Rasual Butler News

Hornets guard Morris Peterson is expected to play tonight at the New Orleans Arena against Phoenix.

After arriving in Los Angeles at midday Friday, three days after becoming a father for the second time, Hornets center Tyson Chandler wasn't prepared to hand out cigars celebrating the birth of his son, Tyson.

Line of the Night: JR Smith is apparently the retailer who waits until Thanksgiving to turn a profit.

The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to complete a perfect three-game homestand Friday when they welcome the New Orleans Hornets to the Rose Garden.

James Posey made a 3-pointer with 19.1 seconds left Thursday night to lift the New Orleans Hornets to their fourth straight victory, 105-101 over the Denver Nuggets, one of his former teams.Chris Paul led the ...

Although Davis has changed teams since last season, Paul expected to see much of the same late Monday night when the Hornets played the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center.

New Orleans Hornets backup point guard Devin Brown participated in this morning's shootaround, but Coach Byron Scott said his status for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Clippers won't be determined until ...

Chris Paul recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists, carrying the New Orleans Hornets to a 109-97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and new head coach Scott Brooks.

Butler scores 10 Wednesday : Hornets SF Rasual Butler scored 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting over 28 minutes off the bench on Wednesday night in a loss to the Kings.

John Salmons scored 29 points and Bobby Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.

Hornets guard Morris Peterson got in a scuffle with teammate Rasual Butler after practice on Monday.

The Hornets were held to 15 points in the second quarter that led to their 48-36 halftime deficit.

Feeling the sting from Friday night's loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, Chris Paul was motivated to get back to fulfilling the Hornets' lofty expectations as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

James Posey was signed to a four-year contract by the Hornets with expectations he would help shut down some of the league's top scorers.

There is a chance New Orleans Hornets starting shooting guard Morris Peterson could miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a sore left knee, Coach Byron Scott said.

The Hornets' offense was not effective Wednesday night when Mike James replaced Chris Paul at the point.

Chris Paul had 21 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds on a record-breaking night as the New Orleans Hornets got past the Miami Heat, 100-89. Paul set an NBA record by recording at least 20 points and 10 ...

Raymond Felton had 20 points, including two huge free throws late in the game, to help the Bobcats edge the Hornets, 92-89, in a thriller from Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

Peja Stojakovic and Tyson Chandler are expected to see action tonight as the Hornets try to extend their winning streak to 4 against the Atlanta Hawks.

Rasual Butler says he entered camp this preseason with a fresh attitude, and in better condition.