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'09-10 Predictions

How high will the Hornets soar in 2009-10? Our experts make regular-season predictions.

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HOLLINGER'S FORECAST

John Hollinger profiles every member of the New Orleans Hornets and projects their '09-10 stats.

  • Hornets player profiles and stat projections
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  • Insider: Paul | West | Stojakovic | Okafor
  • Team forecast: New Orleans' '09-10 outlook Insider

RANKINGS

  • Power Rankings
    Marc Stein ranks all 30 teams heading into training camp. Check out New Orleans' spot.
  • Offseason Rankings
    Chad Ford ranks all 30 teams on how well they did this offseason.
    • Player movement

KEY INFO

LAST SEASON
49-33 (7th in West)

PRESEASON OPENER
Oct. 7: Atlanta

SEASON OPENER
Oct. 28: San Antonio

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Insider

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  • Offseason Buzz: Players to watch in '09-10
  • John Hollinger: East outlook | West outlook

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    Record: 0-0
    Playoffs: 0-0
    NBA titles: 0

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