Hornets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted on | Thursday, May 26, 2011 | No Comments

The Hornets are operating under a unique business model as they map out their future for next season and beyond.

The franchise was purchased by the NBA last December and the league is looking for someone to sell it to, preferably someone who will commit to keeping the team in New Orleans long term. Though the NBA is the owner, team president Hugh Weber, whose tenure began well before the sale, and general manager Dell Demps, hired less than a year ago, handle the day-to-day operations.

Jac Sperling was appointed by the league to provide more of a hands-on presence, but it's still Weber and Demps who run the show. Though the league wants to make the franchise financially attractive to a buyer, Weber and Demps said they have the freedom to do what's necessary to upgrade the...

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