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July 29, 2010
• Chris Paul has decided not to ask the New Orleans Hornets for a trade
• Why Paul will remain a Hornet
• New Orleans Hornets Video: Chris Paul tries to squash trade rumors
• New Orleans Hornets video: Dell Demps discusses Chris Paul and what he learned in San Antonio
• New Orleans Hornets links: Don't blame LeBron for Chris Paul's situation
• Chris Paul tried to deflect questions about his future
• Hornets general manager Dell Demps said he feels chemistry with coach Monty Williams
• Don't think about tampering with Chris Paul, says NBA memo
• New Orleans Hornets fans have mixed feelings on the Chris Paul situation
• Hawks add former Hornets assistant Kenny Gattison to Larry Drew's staff
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

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JULY 2010
July 28, 2010
• Reports of Paul courtship draws memo
• Where selective law enforcement happens
• Paul refrains from denying trade interest
• New Orleans Hornets video: Chris Paul talks about his future at his basketball camp
• New Orleans Hornets video: Dell Demps officially introduced as general manager
• New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps is introduced
• Chris Paul says he's never been able to envision playing somewhere else besides New Orleans
• Emeka Okafor Is and Is Not the Problem
• Trade offers for Chris Paul
• NBA Theatens To Fine Teams $5 Million If They Tamper With Chris Paul
• Ranking the toughest jobs of new coaches
• Chris Paul’s Future
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 27, 2010
• Hornets GM: Chris Paul didn't request trade in team meeting
• Hornets GM confident Paul staying put
• Hornets Indicate Paul Will Stay in New Orleans
• Whether Chris Paul Stays or Goes, NBA Is Losing Integrity
• After Hornets meeting, Paul still seeking way out
• Hornets brass have work cut out for them to keep Paul happy
• Chris Paul has productive meeting with Hornets, odds of trade to Knicks less likely
• New Orleans Hornets confident Chris Paul will play here this season
• Hornets general manager Dell Demps video on the Chris Paul situation
• Chris Paul, Hornets on same page
• New Orleans Hornets links: Finding help for Chris Paul is next step
• Chris Paul, Hornets reconcile differences
• Where in the World Might Chris Paul Go?
• Dell Demps' Last Weekend With Spurs Outlines a Hornets Future
• Paul clears the air…
• New Orleans Hornets' Dell Demps faces crisis management first day on job
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 26, 2010
• Hornets general manager Dell Demps is described as a 'rising star'
• New Orleans Hornets brass to meet with Chris Paul today
• Exec: Hornets saying 'No deals for Paul'
• Offseason reviews: Southwest Division
• Chris Paul's agent is plotting an exit strategy even though the Hornets plan for Paul to stay
• If Paul becomes available, sure, go for it
• LeBron James not only ruining his image, but working on Chris Paul's, too
• Okafor's Contract Makes Chris Paul to Orlando Unlikely
• Chris Paul to join ranks of other divas
• Orlando Magic not holding their breath for Hornets point guard Chris Paul
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 24, 2010
• Sources: Paul prefers Magic to Knicks
• Hornets hold all the cards in Paul saga
• Paul Hasn’t Yet Done the Full LeBron
• Chris Paul might want out of New Orleans, but he can't make it happen
• Paul's likely availability gives Morey an opening
• Brian Hagen will retain his position with Hornets as senior director of player personnel
• New Orleans Hornets links: Chris Paul trade rumors run rampant
• Will Someone Rob the Hornets to Pay Paul?
