Michael Elworth
mkelworth
I started writing about basketball at 21, and at 22 I started my own blog thehoopstuff.com, which is a part of the Fox Sports Yardbarker Network. At 23 I started writing for Rant Sports, NBA, covering the New Orleans Hornets. What is there to say,I am 23 and doing what I love, it does not get better than that. I am currently stationed in the Chicago Subarbs and love it here.
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Why Change Austin Rivers?
The Hornets came into the Summer League with a rather dull roster, with the focus obviously on Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers. With Davis a last minute call up to the U.S. Olympic Team, it was now the Rivers show. The team has had hopes of him becoming their full time starting point guard and gave [...]
TweetNBA Rumors: Hornets to Sign Roger Mason Jr.
According to reports, Washington free agent and NBA journeyman, Roger Mason Jr., has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Hornets. Because of their great depth at shooting guard, Mason will probably not be a part of the rotation, but he brings two needed components, leadership and shooting. It’s safe to say that [...]
TweetRobin Lopez To Hornets. Does He Fit Here?
The Timberwolves, Hornets ands Suns have completed a three team trade sending Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick to New Orleans, Wesley Johnson and a 1st Round Pick to the Suns and significant cap room going to the Timberwolves. The Hornets also sent Brad Miller’s expiring contract, 2 second round picks and Jerome Dyson to the Timberwolves. The [...]
TweetBest Games of 2012-13 Season For Hornets
Game 1: October 31: vs. San Antonio Spurs The first game of the Anthony Davis led Hornets era is without a doubt the biggest game of the year, giving fans a chance to see the player that has been called the future of the Hornet franchise and at their own building. Game 3: November 3: [...]
TweetNew Orleans Hornets’ Las Vegas Rookie Review
Anthony Davis- After a last minute call up to join the Olympic team, Davis did not get to participate in the Summer League. Fans should not be too upset, because the experience he will get and the character that will be grown should make him a better player than before. Expect a polished and ready top [...]
TweetThe Worst Moves of NBA’s 2012 Free Agency
The Ridiculous Center Signings It is well known that centers are always overpaid because of the premium on the position, hence good centers are often paid like fantastic guards. The truth is that it is very hard to find a quality center, as there simply are not many talented 7 footers in the world, but [...]
TweetBest Moves of the NBA’s Free Agency
Nets Resign Deron Williams The Nets went all in with their bold move of acquiring Deron Williams a year and a half ago, even without confirmation that he would resign with the team. After months of uncertainty, Williams has finally signed his new contract and will remain with the Nets for years to come and [...]
TweetNew Orleans Hornets Trade Jarrett Jack
The Hornets have traded starting point guard Jarrett Jack to the Golden State Warriors as a part of a three-team deal. The Hornets were added to the Philadelphia-Golden State trade involving Dorrell Wright being moved to the 76ers and for their effort, New Orleans clears even more cap space and adds the draft rights to [...]
TweetNBA Rumors: Hornets Should Try To Bring In Jose Calderon
With the Raptors’ recent acquisition of point guard Kyle Lowry, who happens to be one of the most underrated players in the NBA and a top ten NBA point guard, Jose Manuel Calderon has reportedly asked for a trade. It is hard to blame him, as he will now be relegated to the second unit [...]
TweetNew Orleans Hornets Re-Sign Eric Gordon
As was expected by most, the Hornets did indeed match the Suns’s offer sheet to Eric Gordon, worth 4 years and 58 million dollars. The Hornets took little time to match that max offer, as they wisely view Gordon as a franchise cornerstone. Gordon did express his desire to leave the team and go [...]
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