, according to sources briefed on the negotiations.

Jarret Jack of New Orleans Hornets arrested for DUI near Atlanta

Police in an Atlanta suburb say Hornets' backup point guard Jarrett Jack has been arrested and charged with drunken driving.

Hornets' Jack arrested, charged with DUI (AP)
Police in an Atlanta suburb say New Orleans Hornets' backup point guard Jarrett Jack has been arrested and charged with drunken driving. Snellville Police Chief Roy Whitehead said in an e-mail Monday the 27-year-old former Georgia Tech star was pulled over early Sunday by an officer who clocked him at 66 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Hornets' Jack arrested, charged with DUI
Police in an Atlanta suburb say New Orleans Hornets' backup point guard Jarrett Jack has been arrested and charged with drunken driving.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge (AP)
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday. Fans had four weeks to vote online for players eligible through the "choose your squad" program.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday.

Warriors come from 15 down, beat Hornets (AP)

Monta Ellis scored 21 points and Dorell Wright added 16 to help the Golden State Warriors overcome an early 15-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 102-89 on Tuesday night. David Lee also scored 16 points and Stephen Curry had 14 and eight assists for the Warriors, who have won six of eight games.

Aldridge helps Blazers rally by Hornets (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Hornets 103-96 Wednesday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. Wesley Matthews added 24 points for Portland, which has been able to win despite injuries to three-time All-Star Brandon Roy and starting center Marcus Camby.

David Stern: Some owners not opposed to contracting New Orleans Hornets

David Stern said Tuesday he will not try to stop players from playing overseas next season in the event of a lockout and acknowledged that there is "no shortage of suitors" interested in buying the New Orleans Hornets.

Bulls rally from 12 down to beat Hornets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls methodically turned a 12-point third-quarter deficit into a comfortable 97-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Carlos Boozer had 17 points and Luol Deng 14 for the Bulls, who outscored the Hornets 25-14 in the fourth quarter to close out a five-game road trip at 3-2.

Paul hit with $15K fine for abusing ref
New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the New Jersey Nets.

Hornets rally vs. sloppy Magic, snap losing skid

Willie Green had 24 points and David West added 17 points and 17 rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 99-93.

Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Magic (AP)

Willie Green had 24 points and David West added 17 points and 17 rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets rallied to beat the Orlando Magic, 99-93. The Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak, while Orlando's loss stopped a string of two straight wins. The Magic are now 5-6 since posting their last three-game winning streak last month.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of ref

Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the Nets.

Paul fined $15K for verbal abuse of ref (AP)
New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the New Jersey Nets. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the fine on Friday. Paul missed a shot late in regulation Wednesday night that gave New Jersey a chance to force overtime, then turned the ball over with 19 seconds left and the Hornets trailing by two.

Nets top struggling Paul, Hornets in OT (AP)

There aren't many nights when Chris Paul can take the blame for a New Orleans Hornets' loss. The Nets' 103-101 overtime win that snapped a three-game New Jersey losing streak and extended the Hornets' slide to four was one of them. Paul struggled, hitting 4 of 15 shots from the field and turning the ball over seven times.

Paul's 3 falls short as Nets escape with OT win

Brook Lopez hit two go-ahead free throws with 24.3 seconds to play in overtime and the New Jersey Nets snapped a three-game losing streak and extended the New Orleans Hornets' slide to four with a 103-101 victory on Wednesday night.

Love, Wolves surprise struggling Hornets (AP)

Kevin Love and Minnesota Timberwolves don't remotely resemble the worst team in the Western Conference when they play the playoff-contending New Orleans Hornets. Love had 27 points and 17 rebounds, tying a franchise record with his 37th straight double-double, and the struggling Timberwolves recorded their second double-digit win of the season over the Hornets with a 104-92 victory Monday...

Wolves drop Hornets despite injuries to starters

Kevin Love had 27 points and 17 rebounds, and the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves maintained their surprising dominance of the playoff-contending New Orleans Hornets with a 104-92 victory Monday night.

Hornets C Smith returns as reserve (AP)
Hornets 7-footer Jason Smith is suiting up against the Minnesota Timberwolves. New Orleans coach Monty Williams says Smith, who was out with an illness against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, is active but will be a reserve Monday night rather than returning to his recent role as a fill-in starter for injured center Emeka Okafor.

Gasol scores 34, Lakers beat Hornets (AP)

Pau Gasol had a season-high 34 points to go with 10 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-95 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant added 32 points, including a 3-pointer with 3:20 left to give the Lakers the lead for good in what turned out to be a surprisingly frenetic struggle against the undermanned Hornets, who've now dropped all three games against the...

Gasol, Bryant too much for banged-up Hornets

Pau Gasol had 34 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-95 on Saturday night.

Banged-up New Orleans Hornets minus Trevor Ariza, Jason Smith against Los Angeles Lakers

Hornets starting small forward Trevor Ariza and fill-in starting center Jason Smith both are unavailable for New Orleans' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Hornets missing Ariza, Smith vs. Lakers (AP)
Hornets starting small forward Trevor Ariza and fill-in starting center Jason Smith both are unavailable for New Orleans' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Ariza remains day-to-day with a right ankle sprain that occurred during Wednesday night's loss at Oklahoma City.

Lakers turn away shorthanded Hornets
Pau Gasol had 34 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-95 on Saturday night.

Sasha Pavlovic agrees to 10-day contract with New Orleans Hornets

The New Orleans Hornets signed forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract to bolster the team's injury-riddled roster.

Hornets sign F Pavlovic to 10-day pact (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets signed forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract to bolster the team's injury-riddled roster. Terms of the deal, per team policy, were not disclosed Friday. The eight-year NBA veteran from Montenegro holds career averages of 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.5 minutes.

Sasha Pavlovic to sign 10-day deal with New Orleans Hornets, sources say

The New Orleans Hornets plan to sign Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day deal by Friday to give him the first chance to fill in for starting swingman Trevor Ariza, according to sources with knowledge of the move.

Durant continues tear with 43 in win (AP)

Kevin Durant continued a scoring tear with 43 points and 10 rebounds and led a key fourth-quarter run and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night. Durant eclipsed 40 points for the third time in four games, and he leads the NBA with five 40-point games this season.

Durant's 43 lead Thunder past Hornets
Kevin Durant continued a scoring tear with 43 points and 10 rebounds and led a key fourth-quarter run and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night.

Hornets F Ariza leaves with ankle sprain (AP)
Forward Trevor Ariza has left the New Orleans Hornets' game against Oklahoma City with a sprained right ankle. Ariza was injured when he came down from a shot attempt and landed on the foot of the Thunder's Jeff Green. He limped to the locker room with 9:29 left in the third quarter, and the team said he would not return.

Thunder recall C Aldrich from D-League (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have recalled rookie center Cole Aldrich from the NBA development league. Aldrich was averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in 19 starts for the Tulsa 66ers before being called up prior to Oklahoma City's game Wednesday night against New Orleans.

New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor sidelined up to 3 weeks

New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor will be sidelined from one to three weeks because of his strained left oblique muscle.

Hornets drop Wizards to 0-25 on road (AP)

Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road. Chris Paul had 15 points and nine assists and Trevor Ariza had 16 points for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid.

Hornets drop Wizards to 0-25 on road
Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road.

Hornets send Wizards to 25th straight road loss

Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road.

Emeka Okafor of New Orleans Hornets to sit out Tuesday night with strained oblique

New Orleans Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle.

Hornets C Okafor out Tuesday vs. Wizards (AP)
Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle. Okafor, the Hornets' leading rebounder at 10.1 per game, doubled over in pain holding his left hip area with 1:56 left in the first half of New Orleans' loss at Phoenix on Sunday night and did not return to the game.

Kings snap Hornets' 10-game win streak (AP)

Considering that Sacramento has the second worst record in the Western Conference, it was hard to imagine the Kings sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers and streaking New Orleans Hornets in consecutive nights. Yet, led by brash rookie DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings managed to win both games in impressive fashion.

Suns survive Hornets' frantic comeback attempt

Marcin Gortat scored 25 points and the Phoenix Suns beat a team with a winning record for the fourth straight time, surviving the New Orleans Hornets' frantic late rally for a 104-102 victory Sunday night.

Gortat's 25 help Suns hold off Hornets (AP)

Instead of savoring backup center Marcin Gortat's career-high 25 points, the Phoenix Suns were left wondering how they nearly blew an eight-point lead in the final 18 seconds. The New Orleands Hornets were wondering what the officials were looking at in the wild final sequence in the Suns' 104-102 victory Sunday night.

Hornets C Okafor leaves game with injury (AP)
New Orleans center Emeka Okafor left the Hornets' game Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns because of a muscle strain. Okafor, the Hornets' leading rebounder at 10.2 per game, doubled over in pain holding his left hip area with 1:56 left in the first half. Jason Smith started the second half in Okafor's place, and the team said Okafor wouldn't return to the game.

Hornets' 10-game win streak snapped by Kings

DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists and theSacramento Kings snapped the New Orleans Hornets' winning streak at 10 games with a 102-96 victory Saturday night.

Hornets' 10-game win streak halted
DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings snapped the New Orleans Hornets' winning streak at 10 games with a 102-96 victory Saturday night.

Hornets tie team-record win streak at 10 (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night. David West added 22 points as New Orleans kicked off a three-game West Coast trip by equaling the club's longest unbeaten run, also produced from Feb.

Hornets match franchise win streak
Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night.

Paul has double-double, Hornets win 10th in row

Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night.

Hornets nip Thunder to extend win streak
Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Hornets win ninth straight, top Thunder (AP)

Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Paul finished with 24 points, nine assists and three steals.

