All the latest Hornets news from every corner of the web http://hornets247.com/news/ Copyright 2003-2008 Hornets247.com The New Orleans Hornets will be sporting a brand-new look in 2008-09, arguably the most anticipated season in the 21-year history of the franchise. You can witness what the organization is calling the "rebirth" of the Hornets by logging on to Hornets.com. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:22:39 CST The American mission of the 20th century was to export our way of life to the world. Specifically, we wanted the world to embrace free markets. As the world listened to our story, though, the number of competitors American firms faced in the marketplace increased. And although competition is wonderful for consumers, it's not always so good for individual firms. Competition results in winners and losers, and when you are a loser the game doesn’t seem like so much fun. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:43:47 CST Chris Paul's role for the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team grows with each game. Jason Kidd is the starter at point guard. But Paul is clearly the guard who plays the most minutes and more often than not finishes the game. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:20:47 CST If the U.S. men's basketball team has learned anything about international basketball over the past decade, it's that a strong effort is needed every time out. A poor game can result in a loss. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:28:47 CST The U.S. Olympic team put away Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in a hurry. Next up: the only team so far these Americans couldn't blow out. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:27:37 CST At least Jannero Pargo got the money he wanted. The reported $4 million the former Hornets guard will receive to play in Russia this year is more than he could pry from an NBA team, and not by a little. It's almost four times as much as the $1.08 million he would have gotten from New Orleans if he hadn't opted out of the final year of his contract, and just about doubles the $1.9 million that reportedly was offered to him by San Antonio, which allegedly made a pitch to lure Pargo away from the Hornets. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:29:32 CST Can Chris Paul be stopped? His meteoric rise to the level of New Orleans superstar ... then NBA All-Star ... then MVP runner-up ... may well indicate that he'll never be slowed down by any conventional means. So unconventional means will have to do. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:15:22 CST Anthony Gerardi is excited the NBA is back. He isn't thrilled his season tickets will cost twice as much. What really bums him is it's doubtful he'll get his front-row seats back. Gerardi and 12,000 Hornet season-ticket holders will be just like everyone else. A computer randomly will select which fans get first shot at choosing their seats for the new NBA team. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:13:31 CST Four down, four to go. The U.S. men's Olympic team is halfway back to the top of the basketball world. And not even the world champions -- on paper anyway -- could give the Americans a game. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:00:43 CST Free-agent guard Jannero Pargo, the Hornets' sixth man the past two seasons, signed Friday to play with Russian team Moscow Dynamo, according to his agent. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:06:14 CST Screenshots from NBA 2k9 show Chris Paul in a white, pinstriped Hornets uniform featuring the Fleur de Bee logo. There is speculation that this may be the new home uniform that the Hornets will officially unveil on August 20. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:05:28 CST New Orleans Hornets free agent guard Jannero Pargo, a valued sixth man, has reached an agreement in principle with Moscow Dynamo on a one-year contract worth about $4 million, sources close to the negotiations told Yahoo! Sports. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:27:17 CST For the first time since the Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002, the team has sold more than 10,000 season tickets and is close to selling out the entire lower-bowl area of the New Orleans Arena. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:40:31 CST The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they will be taking deposits for six partial plans for the 2008-09 season. By placing a $100 per seat deposit by Thursday, Aug. 21, fans will have access to attend the exclusive partial plan select-a-seat event Aug. 22-23 at the New Orleans Arena where they can select their actual seats for games. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:48:17 CST It's official now. This is NOT Japan and the 2006 World Championships, not to mention Athens and the 2004 Olympics. This is Beijing and the 2008 Olympics, and the U.S. is back in men's basketball. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:47:14 CST Dynamo Moscow coach David Blatt has his eye on former Hornets guard Jannero Pargo, who is being pursued by San Antonio and Denver. Those teams were offering a little more than $2 million. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, is using the interest in Russia as leverage with the NBA clubs. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:53:02 CST For the first time in a long time, Tyson's been taking some time off to relax, and it's been good -- good enough to share with his fans. In the first of two videos below (click on the images to play them), you can take a quick trip to Mexico with Ty, where he spent the earler part of the summer hanging out on the beach, marlin fishing, tearing it up at Marco Polo, and generally having fun. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:50:59 CST A few days before the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team's first game, Coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked how many minutes reserve forward Carlos Boozer should expect to play. Krzyzewski answered with a terse response, one that applies to all of his 12 Olympians. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:41:37 CST Two games at international venues in Berlin and Barcelona and two in the New Orleans Arena highlight the Hornets' preseason schedule released Tuesday. The Hornets play the Washington Wizards in Berlin on Oct. 14 in O2 Arena and in Barcelona on Oct. 17 at the Palau Sant Jordi as part of NBA Europe Live, the league's continued effort at globalization. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:40:56 CST The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they will play seven preseason games prior to their Oct. 29 season opener at Golden State, highlighted by the team's two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:40:22 CST