Hornets moving to OKC

[Patrick]

Well, it's already obvious that Shinn wants to keep the Hornets here. Looks like his lawyer is now going to task to make sure that happens.

http://newsok.com/article/1841402/?template=sports/main

[Doug Loudenback]

That would be great, Patrick, but I'll still believe it when I see it.

[venture]

I don't think it is a stretch to say, I'll be shocked if we see the Hornets based in OKC past next season. Shinn is also a person whose word is worthless. If it happens, it happens...but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[ImproveOKC]

Oklahoma City should build a $40 million NBA practice facility immediately.

[venture]

Why? So it sits empty when Stern forces them back to NOLA?

[imafish]

Heard that Shinn is building a house in Gaillardia. Anybody hear it too?

[NOLAHornet]

Heard that Shinn is building a house in Gaillardia. Anybody hear it too?

Nope, that's one of the rumors they'd have you believe over on Hornets Central. Even if he were building a house there, people like Shinn with big bucks can buy and sell things quickly.

Article in NOLA today said Hornets are for sure returning in 2007-2008, when the All Star Game will take place.

[BDP]

Article in NOLA today said Hornets are for sure returning in 2007-2008

Announced by NBA BOG?

[NOLAHornet]

New Orleans Times. The only paper that's willing to tell the truth. That one dude in your paper is full of it.

[BDP]

Yeah, the Times has a real good record of fact checking.

Did the BOG announce it?

[NOLAHornet]

It's been announced everywhere. Even Stern told your own Channel 5 that they'd be returning.