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Smith Calls Trade Automatic

Apr 23, 2006 11:17 AM EST

The Hornets almost completed a trade that would have sent J.R. Smith to the Spurs. This summer, Smith expects the Hornets to actually execute one.

"I don't think I'll have to ask for a trade; it's going to be automatic," Smith said. "I would like to go anywhere; it doesn't matter if it's a losing team. I just want to be out there to help on the court."

Via NOLA.com

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Speedy Wants To Remain A Hornet

Apr 23, 2006 5:37 AM EST

According to The Times-Picayune, Hornet free agent Speedy Claxton has instructed his agent Bill Duffy to start negotiations with the Hornets before exploring other offers.

"We've got some great guys, and I've made a bunch of friendships here," Claxton said. "Hopefully, I can come back and continue it."

Claxton could demand a three-year deal, worth between $3.6 million to $6 million per season.

Via The Times-Picayune

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Scott Pleased With Hornets' Performance This Season

Apr 21, 2006 1:23 AM EST

The Hornets were one of the surprise teams of the 2005-2006 season and head coach Byron Scott is very pleased with the performance of his team, even though he is disappointed that their season

``To me that's the ultimate compliment or success, to come from 18 wins to totally change the expectations of everybody watching the team, to get to a point where playoffs are expected, almost. It's a hard, hard journey that rarely gets accomplished in one year.''

Via KOTV.com

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Hornets Apr 2006 Archive

  • Sloan Won't Judge Deron Over Paul Pick Off This Season

    Deseret News | Apr 16, 2006

    The Jazz selected Deron Williams with the third pick of the 2005 Draft and while Chris Paul is on his way to Rookie of the Year honors, Jerry Sloan isn't ready to say that a wrong decision was made.

  • Hornets To Wear Special 'Oklahoma City' Jerseys

    SF Chronicle | Apr 14, 2006

    The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced today that the team will wear ‘Oklahoma City’ jerseys at its last regular-season home game on Friday, April 14th.

  • Hornets Gain Ground On Sacramento

    Orlando Sentinel | Apr 13, 2006

    The Hornets trail Sacramento by two games for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and got a big boost on Wednesday by beating the Sonics by a final score of 104-99.

  • West Forced To Sit Again

    AP | Apr 12, 2006

    Hornets' leading scorer had to sit yet again on Wednesday night against the Sonics after re-injuring his right ankle.

  • Hornets To Lock Up Speedy?

    NewsOK.com | Apr 12, 2006

    Hornets guard Speedy Claxton is set to open up contract talks on a long-term deal this week. Claxton and his agent Bill Duffy are slated to meet with Hornets brass Wednesday night.

  • West Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury

    The Ledger | Apr 11, 2006

    David West, leading scorer of the Hornets, is day-to-day after re-aggravating a sprained left ankle.

  • Fizer Signed By Hornets For Remainder Of Season

    Press Release | Apr 10, 2006

    Despite not appearing in any games for the Hornets, the club decided to sign Marcus Fizer for the remainder of the season.