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New Orleans is the host of the 2008 NBA All-Star weekend festivities, and the Hornets may have just the right combination of timing, momentum and talent to make the playoffs their playground for a 'Nawlins parade.

A preview of the 2006 NBA season.

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 years of NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

I think the best word to describe the 2006 NBA Draft would definitely be - strange. This draft, more than any I can remember in recent memory, was centered around numerous trades involving multiple teams, all with varying reasons.

A team by team recap of the 2006 NBA Draft.

Well, it's about time. For all you NBA fanatics out there - like myself - the seemingly never-ending regular season is finally about to come to a close.

Well, it's the mid-point of another NBA season, which means it's time for my annual midseason awards column.

A preview of how the NBA playoffs may shake out in 2007, and a look at favorites for the league's major awards.

Except for some rare occasions, I know that rookies rarely make a lasting impression in their first year in the NBA. For the most part, the first year is all about learning the pro game

I'll be evaluating the affect and performance that all of the 2003 draft picks are having in the NBA.

I am one who likes production. And, I won;' be at any NBA pre-draft workouts anyway, so my opinions are not likely to change much. So, here is my mock draft, based on who I would select with each pick, not who I think the team will actually choose.

Now that the selection order has been set for the entire first round of the 2006 NBA draft, it is now time for my annual mock draft column.

The Southwest Division may be the best division in the entire NBA. This division featured 4 playoff teams and the NBA champions last season. This is how things should shake out in the Southwest this season.

A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the Seattle SuperSonics.

Calling all GM's, calling all GM's! Commencing this summer, sometime between the months of July and October, several NBA megastars will be on the auction block for trade to the highest bidder.

Who rules in the West? East? Which teams are going to disappoint, and who's coming out surprising everybody? A list of the top 10 things to look for this season, in no particular order.

The Jazz fought until almost the end of the season to get into the playoffs only to fall short. They have the talent and depth, particularly up front, to compete with the best in the NBA. Will they return to the playoffs amidst a crowded Conference?

With a brand new NBA season less than a week away, it is once again time for my annual predictions on which teams will fly high, flame out and fall flat on their faces.

Professional basketball in the NBA is quickly falling on many fans' lists of things to do. So why should there be so many teams in a failing league?

Chris Paul is back to lead his Hornets to the playoffs!

Basketball, basketball, basketball is here! And so is the NBA New Orleans Hornets' 2007-08 season preview.

Two of the NBA's best offenses collide in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Point guard Chris Paul powers New Orleans, while Dirk Nowitzki begins another quest for the elusive NBA title.

Creole blue, dark royal purple and gold make for quite a classy look for the 2008-2009 New Orleans Hornets.

Reflection on the Hornets loss to the Lakers and how it wasn't really about the game that night.

Entering January 24, 2008, the New Orleans Hornets were in first place. Is this team really good enough to have such a good record this deep into the NBA season?

A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the New Orleans Hornets.

I really respect the job the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets did last season despite having to deal with the immense turmoil related to the now, infamous, Hurricane Katrina.

This is a preview of the New Orleans Hornets and their chances for the 2007-2008 NBA season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

This team proved its mettle last season. With a rookie point guard, displaced in a new home, and without top level talent to compete with the best in the West, the Hornets fought till the end for the postseason. They shouls get themselves a lot closer.

The Celtics. The Hornets. Shaq and Kobe. The NBA is back.

Find out what the five teams in the NBA's Western Conference Southwest Division did this summer. Find out where the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies stand when compared to San Antonio's Spurs, the Houston Rockets, and the NO/Oklahoma City Hornets.

With all of the big trades going on, I think some people have just begun to count out the New Orleans Hornets as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference.

A preview/prediction of how the NBA Western Conference playoff seedings will turn out.

After taking out the New Orleans Hornets in a very difficult and emotional game seven last night, the San Antonio Spurs are going to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for the Western Conference Finals.

In the wildest NBA playoff race in many years, can the surprising Hornets hold back the Spurs and Lakers for the top seed? Will the Mavericks get in over the Nuggets and Warriors?

What can be done to save the Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets?

As we approach the annual NBA all-star weekend, here are my annual western conference midseason observations. So let's get started.

Who will be selected with picks 11-15 of the 2007 NBA Draft?

Recap of the 2007 NBA Mock Draft First Round.

Quick rundown of picks 31-60 of the 2007 NBA Draft.

Who will be selected with picks 41 through 45 in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft?

Which players probably won't be drafted, but could have an impact in the NBA?

Why should the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Clippers be rewarded a shot at the NBA Championship when they aren't even winning teams?

Updated 2007 NBA Mock Draft.

Three of the five teams in the NBA's Central Division made significant strides during the off-season and the one that didn't has Lebron James. So with four improved clubs to contend with, does Detroit have what it takes for another Central Division crown?

With only a 5% chance of winning the #1 pick, the Trail Blazer beat the odds in a big way.

Can the Altanta Hawks get past their youth and relative inexperience and head towards respectability in the mediocre Eastern Conference? Or are they too young to compete?

The San Antonio Spurs have dominated the Southwest Division since its inception...will that continue into 2007?

