New Orleans Hornets Wiretap

Agent Answers Peja Trade Conspiracy Theories

The trade exception that the Hornets gave the Pacers in exchange for Peja Stojakovic have led some to wonder about the motives behind the move. Some believe that it was for the Hornets to win favor with the Pacers in attempts to help in a potential relocation, while also keeping Al Harrington out of the Western Conference.

Andy Miller, the agent for Harrington, said he and Harrington were still considering other offers when the Hornets and Pacers agreed to the trade. He added that he didn’t think the Pacers “under any or every circumstance were going to get Al Harrington.”

“I have no idea about the relationship between the two owners,” Miller said. “Being actively involved in the whole process, I can tell you that when it was announced that (the Pacers) received a trade exception, we hadn’t made a decision whether we were going to Indiana or any other team that was pursuing us.

“So from a conspiracy theory perspective, it doesn’t have any weight, because we’re not a part of that theory and we hadn’t made a decision yet.”

Via Oklahoman


Shinn: Hornets Are New Orleans' Team To Lose

New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Wednesday that the team is still headed back to New Orleans.

Shinn said the $350 million purchase of the Seattle Sonics will have no effect on the Hornets, who are about to spend their second season in Oklahoma City, where the team temporarily relocated after Hurricane Katrina.

"Technically, the Hornets are New Orleans' team to lose," Shinn said. "Right now, everything is going in a positive direction and all indicators are that we'll be going back. What happens, I don't know. I can't read tea leaves and predict the future. But I'm just at total peace that whatever happens, it's going to be God's will. That's all I can do."

Via Associated Press


Hornets Officially Sign Bobby Jackson, Rasual Butler

The New Orleans Hornets signed free agents Bobby Jackson and Rasual Butler on Wednesday, capping a busy offseason during which the team has overhauled its roster.

"We have to create a chemistry," said Butler. "It's a different basketball team, but it's a mixture of younger players and older veterans who understand what it takes to win basketball games."

Via ESPN


Hornets Jul 2006 Archive

  • Harrington To Indiana Deal Almost Done

    Multiple front office sources believe that the Al Harrington sign-and-trade deal is nearing completion.

  • Hornets Not Done Yet

    Despite all their off season moves, during which the Hornets have taken on an estimated $143 million in salary, General Manager Jeff Bower said they're still not done.

  • Butler Likely To Re-Sign With Hornets

    Rasual Butler will likely re-sign with the New Orleans Hornets.

  • Chandler Trade Becomes Official

    The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has acquired forward/center P.

  • Rockets Acquire Snyder From Hornets

    After a mildly productive season, Kirk Snyder will head to the Houston Rockets

  • Pacers Gain $7.5 Million Trade Exception

    With one of the biggest trade exceptions in league history, the Pacers will have the ability to pull off a major trade and could land Al Harrington with it.

  • Skiles Fires Back At Chandler

    Bulls coach Scott Skiles took exception to Tyson Chandler's charge that Skiles was an uncommunicative coach and that "it was like there were walls up'' anytime Chandler tried to talk to Skiles.

  • Stojakovic Cites Scott Connection

    Most people were suprised when Peja Stojakovic bolted Indianapolis for New Orleans, but Stojakovic told media that a major reason for his decision was reconnecting with head coach Byron Scott.

  • Hornets Land Stojakovic Via Sign And Trade

    Peja Stojakovic officially joined the Hornets Wednesday, with the Pacers and Hornets agreeing to a sign and trade, rather than a straight signing, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Hornets Waive Macijauskus

    Arvydas Macijauskus was waived Wednesday by the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.

  • No Progress Made In Talks With Butler

    There has been no progress in negotiations between the Hornets and small forward Rasual Butler the past two days, his agent, Andy Miller, said Tuesday.

  • Did Hornets' President Resign, Or Was He Fired?

    New Orleans Hornets president Paul Mott has left the organization.

  • Macijauskas To Be Dealt By Hornets

    Hornets' insiders have told the Oklahoman that the club is working on one last trade that involves guard Arvydas Macijauskas.

  • Nets Interested In Rasual Butler

    The Nets are interested in adding a shooter to their club and could bring in Rasual Butler, if it doesn't prove too costly.

  • Chandler Expected Trade, Is Happy To Leave Skiles

    Tyson Chandler is optimistic that a change of scenery will help his career, but he didn't leave Chicago without a parting shot at his former coach, Scott Skiles, the Chicago Sun-Times are reporting.

  • Hornets Waive Moochie, Sign First Round Choices

    The Hornets announced Wednesday that they waived guard Moochie Norris, who was acquired by the Hornets in February.

  • Bulls And Hornets Finalize Chandler Trade

    After much speculation, Tyson Chandler will officially head to the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.

  • Chandler Trade Likely Before Friday

    Tyson Chandler will likely be a Hornet by the end of the week, according to player agent Arn Tellem.

  • Hornets Waiting For Bulls To Pull Trigger On Chandler Deal?

    It appears that the Hornets are waiting for the Bulls to pull the trigger on a deal which would see Tyson Chandler heading to to the Big Easy, effectively removing the last piece of the Jerry Krause regime from Chicago, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Report: Chandler for P.J. Brown and J.R. Smith Very Close

    Tyson Chandler may be packing his bags for New Orleans/Oklahoma City in the near future.

  • Chandler To Hornets?

    With the pending signing of free agent forward Ben Wallace, the Chicago Bulls might part ways with forward Tyson Chandler, who has been rumored to be in trade talks for months.

  • Speedy Claxton To Join Hawks

    Speedy Claxton will bring his quickness and heady play to the Atlanta Hawks. He will reportedly sign a four-year $24 million contract.

  • J.R. Smith Not Going To Participate In Summer League, Expects Trade

    The Hornets wanted guard J.

  • Bobby Jackson Signs With Hornets

    Bobby Jackson is the newest member of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets

  • After Losing Stojakovic, Pacers Turn To Harrington

    Having nothing to show for Ron Artest, the Indiana Pacers have turned to trying to acquire ex-Pacer Al Harrington via a sign and trade, the Indianapolis Star is reporting.

  • Peja Leaves Indiana For Hornets

    Peja is headed to the Big Easy after signing a $64 million contract.