4 or 5 Interested Buyers in the Hornets, and Other Thursday Stories

by Rohan on Aug 18, 2011 4:00 AM CDT in Links

David Stern continues to stick to his guns that there is legitimate interest in the franchise. No names are mentioned, but there's perhaps the slightest semblance of growing momentum in the wake of the new Entergy sponsorship deal. [Times-Picayune]

The Times-Pic also has some more information on the Entergy deal itself, noting that it is likely in the $1 million range. And the march to 10,000 season tickets by mid September continues, with the team approaching 9000. [Times-Picayune]

James Grayson writes that Marco Belinelli isn't the answer as the team's knock down shooter, but that Trevor Ariza is probably the bigger problem. [Swarm and Sting]

"It’s been nearly seven years since Katrina, and there are some people who still seem to genuinely root against the city. If you haven’t noticed (I kid, you have obviously noticed), the Hornets get a disproportionate amount of negative coverage and commentary from other NBA fans and even the media to some extent."

A terrific read from Joe Gerrity about the tendency of many national commenters to write off the city of New Orleans without considering all the facts. Highly recommended. [Hornets247]

And finally, Marcus Banks will be participating in "the best summer league game ever." [Dime Mag]

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If the lockout lasts all season

would the NBA be willing to discount the price for the rest of this calender year?

by RedHopeful on Aug 18, 2011 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

That's a good question

From everything Stern has said so far, my gut would be no, but at some point he has to give in a little I’d imagine…

by Rohan on Aug 18, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Gerrity's Write Up Is Terrific

Something I’ve noticed as well but could never articulate. I’m encouraged by Stern’s comments about the local ownership and, I would say, with the city standing so solidly behind the Hornets in the face of a lockout and pretty much non spoken guarantees on CP3 and West possibly leaving says a lot about the dedication of the fans and the city itself. They deserve to be rewarded.

I’m also interested in the talks of the possible new arena deal with the state. I actually really like the New Orleans Arena (but, of course, we all need new suites blah, blah, blah) and would be interested to see where they put another arena.

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Aug 19, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions