New Orleans Hornets

Carmelo Anthony figured that with Kenyon Martin out and Chris Andersen coming back from two sprained ankles, Nene would have his hands full with Emeka Okafor.  

A relaxed Michael Jordan broke into a wide smile as he sat at his desk Thursday night amid his whirlwind week of realizing a longtime goal of becoming an NBA owner.  

Darren Collison was staring and laughing at a green-and-purple Barbie doll bag he needed to carry on the New Orleans Hornets team bus and plane. Then he asked around to see if anyone knew where the nearest Sprinkles Cupcakes store was so he could buy some of the delicious, gourmet treats for his teammates. 'Tis the life of an NBA rookie.

He's prepared for the job he has   -Jeff Bower

 

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey is expected to play tonight, two weeks after collapsing on the bench during a game. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars says Stuckey practiced well on Thursday and expects him to play at Indiana against the Pacers. Stuckey was out of the lineup Tuesday night against Cleveland, missing his sixth straight game since he went off the court on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital during a March 5 game at Cleveland.

I am with this team, thick and thin   -Michael Jordan

 

On two Wednesdays each March for the past 15 years, a crew from the City of Peoria Public Works department has erected street signs along Jefferson Avenue in front of Carver Arena to announce the teams that will compete in the IHSA state basketball finals. Simeon. O'Fallon.

It certainly adds to the lore   -Marty Hickman

 

"Bob [Johnson] brought me here to help run the basketball team. He didn't ask me to go out and put my face on the organization or put me out in front of what he was trying to do. ... Now that I've invested in this process, I'd assume his responsibility in terms of putting my face on this organization and obviously trying to move it to the next level. I wouldn't say I'm a show pony -- that's a bad way of looking at it -- but I want to communicate with corporate sponsors here, with the community. ... I can't  

Anthony Tolliver registered a career-high 30 points, as the Warriors rallied from down 21 late in the third quarter for a 131-121 triumph over the New Orleans Hornets. Monta Ellis scored 28 points and tied a career-high with 13 assists, while Reggie Williams notched 22 points and Chris Hunter put in 17 as Golden State avoided the season sweep with only its second win in the last nine games. The Hornets were led by David West's 36 points and season-high 15 rebounds, while rookie Darren Collison added 2

I try not to use that word as much, but that's the only word I can think of that describes this team. When we're down and out, it seems like we play our best basketball.   -Anthony Tolliver

 

In pro sports, the trick isn't getting to the top. The bigger achievement is remaining at the top. Players leave via free agency.

A lot of things have to go well for you   -Gregg Popovich