Hornets' attendance voids escape clause
Political leaders celebrated a successful campaign to meet attendance benchmarks that will prevent the Hornets from leaving New Orleans after this season, then asked fans and the business community to do what they can to prevent annual nail-biting over the NBA's future in the Big Easy.

Attendance voids escape clause in New Orleans Hornets' lease

Hornets officials and political leaders say the attendance has been strong enough through January to keep the NBA club locked into its New Orleans Arena lease for at least another season.

Attendance locks Hornets into lease (AP)
Hornets officials and political leaders say the attendance has been strong enough through January to keep the NBA club locked into its New Orleans Arena lease for at least another season. The lease runs through 2014, but if attendance falls below an average of 14,735 for a two-season period, the Hornets may opt out.

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...

Hornets shut down NBA-best Spurs to stay hot

David West had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets earned their eighth consecutive victory and ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game winning streak, 96-72 on Saturday night. One night after winning by 41 at Atlanta, the Hornets led by as many as 31 against a Spurs team that has the NBA's best record (37-7), but which has also lost twice to New Orleans (29-16).

Johnson's 32 help Hawks bounce back (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 32 points and the undermanned but energized Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a humiliating defeat with a 103-87 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Josh Smith added 16 points for the Hawks, who a night earlier scored 59 points at home against New Orleans. Atlanta surpassed that total midway through the third quarter when it took control despite playing without...

Hawks coach Drew suspends Powell 1 game (AP)
Hawks coach Larry Drew has suspended reserve forward Josh Powell for one game. Drew didn't allow Powell to travel to Charlotte for Saturday's game against the Bobcats, but wouldn't say what he did during or after Friday's 100-59 home loss to New Orleans. Drew called it a "coach's decision" and said it would be just a one-game suspension.

Hornets roll, hand Spurs rare loss
David West had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets earned their eighth consecutive victory and ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game winning streak, 96-72 on Saturday night.

Hornets hold Hawks to all-time ATL low
Chris Paul scored 16 points and dished out eight assists in a laugher for the New Orleans Hornets, who took control late in the first half and held the Hawks to their lowest-scoring game in Atlanta history, a 100-59 rout Friday night.

Hornets hand Hawks historic 100-59 loss (AP)

Chris Paul scored 16 points and dished out eight assists in a laugher for the New Orleans Hornets, who took control late in the first half and held the Hawks to their lowest-scoring game in Atlanta history, a 100-59 rout Friday night. New Orleans cruised to its seventh straight win against a Hawks team that shot 29 percent and barely beat the franchise record for fewest points.

Hornets' Trevor Ariza out of lineup with ankle tendinitis

New Orleans forward Trevor Ariza is sitting out the Hornets' game against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ailing right ankle.

Hornets' Ariza sidelined with sore ankle (AP)
New Orleans forward Trevor Ariza is sitting out the Hornets' game against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ailing right ankle. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Ariza has been dealing with tendinitis for "a while," and the team decided to give him Friday night off and see how he's feeling Saturday.

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.

Thornton lifts surging Hornets to OT win (AP)

Marcus Thornton broke up an inbounds pass with 14 seconds left in overtime and then finished a fast break with a reverse layup, lifting New Orleans to a 103-102 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night that extended the Hornets' winning streak to six. Chris Paul had 20 points and 12 assists, and corralled the critical loose ball that was tipped by both Thornton and Trevor Ariza.

Hornets top Grizzlies in overtime
Marcus Thornton broke up an inbounds pass with 14 seconds left in overtime and then finished a fast break with a reverse layup, lifting New Orleans to a 103-102 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night that extended the Hornets' winning streak to six.

Hornets beat Raptors, extend run to 5 (AP)

David West had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets won their fifth straight, 85-81 over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. West's jumper with 31.7 seconds left put New Orleans ahead 83-81. He then preserved the lead with a block on Amir Johnson in the paint, got the rebound, was fouled and hit two free throws for the final margin.

Linas Kleiza of Toronto Raptors out; New Orleans Hornets' Marco Belinelli returns

Toronto's Linas Kleiza has been scratched from the starting lineup with a sore right knee for Monday's game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets overcome travel woes, Bobcats (AP)

David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul added 19 points in the return to his home state for the Hornets, who after playing their second straight overtime game didn't arrive at their Charlotte hotel until 6:15...

Hornets survive Bobcats for fourth straight win

David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

West powers Hornets to 4th straight win
David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Hornets overcome big deficit to win in overtime

David West scored 29 points, Jarrett Jack added 23 points and seven assists and the New Orleans Hornets rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 110-105 in overtime Friday night.

Down 16, Hornets rally by Rockets in OT (AP)

Hornets hold on in OT to halt Magic's win streak

Emeka Okafor had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held off Orlando 92-89 in overtime on Wednesday night, snapping the Magic's nine-game winning streak.

Okafor helps Hornets top Magic in overtime
Emeka Okafor had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held off Orlando 92-89 in overtime on Wednesday night, snapping the Magic's nine-game winning streak.

Hornets end Magic's 9-game run in OT (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held off Orlando 92-89 in overtime on Wednesday night, snapping the Magic's nine-game winning streak. Marcus Thornton capped a 22-point performance with a crucial jumper and two free throws in the final minute of the extra period as the Hornets took lead for good and won their second straight.

Hornets G Belinelli sprains right ankle (AP)
Hornets shooting guard Marco Belinelli has left the game between New Orleans and the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with a sprained right ankle. Belinelli was hurt early in the first quarter when he came down awkwardly after trying to tap out a rebound. He was taken to the locker room for treatment before ultimately being ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Anthony scores 8 in loss amid trade talk (AP)

If this was Carmelo Anthony's farewell, he sure didn't go out on a high note. Anthony scored just eight points in the Denver Nuggets' 96-87 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night, putting a sour finish on a day filled with speculation that the superstar's departure from Denver was close after 7 1/2 seasons.

Kobe passes Big O as Lakers hold off Hornets

Kobe Bryant had 25 points while moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' third straight victory, 101-97 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Bryant moves up scoring list, Lakers win (AP)

Lakers fight off feisty Hornets for win
Kobe Bryant had 25 points while moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' third straight victory, 101-97 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Ellis rallies Warriors by Hornets (AP)

Monta Ellis scored 29 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-103 on Wednesday night. The Warriors, who faded badly in the second half of losses to Miami and Orlando before traveling to New Orleans, turned that trend around. Trailing 82-72 after three quarters, they went on a 27-7 run in the first 7 minutes of the fourth to go ahead 99-89, then hit their...

Hornets waive reserve F Mensah-Bonsu (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have waived reserve forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu. The 6-foot-9 England native, acquired by New Orleans during the offseason, played in two games for the Hornets. He had two points and 11 rebounds in 35 minutes. Mensah-Bonsu has been inactive for the Hornets' last 22 games. Undrafted out of George Washington, he has appeared in 61 career games during four seasons split among...

Hornets hang on to beat Sixers 84-77 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul have the Hornets on their first three-game winning streak since before Thanksgiving. West scored 17 points and New Orleans held on for an 84-77 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Paul scored 15 points, using a speedy left-to-right dribble on a clutch driving layup off the glass with just under 20 seconds left to give the Hornets an 82-77 lead.

West helps Hornets hold on for third straight win

David West scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets held on for their third straight victory, 84-77 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Rondo returns, Celtics beat Raptors (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 30 points, Ray Allen had 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 93-79 on Sunday night. Glenn Davis added 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as Boston won for the 10th time in 11 meetings with Toronto. Pierce was disappointed with himself after scoring just 12 points and making a season-high six turnovers in Friday's 83-81 loss to New Orleans.

Ariza's season-high 22 help Hornets win (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 22 points, Emeka Okafor had 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Chris Paul added 13 points and 11 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 92-81 on Saturday night. Ariza scored 13 points in the third quarter and New Orleans outscored Washington 26-15 to take a 68-62 lead.

Josh Howard of Washington Wizards to sit Saturday with sore knee

Washington Wizards' swingman Josh Howard, who missed nearly 10 months after surgery on a torn ligament in his left knee, will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans with soreness in the same knee.

Wizards' Howard out against Hornets (AP)
Washington Wizards' swingman Josh Howard, who missed nearly 10 months after surgery on a torn ligament in his left knee, will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans with soreness in the same knee. Howard originally injured the knee in just his fourth game with Washington on Feb. 22 after being acquired from Dallas.

Celtics lose a nail biter to Hornets
Trevor Ariza made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:34 to play and David West scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, helping the New Orleans Hornets pull out an 83-81 win over the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday.

Ariza's late 3 helps Hornets top Celtics (AP)

Trevor Ariza made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:34 to play and David West scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, helping the New Orleans Hornets pull out an 83-81 win over the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday. Chris Paul had 20 points and 11 assists for New Orleans, which won for just the third time in seven games.

Celtics PG Rondo misses seventh straight (AP)
The Boston Celtics were hoping to get Rajon Rondo back after Kevin Garnett joined the list of injured players, but the star point guard is still unable to return from a sprained left ankle. Rondo will miss his seventh straight game -- Friday against New Orleans -- with the injury he sustained in New York on Dec.

Andrew Bynum 'feels good', to remain in starting lineup

The Lakers' Andrew Bynum joined the starting lineup Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets for the first time since returning from offseason knee surgery. The move coincided with a 103-88 win and a three-game losing streak snapped.

Lakers snap skid convincingly behind Odom's 24

Lamar Odom responded to his first time out of the starting lineup this season by scoring 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers convincingly ended a three-game losing streak with a 103-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Odom's 24 help Lakers end 3-game skid (AP)

Jackson critical of Hornets ownership
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's ''not happy'' about the NBA's ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club's future in New Orleans.

Phil Jackson criticizes the NBA's ownership of New Orleans Hornets

Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's "not happy" about the NBA's ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club's future in New Orleans.

