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New Orleans Hornets
What Went Right:

• They needed scoring and got it.
Morris Peterson always had to defer to bigger guns in Toronto (Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, Mike James), but the hunch here is that he will come out blazing for a team in need of points.

• Actually, this one went Wright.
Julian Wright, the No. 13 pick in the draft, gives the Hornets a rangy wing player who has skills at both ends of the court.

• Tyson Chandler continued to grow. Up.
Chandler's rebirth, which began with his trade from the Bulls to the Hornets, stretched right into the summer with his participation for Team USA in the FIBA Americas tournament. Chandler gained confidence and respect last season, especially for his consistency and defense, and should hit training camp with a booster dose.

What Went Wrong:

• Desmond Mason went back to Milwaukee.
We include this for the record, but at this point, the idea of losing Mason's potential feels worse than the idea of losing Mason's actual production. He'll be 30 this season so he is what he is.

Grade: B

Several small steps forward and no big misstep backward should stabilize the Hornets in their back-to-the-bayou season.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....grades/1.html

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bee-fan

I think losing Mason is what went right. Mason was a good player, just not a great fit for our team.

Diable

Mason is a good player when you use him properly.He is a very good defender,probably top five at defending wings.He's a great dunker and finisher,but the way Scott was using him was just idiotic.He was making far too much money for the Hornets and they need the scoring that Peterson provides more than what Mason provides.

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supermati

It's not over yet, what's happening with Devin Brown?

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