| Hornets Host 2012 Draft Lottery Party at Manning's |
| The Hornets will hold a Draft Lottery
Party presented by Budweiser at
Manning's Eat-Drink-Cheer on Wednesday,
May 30, as the team will find out where
it will pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Emeka Okafor |
| Unfortunately for Emeka Okafor, from an
individual standpoint, 2011-12 will be
remembered for the season-ending knee
injury the center sustained in
mid-February, causing him to miss the
final 39 games. |
| Hornets to Participate in 2012 NBA Draft Lottery |
| The Hornets will participate in the 2012
NBA Draft Lottery on Wednesday, May 30
to determine where they will pick in the
upcoming NBA Draft. The Hornets have
never held two Lottery selections in the
same draft in franchise history. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Xavier Henry |
| Due to the amount of injuries, Xavier
Henry was one of the few players who
were able to see multiple minutes. For
Henry, playing at high level on a
consistent basis was a learning
experience, one that he never witnessed
in college or high school. |
| Hornets and Louisiana State Legislature Host Annual House vs. Senate Basketball Game and Louisiana Seafood HOOPLa Out of Bounds Bash |
| The New Orleans Hornets and the
Louisiana State Legislature are hosting
the ninth-annual House vs. Senate
basketball game on May 23 at the Pete
Maravich Assembly Center. The Louisiana
Seafood HoopLa Out of Bounds Bash will
take place during the game. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Lance Thomas |
| When Lance Thomas was waived by the
Hornets on Dec. 31, it's likely not many
Hornets fans expected him to return and
start in 10 games for the team this
season. However, through hard work and
determination, he found his way back
into the NBA. |
| Hornets Launch Mr. Lottery Ball Campaign, Draft Lottery Website |
| Amidst the excitement surrounding the
upcoming NBA Draft Lottery, the New
Orleans Hornets have launched a Mr.
Lottery Ball campaign presented by
Budweiser. |
| Hornets Invite Fans Out for Hornets Day at the Aquarium |
| The Hornets and the Audubon Nature
Institute will host Hornets Day at the
Aquarium on Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m.
to noon. Head coach Monty Williams and
assistant coaches James Borrego, Dave
Hanners, Bryan Gates and Fred Vinson
will make appearances. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Marco Belinelli |
| In a season defined by uncertainty, one
constant for the Hornets was the
presence of Marco Belinelli. Though 11
different players missed time due to
injury, Belinelli persevered through
minor ailments and the compact schedule
to play in all 66 games. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Gustavo Ayon |
| When Gustavo Ayon was signed by the
Hornets, it was difficult to predict
what kind of impact he might make. While
getting acclimated to his new team and
country, it didn't take the 6-foot-10
power foward long to prove he belongs in
the NBA. |
| Hornets Seek Elite Talent in 2012 Draft |
| The Hornets were praised league-wide in
'11-12 for their relentless effort, but
Monty Williams understands they'll need
reinforcements to make a significant
jump next season as the team looks
toward the May 30 NBA draft lottery and
June 28 draft. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Jarrett Jack |
| When the Hornets completed their
much-discussed trade with the Clippers,
it vaulted Jarrett Jack into the
starting lineup. By season's end, the
Georgia Tech product led NOLA in scoring
average as well as assists average and
free-throw percentage. |
| Hornets "Inspired for Summer Education" to Tour Baton Rouge |
| The Hornets will host an "Inspired for
Summer Education" tour in Baton Rouge on
Wed., May 9. Lance Thomas will join Hugo
and the Honeybees at Park Elementary and
the Boys and Girls Club to encourage
students to engage in learning during
the summer. |
| 2011-12 Season in Review: Jason Smith |
| According to Monty Williams, no New
Orleans player did more this season to
improve his league standing than Jason
Smith. By the end of 2011-12, Smith was
one of the Hornets' best players,
producing several big games during
NOLA's 8-6 month of April. |
| Hornets have 14.8 percent chance at No. 1 pick |
| In a season filled with bad luck,
perhaps it was fitting that the New
Orleans Hornets' final loss of 2011-12
occurred on a coin toss. |
| 04/26/12 Post Game Quotes - Hornets vs. Rockets |
| Post Game Quotes from the Hornets' 84-77
loss to the Houston Rockets |
| Hornets, Tidewater Unveil Fitness Room at Benjamin Franklin High School |
| Over 700 Benjamin Franklin High School
students were on hand as the Hornets and
Tidewater Marine Services dedicated a
refurbished fitness room at the school
and spent time talking to the students
about the importance of living a healthy
lifestyle. |