The Kings just slid into the playoffs last season in Western Conference and were eliminated in the first round. They return almost the same team, with one glaring exception, but they are looking for an easier road. Will they find it this season?

How hard it is to rank five teams that have playoff potential. But here injuries rule, and teams need to stay healthy. Role players must keep up with superstars and support them, and if any Southwest team can do this, they are guaranteed a playoff seed.

A preview of the NBA's Southwest Division for the 2006-2007 basketball season.

This is not a prediction. The following is who I would draft in each position if I were the General Manager. I expect some picks to flip-flop and trades or potential trades may have a huge influence on the draft order.

Which prospects will be worth the early first round pick that they will get?

Which players are heading into free agency this summer?

It's been 12 seasons since the Warrior franchise has been in the playoffs. They suffered through almost every other kind of situation possible, but can they break through and finally get back to the postseason?

Here are the latest NBA Vine Power Rankings for January 15, 2008.

All day basketball on Christmas Day this year, as the NBA maxes out the schedule with 5 televised games.

Some of the most common bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps, live in colonies. Left undisturbed, these nests can grow very large by mid-summer, housing hundreds of bees.

With the New Orleans Hornets off to another decent start this season, head coach, Byron Scott has emphatically dispelled rumors that surfaced a few seasons ago, that he wasn't a competent head coach.

An insect sting allergy can be fatal if you are one of those who have severe reactions to being stung by wasps, hornets, bees, fire ants, and yellow jackets.

Billings, Montana's climate and location makes it prime territory for a variety of pests including: ants, termites, bats, rodents, spiders, flies, yellow jackets, hornets, and moths.

Bites from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants are typically the most troublesome. Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder.

Has the inside of your house been invaded by yellow jackets? Learn how to keep these flying insects from invading your home.

If you have a nest of hornets around your home, you will likely want to remove it. Hornet nest removal should usually be done by professionals, but you can be hornet and wasp sprays to get rid of the problem yourself. This article will...

New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets guard Chris Paul will be having surgery on his left foot to repair a stress reaction.

The school I talk about in this article was called the Yulee Hornets. It was a middle school (Junior High). Yulee and Florida can both be located with Google Maps searching for the zip code 32097.

Two Major League players have made headlines recently talking about the lack of U.S.-born blacks in baseball. But this hardly classifies as a problem, due either to opportunities for minorites or for quality of play on the field.

Easy ways to recognize some of the beneficial bugs that could inhabit your outdoor garden.

Reviews of Donkey Kong, R-Type 3, Columns, Moto Roader, Soccer, Super Mario World, Beyond Oasis and Double Dungeons for the Wii Virtual Console

After twelve long years of waiting, the Golden State Warriors are finally playing for something in the late months of the NBA season. Will they find success?

Here are some great products that you would have around the house that can help fix or cure some common problems.

For the fourth time in as many games, Kobe Bryant has scored at least 50 points. In the history of the NBA, only one player - Wilt Chamberlain during the 1961-1962 season, has managed a longer streak. During that year, Chamberlain scored 50+ in seven straight games.

As Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 60 points Thursday night, he became only the fourth player in NBA history to have three 50+ point games in a row.

It seems like every time we hear Kobe Bryant's name the three words "cheap shot artist" are attached. I got three different words for you. Most Valuable Player.

Pesticide producers want you to think that their products are the only ones that can or will kill pest. However, there are many products out there, or sitting under your kitchen sink that will do the job faster, better, and safer.

Honey bee poulations around the world have dropped.

New Orleans also referred to as 'The Big Easy' because of how easy it was to get a job there.

This is the true tale of a foolish young man who decided to bike 140 miles to see his mother on Mother's Day.

Insect bites may be common but some can be very serious and even fatal. Learn what emergency remedies should be used for various insect bites and stings.

Landscaping myths and misconceptions: the buck stops here!

Indoor football has fans happy during long NFL offseason

Summertime sees many types of insects joining us in the great outdoors. Some of these insects defend themselves using a poisonous bite or sting.

How did a guy named "Mutt" Lange get to shack up with a stunning beauty like Shania Twain?

The no-work approach to controlling garden pests is to let their natural enemies eat them.

The world-renowed U.S. Navy high performance team experiences a crash and the loss of a pilot.

Eccentric extravagances of the rich and famous

Most people have little more than a short duration of pain from a bee sting, but some people are allergic to the bee venom, and in the worst cases, could die.

There seem to be just as many made-up breakfast treats as there are real ones. How many of these fictional cereals do you recall?

One of the Blue Angels crashed right outside of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during the first day of the Beaufort Air Show.

Once again, it's time for my annual column ranking the NBA's head coaches, which, believe me, is perennially one of the toughest columns I write.

If you're planning on visiting Oklahoma City this year you'll find they have all sorts of sporting events - something for everyone.

In the past century their were nine major automobile manufacturers, then seven became five which consolidated to three (Big Three though they were.) Now the industry is in it's most dire straits.

If you answered yes, good luck telling your sob story to any fan of one of these 40+ plus schools who have never, ever, not even once experienced what it feels like to root on their beloved team at the mecca of collegiate basketball.