• Paul bends to King James’ rule
• Chris Paul in the Trade Machine
• Chris Paul's agent, Leon Rose, continues to proceed with exit strategy involving the Hornets
• New Orleans Hornets links: The Chris Paul stuff isn't slowing down
• Keep Chris Paul, Trade Darren Collison? Alternatives for New Orleans
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 23, 2010
• Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets brass scheduled to meet Monday
• Chris Paul's agent gauging interest from various teams that may be interested in trading for Paul
• Chris Paul wants trade, has New York Knicks on wish list, but Hornets source says it'll cost Knicks
• Paul’s Landing With the Knicks Soon Is Unlikely
• Chris Paul is inspired by LeBron James
• Hornets reportedly schedule meeting with unhappy Chris Paul
• Reports: Paul wants to be traded to Knicks
• The Hornets feel the pressure
• If Chris Paul Leaves, Do We Hate Him?
• Hornets may have to make a hard decision in the Big Easy
• Star guard Chris Paul lists Knicks as possible home
• New Orleans Hornets links: LeBron James' advice to Chris Paul
• John Hollinger ESPN Podcast
• Source: Paul requests to be traded from Hornets
• Heat's Got Nothing On These Future Star Trios
• Chris Paul Catching On To 'Superteam' Theory
• New Orleans Hornets fire four from basketball operations staff
• Now is not the time for New Orleans Hornets to trade Chris Paul
• If the Hornets trade CP3, how do they get back?
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 22, 2010
• Hornets guard Chris Paul reportedly expresses interest in joining Lakers
• Report: CP has Knicks on his list
• Who's in the market for CP3?
• Demps officially Hornets’ new GM
• Word is Chris Paul wants out ASAP
• Dell Demps: New Orleans Hornets building 'something special'
• New Hornets brass already facing crisis with Paul
• Hornets hire Demps; Paul wants out?
• Report: Chris Paul Wants Out Of New Orleans; Knicks, Lakers, Magic On His List
• Chris Paul Reportedly Wants to Be a Knick
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 21, 2010
• Spurs' Dell Demps expected to accept Hornets' offer to become their general manager
• Report: Dell Demps Hired as Hornets GM
• Report: Hornets tap Spurs' Demps for GM spot
• Sources: Hornets to hire Demps as GM
• Reports: Wizards vice president Tommy Sheppard passed over for Hornets job
• New Orleans Hornets facing challenge in today's NBA
• Hornets president says perception of ownership uncertainty overblown
• Sale to Chouest would be best move for New Orleans Hornets
• Hornets hiring Dell Demps as general manager
• New Orleans Hornets rookies like Monty Williams’ hands-on approach
• Hornets hire former Spurs vice president Demps as GM
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 20, 2010
• Hornets owners Shinn, Chouest say they are in constant communication to finalize ownership transfer
• Chris Paul says he's concentrating on preparing for season with Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 19, 2010
• Aldridge: Hornets to interview Levien, Sheppard for GM job
• Hornets Sale Still Stalled
• Chris Paul in a Bobcats' uniform?
• Pritchard joins Hornets’ interview list
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 18, 2010
• Spurs' Dell Demps emerges as frontrunner for New Orleans Hornets general manager's job
• Sources: Hornets eye Spurs' Demps
• Demps top candidate for Hornets' GM job
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 17, 2010
• Hornets President Hugh Weber said he hopes to have a general manager hired by next week
• Hornets sale remains in limbo as the two parties are reportedly $24 to $30 million apart in negotiations
• Wizards defeat New Orleans Hornets 90-89 on last-second 3-pointer by Lester Hudson
• Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon set for a weekend of raising funds for charity
• Ex-Hornets coach Byron Scott and Chris Paul have a solid bond
• Hornets' coach to sit down with Paul
• Wall leads way as Wizards top Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 16, 2010
• Hugh Weber meets with Kevin Pritchard's agent to discuss vacant general manager's job
• Hornets meet with Pritchard for GM job
• Hornets re-sign backup center Aaron Gray with two-year deal
• Hornets explain why Head not signed
• Bartelstein disagrees with Hornets' decision to withdraw contract offer to Luther Head
• Sources: Hornets eye Pritchard as GM
• Cavaliers: Scott staying upbeat
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 15, 2010
• Hornets withdraw two-year contract offer to free agent Luther Head
• Jeff Bower and the New Orleans Hornets weren't on the same page with Chris Paul situation
• Hornets former general manager Jeff Bower timeline with the team
• New Orleans Hornets begin their search for a new general manager
• Former Trail Blazer GM Kevin Pritchard may join New Orleans Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 14, 2010
• Hornets rookie forward Craig Brackins sprains his right ankle during 81-69 loss to Trail Blazers
• Hornets suffer 81-69 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
• Hornets and Jeff Bower mutually agree to part ways
• New Orleans, General Manager Jeff Bower ‘Part Ways’
• Hornets, GM Bower part ways
• Bower paid price in New Orleans for reaction to Chris Paul problem
• What’s next for the Hornets?
