N.O NBA New Name Suggestions:

[CajunIke]

Krewe?

I'd prefer if they went with something historical that doesn't involve Mardi Gras or hurricanes. WWII museum is in NOLA because the U boats that enabled us to storm the beaches and eventually win the war were designed and manufactured in NOLA. Something along those lines?

[CajunRebel]

Since he owns both teams, can he call both the Saints?

Lots of soccer teams in Europe also field teams in other sports including basketball that all share the name of the soccer team. So It wouldn't be completely out of the ordinary.

[The Floridian]

I'd prefer if they went with something historical that doesn't involve Mardi Gras or hurricanes. WWII museum is in NOLA because the U boats that enabled us to storm the beaches and eventually win the war were designed and manufactured in NOLA. Something along those lines?

Krewe = hurricane? Only if it's the drink.

[CajunIke]

Krewe = hurricane? Only if it's the drink.

Krewe = Mardi Gras, and I agree with Big Dave of having a name that is plural.

[CajunFan3406]

There are a few NBA teams that I can think of that have names that make absolutely no sense, like the Jazz and the Lakers. Also there are some that seem like randomly chosen animals, such as the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Bobcats. I think most of these teams are content with their names. I don't get what's the big issue with the Hornets.

[duggie85]

I've heard that one a few times and it's grown on me. I also like Brass and I dont think it'll be a problem to buy the naming rights from a defunct hockey team.

This is from a poster on Saintsreport/Hornetsreport:

I like this.

[CajunCherokee]

I like New Orleans Brass the best. Just stinks losing the Fleur-de-Bee. That's a wicked cool logo.

[Boomer]

NOBODY has said YATS!!!!! Maybe call the dancing girls the Katrinas!!!!

[NOCajun]

I've heard that one a few times and it's grown on me. I also like Brass and I dont think it'll be a problem to buy the naming rights from a defunct hockey team.

This is from a poster on Saintsreport/Hornetsreport:

I heard someone talking about this on the radio and it makes PERFECT sense!! I would vote for this. The only other fitting name to me is the JAZZ. (KISS OFF UTAH!!)

[tank]

New Orleans SINNERS

[NewsCopy]

The New Orleans Hornets are going to change their name to something actually fitting for the city. New owner (pending the rubber stamp from the league) Tom Benson echoed that again Monday. How about something like… Jazz? That was the New ...

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[Bandwagon King]

1) Satchmos - in memory of Louis Armstrong
2) Riverboats
3) Port O' Call
4) Ragin Brass
5) Trumpeteers
6) Steamboats or Steamers
7) Paraders
8) Trawlers
9) Swamp Pirates
10) Hurricanes ?