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
New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers
Read the Full Story
Discuss
Send Feedback
Buy Tickets
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
New Orleans Hornets
Read the Full Story
Discuss
Send Feedback
Buy Tickets
Jul 26, 2006 11:38 PM EST
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
New Orleans Hornets
Read the Full Story
Discuss
Send Feedback
Buy Tickets
Hornets Jul 2006 Archive
-
ESPN | Jul 24, 2006
Multiple front office sources believe that the Al Harrington sign-and-trade deal is nearing completion.
-
The Times-Picayune | Jul 18, 2006
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.
-
Bergen Record | Jul 17, 2006
Rasual Butler will likely re-sign with the New Orleans Hornets.
-
Press Release | Jul 14, 2006
The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has acquired forward/center P.
-
Houston Chronicle | Jul 14, 2006
After a mildly productive season, Kirk Snyder will head to the Houston Rockets
-
Indianapolis Star | Jul 14, 2006
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.
-
Chicago Sun-Times | Jul 14, 2006
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.
-
Sacramento Bee | Jul 13, 2006
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.
-
ESPN | Jul 12, 2006
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.
-
NBA.com | Jul 12, 2006
Arvydas Macijauskus was waived Wednesday by the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
-
The Times-Picayune | Jul 12, 2006
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.
-
AP | Jul 10, 2006
New Orleans Hornets president Paul Mott has left the organization.
-
The Oklahoman | Jul 6, 2006
Hornets' insiders have told the Oklahoman that the club is working on one last trade that involves guard Arvydas Macijauskas.
-
New York Times | Jul 6, 2006
The Nets are interested in adding a shooter to their club and could bring in Rasual Butler, if it doesn't prove too costly.
-
Chicago Sun-Times | Jul 6, 2006
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.
-
USA Today | Jul 5, 2006
The Hornets announced Wednesday that they waived guard Moochie Norris, who was acquired by the Hornets in February.
-
ESPN | Jul 5, 2006
After much speculation, Tyson Chandler will officially head to the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
-
The Times Picayune | Jul 5, 2006
Tyson Chandler will likely be a Hornet by the end of the week, according to player agent Arn Tellem.
-
Chicago Tribune | Jul 5, 2006
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.
-
ESPN | Jul 4, 2006
Tyson Chandler may be packing his bags for New Orleans/Oklahoma City in the near future.
-
ESPN | Jul 4, 2006
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.
-
ESPN | Jul 3, 2006
Speedy Claxton will bring his quickness and heady play to the Atlanta Hawks. He will reportedly sign a four-year $24 million contract.
-
The Times-Picayune | Jul 3, 2006
The Hornets wanted guard J.
-
Eyewitness News Memphis | Jul 2, 2006
Bobby Jackson is the newest member of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
-
Indianapolis Star | Jul 2, 2006
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.
-
CBS Sportsline.com | Jul 1, 2006
Peja is headed to the Big Easy after signing a $64 million contract.