• Jeff Bower out as general manager of Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 13, 2010
• Hornets shooting guard Marcus Thornton suffers bruised left shin
• Hornets point guard Darren Collison granted permission to leave summer league team
• Hornets guard Darren Collison is leaving the Summer League with a sore knee
• Hornets say Chris Paul wants to be with the team despite comments at Carmelo Anthony’s wedding
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 12, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets rookie Craig Brackins struggles in 77-72 loss to Miami Heat
• Hornets suffers 77-72 loss to Miami Heat with Darren Collison sitting out with bruised right knee
• Hornets close to finalizing deal to bring back backup center Aaron Gray
• Hornets inquire about Boston Celtics free agent Marquis Daniels' availability
• New Orleans Hornets GM Jeff Bower says team, Chris Paul on same page
• Luther Head a versatile player with good character, Monty Williams says
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 11, 2010
• Hornets agree to terms with G Head
• Hornets coach Monty Williams has a preference for pick-and-roll plays
• Hornets reach agreement to sign free agent Luther Head
• Hornets’ Marcus Thornton, Darren Collison getting jump on new system
• Monty Williams pleased with rookies Brackins, Pondexter in their summer league debut
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 9, 2010
• Paul joins LeBron’s marketing company
• New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul severs relationship with agents
• Chris Paul joins LeBron James' marketing company, AP source says
• Darren Collison, Marcus Thornton headline New Orleans Hornets summer team
• New Orleans Hornets sign rookies Craig Brackins, Quincy Pondexter
• Chris Paul was part of pact to join Olympic teammates on NBA team
• New Orleans Hornets begin Las Vegas Summer League play on Friday
• Making his nest with the Hornets
• Armon Bassett Signs With New Orleans Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 8, 2010
• Several Teams In Search Of A Good Point
• Hornets Could Use Off-Season Shakeup
• Coleman Vegas bound
• NBA increases salary cap and luxury tax threshold for 2010-11 season
• Shaquille O'Neal not the answer for New Orleans Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 7, 2010
• Dime Exclusive: Chris Paul’s Diary from London
• Dime Exclusive: Chris Paul’s Diary from Paris
• Jeff Bower, Joe Dumars withdraw names from consideration for Nets GM post
• Chris Paul convinces LeBron James to join Twitter
• CP3's inner burn part of 'Lip Rips & Joyful Noises' (pt. 1)
• Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower says New Jersey Nets' job not right fit
• Former UH star Aubrey Coleman lands with Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 6, 2010
• Hornets reaffirm commitment to Chris Paul, building winning roster
• Nets Meet With Hornets GM Bower After Receiving Permission
• Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower interviews for New Jersey Nets' job
• Nets speak with Hornets GM about job
• Free agency fireworks could come this week
• NBA Summer League schedule for 2010
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 4, 2010
• Hornets guard Chris Paul going nowhere, says President Hugh Weber
• No question Paul is staying
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 3, 2010
• Disconnect between Hornets, Paul alarming
• Chris Paul to New Orleans Hornets: 'I want to win now'
• Byron Scott's shortcomings with New Orleans Hornets are put in context around NBA
• Chris Paul urges New Orleans Hornets to become active in free agency to improve their roster
• Wright opts out of Summer League plans
