Tyson Chandler News

Chris Paul is looking very much the way Kevin Garnett did in his final days with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Asked to describe his level of comfort so far learning the Charlotte Bobcats' offense, center Tyson Chandler alternately described himself as a "rookie'' and a "robot.'' It's a common experience for new players to feel flooded with information when they start playing for coach Larry Brown.

Mavericks at Hornets 8:30 tonight, New Orleans ArenaTV: ESPN, FSSW. Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, KFLC/1270 AM Scouting the HornetsThey have lost two in a row and their only win came at home against a Sacramento team that pushed the Hornets to the limit. … Chris Paul is off to a fabulous start, averaging 27.8 points and 8.5 assists.

When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at TD Garden. TV, radio: CSN, WEEI . Scoring: Gerald Wallace 16.6, Boris Diaw 15.1, Raymond Felton 14.2. Rebounding: Wallace 7.8, Diaw 5.9, Raja Bell 4.0. Assists: Felton 6.7, Diaw 4.9, D.J. Augustin 3.5. Head to head: This is the first of three meetings.

For as long as George Shinn can remember, he has hired a basketball coach and then left the Hornets alone for day-to-day operations.

New Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower and Coach Byron Scott were given a directive in the offseason by team owner George Shinn, who's expecting no less than a successful run in the playoffs after committing to an overhauled roster and increased payroll.

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Last Season: 49-33 prejudice against certain types of mainstream designer furniture.

As another extended practice came to a close Wednesday, New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor stood alone as his teammates went through a half-court drill.

There are many lessons that can be learned from a 49-33 season and a first-round playoff ouster, especially for a team with much loftier expectations.

Participating in his first scrimmage Monday since training camp opened at the end of last month, the New Orleans Hornets' top free-agent acquisition, forward Ike Diogu, jockeyed with center Hilton Armstrong for rebounding position and was aggressive on offense in the post.

Jamal Crawford couldn't help but be a little envious of his new Hawks teammates on his first day in the locker room.

GREENSBORO The trade was an absolute shocker to Emeka Okafor. He didn't have an inkling the Charlotte Bobcats had made him available to the New Orleans Hornets until his agent sent him a text reading, "Hey, man.

This past summer the New Orleans Hornets traded oft-injured center Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.

New Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler might not be out so long after all. Chandler is recovering from off-season ankle and toe surgery and was limited to minimal activity during last week's training camp.

As one of eight newcomers for the New Orleans Hornets in training camp, rookie Darren Collison saw the past week as an opportunity to tackle two obstacles.

New Orleans Hornets head coach Byron Scott figured he had spent about 15 hours in Lafayette by the end of the team's first training camp practice Tuesday at UL's Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility.

LAFAYETTE - Of the goals that New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott wants his team to accomplish in training camp, staying healthy easily tops the list.

Peja Stojakovic's summer on the beaches of Greece wasn't all about relaxation. When the New Orleans Hornets' sharpshooter waded into the Mediterranean Sea, he did so with a purpose -- conducting a series of low-impact exercises while immersed the salt water he believes can be therapeutic.