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Chris Paul to Mentor Stephen Curry

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:59:53 +0000

Photo by Keith Allison

With enormous expectations to start this upcoming season as a rookie with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry sought out Paul for help this summer.

Chris Paul Regrets Butler Trade

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:53:38 +0000

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Chris Paul said the Hornets’ recent trade of Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers affected him, because he and Butler shared a unique relationship.

Chris Paul: Hornets Need Killer Instinct

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:01:06 +0000

Photo by Zander St. Pierre

In an interview on Thursday, Chris Paul responded to the notion the Hornets were a relative disappointment during the 08-09 season.

“I think we all need to get a little bit more killer [instinct] in us,” said Paul.

Chris Paul: I Could Be Traded

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:18:54 +0000

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New Orleans star point guard Chris Paul insisted he was serious when he said there is a chance he soon could be traded.

Hornets Have the Highest Payroll

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44:55 +0000

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Right now, based on contracts that are going into next season, the New Orleans Hornets have a team payroll of $77.5 million, which is highest in the league.

Chris Paul to Dallas Mavericks?

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:17:11 +0000

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According to sources, the Mavericks have let the Hornets know that they would be willing to take back two of their worse contracts in a package for Chris Paul.

Players Vote Marbury as Least Favorite

Stephanie West — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:57:42 +0000

Marbury's new team

Earlier this month, Sports Illustrated conducted a poll with 190 NBA players, whom were asked which NBA player would they least like to have on their team and Kobe Bryant tied for third place. Ironically, on Tuesday the same group of players were asked which NBA player would they most like to have on their team and Kobe placed second with 13% of the vote.

Paul Feels Better This Year

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:56:41 +0000

Photo by Keith Allison

Chris Paul has been as excellent as ever this season, but he has not been mentioned in the MVP race like he was during the 2007-08 season due to the Hornets record.

Carmelo Anthony Replace CP3 for ASW?

Stephanie West — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:08:05 +0000

Carmelo Anthony

It looks as if one of the Denver Nuggets will be called to replace Chris Paul in the Western All-Star lineup if indeed Chris can not play because of his pulled groin.

Video: Chris Paul and Barack Obama

Stephanie West — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:39:29 +0000

As the world prepares for the inauguration of newly elected President, Barack Obama, a few NBA players and coaches express their feelings in the “Yes We Can” video below.

[See post to watch Flash video]

NBA GM’s Pick Lakers to Beat Celtics

Stephanie West — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:09:17 +0000

GM's pick Lakers to win the Larry O'Brien trophy.

According to a recent poll done by all team executives on NBA.com, the Los Angeles Lakers are favored to beat the Boston Celtics in the finals.

Patrick May Go For the Mills

Stephanie West — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:26:58 +0000

Australia is Patrick's home continent

After competing for the Gold in Beijing, Australian point guard Patrick “Patty” Mills is currently preparing for his sophomore year at St. Mary’s Moranga College in California.

Deron Williams the Olympian

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:31:42 +0000

Deron Williams

Daily Illini reports that Utah point-guard Deron Williams may be a part of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball team in London 2012.

Together with Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball, Deron was honored at halftime of the Illinois alumni game Saturday night.

New Orleans, New Uniforms

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:03:46 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets were one of the biggest surprises in the NBA last season. With 56 wins, which is the best record in franchise history, they will be a team to look out for. Also, for the first time in Hornet history, Chris Paul managed to take the team all the way to the Western Conference Semi-Finals where they ultimately lost to the veterans in San Antonio.

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Paul shows commitment to the Hornets

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:29:17 +0000

Chris Paul will travel to New Orleans on Wednesday to sign a contract extension spanning three to five years. Reportedly, Paul is seeking a max deal worth $60 million to more than $80 million depending on the length of the contract. Both parties are very happy with the negotiations so far.