• Hornets unveil summer league plans
• Chris Paul Trade Rumors Could Be The Next Talk of The Town
• New Orleans Hornets' free agency picture is pretty clear
• New Orleans Hornets' Monty Williams knows his hand in free agency
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

July 1, 2010
• Monty Williams’ new assistants raring to go for New Orleans Hornets
• Hornets introduce three “hard-working” assistants to Monty Williams’ coaching staff
• Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers to name Byron Scott head coach
• Free Agency Watch
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

JUNE 2010
June 28, 2010
• Humble Chris Gives Back: SLAM caught up with Chris Paul in London
• Dealing Cole Aldrich Makes Sense
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 27, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets opt for experience over potential
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 26, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets can now flex free-agency muscle
• New Orleans Hornets video: NBA draft edition
• Hornets rookie hopeful Craig Brackins looking forward to working here
• Brackins headed to 'The Big Easy'
• Washington's Pondexter selected 26th by OKC, but will go to New Orleans
• Hornets receive good grades for 2010 NBA Draft efforts
• New Orleans Hornets workout pays off for Craig Brackins
• New Orleans Hornets' Marcus Thornton says he'll battle to win starting spot
• Winners and losers in the 2010 NBA draft
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 25, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets clear salary, get two rookies in NBA draft
• Hornets, by way of OKC, get forward Quincy Pondexter from Washington
• Thunder selects Iowa State's Craig Brackins at No. 21, will send to Hornets
• Hornets reportedly trade first-round pick Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson for two first-round picks
• New Orleans Hornets select Kansas center Cole Aldrich in first round of NBA Draft
• New Orleans Hornets ownership transfer likely to have impact on free agency
• New Orleans Hornets' Darren Collison says he might be next on trading block
• Hornets' get Brackins, Pondexter via draft deal
• Hornets agree to trade down in NBA Draft and deal Peterson for 2 first rounders
• New Orleans trades No. 11 pick Aldrich for Brackins, Pondexter
• Pondexter Drafted by OKC, Traded to New Orleans
• Brackins headed to 'The Big Easy'
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 24, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets say they will continue to build around Chris Paul
• Hornets owner George Shinn says team committed to winning, Chris Paul staying
• New Orleans Hornets already have their top selection - Monty Williams
• Hornets have work to do to convince Paul about future
• Hornets ownership discounts chances of Paul trade
• Hornets with options heading into the draft
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 23, 2010
• Paul open to trade from Hornets
• Williams expects guard Paul to stay
• New Orleans Hornets work out Baylor forward Ekpe Udoh
• Hornets GM Jeff Bower won't address persistent rumors that Chris Paul could be traded
• Baylor's Ekpe Udoh banking on defense as his ticket in NBA
• New Orleans Hornets GM Jeff Bower remains mum on Chris Paul trade rumors
• New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul tells ESPN he's open to trade
• Darius Songailia to Stay, Shannon Brown Expected to Opt Out
• Don't look for Chris Paul to be traded by Hornets
• Magic GM denies report team inquired about Chris Paul
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 22, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets to pick a wing man for Chris Paul and David West?