Phil Jackson upset by Hornets situation (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's "not happy" about the NBA's ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club's future in New Orleans. Speaking before tip-off against the Hornets on Wednesday night, Jackson said the league's takeover of the Hornets raises questions about who has the final say if a star like Chris Paul demands a trade.

Kobe, Lakers try to snap skid in New Orleans

Lakers rout Hornets to end losing streak
Lamar Odom responded to his first time out of the starting lineup this season by scoring 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers convincingly ended a three-game losing streak with a 103-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Beasley leads Wolves past struggling Hornets

Michael Beasley had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-98 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Beasley leads Wolves by slumping Hornets (AP)

Michael Beasley had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-98 over the stumbling New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Wes Johnson added a career-high 24 points and made six 3-pointers for the Timberwolves, who have won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.

Beasley fuels T-Wolves past Hornets
Michael Beasley had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-98 over the stumbling New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Paul, Hornets erase halftime deficit, beat Hawks

Chris Paul scored 22 points -- 13 in the pivotal third quarter -- and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-86 on Sunday night.

Paul helps Hornets get past Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul scored 22 points, 13 in the pivotal third quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-86 on Sunday night. Paul was 10 of 17 from the field and also had eight assists. David West scored 18 points, Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 15 rebounds, Trevor Ariza added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jarrett Jack had 10 points.

Okafor's 21 and 10 power Hornets by Nets (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Hornets beat the New Jersey Nets 105-91 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid. Chris Paul added 12 points and 14 assists for New Orleans. The Hornets built a 22-point lead in the second half and cruised from there. David West and Marcus Thornton each scored 18 points and Marco Belinelli added 14 for the Hornets, who shot 53.9 percent (41 of...

Cousin of New Orleans Hornets' Willie Green drunk before crash

Police say the cousin of New Orleans Hornets guard Willie Green had a blood alcohol level three times Michigan's legal limit at the time of a crash that killed him and the basketball player's sister.

Hornets' Green loses sister in car wreck
The sister of New Orleans Hornets basketball player Willie Green and her cousin were killed in a car accident early Monday morning after family members attended Green�€™s game against the Pistons in his native Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported.

Last-second tip helps Pacers edge past Hornets

Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Dunleavy's tip-in at buzzer lifts Pacers (AP)

Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets had taken the lead on a jumper by David West with 3.9 seconds left. Indiana's Danny Granger's long shot rattled around the rim, and Dunleavy was uncontested for the rebound under the hoop.

Dunleavy's tip-in dramatically lifts Pacers
Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Sister, cousin of Hornets' Willie Green killed in Mich. crash

Authorities say the sister and cousin of New Orleans player Willie Green were killed in a Detroit-area crash a few hours after the Hornets lost to the Pistons.

NBA completes purchase of New Orleans Hornets

The NBA has completed its purchase of the New Orleans Hornets.

League completes purchase of Hornets
The NBA has completed its purchase of the New Orleans Hornets.

Relatives of Hornets' Green die in crash (AP)
The sister and cousin of New Orleans player Willie Green were killed early Monday when their sport utility vehicle sped from a Detroit area freeway and slammed into a tree a few hours after the Hornets' overtime loss to the Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Family members identified the victims as Tamara Green, 30, and Ben Green, 27, said Troy police Lt.

Banged-up Pistons outlast Hornets in overtime

Will Bynum's driving layup with 7.4 seconds left in overtime helped the Detroit Pistons to a 111-108 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Bynum helps Pistons beat Hornets in OT (AP)

For one night, Will Bynum and the Detroit Pistons overcame all their problems. Bynum's driving layup with 7.4 seconds left in overtime helped the injury-plagued Pistons to a 111-108 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Trailing by 10 at halftime -- and with several key players unavailable -- Detroit rallied for its third win in 12 games and rebounded from Friday's 21-point...

Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton, Rodney Stuckey both out vs. New Orleans Hornets

The Detroit Pistons are without guards Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey for Sunday night's game against New Orleans Hornets.

Bynum's layup fuels Pistons to OT win
Will Bynum's driving layup with 7.4 seconds left in overtime helped the Detroit Pistons to a 111-108 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Hornets dominate boards, crush Jazz at home

David West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night.

West, Paul power Hornets by Jazz 100-71 (AP)

David West's accuracy and Utah's shooting slump combined to give the Hornets an easy night. West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night. Hornets reserve guard Marcus Thornton, seeing a sudden surge in playing time, scored 19 in his second-straight double-digit performance, while Trevor...

Mehmet Okur makes season debut for Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Hornets

Utah's Mehmet Okur is playing for the first time since rupturing his left Achilles' tendon last season.

Business leaders step up to raise attendance, keep Hornets in New Orleans

A group calling itself the Hornets Business Council is raising money to buy Hornets' tickets and Thursday encouraged regional businesses and individuals to do the same.

Hornets swarm back from 23 down to top Kings

Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night.

Hornets come from 23 down to beat Kings (AP)

Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night. Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 19 points, including 13 during a crucial 6-minute span in the third quarter when the Hornets climbed back into the game.

Tyreke Evans returns to Sacramento Kings' lineup against Hornets

Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans is back in the Kings' starting lineup for Wednesday night's road game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Wade tops 30 again as Heat run win streak to 9

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, topping 30 for the third consecutive game, and the Miami Heat won by double figures for the ninth game in a row by beating the New Orleans Hornets 96-84 on Monday night.

Heat beat Hornets for ninth straight win (AP)

By recent Miami Heat standards, Monday night's win counts as close. The Heat trailed early and waited until the end of the third quarter to make their move, winning by double figures for the ninth game in a row by beating New Orleans 96-84. Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, topping 30 for the third consecutive game, and Chris Bosh added 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Mayor, Louisiana governor confident Hornets will stay in New Orleans

A potential Louisiana-based ownership group for the New Orleans Hornets is taking shape, and Gov. Bobby Jindal and Mayor Mitch Landrieu said Monday they are confident that Louisiana will be able to keep its NBA franchise.

Sixers send Hornets to 8th loss in last 11 games

Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Iguodala, Williams lead 76ers by Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Williams finished with 17 points, Elton Brand had 15 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season, and Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists.

Sixers run past cold-shooting Hornets
Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Westbrook, Durant get Thunder by Hornets (AP)

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant keep living up to their reputation as the most prolific scoring duo in the league. Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, Durant scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Friday night. Westbrook scored 16 points in the second half, including an 18-foot jumper as he was fouled by Chris Paul to give the Thunder a 93-87...

Thunder roll Hornets behind Westbrook, Durant

Russell Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, Kevin Durant scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Friday night.

Gary Chouest still wants to keep Hornets in New Orleans

Outgoing Hornets minority owner Gary Chouest said he remains as interested in keeping the NBA in New Orleans as he was when he first invested in the club.

Chouest wants Hornets in New Orleans (AP)
Outgoing Hornets minority owner Gary Chouest says he remains as interested in keeping the NBA in New Orleans as he was when he first invested in the club. Chouest attended Friday night's home game against Oklahoma City and says the reason he bought into in the Hornets "hasn't changed from Day 1." A Louisiana native whose company supplies vessels to the offshore energy industry,...

Hornets win after NBA announces takeover (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets didn't look at all distracted by the NBA's impending takeover of their team. West scored 25 points, Chris Paul had 14 assists and the Hornets won their first game since the league announced its planned purchase of the club, 93-74 over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Jac Sperling says his job is to keep New Orleans Hornets local

The man picked by the NBA to oversee the Hornets after the league's impending takeover of the franchise said Tuesday that his assignment is to make the club more attractive to a buyer who would keep the team in New Orleans.

Commissioner David Stern confirms league takeover of New Orleans Hornets

NBA Commissioner David Stern says the league is proceeding with its plan to buy the New Orleans Hornets from majority owner George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest.

Stern confirms NBA takeover of Hornets (AP)

NBA Commissioner David Stern confirmed on Monday that the league is proceeding with its plan to buy the New Orleans Hornets from majority owner George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest. Shinn has been trying since last spring to sell the team to Chouest, but those negotiations stalled. "George Shinn has been an exceptional owner for New Orleans and Gary Chouest has been extraordinarily...

Stern: NBA will take over Hornets
NBA Commissioner David Stern confirmed on Monday that the league is proceeding with its plan to buy the New Orleans Hornets from majority owner George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest.

Spurs keep rolling by trouncing sliding Hornets

Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night.

NBA-best Spurs rout stumbling Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night. Matt Bonner added 14 points, hitting four of five 3-point attempts, and the Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 17-3 and matched their best start through 20 games since the 2007-08 season.

Source: NBA has deal to buy Hornets
A person familiar with the decision says New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn has agreed to sell the club to the NBA and that the transaction could be completed within a couple days.

Spurs dominate slumping Hornets
Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night.

Knicks win seventh straight road game (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games. Landry Fields had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Raymond Felton had 18 points for the Knicks, who matched their longest road winning streak since a seven-game run between Dec.

Sources: NBA going forward with plan to take over New Orleans Hornets

Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com on Sunday that the league's fast-moving plans to take temporary control of the Hornets are going ahead "100 percent" and will be publicly confirmed within the next few days.

NBA looking into buying Hornets (AP)
A person familiar with the discussions says the NBA is looking into buying the Hornets from George Shinn until a permanent new owner can be found. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the NBA has not discussed the idea publicly, says the league intends to find an owner who plans to keep the Hornets in New Orleans.

Amare powers surging Knicks past Hornets (AP)

When the Hornets were able to interrupt Amare Stoudemire's dominance inside, the Knicks responded with enough 3-pointers to make New Orleans pay. Stoudemire had 34 points and 10 assists to power New York to its eighth win in nine games, 100-92 over the Hornets on Friday night. New York led 74-73 late in the third when Shawne Williams' driving scoop off the glass and Raymond Felton's...

