Hornets extend lease, but could still opt out of agreement New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Hornets and the state of
Louisiana reached a deal Wednesday that extends the team's lease through 2014,
but provisions in the agreement could allow the club to leave after next
season.
The Hornets agreed to a two-year extension, covering the two years lost during
the team's relocation to Oklahoma City following Hurricane Katrina. However,
certain benchmarks included means the team can choose to renegotiate or opt
out of the agreement if attendance falls below 14,735 between December 1, 2007
and the end of the 2008-09 seaso... More...
Rasual Butler has started each of New Orleans' last five games due to an injury to Morris Peterson, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View:Because the team has won four of those contests, it is possible that the Hornets will continue to use Butler as a starter even when Peterson's balky knee gets healthy.
Hornets center Tyson Chandler returned to the team after missing one game due to the birth of his child, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View:Chandler is averaging solid though not spectacular numbers, averaging 8.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, so he is usable at least for depth in fantasy leagues.