• Monty Williams' coaching staff still to be determined
• New Orleans Hornets work out Nevada forward Luke Babbitt
• Chris Paul May Be the Unforseen Catalyst This Summer
• Hornets coach Monty Williams does not confirm Malone hiring
• Hornets’ Paul making slow recovery from injuries and anxious to play for new coach
• Hornets’ Paul draws interest as draft nears
• Nets making push to trade for Hornets guard Chris Paul; New Orleans balks at offer
• Greg Monroe among best power forwards available in 2010 NBA draft
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 21, 2010
• Cavs assistant Malone leaves for job with Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 20, 2010
• Newfound stability allows general manager Jeff Bower to focus on draft
• Cavs Mike Malone Coming to Coach New Orleans
• Hornets not working out many prospects
• Former LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell maintains NBA draft hopes despite concerns
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 19, 2010
• Monty Williams hopes to have his staff hired before summer league play begins next month
• Monty Williams works out first prospects with New Orleans Hornets
• LSU's Mitchell and Kentucky's Patterson among six draft prospects working out for Hornets today
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 17, 2010
• Chris Paul recalls having the ‘X-Factor’ on ‘when I was 17’
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 16, 2010
• Paul takes nation's best guards under his wing in Winston-Salem
• Hornets won't comment on Indiana Pacers inquiring about point guard Darren Collison
• New Orleans Hornets guard Marcus Thornton is having fun even in the offseason
• Hornets' Thornton enjoying giving back to the community
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 14, 2010
• New job, new demands for Monty Williams: Former Blazers assistant enters the head coaching realm
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 13, 2010
• Hornets Coach Monty Williams shaped by brush with mortality
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 11, 2010
• Monty Williams takes over the New Orleans Hornets
• Coaching carousel at full spin as free agency closes in
• Williams is a good fit for Hornets
• Monty made his opportunity happen
• Chris Paul Announces Involvement In Rock The Block
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 10, 2010
• Hornets comment of the day: Saints Super Bowl helps Hornets in free agency
• Hornets' Monty Williams will be graded by who he's coaching as much as how he's coaching
• Clock may already be ticking for New Orleans Hornets newest head coach
• Notre Dame men's basketball: Hornets tab Williams as head coach
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 9, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams wise beyond his years
• Monty Williams becomes New Orleans Hornets' ninth head coach
• Hornets' new coach has Rivers feeling his age
• Williams introduced as Hornets coach
• Monty Williams assesses New Orleans Hornets' roster
• New Hornets coach Williams has work to do, questions to answer
• Hornets introduce new coach Monty Williams
• Hornets hope Williams can bring success back to New Orleans
• Video: Interviewing Monty Williams
• Hornets introduce Williams as new head coach
• Hornets hire Monty Williams
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 8, 2010
• Williams set to be introduced as New Orleans Hornets new head coach Tuesday
• Hornets to introduce Williams as coach
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 7, 2010
• Hornets close on naming Williams coach
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 6, 2010
• Hornets’ selection of Monty Williams places the pressure on Weber and Bower
• Hornets’ deal with Monty Williams expected to be announced this week
• Hornets expected to introduce Monty Williams on Tuesday
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 5, 2010
• Source: Monty Williams agrees in principle to become the New Orleans Hornets head coach
• Bulls Watch: Hornets go full Monty
• Hornets offer coaching job to Blazers’ Williams
• Sources: Williams, Hornets agree to deal
• Sources: Williams to become Hornets coach
• Williams earns his next big opportunity
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 4, 2010
• Sources: Hornets await Thibodeau
• Hornets pressing Thibodeau for answer right now
• New Orleans Sets a Decision Deadline for Tom Thibodeau
• Peja to Panathinaikos? It's Greek mythology
• Hornets officials say published report that Tom Thibodeau turned down their offer is not true
• Hornets video: Portland assistant coach Monty Williams on job opportunities
• Hornets contemplate taking offer off table for Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau
• Hornets continue to consider Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau as candidate
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 3, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets set to begin working out draft prospects next week
• Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau mum on New Orleans Hornets coaching vacancy
• NBA notes: Tom Thidodeau won't discuss New Orleans Hornets offer
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

June 2, 2010
• Hornets are stepping up their efforts to lure Boston's Tom Thibodeau
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

MAY 2010
May 31, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets are reportedly in contract talks with Boston’s Tom Thibodeau
• Former Hornets, UNO coach Tim Floyd has made himself at home at Texas-El Paso
• Ownership transfer in NBA is a time-consuming process
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 28, 2010
• Celtics Coach Doc Rivers wants Tom Thibodeau to get Hornets' job
• Hornets zeroing in on Thibodeau
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 26, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower refutes ESPN report
• Shouldn't Gary Chouest have had his minority investors in place before agreeing to buy Hornets?