Stomach virus sidelines New Orleans Hornets' David West vs. New York Knicks

Hornets forward and leading scorer David West is sitting out New Orleans' home game against the Knicks because of a stomach virus.

Hornets F West out with stomach virus (AP)
Hornets forward and leading scorer David West is sitting out New Orleans' home game against the New York Knicks on Friday night because of a stomach virus. West has started all 18 of the Hornets previous games and is averaging 18.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per outing. Jason Smith will start in West's power forward spot against the Knicks.

Sources: NBA weighing purchase of New Orleans Hornets

The NBA is weighing whether to buy the Hornets from longtime owner George Shinn to have greater control over the permanent sale of the franchise, according to sources with knowledge of the league's thinking.

Knee keeps Knicks C Turiaf out again (AP)
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says starting center Ronny Turiaf will miss his third straight game with a sore left knee. With Turiaf out for Friday night's game at New Orleans, Amare Stoudemire will move to center and Wilson Chandler enters the starting lineup at forward. Turiaf is averaging 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game this season.

Hornets emerge in 4th, run away from Bobcats

David West scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-73 on Wednesday night.

Hornets avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

David West scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-73 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul dished out 14 assists for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid. Charlotte scored only four points over the last 9:04, during which the Hornets closed the game on an 18-4 run that turned what had been a close game with 16 lead...

Westbrook rallies Thunder past Hornets (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night. Westbrook scored six in a row to tie the game, then kept going with a driving layup and a 3-pointer that put the Thunder up 88-81 with 1:38 to play.

Westbrook's late run boosts Thunder by Hornets

Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night.

Thunder rally to beat struggling Hornets
Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night.

Ginobili steps up in 2nd half to fuel rally
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to hand the New Orleans Hornets their first home loss of the season, 109-95 on Sunday.

Spurs erase 17-point deficit, improve to 14-2

Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to hand the New Orleans Hornets their first home loss of the season, 109-95 on Sunday. Tim Duncan scored 21 points and Richard Jefferson added 19 for the Spurs, who matched a franchise best 7-0 start on the road, set in the 2006-07 season.

Hornets rip Blazers to get back on track (AP)

Reserve Willie Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, Trevor Ariza added 18, and the New Orleans Hornets got back on track with a 97-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Chris Paul had 16 points and 13 assists for the Hornets, who had one of the best starts in the NBA but had dropped two of their previous three games on a West Coast road trip.

Paul, Hornets clobber Blazers in Roy's return

Willie Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, Trevor Ariza added 18, and the New Orleans Hornets got back on track with a 97-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Williams leads Jazz to rout of Hornets (AP)

Deron Williams had 26 points and 11 assists, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and C.J. Miles provided big plays down the stretch, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-87 on Wednesday night. The Hornets dropped their second straight and fell to 11-3. Williams had eight assists in the first quarter, and 14 points by halftime.

Jazz explode in fourth to run away from Hornets

Deron Williams had 26 points and 11 assists, Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap provided big plays down the stretch, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-87 on Wednesday night.

Clippers stun Hornets for second win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 27 points, including a pair of clinching free throws with 4.7 seconds left, and Blake Griffin added 24 points and 13 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-95 on Monday night. Griffin, who had a breakout game on Saturday night with 44 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in a 124-115 loss to the New York Knicks, recorded his eighth...

Gordon, Clippers shock NBA-best Hornets
Eric Gordon scored 27 points, including a pair of clinching free throws with 4.7 seconds left, and Blake Griffin added 24 points and 13 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-95 on Monday night.

Peja in Hornets-Raptors 5-player deal (AP)
The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's young core and increased his financial flexibility. Toronto swapped guards Jarrett Jack and Marcus Banks and center David Anderson for guard Jerryd Bayless and...

West, Ariza help New Orleans improve to 11-1

David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Hornets improve to 11-1, beat Kings (AP)

David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Hornets have won three straight to match San Antonio for the best record in the NBA. Donte Greene had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Sacramento.

Hornets edge Kings, improve to 11-1
David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

West's 34 help Hornets hold off Cavs (AP)

Even while giving up 100 points for the first time this season, the New Orleans Hornets still won with their defense. David West scored a season-high 34 points, and the Hornets held Cleveland to 35 percent shooting and survived a late flurry to beat the Cavaliers 108-101 Friday night. Cleveland, which trailed by double digits for the first 20 minutes of the second half, pulled within 104-101 on...

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: 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.

Hornets escape with win over Mavs
David West denied Dirk Nowitzki a chance to send the New Orleans Hornets to a second straight loss.

Paul, West help Hornets hold on vs. Mavericks

David West scored 17 points and stole the ball from Dirk Nowitzki with 2 seconds left to preserve the New Orleans Hornets' 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. After Jason Kidd had forced a turnover on an inbound pass, Dallas, trailing 98-97, was trying to set up for a potential game-winning shot when West stole the ball and made one of two free throws for the final...

Mavs F Butler back after missing 3 games (AP)
Mavericks forward Caron Butler has returned to Dallas' starting lineup after missing three games with back spasms. Butler injured his back during the Mavericks' 89-87 victory over Boston on Nov. 8. Before that, he'd been averaging 14.7 points and five rebounds. The Mavericks were at New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler says he will return to lineup against New Orleans Hornets

Dallas Mavericks small forward Caron Butler confirmed that he will return to the lineup Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets.

Injured Roy out for Blazers vs. Memphis (AP)
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury. It was the first missed game of the season for Roy, who averages 18.1 points. Roy, in his fifth season out of Washington, left Saturday's game at New Orleans after playing only 22 minutes, and scoring two points on 1-of-7 shooting.

Mavs rally to hand Hornets first loss
Jason Terry scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jumper in the final minute, and the Dallas Mavericks handed the New Orleans Hornets their first loss of the season, 98-95 on Monday night.

Mavericks hang on to hand Hornets first defeat

Jason Terry scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jumper in the final minute, and the Dallas Mavericks handed the New Orleans Hornets their first loss of the season, 98-95 on Monday night.

Mavs hand Hornets first loss, 98-95 (AP)

Hornets top Blazers, remain unbeaten
Thanks to dramatically improved defense, the unbeaten New Orleans Hornets are a totally different team from last season. So are the Portland Trail Blazers, with All-Star guard Brandon Roy rendered ineffective by a chronically sore left knee.

Hornets blast Blazers to remain lone unbeaten

The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87.

Hornets stay unbeaten, improve to 8-0 (AP)

Okafor's rise key to Hornets' fast start (AP)
Emeka Okafor is now in his seventh NBA season since being drafted second overall and is still waiting to experience the playoffs for the first time. If the 6-foot-10 center continues to play as he has during the New Orleans Hornets' surprising 7-0 start, his wait could end by this spring. "With the start that we're having, the way that we're feeling, playoffs are definitely a...

Hornets move to 7-0, roll past Clippers (AP)

Jerryd Bayless nailed a 15-foot jumper, the Clippers called timeout and Chris Paul sprinted off the bench to give Bayless a soaring shoulder bump. After a shaky first few outings with New Orleans, Bayless was suddenly taking over a game in the fourth quarter, much like the three-time All-Star he backs up.

Hornets remain unbeaten by clubbing Clippers

The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season.

Hornets move to 7-0, roll past Clippers (AP)

The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season. Willie Green scored 19 points and Jarryd Bayless added 15, helping the Hornets remain unbeaten with a 101-82 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

Hornets drop Clippers, remain unbeaten
The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season.

Clippers C Kaman sprains left ankle
Clippers starting center Chris Kaman has sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of Los Angeles' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.

Davis active, Gordon out for Clippers (AP)
Clippers guard Baron Davis is active for the first time in five games on Tuesday night as Los Angeles visits the unbeaten New Orleans Hornets. However, Clippers leading scorer Eric Gordon is missing his first game since injuring his left shoulder at Utah on Saturday. Gordon is averaging 21.1 points and 4.7 assists.

Rookie Neal helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

From Manu Ginobili to Tony Parker to DeJuan Blair and numerous others, the San Antonio Spurs have made a habit of turning overlooked players into major contributors. Gary Neal may be next in line. The surprising rookie hit five of seven 3-pointers and scored 15 points in Monday night's 95-91 victory over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats.

Ginobili helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, including a driving layup with 4.9 seconds left to end Charlotte's late comeback bid, and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 95-91 win on Monday night to continue the Bobcats' early season misery. Surprising rookie Gary Neal added 15 points, Tim Duncan had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker had 12 points and eight assists for the Spurs, who nearly...

Heat's Big 3 still gaining chemistry (AP)

Using his own word, Chris Bosh has been "lost" on the court at times. So he sought out LeBron James to try and figure out why. On the plane flying back from New Orleans late Friday night, Bosh and James sat and talked about how they can best complement each other with the Miami Heat. Whatever was said in that chat seemed to help, as Miami's "Big 3" of Bosh, Wade and Dwyane...

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets are rolling. The Milwaukee Bucks are sputtering -- and growing increasingly frustrated. David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

West's season-best 25 keep Hornets unbeaten

David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)
David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

Hornets beat Heat 96-93 to stay unbeaten (AP)
Emeka Okafor evoked memories of his dominant college days and helped Chris Paul get the best of his buddy, LeBron James. Okafor had a season-high 26 points and 13 rebounds, Paul had 13 points and 19 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Hornets hold off Heat's charge to stay unbeaten

Emeka Okafor had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Chis Paul had 13 points and 19 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Hornets beat Heat 96-93 to stay unbeaten (AP)

Heat take on Hornets in New Orleans
Can Paul keep the Hornets unbeaten with the Heat in town?

LeBron James to start for Miami Heat vs. undefeated New Orleans Hornets

LeBron James, who has been slowed by a bruised right shin, participated in Friday's shootaround and will start Friday night's game against the undefeated New Orleans Hornets.

