1565 Results for emeka okafor

Look closer at underlying statistics

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish highlights some interesting underlying statistics to get a truer look at some players and their potential fantasy value.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Kings improve home record to 7-2 with win over Hornets

Associated Press

Sergio Rodriguez scored a career-high 24 points, Jason Thompson had 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings won their third straight game with a 112-96 victory Sunday over the New Orleans Hornets.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 29, 2009

West, Collison guide Hornets to 11th straight home OT win

Associated Press

David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-99 in overtime Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Wade scores 31 as Heat overcome Hornets down stretch

Associated Press

Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Collison's first double-double helps resurgent Hornets to victory

Associated Press

Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first career double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Stojakovic sinks seven 3-pointers in defeat of Suns

Associated Press

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 19, 2009

West's double-double helps Hornets hand Bower first career victory

Associated Press

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Clippers.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The next big trade? Here's a three-team possibility

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Philly's out-of-favor center certainly makes more sense than a deal for New Orleans' Emeka Okafor, who has four years and nearly $40 million left on his contract through the 2013-14...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Jennings, Ariza, Bynum soar in rankings

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish takes a closer look at players he's moved way up or way down in his top-130 hoops rankings this week.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Warriors don't get much for Jackson

John Hollinger, ESPN.com

The Bobcats landed Stephen Jackson from Golden State, which makes one wonder: Why didn't the Cavs pull the trigger?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Johnson, Crawford take advantage of Paul's absence as Hawks handle Hornets

Associated Press

Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Trail Blazers run off Hornets; Paul leaves with ankle injury

Associated Press

LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 13 rebounds, helping Portland to an 86-78 victory over a New Orleans team on Friday night that lost Chris Paul to a sprained ankle while trying to adjust to new head coach Jeff Bower.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Hornets fire Scott, name Bower coach

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The New Orleans Hornets have responded to their 3-6 start by making the first coaching change of the young NBA season, firing Byron Scott on Thursday, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Suns start fast, move to league-best 8-1 start

Associated Press

Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 11, 2009