2009-10 Statistics
Finished 37-45, fifth in Southwest Division, 11th in Western Conference
Postseason
Missed Postseason
Additions and Re-Signings
Trevor Ariza via trade, Marco Belinelli via trade, Craig Brackins via trade, Aaron Gray via re-signing, Luther Head via free agency, and Quincy Pondexter via trade.
Losses
Darren Collison via trade, Julian Wright via trade, Morris Peterson via trade, and James Posey via trade.
Without their All-Star point guard in Chris Paul leading the way for half of the 2009-10 season due to a torn meniscus, the New Orleans Hornets saw their first sub-.500 season in three years and their worst record since they began playing in New Orleans.
Even though CP3 is back in the starting lineup, the Hornets still have many problems in the present and more importantly, in the future. The team has been at the center of attention many times during the offseason due to the possibility of Paul, their superstar and anchor, jetting for a new team when his contract is up.
Chris has obviously be ...
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