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The agent for former Hornet Brandon Bass, who played the past two seasons with Dallas, says New Orleans is on their list of possible destinations.

The Hornets saw their production in the post drop considerably last season, thanks in part to an injury-plagued Tyson Chandler and the continuing inconsistency of backup Hilton Armstrong.

Before Denver had the good sense/fortune two games into this season to trade for four-time All-Star Chauncey Billups, who helped Detroit advance to the Eastern Conference finals six consecutive years and was NBA Finals MVP in 2004, the Nuggets hadn't won a playoff series since 1994.

Unfortunately they have been playing for Denver and Dallas. Let's take a look at the "the Byron Scott rejects" and their playoff averages J.R. Smith 25.3mins/ 16.0 ppg/ 4.3 rpg Chris Anderson 21.7mins/ 6.0 ppg/ 4.7 rpg / 1.67 blocks Brandon Bass 19.4 mins/ 8.5 ppg/ 4.5 rpg / And next year we will be adding Julian Wright to the list.

New Orleans Hornets' Melvin Ely tries to score around Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, during their NBA basketball game Monday in Houston.

The Hornets beat Dallas on Sunday to give themselves the tiebreaker if the two end up tied in the standings.

Melvin Ely, left, defends as Josh Howard goes to the basket in the first half. It won't stay that way for long -- they meet again Sunday in New Orleans.

Hilton Armstrong could play tonight. After having one of his stitches pop out on his cut right ring finger during Tuesday's practice, Hornets center Hilton Armstrong participated in the team's shootaround in preparation for tonight's game against Denver Nuggets.

March 01, 2009 - 7:46 p.m. David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul made two key steals in the final minute to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 99-96 win over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

Minnesota 111, Miami 104: Sebastian Telfair scored a career-high 30 , and perhaps more surprisingly - ah, who are we kidding, nothing last night in the NBA can top that - Brian Cardinal, Kevin Love and Mike ...

After making the game-winning shot to lift the Hornets to a 100-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, Chris Paul finally had time to reflect on the Tyson Chandler trade.

In a move that likely will keep Hornets owner George Shinn from having to pay a luxury tax penalty this summer because of a high player payroll, the Hornets traded starting center Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma ...

With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumors are increasing, and several possible deals involve Hornets starting center Tyson Chandler.

Since scoring a season-high 24 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan.

Reserve guard Devin Brown says the Hornets do well in practice but can't transfer the performances to games in part because some of them step outside their roles.

Point guard Chris Paul, on the bench in a coat and tie as he recovers from a groin injury, watches as Melvin Ely's shot falls short during the Hornets' game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night at the ...

With David West and Tyson Chandler out, New Orleans' interior defense hasn't been as effective as usual.

New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul sends Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers flying away in second quarter action against from the New Orleans Arena.

Time/place: 7 p.m. at the New Orleans Arena TV/Radio: CST; 106.7-FM, 830-AM Notable: Philadelphia has won eight of its past nine games, including Saturday night's 116-110 victory at home against the New York ...

It is the teams with losing records and out of playoff contention that worry Hornets point guard Chris Paul the most.