• Hopefully, New Orleans Hornets already have a deal worked out with Tom Thibodeau
• Sources: Thibodeau offered Hornets job
• NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit has seen coaching searches up-close before
• Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau known for ethic, results
• Hornets GM: No coaching offers on table yet
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 25, 2010
• Hornets sale delay is because Gary Chouest is seeking outside investors
• Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau to get offer from New Orleans Hornets
• Hornets expected to extend contract offer to Tom Thibodeau to become their next head coach
• Being a recent NBA Coach of the Year only seems to accelerate the career expiration date
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 23, 2010
• Next Hornets Coach a Rookie?
• Edison Chouest Offshore 'very involved' in Gulf of Mexico oil disaster
• Hornets owner-in-waiting Gary Chouest remains a mystery
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 22, 2010
• Source: Front-runners for Hornets' coaching job are Boston's Thibodeau and Portland's Williams
• Philadelphia 76ers hire Doug Collins as head coach
• Avery Johnson not expected to get second interview with New Orleans Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 21, 2010
• Avery Johnson seeks dual role with New Orleans Hornets
• TRUE shooting pct. tells the entire story -- Gerry V's season breakdown, Pt. 6
• New Orleans Hornets video: Top 10 plays of the 2009-10 season
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 20, 2010
• Right coach for New Orleans Hornets, on any NBA team, hard to find
• New Orleans Hornets thinking big in NBA draft
• Kentucky's Daniel Orton could fill glaring vacancy for New Orleans Hornets
• Flint's Morris Peterson talks about his up-and-down season with the New Orleans Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 19, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets to select 11th in 2010 NBA draft
• If New Orleans Hornets land the top pick, they shouldn't be satisfied just with that
• New Orleans Hornets could take a cue from Phoenix Suns
• Hornets' Hugh Weber believes in fate, not luck when it comes to NBA lottery
• New Orleans Hornets don't hit jackpot in NBA draft lottery
• Celtics shine behind defensive guru Tom Thibodeau
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 18, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets GM Jeff Bower has two years remaining on contract
• Tyrone Corbin eighth candidate to interview for New Orleans Hornets' coaching vacancy
• New Orleans Hornets interview Utah Jazz assistant coach Tyrone Corbin
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 17, 2010
• Out of sight, out of mind for New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul?
• Hornets coaching candidate Avery Johnson exploring all career options
• New Orleans Hornets coaching search runs gamut of candidates
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 14, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets are hosting a 'select-a-seat' event
• New Orleans Hornets adopt Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 13, 2010
• NBA commissioner David Stern clarified his remarks around the New Orleans Hornets sale
• It's imperative New Orleans Hornets' lengthy coaching search yields right decision
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 12, 2010
• Hornets hope to complete ownership change soon
• Hornets interview Frank, Williams
• NBA Commissioner David Stern clarifies comments regarding Hornets sale
• NBA draft lottery chances: it will be hard for the New Orleans Hornets to get No. 1
• Hornets interview former Nets coach Lawrence Frank and Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams
• The 'real story' about field goal percentage -- Gerry V's season breakdown, Pt. 5
• New Orleans Hornets president Hugh Weber says sale finalization still on course
• Hornets interview Frank, Williams
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 11, 2010
• NBA Commissioner David Stern says sale of Hornets to Gary Chouest 'not a given at all'
• Hornets will interview Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams on Tuesday
• Hornets and Louisiana Lottery have a promotion that could allow tickets to be purchased cheap
• Hornets sale hits snag?
• Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams to interview with New Orleans Hornets today
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 10, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets interview Mike Fratello for coaching vacancy
• New Orleans Hornets' ownership change announcement pushed back to next week
• New Orleans Hornets' Gary Chouest taking active role in coaching search
• Hornets' transfer of ownership on hold
• New Orleans Hornets have eight candidates under consideration for coaching job
• Hornets interview Tom Thibodeau and Mark Jackson in Boston for coaching vacancy
• Thibodeau, Jackson up for Hornets job
• New Orleans Hornets selects Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• New Orleans Hornets Leverages Motorola's WLAN to Update Media and Fans
• Coach McCaffery Names Ryan Bowen to Hawkeye Basketball Staff
• NBA AM: Hornets Getting After It
• 'Little General' looks like man to command Hornets
• Avery Johnson seems like slam dunk choice for Hornets
• Hornets intervew Fratello
• Berry Tramel: George Shinn showed OKC how fun NBA could be
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 5, 2010
• Report: Shinn has deal to sell Hornets
• Hornets talk to Johnson, Casey
• New Orleans Hornets have contacted Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers for interview requests
• Earliest official word of New Orleans Hornets' sale now tentatively on Thursday
• New Orleans Hornets have gotten permission to talk to Dallas Mavericks' Dwane Casey
• New Orleans Hornets sale to billionaire Gary Chouest should get quick NBA approval
• New Orleans Hornets' sale agreement reached; Gary Chouest will be introduced this week
• Miner legacy trumps salary, incentives for UTEP coach Tim Floyd
• Motorola Wireless Solution is a Slam Dunk for New Orleans Hornets
• With ownership question settled, New Orleans Hornets can go after a coach
• New Orleans Hornets set to interview Avery Johnson, Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey
• New Orleans Hornets owner Gary Chouest interviews Avery Johnson and Dwane Casey in Dallas
• New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul doesn't have much to say on TNT appearance
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 3, 2010
• Sources: Johnson to talk with Hornets
• Sources: Hornets interested in Casey
• Darren Collison, Marcus Thornton continue to make history for New Orleans Hornets
• Hornets' Darren Collison named first-team All-Rookie; Marcus Thornton second teamer
• Chris Paul has ideas about New Orleans Hornets' next head coach
• Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson to talk with 76ers, Hornets about coaching vacancies
• New Orleans Hornets lining up interviews for coaching vacancy
• New Orleans Hornets continue to push forward with their coaching search
• Hornets considering Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau for their vacant head coaching job
• Some view New Orleans Hornets ownership transfer as an obstacle in coaching search
• Coaching carousel speeding up for Sixers, Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

APRIL 2010
April 30, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets faster, but less efficient -- Gerry V's season breakdown, Pt. 3
• New Orleans Hornets' guard Chris Paul still ranks in NBA's top 10 jersey sales
• New Orleans Hornets announce summer camp schedule featuring Marcus Thornton
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 28, 2010
• Chouest negotiations with Hornets owner Shinn still on
• Mark Jackson next on New Orleans Hornets list of coaching candidates
• Hornets' owner George Shinn still talking with billionaire partner Gary Chouest about sale
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 26, 2010
• Sources: New Orleans Hornets have contacted Avery Johnson, Jeff Van Gundy
• Sources: Hornets contact TNT's Collins about coaching job
• Report: Hornets sale at 'impasse'
• Expected sale of Hornets from George Shinn to Gary Chouest reaches stalemate
• New Orleans Hornets president Hugh Weber is a stabilizing force
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 22, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets made the right move in keeping Jeff Bower, Hugh Weber
• Hornets won't put limits on coaching search
• Jeff Van Gundy would be a good fit for New Orleans Hornets
• Chris Paul upbeat as New Orleans Hornets begin coaching search
• New Orleans Hornets executives working fast to fill coaching vacancy
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 21, 2010
• Hornets rebounding needs significant improvement: Gerry V's season breakdown, Pt. 1
• Jeff Bower steps down as New Orleans Hornets coach, will remain as GM
• Jeff Bower Will Return to GM Role for Hornets
• Bower to lead Hornets' coach search
• New Orleans Hornets coaching search continues
