December 8
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Although former LSU guard Marcus Thornton's struggles' in Hornets Coach Monty Williams' system last season ultimately led to him being traded to Sacramento, New Orleans General Manager Dell Demps apparently is interested in giving Thornton another shot. Thornton's agent, Tony Dutt, said he has had discussions this week with Demps, along with four other teams, including the Kings. Thornton is a restricted free agent, and Sacramento can match any offer he receives. Free agents can sign contracts beginning Friday. The Hornets traded Thornton, a fan favorite, last February to acquire forward Carl Landry, who is a free agent."
February 24
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The New Orleans Hornets have traded guard Marcus Thornton to the Sacramento Kings for forward Carl Landry. The trade became official about 3:30 p.m. after a conference call with league headquarters in New York. No additional Hornets moves are expected today, according to sources, Hornets General Manager Dell Demps, in a statement released by the club, said the trade would benefit both teams."
February 23
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Because of on-going negotiations regarding a trade, reportedly that could send backup shooting guard Marcus Thornton to Sacramento, the New Orleans Hornets told Thornton not to attend Wednesday's shoot-around at New Orleans Arena. "The trade is pending; nothing has been finalized," Hornets Coach Monty Williams said. "So we just decided it would be best not for him to come to the arena so he wouldn't have to be subjected to this (media questioning)." The Hornets are reportedly sending Thornton to the Kings for reserve power forward Carl Landry, but Williams, by league rule, is forbidden to speak about trades that have not yet been consummated. "It would be irresponsible of me to even go"
February 23
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Hornets General Manager Dell Demps is close to finalizing a trade deal before Thursday's deadline that would send second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations to the Sacramento Kings for forward Carl Landry, according to league sources. The deal is expected to completed by Wednesday. Though a scoring threat off the bench, the Hornets have not been pleased with Thornton's defensive development. Hornets Coach Monty Williams has said they have too many wing players, and with Marco Belinelli going to the bench after losing his starting spot to Willie Green, he is taking minutes away from Thornton. Landry, a three-year veteran, is a scoring threat in the post."
January 13
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The Orlando Magic came into New Orleans Arena on Wednesday night one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winners of nine straight. They left -- thanks to the clutch overtime shooting of reserve guard Marcus Thornton -- merely another loser on the Hornets' home court, the 15th victim so far this season. The Hornets needed an extra five minutes, but managed to do something no one had done since last month -- beat the Magic 92-89 in overtime, halting Orlando's league-leading winning streak in front of 13,688. Orlando's string began Dec. 23 when the Magic beat San Antonio 123-101, stopping the Spurs' 14-game winning streak. The Magic's last loss was Dec. 21 against Dallas, 105-99. Thornton"
November 1
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Marcus Thornton has shook off a preseason shooting slump to emerge as the team's third-leading scorer. Thornton is averaging 11.7 points per game and scored 17 points in 30 minutes off the bench in Saturday night's 99-90 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. In Friday night's home victory against the Denver Nuggets, Thornton scored 10 points. Thornton said he is not forcing things, but is staying patient to make open shots."
October 20
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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After excelling as a scorer last season, Hornets second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton expects to have even better results this season. So far during the preseason, Thornton's performance has been anything but stellar. Instead of taking over games as he did last season, such as when he tied a franchise rookie record with 37 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thornton has struggled to make open shots and consistently defend the way Hornets Coach Monty Williams demands. Going into today's road exhibition game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Thornton is shooting 20.4 percent from the field in six preseason games. Though he set a franchise rookie record with 117 3-pointers last"
October 10
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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It might be a gamble, but the decision could pay off hugely for the New Orleans Hornets if second-year guard Marcus Thornton can thrive coming off the bench along side Peja Stojakovic. New Orleans' reserves, considered by many the weak link on this transformed roster, could be bolstered considerably by having two players who can score points in bunches coming into games this season off the bench. In Saturday night's exhibition opener against the Memphis Grizzlies, it gave the Hornets their first opportunity to see what kind of punch Thornton – who last season set a team record for points in a quarter when he scored 23 in a game at Cleveland – and Stojakovic, one of the most feared shooters"
June 16
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Marcus Thornton was having as much fun as the kids Tuesday morning. The Hornets' guard hosted a youth basketball camp at Pelican Park in Mandeville and taught participants fundamentals and spent time playing with them. Thornton sprinted up and down the court, making a few steals and even trying a dunk late in the camp. After about two hours, a visibly tired Thornton told the kids he got a good workout. "I haven't played like this since the season," Thornton told his campers. And with the 2010-11 preseason about four months away, Thornton still has time to get back into playing shape for a follow-up to his standout rookie season."
May 1
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Though neither received serious consideration for rookie of the year honors, New Orleans Hornets rookie guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton were recognized for their surprising seasons on Friday with Collison named to the first team of the NBA's All-Rookie squad, while Thornton got second-team honors. They become the first rookie tandem so honored in franchise history, after they combined to become the most prolific pair of rookie scorers ever for the Hornets. "Darren and Marcus have been great for us all season," Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said, "on and off the court. It's great for them to be honored as All-Rookie members. They are two special basketball players and have"