LeBron James misses practice with deep shin bruise

LeBron James sat out the Miami Heat's practice Thursday with what he calls a deep right shin bruise. But coach Erik Spoelstra plans to start James Friday night when the Heat take on the undefeated New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets go to 4-0, keep Rockets winless (AP)

New Orleans coach Monty Williams wanted to make sure his team didn't underestimate the struggling Houston Rockets. So the first-year coach repeatedly asked his players how they would feel if they didn't have a win this season. The team used that mindset to remain unbeaten as Chris Paul scored 25 points, Marco Belinelli added 18 and the Hornets beat the winless Rockets 107-99 on Wednesday...

Hornets top Rockets, remain undefeated
New Orleans coach Monty Williams wanted to make sure his team didn't underestimate the struggling Houston Rockets.

Hornets go to 4-0, keep Rockets winless (AP)
Chris Paul scored 25 points, Marco Belinelli added 18 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the winless Houston Rockets 107-99 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten. The Hornets have won all four games this season to match the best start in franchise history. Houston dropped to 0-4. The game was tied in the fourth quarter before New Orleans scored four quick points to take a 95-91 lead.

Paul, Hornets drop Spurs to reach 3-0
Tony Parker began the day by signing a $50 million contract extension. He ended it on the bench in the fourth quarter, watching Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets remain unbeaten.

Hornets improve to 3-0 under Williams (AP)

Chris Paul scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets emerged as the only unbeaten team in the Southwest Division with a 99-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. David West added 18 points and the Hornets got first-year coach Monty Williams off to a 3-0 start after a win over his former coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich.

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)
Monty Williams is getting the hang of this head coaching thing -- with a big assist from Chris Paul. Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept their rookie coach unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second...

Hornets improve to 2-0 with win versus Nuggets

Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second game.

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)
Chris Paul spent the past couple months dismissing the trade talk swirling around him and insisting that he was committed to giving the Hornets' new regime a fair chance. In the regular season opener, he played like he meant it. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday...

Paul's 17 points, 16 assists lead Hornets to win

Chris Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)

Monty Williams convinced Chris Paul to give the Hornets' new regime a chance, and Paul helped Williams win his debut as a head coach. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and New Orleans held on for a 95-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in the regular season opener for both clubs.

New Orleans Hornets pick up newly acquired Jerryd Bayless' option

The New Orleans Hornets have picked up the option for the 2011-12 season for newly acquired guard Jerryd Bayless.

Hornets pick up Bayless' 2011-12 option (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have picked up the option for the 2011-12 season for newly acquired guard Jerryd Bayless. The 6-foot-3 Bayless, acquired from Portland on Saturday night in a trade that sent a future Hornets first-round draft pick to the Blazers, is in his third NBA season. Drafted out of Arizona in the first round, 11th overall, in 2008, Bayless worked for the past two seasons with new...

Hornets acquire G Bayless from Blazers (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick. The deal Saturday gives Bayless a chance to back up All-Star Chris Paul and reunites him with new Hornets coach Monty Williams, an assistant in Portland the last two seasons.

Sources: Portland Trail Blazers to trade PG Jerry Bayless to New Orleans Hornets for pick

The Portland Trail Blazers have found a trade to create some extra roster room, agreeing Saturday to deal guard Jerryd Bayless to New Orleans for a conditional future first-round pick, according to sources close to the situation.

Hornets acquire G Bayless from Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick.

Durant leads Thunder in preseason finale (AP)
Kevin Durant had 19 points and eight assists, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and seven assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished the preseason with a 101-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night. The Thunder (4-3) had their starting lineup together for the first time in the preseason, with Nenad Krstic playing for the first time following surgery on his right index finger...

Grizzlies move to 7-0 in preseason (AP)

Mike Conley scored 19 points, Rudy Gay had 16 and reserve rookie guard Xavier Henry added 15 to help the Memphis Grizzlies remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Henry scored 14 points in the second half and sparked the Grizzlies in the final quarter.

Grizzlies move to 7-0 in preseason (AP)
Mike Conley scored 19 points, Rudy Gay had 16 and reserve rookie guard Xavier Henry added 15 to help the Memphis Grizzlies remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Henry scored 14 points in the second half and sparked the Grizzlies in the final quarter.

Collison, Hansbrough options picked up (AP)
The Indiana Pacers say they've picked up the contract options for Darren Collison and Tyler Hansbrough. Team officials didn't provide details of the contracts Monday. Indiana got Collison in an August trade with New Orleans. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.7 assists in his rookie season with the Hornets.

Hawks give Drew first preseason victory (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 84-74 on Saturday night to give Larry Drew his first preseason coaching victory. "It feels good to get a win and get Larry his first win as head coach," Johnson said. "I know he's happy about it even though it's preseason." Marvin Williams added 15 points, including 10 in the final 3 minutes...

Injury-depleted Heat beaten by Hornets (AP)

Marco Belinelli scored eight of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Hornets beat the injury-depleted Miami Heat 90-76 on Wednesday night for their first preseason win. Already without Dwyane Wade because of his right hamstring pull in Miami's first exhibition game, the Heat also sat out star forward LeBron James.

Belinelli, Hornets knock off shorthanded Heat

Marco Belinelli scored eight of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Hornets beat the injury-depleted Miami Heat 90-76 on Wednesday night for their first preseason win.

LeBron sits as Heat fall to Hornets
The Miami Heat held out LeBron James against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, saying his right hamstring remained tight from an exhibition game a night earlier.

James sits out with tight hamstring (AP)
The Miami Heat did not play LeBron James against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday, saying his right hamstring remained tight from an exhibition game a night earlier. The Heat initially said James was cramping when he left Tuesday night against Russian team CSKA Moscow and that he was not expected to play in New Orleans.

Hamstring sidelines LeBron James against New Orleans Hornets

The Miami Heat held out LeBron James against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, saying his right hamstring remained tight from an exhibition game a night earlier.

Hornets, Mbenga agree to deal
The New Orleans Hornets have signed 7-foot center D.J. Mbenga.

Hornets sign 7-foot C Mbenga (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed 7-foot center D.J. Mbenga. Mbenga was a free agent after playing 49 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. He averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game for Los Angeles and had his first career double-double against the Hornets early last season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Sources: Ex-Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga to work out with New Orleans Hornets

Free-agent center D.J. Mbenga has arrived in New Orleans to audition for the Hornets, according to sources close to the situation.

Magic open new arena, rip Hornets 135-81 (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 23 points, Dwight Howard had 12 points and 11 rebounds and the Orlando Magic opened their new arena in style with a 135-81 rout of the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Orlando built a big lead from the start to kick off an early celebration that was more than a decade in the making.

Grizzlies improve to 3-0, beat Hornets (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 21 points, Sam Young had nine of his 12 in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 97-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. The Hornets led 74-71 entering the fourth quarter, but Young hit a 3-pointer that gave the Grizzlies (3-0) an 81-78 lead with 9:09 remaining.

Hornets sign rookie Michael Washington - Michael Washington (F) New Orleans Hornets
The Hornets have added undrafted rookie Michael Washington to their training camp roster.

Chris Paul expresses curiosity about overhauled New Orleans Hornets

For now, it appears that the New Orleans Hornets made enough front-office, coaching and roster changes to get Chris Paul attention.

Paul curious about overhauled Hornets (AP)
For now, it appears that the New Orleans Hornets made enough front-office, coaching and roster changes to get Chris Paul attention. In time, the club may even regain their star guard's affection. "I think what excites me is the unknown, not knowing what to expect," Paul said Monday on the eve of the Hornets' first day of training camp.

Hornets sign G Pargo, F Mensah-Bonsu (AP)
Free-agent guard Jannero Pargo is returning to New Orleans, and the Hornets also signed forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu on Friday. Details of the contracts weren't released. Pargo has played in the NBA for seven seasons, averaging 6.6 points and 2.0 assists in 379 games with the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors and New Orleans.

Craig Brackins of New Orleans Hornets traded to Philadelphia 76ers for Willie Green, Jason Smith

The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired rookie forward Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets for Willie Green and Jason Smith.

Sixers acquire F Brackins from Hornets (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired rookie forward Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets for Willie Green and Jason Smith. The Sixers also got forward Darius Songaila in Thursday's trade. Brackins was taken by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft. He was then traded to New Orleans.

Court revives SEC's lawsuit vs. Cuban (AP)
A federal appeals court has revived the Securities and Exchange Commission's insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans announced its ruling Tuesday. The SEC has accused the Dallas billionaire of selling his shares in the Internet search engine company Mamma.com Inc.

New Orleans Hornets sign free-agent point guard Mustafa Shakur

The Hornets have signed free-agent point guard Mustafa Shakur.

Hornets sign PG Shakur (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free-agent point guard Mustafa Shakur. General manager Dell Demps says the 6-foot-4 Shakur has good size for a point guard and got the Hornets' attention by thriving in the NBA Development League last season. Undrafted out of Arizona, the 26-year-old Shakur was been with several NBA teams since 2007 but has yet to play in a regular-season game.

Raptors, Hornets swap Wright, Belinelli (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have acquired forward Julian Wright from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard Marco Belinelli. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Wright averaged 8.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in 68 games with New Orleans last season. "This move should help balance the roster and alleviate some of the redundancy we have with our guards," Raptors president and general manager Bryan...

Pacers get Collison, Posey in 4-way deal (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston. The Pacers also announced Wednesday they have dealt Troy Murphy to the Nets, who sent guard Courtney Lee to Houston. To complete the trade, the Rockets shipped swingman Trevor Ariza to New Orleans.

Collison headed to Pacers in 4-team trade
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston.

