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Chris Paul says Hornets need something extra to get better, not necessarily someone extra
Chris Paul says Hornets need something extra to get better, not necessarily someone extra
Jennifer Zdon/The Times-PicayuneHornets point guard Chris Paul, center, watches as Mary Jane Willard takes a shot during the dedication of the refurbished basketball court on Sunday at Hardin Playground in the 7th Ward. Painted with the logo from West Forsyth...
New Orleans Hornets took their time in stealing away center Emeka Okafor from Charlotte Bobcats
New Orleans Hornets took their time in stealing away center Emeka Okafor from Charlotte Bobcats
blog.nola.com — David Grunfeld, The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said obtaining Emeka Okafor shows the team... is trying to win. The Hornets' poster boy for stealth calmly strode to a spot on the floor in the Alario Center lobby,... (more) New Orleans Hornets took their time in stealing away ...
Report: Okafor/Chandler Trade Complete
slamonline.com — by Marcel Mutoni According to numerous reports, the Charlotte Bobcats and New Orleans Hornets have agreed in... principle to swap big men. Tyson Chandler is headed to Charlotte, and a previously unhapp y Chris Paul gets a double-double machine ... (more) Report: Okafor/Chandler Trade Complete
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Unterscheidung des Tages
NBA-Blog — Bezüglich der Aussichten seiner New Orleans Hornets hat sich Chris Paul wie folgt geäußert : 'It wasn't necessarily that we just needed someone extra. We just needed something extra as a team. We could have motivated ourselves a little bit more and figured out different things. It's not necessarily a person.' Das bedeutet: Chris Paul erfüllt seine Rolle als vocal leader auch während der Off-season. Wie immer vorbildlich, CP3.

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ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune: "Hornets point guard Chris Paul wished he had an answer as to why the team has been inactive in the trade arena during the offseason, but he suggested it might not matter. Paul said he has no issues playing with the same roster the team ended with last season. He doesn't think it will take an additional piece to turn the Hornets' fortunes around. It's more of a team attitude adjustment thing in Paul's opinion. 'It wasn't necessarily that we just needed someone extra," Paul said Sunday at a basketball court dedication at ...

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BallerBlogger.com — ... Larry Holder of the Times-Picayune:  “Hornets point guard Chris Paul wished he had an answer as to why the team has been inactive in the trade arena during the offseason, but he suggested it might not matter. Paul said he has no issues playing with the same roster the team ended with last season. He doesn’t think it will take an additional piece to turn the Hornets’ fortunes around. It’s more of a team attitude adjustment thing in Paul’s opinion. ‘It wasn’t necessarily that we just needed someone extra, ‘ Paul said Sunday at a ...

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