The New Orleans Hornets have acquired forward Trevor Ariza from the Houston Rockets in a four-team trade.
The Rockets liked Ariza but traded for shooting guard Kevin Martin last year, causing salary cap issues.
I’m not sure if this is the type of move that is expected to show point guard Chris Paul that the Hornets are dedicated to winning.
Ariza is a fine player who will certainly help, but the team had to give up point guard Darren Collison to acquire him. ( Read More…)
New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul has backed off trade demands after meeting with the team brass.
Paul said he had a positive conversation about the team’s future and believes they are headed in the right direction.
He said that he has spent a lot of time with the organization and hopes to remain in New Orleans for many years to come.
That’s all great, but it’s hard to believe that everything is suddenly wonderful after that little meeting. ( Read More…)
New Orleans Hornets star point guard Chris Paul has seen and heard enough and has requested a trade.
Paul has told the team that he wants to be traded to the New York Knicks or Orlando Magic, among a few other teams.
He cannot opt out of his current contract for at least another two years, so this is the only way he can get out of town.
The Hornets are not expected to let this all go down, as they have made it clear they have no intentions of trading him. ( Read More…)
The New Orleans Hornets are well aware that point guard Chris Paul isn’t exactly happy with the direction of the team.
New head coach Monty Williams said he is excited to sit down and talk with Paul about the master plan.
Paul has watched as other teams have made big moves in free agency and his hasn’t brought in anyone.
The team was close to signing Luther Head in what would have been a very minor deal, but they pulled the offer at the last moment. ( Read More…)
In a strange move, the New Orleans Hornets have suddenly withdrawn their contract offer to guard Luther Head.
Head’s agent said that the player is 100 percent healthy and they have not been given a fair explanation for the change of heart.
The Hornets claim that Head failed his physical, giving them no choice but to withdraw the offer. ( Read More…)
New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul has had a change of heart, saying he is open to a trade.
The star point guard initially said that he did not want to be traded and wanted to remains with New Orleans.
Paul still hopes something can be worked out with the Hornets, but said he simply wants to win. ( Read More…)
