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Extension for Magloire?

Aug 31, 2003 9:11 AM EST

Agent Arn Tellem, who represents Hornets center Jamaal Magloire, said this week he plans to resume discussions this week with the team regarding a contract extension for the center. Tellem, who was traveling last week, said talks with the Hornets aimed at lengthening Magloire's deal have been cordial. The sides have until Oct. 31 to come to terms, or talks are suspended until the end of the season.

Via New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Hornets ready to see the world

Aug 27, 2003 9:05 AM EST

In the 15-year history of the Hornets, the team has drafted only two foreign-born players -- Czechoslovakia's George Zidek in 1995 and Canada's Jamaal Magloire in 2000.

But this year the franchise plans to identify potential draft-eligible international players and monitor them for the rest of the year. The Hornets also are planning to take more scouting trips outside the country.

Hornets assistant general manager Allan Bristow traveled to Greece in June for an eight-day tournament.

The Hornets are considering taking a trip to Sweden next month to scout international players participating in a tournament. But even if they don't make that tournament, it's likely that team officials will take another trip to Europe before the end of the year, said Bob Bass, the Hornets' executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager.

"This is the earliest that we have identified (foreign) players for our draft," Bass said.

Last year, the Hornets made one trip to Europe.

Via New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Armstrong case may run long

Aug 22, 2003 9:17 AM EST

Hornets guard Darrell Armstrong, signed as a free agent last month, is expected to enter a plea on the charge of battery against a police officer in three weeks or so and could miss regular-season games if the case goes to trial.

The Orange-Osceola (Fla.) County state attorney's office filed the felony charge Wednesday against Armstrong, along with a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer without violence.

Armstrong, who spent nine seasons with the Orlando Magic, was arrested July 7 outside an Orlando nightclub after an altercation with a police officer.

"It normally takes 21 days for an arraignment hearing to occur," said Randy Means, spokesman for Orange-Osceola state attorney Lawson Lamar. "He doesn't have to appear (for the arraignment) if he decides to have a written plea given to us by his attorney."

Means said there is no way to say this soon whether the case will go to trial. If it does, Armstrong could miss some regular-season games. The Hornets begin training camp Oct. 2, and their regular-season opener is against the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 29 .

More than 80 percent of cases similar to Armstrong's are settled before trial, Means said. But if Armstrong is convicted, he could face a maximum jail sentence of up to five years and $5,000 in fines. His misdemeanor charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail.

Via Orlando Sentinel

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Hornets Aug 2003 Archive

  • Armstrong charged with slapping officer

    Associated Press | Aug 20, 2003

    Florida prosecutors filed felony charges Wednesday against New Orleans Hornets player Darrell Armstrong, who was accused of slapping away the hand of a female police officer as she ordered him off a street outside an Orlando, Fla.

  • Hornets talk to Magloire about contract extension

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 14, 2003

    Jamaal Magloire is the only Hornets starter with just two years remaining on his contract.

  • To increase their home crowds, the Hornets are offering group packages

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 13, 2003

    To increase their home crowds, the Hornets are offering group packages with reduced ticket prices to some of the most highly anticipated games of the season.

  • Publisher gives up on 'Never Give Up'

    Charlotte Observer | Aug 12, 2003

    George Shinn's tell-all book about the Charlotte Hornets' tumultuous move from here to New Orleans is dead.

  • Fund-raiser to highlight 16-year-old boy's plight

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 7, 2003

    Tim Floyd never has seen or spoken to Jacob Marcello, and that won't change before Friday.

  • Hornets agree to extend Lynch's contract

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 5, 2003

    The Hornets on Monday decided to extend the contract of forward George Lynch, who had two seasons left on a six-year agreement reached originally with the Philadelphia 76ers.

  • Lynch Signs Contract Extension

    nba.com | Aug 4, 2003

    The New Orleans Hornets announced that they have signed forward George Lynch to a contract extension.

  • Hornets reception hot or cold?

    Charlotte Observer Columnist Ron Green Sr. | Aug 4, 2003

    A little bit about a lot of things: • Interesting question on the Bobcats' Web site: What NBA team do you want to see the Bobcats host in their first game: Hornets, Lakers, Knicks, Cavaliers? The obvious answer is, of course, the Hornets, our team of yore.

  • Missions accomplished

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 3, 2003

    In order to keep pace with the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hornets had several off-season objectives.

  • Magic to meet Armstrong six times; Lue to wear #10?

    Orlando Sentinel | Aug 3, 2003

    The Orlando Magic could not comment on their preseason schedule, which will not be officially released by the league until next week.

  • Lynch seeking extension

    New Orleans Times-Picayune | Aug 2, 2003

    A year ago, forward George Lynch asked to be traded to the Washington Wizards because the Hornets didn't entertain his requests for a more lucrative contract.