This is the December 19, 2012 news archive. View today's Hornets news and rumors.

New Orleans Hornets News and Rumors

The New Orleans Hornets and the NBA have reportedly registered five trademarks for their new name

Eric Freeman, yahoo.com

When Yahoo!'s own Marc Spears reported that the New Orleans Hornets were set to change their name to the Pelicans, reaction was split fairly evenly among those who loved the name and those who hated. The proponents, like me, saw value in the goofiness o…

Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com

To mark the passing of another eventful year of championships, triumphs and memorable moments, SI.com's writers are remembering the stories they connected to most across the sports landscape in 2012.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

David Lee had 26 points and nine rebounds, Klay Thompson finished with 19 points, and the Golden State Warriors brought their surprising road run home with a 103-96 victory over the struggling New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.