Sources: Four-team, five-player trade agreed to, sending Tervor Ariza to New Orleans Hornets

Four NBA teams have agreed to a five-player trade that will send Trevor Ariza to the Hornets and Darren Collison to the Pacers, two league sources said.

Thunder rookie Aldrich signs contract (AP)
Rookie center Cole Aldrich has signed his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aldrich was the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft in June before being traded from the New Orleans Hornets to the Thunder. He's the first of the four rookies acquired by Oklahoma City on draft night to sign his contract.

Hawks coach Drew adds Gattison to staff (AP)
Hawks coach Larry Drew is adding former New Orleans Hornets assistant Kenny Gattison to his new staff as an assistant coach. Drew says Gattison adds knowledge and experience to the Hawks. Gattison was with the Hornets from 2003-09. Gattison says the Hawks are "young and talented" as they come off a 53-win season.

Paul noncommittal on future with Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul jumped at the chance to express his love for New Orleans during his annual youth basketball camp on Tuesday. Only the subject of his future with the Hornets gave him pause. Paul said his meeting with Hornets general manager Dell Demps, head coach Monty Williams and team president Hugh Weber on Monday "went really well." He added that he was "excited" by Williams'...

New Orleans Hornets turning away calls on Chris Paul, sources say

The Hornets prepared for their highly anticipated sitdown with star guard Chris Paul by turning away the latest flurry of trade calls from other teams, according to NBA front-office sources.

Chris Paul meets with Hornets
Did the Hornets change Chris Paul's mind about leaving New Orleans?

New Orleans Hornets say Chris Paul meeting didn't include trade talk

Hornets general manager Dell Demps says star guard Chris Paul did not request a trade during a meeting with New Orleans executives.

Hornets GM: Paul didn't request trade
Hornets general manager Dell Demps says star guard Chris Paul did not request a trade during a meeting with New Orleans executives.

Chris Paul puts out trade wish list, topped by New York Knicks, sources say

The New York Knicks are the first team on Chris Paul's wish list of clubs he'd like New Orleans to trade him to, according to sources.

Report: Hornets star Paul wants trade
Chris Paul's rumored efforts to leave New Orleans may be gaining steam.

Dell Demps officially introduced as New Orleans Hornets GM

Dell Demps says he's looking forward to working with old friend and new Hornets coach Monty Williams in New Orleans, where Demps will fill his first general manager's post.

Hornets to hire Spurs VP Demps as GM (AP)
A person familiar with the hiring says Dell Demps has agreed to become the New Orleans Hornets' next general manager. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press late Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been formally announced, says the move is expected to become official on Wednesday.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets win fight to make Dell Demps GM

The New Orleans Hornets have fought off the Phoenix Suns to land San Antonio's Dell Demps as their next general manager.

Report: Hornets select Demps as general manager
A person familiar with the hiring says Dell Demps has agreed to become the New Orleans Hornets' next general manager.

New Orleans Hornets president: No uncertainty with owners

New Orleans Hornets team president Hugh Weber said Tuesday that the slow pace of the club's planned ownership change has no bearing on the franchise's ability to make key changes aimed at building a winner around star guard Chris Paul.

Dell Demps of San Antonio Spurs emerging as top New Orleans Hornets GM candidate, sources say

Spurs vice president of basketball operations Dell Demps has emerged as the frontrunner in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a new general manager, according to sources close to the process.

Washington Wizards rookie John Wall scores 31 points in win over New Orleans Hornets

John Wall scored 31 points in the Washington Wizards' 90-89 summer-league win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Wall scores 31 in summer-league win (AP)
John Wall scored 31 points in the Washington Wizards' 90-89 summer-league win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. The top pick in the draft had 13 points during an 18-0 run in the third quarter. He capped the run with a steal and a transition dunk that put Washington up 62-60 with 2:05 left in the period.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets identify former Portland GM Kevin Pritchard as top choice

The New Orleans Hornets have identified a handful potential candidates for their front-office vacancy, with former Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard emerging early as the top target, according to sources with knowledge of New Orleans' thinking.

2010 NBA free agents: New Orleans Hornets nixed Luther Head deal after medical report

The Hornets say they decided not to sign free agent Luther Head after consulting with the team's medical staff.

Agent: Hornets doing damage to Head (AP)
The agent for Luther Head said Wednesday that his client is healthy and that the New Orleans Hornets have not offered a reasonable explanation for why they rescinded a two-year contract offer for the veteran guard. Mark Bartelstein said the Hornets informed him not long after general manager Jeff Bower had stepped down on Tuesday that Head, who played for the Indiana Pacers last season, had failed...

Agent: New Orleans Hornets withdraw contract offer for Luther Head

The agent for Luther Head says his client is healthy and the New Orleans Hornets have not offered a reasonable explanation for why they rescinded a two-year contract offer for the veteran guard.

GM Jeff Bowers agrees to part ways with New Orleans Hornets

The Hornets and general manager Jeff Bower have "mutually agreed" to part ways immediately.

New Orleans Hornets sit Marcus Thornton for remainder of summer league

The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league.

Hornets G Thornton to rest bruised shin (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league. Thornton bruised his left shin during the Hornets' second game against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, so the club has decided to rest him as a precaution.

NBA free agency: Luther Head, New Orleans Hornets agree to two-year deal

Free-agent guard Luther Head is signing with the New Orleans Hornets, according to his agent.

Cavaliers get future picks for James (AP)
The Cavaliers made sure they got something back for LeBron James. After losing the superstar to Miami, the Cavs worked out a deal with the Heat, acquiring two future first-round draft picks and two second-round picks. Cleveland gets two first rounders starting in 2013 and continuing through 2017, and the Heat's 2012 second-round pick from New Orleans and a future second-round pick Miami...

Hornets, G Head agree on 2-year contract (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have reached an agreement on a two-year contract with veteran guard Luther Head. The Hornets are not announcing the deal yet because Head still must pass his physical, but Head's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Saturday that the deal paying Head about $2.5 million over two years is done.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets severs ties with longtime agents

Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA.Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA.

Paul severs relationship with agents (AP)
Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA. Octagon basketball managing director Jeff Austin, who negotiated Paul's current four-year, $68 million contract with the New Orleans Hornets, confirmed on Thursday that Paul has ended his five-year relationship with the agency.

Oklahoma City Thunder complete trade for Cole Aldrich, Mo Peterson

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired the draft rights to Cole Aldrich and veteran forward Mo Peterson from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Poindexter.

Thunder acquire Aldrich, Peterson (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired the draft rights to Cole Aldrich and veteran forward Mo Peterson from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Poindexter. In making the announcement Thursday, executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti said the 6-foot-11 Aldrich will bring a "blue collar" approach to defense and that Morris will...

Pistons sign 1st-round pick Monroe (AP)
The Detroit Pistons have signed first-round draft pick Greg Monroe. Terms were not disclosed Tuesday. The 6-foot-11-inch Monroe averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 34 games as a sophomore for Georgetown last season. He was the Big East Rookie of the Year as a freshman. The Pistons drafted the New Orleans native with the seventh overall selection in the NBA draft.

Hornets exec: 'No question' Paul will be here
Hornets president Hugh Weber said Saturday there is "no question'' that Chris Paul will still be with New Orleans when next season begins.

New Orleans Hornets' president says 'no question' Chris Paul will be with team next season

Hornets president Hugh Weber says there is "no question" Chris Paul will still be with New Orleans when next season begins.

Chris Paul says New Orleans Hornets must show urgency via upgrades

Chris Paul says he isn't interested in waiting several more years for the New Orleans Hornets to become a title contender.

Paul wants Hornets to upgrade roster (AP)
Chris Paul says he isn't interested in waiting several more years for the New Orleans Hornets to become a title contender. The 25-year-old guard says he loves New Orleans and holds his new coach, Monty Williams, in high regard. But he does want the Hornets to show their commitment to winning by upgrading the roster this summer.

Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints earns multiple ESPY nominations

Drew Brees, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jimmie Johnson and Albert Pujols will vie for the Best Male Athlete award at the 2010 ESPYS, which are set for July 14 in Los Angeles.

Brackins taken by OKC for New Orleans - Craig Brackins (F) New Orleans Hornets
The Thunder took forward Craig Brackins with the 21st pick for the New Orleans Hornets.

Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints earns multiple ESPY nominations

Drew Brees, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jimmie Johnson and Albert Pujols will vie for the Best Male Athlete award at the 2010 ESPYS, which are set for July 14 in Los Angeles.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets wants to win, open to trade

With trade speculation swirling around him, Chris Paul said Wednesday that he's open to a trade if the New Orleans Hornets aren't committed to winning championships.

Hornets ownership discounts chances of Paul trade
The New Orleans Hornets' ownership on Wednesday sharply discounted the possibility of trading Chris Paul before Thursday's NBA draft or at any point this offseason.

New Orleans Hornets new coach doesn't want Chris Paul traded

Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star.

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul making slow recovery from injuries

Coming off what he calls "the longest stretch of my career," New Orleans guard Chris Paul is making slow progress in his rehabilitation from numerous injuries and is eager to play for new Hornets coach Monty Williams.

Hornets' Paul making slow recovery (AP)
Coming off what he calls "the longest stretch of my career," New Orleans guard Chris Paul is making slow progress in his rehabilitation from numerous injuries and is eager to play for new Hornets coach Monty Williams. His summer plans, including playing for the United States in the world championships, remain far from certain.

New Hornets coach plans up-tempo style
There was a twinkle in Monty Williams' eyes as he recalled all the times Doc Rivers yelled at him when they were together with the Orlando Magic. When Williams was introduced as the ninth head coach of the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday, he admitted the current Boston Celtics coach was right about one thing.

Monty Williams introduced as New Orleans Hornets coach

Monty Williams is formally introduced as New Orleans Hornets new coach on Tuesday.

