1. Houston Rockets' Step by Step Guide to the Offseason

    The offseason plan for the Houston Rockets is less about rebuilding and more about refining. With a young roster led by guard James Harden, Houston can become a fixture in the playoffs with a few more finishing touches this summer...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 day ago 4,064 reads 78 comments

  2. Why Chris Paul Should Come Back to the New Orleans Pelicans

    The best move for Los Angeles Clippers ' point guard Chris Paul 's future would be to come back to New Orleans this summer. With new ownership and a young core, the Pelicans are in a better situation than they were when Paul left two years ago...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 8 days ago 6,382 reads 105 comments

  3. Highlighting Houston Rockets' Top Free Agent Target at Every Position

    With a mere $38 million in salary committed for next season, the Houston Rockets figure to be major players in free agency this summer. Already a team on the rise, the team could elevate to title contenders with a few solid moves...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 11 days ago 11,945 reads 131 comments

  4. Keys for New Orleans Pelicans to Do What the Hornets Couldn't

    The New Orleans Pelicans must use this offseason to right all of the wrongs from the Hornets era and establish themselves as a new entity. The team can reach new heights by making a commitment to doing things differently than the old regime...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 14 days ago 3,587 reads 73 comments

  5. How to Fix Houston Rockets' Defensive Struggles Next Season

    The Houston Rockets don't have many needs to address this offseason, but shoring up the defense should be its top priority. The team finished the regular season 28th in points allowed, giving up an average of 102...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 18 days ago 4,618 reads 94 comments

  6. Sweet Shooting Runs in Stephen Curry's NBA Family

    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is living proof that good genes and an even better shooting touch can make you an NBA star. Steph Curry is the son of former journeyman three-point specialist Dell Curry...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 20 days ago 39,366 reads 33 comments

  7. NBA Teams That Should Trade for New Orleans Pelicans' Eric Gordon

    One of the New Orleans Pelicans' top priorities this offseason needs to be finding a new home for shooting guard Eric Gordon...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 25 days ago 14,190 reads 106 comments

  8. A Farewell to the Jerseys, Logos and Style of the New Orleans Hornets

    When the regular season came to a close, the city of New Orleans bid adieu to the " Hornets " moniker and prepared to embrace a nickname for its professional basketball franchise. Starting next season, the team will take the court as the Pelicans...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 28 days ago 2,243 reads 25 comments

  9. How Houston Rockets Can Hang with Oklahoma City Thunder

    Despite their most recent performance against Oklahoma City, there are ways the Houston Rockets can hang with the Thunder. Houston is coming off a demoralizing 120-91 loss to OKC in Game 1 of their first-round series...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 3,274 reads 18 comments

  10. Critical Keys for Houston Rockets Heading into the Postseason

    For the Houston Rockets to pull off the upset in the first round, they will need a number of things to break their way...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 4,718 reads 27 comments

  11. Revisiting Preseason Predictions for the New Orleans Hornets

    In the immortal words of Denny Green, the 2012-13 New Orleans Hornets "are what we thought they were." With one last game against Dallas remaining and nothing left to play for, the Hornets will likely finish the season at 27-55...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 1,669 reads 12 comments

  12. Expect James Harden to Be Ready for Playoffs' Center Stage

    Houston Rockets guard James Harden will redeem himself for last year's NBA Finals by stealing the show this year. Harden has proven he's capable of being the lead dog in his first season with the Rockets...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 9,522 reads 66 comments

  13. New Orleans Hornets Draft Board: Post NCAA Tournament

    The New Orleans Hornets aren't playing for much these days except for a better draft position. At 27-50 (as of April 7), the team is tied with the Sacramento Kings for the sixth-worst record in the NBA ...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 2,464 reads 46 comments

  14. Who Should Be Houston Rockets' Clutch 5 in NBA Playoffs?

    The best strategy for the Houston Rockets entering the NBA Playoffs would be to utilize a smaller lineup during the crucial moments of the game. It would give the team a scoring advantage that would make up for the unit's lack of size...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 8,443 reads 42 comments

  15. Stars of March Madness Who Could Land on the New Orleans Hornets

    March Madness hasn't done the New Orleans Hornets any favors in their search for a prospect who can lead the team out of the NBA 's basement...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 2,199 reads 34 comments

  16. Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon Can Lead New Orleans Hornets Back to Relevancy

    The New Orleans Hornets will return to relevancy in the near future, thanks in large part to the budding tandem of Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon ...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 1 month ago 2,571 reads 41 comments

  17. Biggest Moments from Anthony Davis' Rookie Year so Far

    New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis' rookie season has been solid, but not spectacular. While it may not have lived up to the heightened preseason expectations, the No. 1-overall pick's first year has had its bright spots...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 2 months ago 1,809 reads 2 comments

  18. 5 Worst New Orleans Hornets Draft Picks of All Time

    The New Orleans Hornets haven't been impervious to the draft-day pitfalls that have plagued every team. While the franchise doesn't have any Greg Oden-esque massive busts on their record, they have had a few misses during their 25-year history...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 2 months ago 6,012 reads 16 comments

  19. How Much Is Al-Farouq Aminu Worth to the New Orleans Hornets?

    New Orleans Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu isn't worth much to the team going forward beyond being an adequate role player off the bench...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 2 months ago 1,727 reads 11 comments

  20. New Orleans Hornets' All-Time Dream Team

    A Dream Team of the best players to ever wear a Charlotte/ New Orleans Hornets uniform would be one of the greatest collections of talent basketball has ever seen...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 2 months ago 3,792 reads 36 comments

  21. How Austin Rivers' Injury Affects New Orleans Hornets

    The loss of rookie guard Austin Rivers is a slight blow to the New Orleans Hornets defensively, but it won't have much of an overall impact on the team the rest of this season...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 2 months ago 4,277 reads 8 comments

  22. Early Recommendation for New Orleans Hornets' 2013 First-Round NBA Draft Pick

    With their playoff chances all but dead, the New Orleans Hornets must shift their focus to the upcoming 2013 NBA draft...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 3 months ago 4,605 reads 38 comments

  23. New Orleans Hornets' Greivis Vasquez Is NBA's Biggest Bang for the Buck

    The New Orleans Hornets are benefiting from having the NBA 's best bargain in point guard Greivis Vasquez . The former Maryland Terrapin has emerged as one of the league's breakout stars, and he's costing the Hornets just under $1...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 3 months ago 1,907 reads 35 comments

  24. 5 Worst Trades in New Orleans Hornets History

    Over the course of its 25-year history in the NBA , the New Orleans Hornets franchise has been on the wrong side of some woefully one-sided trades...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 3 months ago 3,950 reads 17 comments

  25. Why It's Good That New Orleans Hornets Kept Eric Gordon

    The New Orleans Hornets made the right decision by opting not to deal shooting guard Eric Gordon at the trading deadline...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 3 months ago 1,854 reads 18 comments