Michael Elworth
mkelworth
I started writing about basketball at 21, and at 22 I started my own blog thehoopstuff.com, which is a part of the Fox Sports Yardbarker Network. At 23 I started writing for Rant Sports, NBA, covering the New Orleans Hornets. What is there to say,I am 23 and doing what I love, it does not get better than that. I am currently stationed in the Chicago Subarbs and love it here.
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Dwight Howard Trade Grades
The long-suffering Dwight Howard trade saga is finally over, now lets skip the introductions and get to the grades. Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Dwight Howard, Earl Clark, Chris Duhon Los Angeles Lakers Lose: Andrew Bynum, Josh McRoberts, Christian Eyenga and 1 Future 1st Rounder Analysis: There is not much to say that has not already been [...]
TweetBreaking Down the New Orleans Hornets Roster
Probable Starters: PG: Greivis Vasquez: To be fair Vasquez is only listed as the starter for a lack of better options. The team has been adamant in their hopes of Rivers becoming the starter they need, but his transformation into a point guard seems years a way. Vasquez does have his strengths, mainly height, passing, [...]
TweetHow the Hornets Should Fill Out their Roster
The Hornets currently have 11 players on their roster, 12 if they sign rookie second round pick, Darius Miller. He would be a great fit on the roster as he has championship pedigree and is very familiar with prized rookie and franchise player Anthony Davis and plays at small forward, where they do not have [...]
TweetWhy Change Austin Rivers?
The Hornets came into the Summer League with a rather dull roster, with the focus obviously on Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers. With Davis a last minute call up to the U.S. Olympic Team, it was now the Rivers show. The team has had hopes of him becoming their full time starting point guard and gave [...]
TweetNBA Rumors: Hornets to Sign Roger Mason Jr.
According to reports, Washington free agent and NBA journeyman, Roger Mason Jr., has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Hornets. Because of their great depth at shooting guard, Mason will probably not be a part of the rotation, but he brings two needed components, leadership and shooting. It’s safe to say that [...]
TweetRobin Lopez To Hornets. Does He Fit Here?
The Timberwolves, Hornets ands Suns have completed a three team trade sending Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick to New Orleans, Wesley Johnson and a 1st Round Pick to the Suns and significant cap room going to the Timberwolves. The Hornets also sent Brad Miller’s expiring contract, 2 second round picks and Jerome Dyson to the Timberwolves. The [...]
TweetBest Games of 2012-13 Season For Hornets
Game 1: October 31: vs. San Antonio Spurs The first game of the Anthony Davis led Hornets era is without a doubt the biggest game of the year, giving fans a chance to see the player that has been called the future of the Hornet franchise and at their own building. Game 3: November 3: [...]
TweetNew Orleans Hornets’ Las Vegas Rookie Review
Anthony Davis- After a last minute call up to join the Olympic team, Davis did not get to participate in the Summer League. Fans should not be too upset, because the experience he will get and the character that will be grown should make him a better player than before. Expect a polished and ready top [...]
TweetThe Worst Moves of NBA’s 2012 Free Agency
The Ridiculous Center Signings It is well known that centers are always overpaid because of the premium on the position, hence good centers are often paid like fantastic guards. The truth is that it is very hard to find a quality center, as there simply are not many talented 7 footers in the world, but [...]
TweetBest Moves of the NBA’s Free Agency
Nets Resign Deron Williams The Nets went all in with their bold move of acquiring Deron Williams a year and a half ago, even without confirmation that he would resign with the team. After months of uncertainty, Williams has finally signed his new contract and will remain with the Nets for years to come and [...]
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