Hey everyone, this is my first post on these boards and I figured I should say Hi and tell you a little bit about how I support the Hornets.

I live in Australia and started supporting the Hornets about 3 years ago. I decided to support the Hornets since I started playing basketball in High School and people liked the NBA. My Favourite player is David West and people say I sort of emulate my own game round him (no where near the same level).

I listen to the games online and costantly check for updates at school during free periods.

As for this year I rekon we can make a decent run at the title, however durability is my concern as our main impact player, i.e. Peja and Posey are fairly old so we will need to keep 'em fresh. I would like to see Armstrong develop into a solid player who can shut up anyone saying that we have no back-up big men. I truely believe that CP3 is going to be MVP, not only because it rhymes but because he leads a TEAM and doesnt give a damn about stats (LeBron?).

So if you would like to chat with my about how I get to watch the Hornets or if your curious as to how we play basketball down under or maybe just to talk about the Hornets successes or failures send your comments!

I live in Kansas City, MO and wanted to know what the deal was with your franchise?  I've read in multiple places that the Hornets and the Bobcats are the teams most likely to relocate.  Is there any truth to this, or what?  I would never want to steal another cities franchise, but if they are in trouble we did just open the brand new Sprint Center in KC.  What type of lease do you have with the city, and do you have any trouble filling the arena?  Thanks for the info, and Chris Paul is by far the most exciting player in the League.

I was watching ESPN this morning and one of the commentators said that with the Iverson trade, they could see LeBron James going north to Detriot @ the end of the 2010 season. Now why I see that would benifit the Pistons, I don't see the benifit for James. The Pistons just lost (to me at least) a much better guard @ feeding the ball to other players and I think the would be a disservice to James...

I like LeBron James and I know he isn't the best shooter in the world, but I find myself thinking where he would land to benifit has chances @ a world title. I've heard NJ because of the link to Jay Z, but I doubt it because he'd be in the same situation as Cleveland (with the title weight all on his shoulders) but be in a more critical market.

Let me throw out an idea birthed completely out of my overactive imagination! Maybe we can pick him up! Why not? He is good friends with Chris Paul. CP3 is one of the best at running the court and feeding the ball to playmakers. We have plenty of cap room from what I understand. While James Posey certainly is a key cog in our gears, I think we could still use some fire power. I think with Peja, DWest, Tyson Chandeller, CP3, and Posey, LeBron James would take us over the top.

Let me know what you guys think... I know this is just fantasy, but I like to visit that land every once and a while.

I've been a member for awhile but this is my first post, hopefully there will be more to come!

I gotta say James Posey came through big tonight. I realize that this only the 2nd game of the season, but Posey showed why we brought him in tonight. Just thought I'd throw my two cents into the pot. Some might sa we gave him too much in the deal, but if we're going to win this year, we will need a strong bench and I think Posey is the key. 2-0 feels good and I'm looking forward to Saturday against Cleveland.

The New Orleans Hornets have just concluded the preseason with a perfect 7-0 record!  They've done it in pretty convincing fashion as well without suffering any major injury.  Combine this with how well they performed last season - where is the love?  First time posting at this site - hope to see much more activity once the regular season starts.  After all, we could be watching the team that wins the whole thing this season.

I'm a Dubz fan with a simple question. What do you think of Anthony Randolph? He probably won't see very much playing time for us, and we really don't need him to, but if he's really good he'll get playing time. Nellie loves his skillset and sees him playing a point forward type of roll, plus he destroyed in the summer league. So your thoughts would help, I've yet to see him play.

I also have tix to opening night, we play y'all. I was looking forward to Monta vs CP3, but now I have a feeling my boy Andris vs Chandler is going to be a hella crucial matchup. Andris had 30p and 22r in 35 mins in euro basket for Latvia this week. Plus he has a jumpshot now, and Chandler is Chandler. Also where do you see the W's in the west? Dont say behind Den and the Clipps, its simply untrue. Most people are underestimating this team, but they'll be in the hunt for the 8th spot. Thoughts?

I'd also like to send my regards and best wishes to all you down there in the south. I was relieved to see Gustav miss N.O. I have a friend in that city, I have friends from that city, and I've been there. Its a great town with great people and great food. And after Katrina you folks don't need anymore of that noise. Especially since it appears no one in the government cares about you. It could be that you dont have many business that contibute to the heads in Washington, or it could be all the black and poor people, government hates them. Anyway, I hope those of you who don't live in or around N.O. especially in Baton Rouge, cause I believe they got hit(could be wrong), are also holding up ok, stay strong, the Bay has your back.

[From the FanPosts, thanks to Wolfenstein. ~atthehive]

Hurricane Gustav is going to be hitting New Orleans anytime now, and I have evacuated with the rest of my family and close friends to Houston. This hurricane is definitely going to be huge and destructive. I hope all Hornets fans are safe (and everyone else too)!!!!

P.S. At the Hive, I hope you have internet wherever you have fled to, because I still need to get my Hornets fix.

Go New Orleans Hornets!!!

Go CP3!!!!

Well, you guys got James Posey, but because of that, you didn't have enough money to sign Pargo. Now he's heading to Russia to play for the Moscow Dynamo.

I'd think this is a pretty big blow for the Hornets. He was one of your most valued bench players, the only place the Hornets really had any sort of weakness, and now he's bolting to Russia too.

Posey is good, but now with Pargo gone, you're lacking on the bench again. Should have made a move for either Pietrus or Maggette in my opinion.

James Posey agrees to a 4yr deal with the Hornets.

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view/2008_07_16_Posey_leaves_Celtics_for_Hornets/

According to an NBA source, free agent forward James Posey has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Hornets.

The Celtics [team stats] had been offering three years at the full mid-level exception, but at age 31, Posey admitted he was trying to get the best contract possible while still maintaining a chance to win a championship.

What Could've Been

(This is CDR playing in the Arena in 2007)

The Hornets and Trailblazer have agreed to a deal in which the Blazers get the Hornets 1st round pick and the Hornets get cash considerations. The deal was done Tuesday night and the teams have scheduled a trade call with the league for this morning to make the deal official.

I really don't understand this. Why would we give away our first round pick for just cash considerations? You would think that if you were giving away your first round pick you would try to accurie a package that would make it worth your while. This really makes me mad because we could've gotten Chris Douglas-Robert out of Memphis. He would've fit perfect in Byron Scott's offense. So much for that now!