The New Orleans Hornets will formally name Monty Williams coach Tuesday

The Hornets have scheduled a Tuesday afternoon news conference to formally introduce Monty Williams as their new head coach.

New Orleans Hornets expect to name Monty Williams head coach by Tuesday

New Orleans Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman says the club hopes to introduce Monty Williams as its new head coach by Tuesday.

Hornets close to introducing Williams as new coach
New Orleans Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman says the club hopes to introduce Monty Williams as its new head coach by Tuesday.

Hornets near naming Monty Williams coach (AP)
New Orleans Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman says the club hopes to introduce Monty Williams as its new head coach by Tuesday. Williams has agreed in principle to a three-year contract, although some details are still being worked out. The Hornets began negotiating with Williams on Friday when it became clear that another top candidate, Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau, wanted to explore...

Source: Hornets negotiating with Williams
The New Orleans Hornets began contract talks with Monty Williams about their head coaching job on Friday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Sources: Tom Thibodeau turns down Hornets, who turn to Monty Williams

Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau has turned down the New Orleans Hornets contract offer, a source close to the situation said Friday.

Source: Hornets don't enforce deadline, wait for Tom Thibodeau to answer coaching offer

The New Orleans Hornets' coaching search will last at least one day longer than expected after the Hornets chose not to enforce a deadline issued earlier this week to Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets set decision deadline for Boston's Tom Thibodeau

The Hornets, who offered their vacant coaching job to Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau last week, might hire someone else if Thibodeau has not accepted the job before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to sources close to the situation.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets offer job to Boston Celtics' Tom Thibodeau

The Hornets have offered their coaching job to Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN.com.

Report: New Orleans Hornets working on a contract for Tom Thibodeau

A person familiar with the process says Tom Thibodeau is the leading candidate to fill the New Orleans Hornets' coaching vacancy and the team could offer him the job this week.

Report: Thibodeau is Hornets' top choice
A person familiar with the process says Tom Thibodeau is the leading candidate to fill the New Orleans Hornets' coaching vacancy and the team could offer him the job this week.

Thibodeau top candidate for Hornets job (AP)
A person familiar with the process says Tom Thibodeau is the leading candidate to fill the New Orleans Hornets' coaching vacancy and the team could offer him the job this week. After interviewing eight candidates, the Hornets began working on a contract for Thibodeau, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the offer has not yet been made.

New Orleans Hornets interview Utah Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin

Utah Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin has met with the New Orleans Hornets about the club's head coaching vacancy.

New Orleans Hornets interview ex-New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams

The New Orleans Hornets continue to interview candidates for their vacant coaching job; former NBA head coach Lawrence Frank and current Portland assistant Monty Williams are the latest.

Report: New Orleans Hornets to interview Portland Trail Blazers assist Monty Williams

A person familiar with the meeting says Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams is traveling to New Orleans to interview for the Hornets' vacant head coaching position.

Report: Hornets to meet with Williams
A person familiar with the meeting says Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams is traveling to New Orleans to interview for the Hornets' vacant head coaching position.

New Orleans Hornets interview prospective coaches Tom Thibodeau, Mark Jackson

The New Orleans Hornets have met with Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau and former NBA player Mark Jackson about the club's head coaching vacancy.

Hornets postpone announcement for ownership change
The New Orleans Hornets say a formal announcement of a change of ownership will not happen until next week at the earliest.

New Orleans Hornets' change in ownership pushed back

The New Orleans Hornets say a formal announcement of a change of ownership will not happen until next week at the earliest.

Report: Hornets interview Fratello
A person familiar with the meeting says the New Orleans Hornets have interviewed Mike Fratello, the third candidate to meet with the club about its vacant head coaching job.

Report: New Orleans Hornets interviews analyst Mike Fratello

A person familiar with the meeting says the New Orleans Hornets have interviewed Mike Fratello, the third candidate to meet with the club about its vacant head coaching job.

Report: Hornets meet with Johnson, Casey
A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey.

New Orleans Hornets interview Avery Johnson, Dwane Casey for coaching position

A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey.

Hornets meet with Avery Johnson, Casey (AP)
A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey. Hornets general manager Jeff Bower and team president Hugh Weber traveled to Texas along with team owner Gary Chouest to meet with Johnson and Casey on Tuesday, the person told The Associated...

Report: Chouest-Shinn agree on sale of Hornets
A person familiar with the negotiations says New Orleans Hornets majority owner George Shinn has reached a deal to sell his shares of the team to minority owner Gary Chouest.

Report: New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn has deal to sell share of team to Gary Chouest

A person familiar with the negotiations says New Orleans Hornets majority owner George Shinn has reached a deal to sell his shares of the team to minority owner Gary Chouest.

Shinn reaches deal to sell Hornets (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says New Orleans Hornets majority owner George Shinn has reached a deal to sell his shares of the team to minority owner Gary Chouest. The club is planning an announcement on Wednesday, the person told The Associated Press on Monday, speaking on the condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made by either party.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets ask to interview Dallas Mavericks' Dwane Casey

The New Orleans Hornets are the first team to formally request permission to interview in-demand Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Johnson to talk with 76ers, Hornets
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy.

Avery Johnson to talk to 76ers, Hornets (AP)
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy. Club representatives will meet Johnson in Texas -- the Sixers on Monday and the Hornets on Tuesday, Johnson said Saturday.

Sources: Avery Johnson to interview for New Orleans Hornets coaching job

The New Orleans Hornets will interview ESPN's Avery Johnson about their coaching vacancy next week, according to NBA coaching sources.

New Orleans Hornets sale talks reach 'impasse'

A person familiar with negotiations says Hornets sale talks between George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest have reached an "impasse" and that Shinn now wants to speak with other possible buyers.

Jeff Bower back to GM role with New Orleans Hornets

After coaching the New Orleans Hornets for all but nine games this season, Jeff Bower is returning to the Hornets' front office.

New Orleans Hornets' Jeff Bower defends coaching job in shortened post-practice interview

Jeff Bower uncharacteristically cut short a post-practice interview on Tuesday after asserting that the New Orleans Hornets' many accomplishments this season have gone "unnoticed" and "overlooked."

Bower defends record as Hornets coach (AP)
Jeff Bower uncharacteristically cut short a post-practice interview on Tuesday after asserting that the New Orleans Hornets' many accomplishments this season have gone "unnoticed" and "overlooked." The Hornets held their last practice of a trying season on Tuesday. With one game left at Houston on Wednesday, the Hornets are 36-45 and will miss the playoffs for the first...

Hornets end skid, rout woeful Wolves (AP)
Emeka Okafor scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a five-game skid with a 114-86 victory over the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Darren Collison had 17 points and 11 assists, and fellow rookie Marcus Thornton scored 22 points to help the Hornets win for only the fifth time in 22 games.

Hornets snap 5-game skid with win over Wolves

Emeka Okafor scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a five-game skid with a 114-86 victory over the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis kicked out for fighting call

Minnesota coach Kurt Rambis was ejected for arguing with officials in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Williams keeps Jazz in striking range of 2 seed

Deron Williams had 27 points and 16 assists, and the Utah Jazz remained within striking distance of the second playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Jazz continue push for West's No. 2 seed (AP)
Deron Williams had 27 points and 16 assists, and the Utah Jazz remained within striking distance of the second playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Rookie Wesley Matthews added 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Utah.

Utah Jazz forward Mehmet Okur out vs. New Orleans Hornets

A Utah Jazz spokesman says center Mehmet Okur will not play against the New Orleans Hornets because of a left Achilles' tendon strain.

Strained Achilles' tendon sidelines Okur (AP)
A Utah Jazz spokesman says center Mehmet Okur will not play against the New Orleans Hornets because of a left Achilles' tendon strain. Okur had been playing with pain in the tendon for a couple games but left during the third quarter of Utah's loss at Houston on Wednesday night. The teams says the pain remains too much for Okur to play in Friday night's game in New Orleans.

Report: New Orleans Hornets owner negotiating sale of team

A person familiar with the situation says New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn is negotiating to sell his majority stake in the NBA club to minority owner and Louisiana native Gary Chouest.

Shinn negotiating to sell Hornets (AP)
New Orleans Hornets majority owner George Shinn is negotiating to sell his stake in the NBA club to south Louisiana businessman Gary Chouest, who has owned 25 percent of the team since 2007, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person familiar with both men's plans and the anticipated sale, told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because an agreement has...

Bobcats collect franchise's first playoff berth

The Charlotte Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since their founding six years ago, as Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and D.J. Augustin hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left in a 104-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.

Bobcats clinch their first playoff spot (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since their founding six years ago, as Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and D.J. Augustin hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left in a 104-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Charlotte blew a 26-point lead and trailed by as much as eight in the fourth quarter before clawing back, helped in large part by Augustin,...

Finger injury to keep New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul out for year

Chris Paul will miss the remainder of the season because of a ligament tear in the middle finger of his right hand.

Nets post biggest win of season over Hornets

Rookie Terrence Williams had 14 points and a career-high 14 assists and the New Jersey Nets posted their biggest win of the season with a 115-87 decision over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.

Williams helps Nets rout Hornets 115-87 (AP)
Rookie Terrence Williams had 14 points and a career-high 14 assists and the New Jersey Nets posted their biggest win of the season with a 115-87 decision over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 17 points, and Chris Humphries added 10 points and season-high tying 12 rebounds as New Jersey (11-65) shot a season-high 58.2 percent in sending the Hornets to...

Mayo, Grizzlies maul Hornets, keep hopes alive

O.J. Mayo scored 27 points, Rudy Gay added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-96 on Friday night.

Mayo, Gay lead Grizzlies past Hornets (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 27 points, Rudy Gay added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-96 on Friday night. Memphis built an early lead and held on to stay mathematically in the playoffs by the slimmest of margins. Another loss will end the Grizzlies' hopes. Sam Young finished with 19 points and seven rebounds off the Memphis bench.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
The Washington Wizards found a way to win, making a miserable March a little more bearable. Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Washington Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb. 28. Andray Blatche scored 23 points, and Shaun Livingston added 18 for the Wizards, who played without four regular starters but...

Lakers sit Vujacic after coaching run-in
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says backup guard Sasha Vujacic hasn't played the last two games because of "a little run-in'' with the coaching staff. Jackson says the incident happened during last Friday's game at Oklahoma City. He says Vujacic didn't play at all in the next two contests at Houston and New Orleans because he "hasn't atoned himself for that error.'' Jackson refused Friday to give any more details about the incident. Vujacic says he doesn't know what his coach is talking about. The Lakers are wrapping up a five-game road trip at Atlanta.

Paul's double-double boosts Hornets past Lakers

Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night.

Paul's 15 and 13 get Hornets past Lakers (AP)
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night. David West scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Marcus Thornton had 18 points and fellow rookie Darren Collison, a former UCLA standout, added 17 points against his hometown team.

Blazers mathematically eliminate Hornets (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers eliminated the New Orleans Hornets from playoff contention with a 112-101 victory Saturday night. Roy hit 11 of his first 12 shots, only two of them layups. He finished 12 of 14 in 32 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points, and Nicolas Batum had 13 for Portland.

LeBron pours in 38 as Cavs grab eighth straight

LeBron James scored an efficient 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go with nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight game, 105-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

James' 38 help Cavs win eighth straight (AP)
LeBron James scored an efficient 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go with nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight game, 105-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. J.J. Hickson scored 20 for the Cavs, who led by as many as 17 and never trailed after James' floater tied it at 10 in the first quarter.

TNT studio team set to announce game (AP)
TNT's NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith will announce a game together for the first time since 2001. The trio will call the game Thursday in Chicago between the Miami Heat and Bulls. It's the first time they've gone on the road in the regular season since a trip to New Orleans in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina.

Source: New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul eyeing return this week

Chris Paul is on the verge of a long-awaited return to New Orleans Hornets' lineup.

Hornets beat Mavericks in Paul's return (AP)
Chris Paul played for the first time in 25 games, and Marcus Thornton scored 28 points to help the Hornets to a 115-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Returning from a left knee injury, Paul started but was limited to 21 minutes and had 11 points. He helped New Orleans pull away in the fourth quarter, but rookie Darren Collison ran the floor when the Hornets had a remarkable run...

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul returns to lineup Monday against Dallas Mavericks

Chris Paul has been placed in the starting lineup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams, Millsap lead Jazz past Hornets (AP)
Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night. C.J. Miles scored 19 points for the Jazz, who were without two injured starters and missed Carlos Boozer for much of the game because of foul trouble.

Millsap, Williams step up for short-handed Jazz

Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night.

Anthony's 26 and 18 power Nuggets (AP)
Carmelo Anthony pulled down a career-best 18 rebounds to go with his 26 points in leading the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 Thursday night. Despite allowing a late run, it was another in a long line of fine performances by the Nuggets while the team awaits the return of defensive stalwart Kenyon Martin, who's undergoing therapy for left knee tendinitis and rookie point...

Anthony grabs defensive slack as Nuggets roll

Carmelo Anthony pulled down a career-best 18 rebounds to go with his 26 points in leading the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 Thursday night.

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Thursday's game

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is skipping his team's game against the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night as he continues intensive treatment for neck and throat cancer.

Injury-ravaged Warriors rally by Hornets (AP)
The injury-ravaged Golden State Warriors haven't had the luxury of slowly bringing along their NBA Development League. That's worked well for Reggie Williams, one of five D-League players called up by Golden State this season. Williams scored 22 points, 18 in the fourth quarter, to help the Warriors overcome a 21-point deficit and beat the New Orleans Hornets 131-121 on Wednesday night.

Ellis' double-double leads Warriors past Hornets

Monta Ellis had 28 points and tied his career high with 13 assists, Anthony Tolliver had a career-high 30 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 131-121 on Wednesday night.

Stephen Curry held out by Golden State Warriors with sprained ankle

Golden State's Stephen Curry missed the Warriors' game against New Orleans on Wednesday night because of a sprained left ankle.

Ankle sprain sidelines Warriors' Curry (AP)
Golden State's Stephen Curry missed the Warriors' game against New Orleans on Wednesday night because of a sprained left ankle. Curry participated in the pregame shootaround but was a late scratch. It's the first game the Golden State rookie has missed this season, a rarity on a team that has been decimated by injuries this season.

Hornets end 7-game road skid, beat Clips (AP)
David West scored 24 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 108-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, completing a four-game season sweep. New Orleans beat the Clippers for the 13th straight time since a 100-90 loss on Jan. 8, 2007, in Oklahoma City, which was the Hornets' temporary home for one season because of the destruction...

Suns ride Nash, Amare past Hornets (AP)
Steve Nash had 13 points and 12 assists in his 1,000th NBA game and his favorite receiver Amare Stoudemire had a dominant 36-point, 12-rebound performance in the Phoenix Suns' 120-106 victory over the depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Nash, in his 14th NBA season, became the 10th active player in the league to reach the 1,000-game milestone.

Nash connects with Stoudemire in Suns' victory

Steve Nash had 13 points and 12 assists in his 1,000th NBA game and his favorite receiver Amare Stoudemire had a dominant 36-point, 12-rebound performance in the Phoenix Suns' 120-106 victory over the depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

New Orleans Hornets guard James Posey doesn't travel to Phoenix

Hornets forward James Posey did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday and will miss Sunday night's game against the Suns.

Anthony leads Nuggets to fifth straight (AP)
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points for Denver, which finished with a flourish to break open an 86-all tie with 6:05 to go. Nene added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Johan Petro had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Melo powers Nuggets' winning streak to five

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

New Orleans Hornets' James Posey out Friday with flulike symptoms

Hornets forward James Posey has been scratched from New Orleans' game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Ailing Hornets F Posey out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Hornets forward James Posey has been scratched from New Orleans' game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Team spokesman Dennis Rogers says Posey has flulike symptoms. Posey is one of the Hornets' primary reserves, averaging five points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.7 minutes. He routinely plays in key late-game situations because of his defensive ability.

Durant scores 29 to lead Thunder by Hornets

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...

Collison's 20 assists help Hornets stop Warriors

Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Collison's assists total tied Phoenix's Steve Nash for the most in an NBA game this season. Marcus Thornton and David West each scored 28 points for the Hornets, who shot 59 percent (54 of 92) and had...

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.

Spurs win third straight, sweep Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight, beating the New Orleans Hornets for the fourth time with a 102-91 victory on Friday night. Manu Ginobili had 16 points and Keith Bogans scored 15 for the Spurs, who extended their longest winning streak in nearly two months and swept the season series from the Hornets for the second time in four seasons.

Grizzlies' club-record road streak now 5 (AP)

If Mike Conley can string together more performances like the one he had against Darren Collison and the New Orleans Hornets, the Memphis Grizzlies might have a playoff push left in them after all. Conley scored a season-high 26 points and the Grizzlies won their franchise-record fifth-straight road game, 104-100 over New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies extend team-record road streak to five
Mike Conley scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won their franchise-record fifth-straight road game, 104-100 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Hill scores 23 as Spurs beat Hornets (AP)

George Hill scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their second consecutive game, 106-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and nine rebounds and Tony Parker had 18 points for the Spurs, who shot 51 percent and led by 20 in the third quarter before holding on without much drama.

New Orleans Hornets' Darius Songaila expected back Wednesday
Hornets coach Jeff Bower says reserve Darius Songaila is expected to return from his sprained right ankle on Wednesday night.

Dirk leads Mavs to seventh straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 36 points, Caron Butler had 19 in his return to the Dallas lineup and the Mavericks held on for a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to extend their NBA-high winning streak to seven games. The Hornets had cut what had been a 25-point deficit to 101-97 after Darren Collison's 3-pointer with 2:44 left capped the rookie's stretch of eight...

Mavericks' Butler returns vs. Hornets (AP)
Caron Butler is back in the Dallas Mavericks lineup. Butler had missed the past two games after a bad reaction to medication before returning to the starting lineup Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets, who were again without All-Star guard Chris Paul. Paul missed his 14th game because of a left knee injury and could miss another week to three weeks.

Dallas Maverick Caron Butler says he'll try to return against the New Orleans Hornets
Mavs swingman Caron Butler says he's going to try to return to action against the Hornets.

Hornets muscle Magic behind West's 40 points
David West scored 40 points and the New Orleans Hornets erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 100-93 on Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler remains a game-time decision for game against New Orleans Hornets
Mavericks' Caron Butler remains a game-time decision for Hornets.

West's 40 help Hornets rally past Magic (AP)

David West scored 40 points and the New Orleans Hornets erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 100-93 on Friday night. Marcus Thornton scored 18, including a 3-pointer that made it 96-86 with 51 seconds to go. Fellow rookie Darren Collison added 16 points. Dwight Howard led Orlando with 26, but scored only five points and only one of his eight dunks came after...

Bucks ride Bogut again, beat Hornets (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 26 points and 13 rebounds to continue his string of dominant performances, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Fresh off his 24-point, 20-rebound performance in a rout of the Knicks on Monday night, Bogut had his fourth straight double-double in Milwaukee's fourth straight win.

Antawn Jamison set for his first Cleveland Cavaliers start

Antawn Jamison will make his first start for Cleveland in place of J.J. Hickson against New Orleans.

Cavs' skid ends despite Thornton's monster 2nd

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.

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

LeBron James had 20 points and 12 assists, and Antawn Jamison scored

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