• Hornets keep Jeff Bower as general manager, but he won't coach
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 19, 2010
• Chris Paul and David West are expecting the New Orleans Hornets to make changes in offseason
• New Orleans Hornets job tops Avery Johnson's wish list
• Julian Wright's time with New Orleans Hornets could be running out
• New Orleans Hornets, once a threat to win NBA title, now in June's draft lottery
• NBA cap projection higher than thought
• Key injuries doomed Hornets in 2009-10
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 15, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets rookies end season on good note
• New Orleans Hornets beat Houston Rockets 123-115
• Chris Paul should reconsider, back away from Team USA this summer
• NBA Commissioner David Stern sees benefits to local ownership
• Rockets drop season finale to Hornets, finish at 42-40
• Current NBA Playoff Matchups
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 14, 2010
• NBA.com Power Rankings
• ESPN.com Power Rankings
• Hornets point guard Chris Paul commits to playing for Team USA this summer
• New Orleans Hornets end season tonight vs. Houston Rockets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 13, 2010
• Shinn: 'Something is going to be missing'
• Avery Johnson wants to get back into coaching, but he said he has had no contact with the Hornets
• New Orleans Hornets, George Shinn ready to move on
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 12, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets close out the home schedule with a win against Minnesota
• New Orleans Hornets rookies vow to improve next season
• Hornets snap five-game skid with win over Timberwolves
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 10, 2010
• Hornets lose to Utah Jazz 114-103 with George Shinn and Gary Chouest watching from courtside
• New Orleans Hornets lose to Utah Jazz 114-103
• Hornets learn what a playoff team looks like in loss to Jazz
• Jazz beat Hornets, 114-103, to keep pace in West
• Win a D-Will special
• Utah Jazz hold off Hornets, keep pace in West
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 9, 2010
• Hornets' owner George Shinn ready to sell team to local billionaire businessman Gary Chouest
• George Shinn's sale of New Orleans Hornets will be good for him and for franchise
• AP Source: Shinn negotiating to sell Hornets
• Sloan not sweating at 5th place
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 8, 2010
• Observations: End of a Shinn era?
• Charlotte Bobcats hold off New Orleans Hornets, win 104-103
• Ligament tear in finger sidelines Paul
• In Praise of Marcus Thornton
• Marcus Gets Dunk of the Night on NBA.COM
• Playoff-bound! Bobcats finally break through
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 7, 2010
• Hornets’ Rookies Contribute Early and Often
• New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul playing with sore right hand
• New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn might consider selling his controlling interest
• New Orleans Hornets are sputtering to the finish of the NBA season
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 6, 2010
• NBA.com Power Rankings
• ESPN.com Power Rankings
• New Orleans Hornets Coach Jeff Bower not frustrated with his team's poor performances
• Hornets assistant coach Robert Pack has had an impact on the team's rookie playmakers
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 5, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets' willingness to quit shows they're not easily embarrassed or shamed
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 4, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets hit low point in loss to New Jersey Nets
• New Orleans Hornets suffer embarrassing 115-87 loss to New Jersey Nets
• Hornets point guard Chris Paul may decide against playing at World Championships this summer
• Rookie Williams powers Nets to dominating win over slumping Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 3, 2010
• Hornets suffer another road loss to clinch losing record for first time in three years
• New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic frustrated by abdominal strain
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 1, 2010
• New Orleans Hornets forward Ike Diogu talks about his recovery
• Washington Wizards humble New Orleans Hornets 96-91
• New Orleans Hornets kids summer day camp schedule is released
• New Orleans Coach Jeff Bower not thinking about offseason decisions yet
• New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul loves defending against other NBA stars
• 'Recharged' New Orleans Hornets assistant Tim Floyd takes job at Texas-El Paso
• Washington Wizards put an end to 16-game losing streak
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors