The latest updates on the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday evening:
- John Reid of the Times-Picayune writes that Eric Gordon expects to have both good and bad games as he gets back into shape after missing the first two months of the season.
- Ryan Anderson tells Kyle Bass of Hornets.com that he has worked on diversifying his offense beyond just three-point shooting in his first season with the Hornets after signing an offer sheet this summer.
- Jason Smith discusses his role on the team in an interview with the Times-Picayune.
- Jimmy Smith of the Times-Picayune believes the Hornets have showed signs of maturation over the past week.