Hornets sign Dell Demps to extension

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The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed general manager Dell Demps to a new multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

“Dell has a bright future ahead as the GM of our team and Mr. Benson and I couldn’t be more impressed with the track this team is on and are excited about the future,” said Hornets Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis. “He has helped shape this organization with the current team of young, talented players and we look forward to seeing the growth of the franchise during this exciting time for the franchise.”

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http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/horn...emps-extension

Great news!

O thank The Lord!

I kind of figured once Williams was extended Demps wouldn't be too far behind.

WOOOP WOOOP!.. well deserved!

**** YEAH

now on to the task of eventually completing what has been started....

As a GM, I don't think your job is ever complete.

Breathes sigh of relief!!!

Some people were talking about this yesterday, good timing lol

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

As a GM, I don't think your job is ever complete.

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I technically agree, but I guess I am just looking for a couple more pieces to "complete" the puzzle at hand....but, you are right , things will never be totally complete nor perfect either....the truth is that a GM does whatever he can, and then chances are, he is ultimately replaced at some point in the future....kinda hope its a long time for us though....

This just made my day. The future is indeed bright guys.

maybe he and monty are yound and not very experienced, and not the best yet, but you have to give them a chance to become it !
love it, finally consistency in the franchise! i was really afraid when benson took over , he would add a new GM and Coach...

Good for him, well deserved. :thumbup:

Awesome. It's great to see that Monty and Dell are going to be given time to develop our young players instead of rush the process and end up with an average team. Today is a good day.

Congrats Dell! Well-deserved. He and Monty are locked in... excellent news.

Our main front office people are locked up, I love it.

Great news ! One more person is missing to that mix and I'm sure he's working hard to come back at full strength ! We need him to elevate this franchise on another level !

great news

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Congrats, Demps. Now go get us Brandon Jennings for three nickles, a rubberband, and Eric Gordon's knee.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Congrats, Demps. Now go get us Brandon Jennings for three nickles, a rubberband, and Eric Gordon's knee.

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Ryan and Michael had a Bucks Blogger on the latest podcast and he characterized the Bucks as kind of where the Hornets were at the end with Shinn, do what it takes to make the playoffs and get butts in the seats, even if that means passing up good deals built around future assets. Basically he thought it was more likely they'd risk letting him walk as an RFA than throw in the towel this season for young players and picks. Sounded like overpaying Jennings as a RFA is the only shot the Hornets would have at him.

All this stability is so foreign

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Originally Posted by BP225

Ryan and Michael had a Bucks Blogger on the latest podcast and he characterized the Bucks as kind of where the Hornets were at the end with Shinn, do what it takes to make the playoffs and get butts in the seats, even if that means passing up good deals built around future assets. Basically he thought it was more likely they'd risk letting him walk as an RFA than throw in the towel this season for young players and picks. Sounded like overpaying Jennings as a RFA is the only shot the Hornets would have at him.

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I don't call him the Supervillain cuz he plays fair. I call him that cuz he's robbing people blind and no one can stop him!

If he wants Jennings than he'll just have to kidnap the Bucks GM's wife or something and just hope Liam Nielson isn't general manager.

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Originally Posted by BP225

Ryan and Michael had a Bucks Blogger on the latest podcast and he characterized the Bucks as kind of where the Hornets were at the end with Shinn, do what it takes to make the playoffs and get butts in the seats, even if that means passing up good deals built around future assets. Basically he thought it was more likely they'd risk letting him walk as an RFA than throw in the towel this season for young players and picks. Sounded like overpaying Jennings as a RFA is the only shot the Hornets would have at him.

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Or a sign and trade this summer. But yeah, it will be difficult to get him this year and like everyone else in the league, they want nothing to do with Gordon. I thought I was going overboard when I asked if Bucks would do Gordon for M. Ellis and Drew Gooden's awful contract and he said no- wanted the Hornets to throw in a first rounder.

Gordon has beyond below negative value at this point. That has to be priority #1 moving forward for Dell- finding a way to get this guy out without taking too much salary back. Congrats on the new deal Dell, but good luck with that tough task

This is great! Got our core locked up on the court and in the FO

We have the 2nd youngest team in the league and we are 1st in potential. We are so lucky, as fans, to have Dell and Monty on our side. I can not wait to see the course this team takes in the near future. Since 1988, I feel this is the first legit chance we have at winning a Championship in the coming years. The CP3 days we were close, but after losing game 7 to the Lakers, those hopes were quickly dashed. This is our time!

I don't think it's a coincidence that this comes a week after Loomis's suspension ended. I'm guessing his involvement in the Hornets is over. Congrats to Mr. Demps, well deserved.

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Originally Posted by Carbon

I don't think it's a coincidence that this comes a week after Loomis's suspension ended. I'm guessing his involvement in the Hornets is over. Congrats to Mr. Demps, well deserved.

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From an article posted earlier this week.

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Now that Loomis is back with the Saints, he has to address Payton's contract, which may or may not allow him to become a highly sought-after free agent next summer. But Loomis says he still plans to be involved with the Hornets.

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http://www.nba.com/2012/news/feature...=iref:nbahpt3a

From what i gather it seems like Dell reports to Loomis who then reports to Benson.
Also am i wrong or did Loomis announce the extension for Dell?

I did say I was "guessing". :) Maybe "hoping" is the right word. I have nothing against Loomis, it's just a weird setup.

Yea i just re-read it Loomis is "executive vice president" of the Hornets, which is what Rita Benson is with the Saints.
Not sure what that means but I think my original assumption is correct that he just "oversees" Dell/Monty and reports back to "Da Boss" Benson.

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Yea i just re-read it Loomis is "executive vice president" of the Hornets, which is what Rita Benson is with the Saints.
Not sure what that means but I think my original assumption is correct that he just "oversees" Dell/Monty and reports back to "Da Boss" Benson.

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Well ask your self what is it that Rita actually does in that roll for the Saints. Basically Loomis is a figurehead, He's acting in the Roll that Benson would act if Benson was a lot younger. He's the eyes, ears and mouth piece of Tom Benson, surrogate owner.

If Something is important enough Loomis takes it to Benson, otherwise Dell probably just keeps Loomis informed of all deals, but has the power to make all non franchise changing moves, freely.

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Originally Posted by WhoDatHornet

Yea i just re-read it Loomis is "executive vice president" of the Hornets, which is what Rita Benson is with the Saints.
Not sure what that means but I think my original assumption is correct that he just "oversees" Dell/Monty and reports back to "Da Boss" Benson.

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Maybe it was just me, but there seemed to be some confusion about Loomis's role with the Hornets when the purchase went down. I feel that he was basically there as Mr. Benson's "guy", to sort of give his stamp of approval. I guess I just hope that the extension signals that they're happy with Demps and that this is 100% his team.

Ayyyy Mr. Demps is staying. Nice stuff. Great to hear.

Good, now he and Williams can finish what they started.