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Hornets, Scott Still Not Talking Extension?

May 28, 2006 6:14 AM EST

According to The Times-Picayune, there appears to be no rush for serious negotiations to begin to re-sign Hornets coach Byron Scott, whose contract expires at the end of next season.

"There hasn't been any talks," Scott said. "The one thing that I'm doing right now is really concentrating on this draft. So when we start talking about it (extension), it would be great and if it don't happen until the draft is over that's fine, too. I'm not worried about it."

Hornets owner George Shinn said he plans to offer Scott an extension, and he said earlier this month that preliminary discussions had started. But Shinn prefers that negotiations involve only himself and Scott. It was Scott's business manager, Brian McInerney, who helped negotiate Scott's original three-year, $10 million deal.

Via The Times-Picayune

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Hornets Could Deal Brown

May 23, 2006 12:29 PM EST

The Hornets might deal away veteran center P.J. Brown this summer, according to Benjamin Hochman.

Brown is 36 and in the final year of his $32 million, four-year contract. It also is possible the Hornets could trade one or both picks of their picks.

"Absolutely, we won't rule anything out," Bower said. "We'll take a look at every scenario possible to try and help our team get better.

Via Times-Picayune

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New Orleans To Host 2008 NBA All-Star Game

May 22, 2006 1:07 PM EST

NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that New Orleans will host the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.

Stern says that the announcement is a vote of confidence that the city of New Orleans will be able to rebuild its previous tourism infrastructure amid destruction and tragedy.

All-Star Weekend 2008 will run from February 15-17.

The announcement marks the first major sporting event rewarded to the city of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.

Via NBA.com

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Hornets May 2006 Archive

  • Hornets' GM In Line For Raise

    NOLA.com | May 14, 2006

    Jeff Bower, general manager of the New Orleans Hornets after Allen Bristow left the post in October, is in line for a raise.

  • Lawyer: Hornets Are Louisiana's To Lose

    USA Today | May 11, 2006

    A lawyer representing the Hornets stressed on Thursday that the club is Louisiana's to lose, indicating that relocation is inevitable if the state breaks a promise to build a new practice facility.

  • Hornets' Scott Says He'd Like New Deal For Next Season

    ESPN | May 11, 2006

    Hornets coach Byron Scott said Wednesday he has not yet entered negotiations to extend his contract but would like to have a new deal worked out before next season.

  • Shinn Seeking Investors In New Orleans

    USA Today | May 11, 2006

    According to a report by the Associated Press, Hornets owner George Shinn said Wednesday that he has never wavered in his plan to return full time to New Orleans for the 2007-08 NBA season.

  • Paul Named NBA's Top Rookie

    Press Release | May 10, 2006

    Chris Paul of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will receive the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2005-06 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today.

  • New Orleans Says They'll Be Ready For 2007

    Miami Herald | May 9, 2006

    The city of New Orleans will be ready for the Hornets to play in their city again by the 2007-2008 season, according to the president of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.

  • Hornets' Owner Disappointed With Progress Of New Orleans

    SF Chronicle | May 8, 2006

    In an interview with the Associated Press, Hornets' owner George Shinn expressed his disappointment in the progress being made by the city of New Orleans.

  • Paul To Win Rookie Of The Year Award

    Times-Picayune | May 8, 2006

    Citing unidentified league sources, the Times-Picayune reported that Chris Paul will be announced the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Wednesday.

  • Paul, Villanueva, Bogut, Frye And Deron Named To All-Rookie Team

    Press Release | May 4, 2006

    Chris Paul of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets headlines a talented group of rookies named to the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today.

  • All Star 2008: New Orleans?

    The Times-Picayune | May 2, 2006

    According to The Times-Picayune, the NBA and New Orleans have made significant progress in preparation for the league's 2008 All-Star Game, and sources familiar with the situation said contractual agreements have been wrapped up.