David Stern just said

wait, a news outlet reported something prematurely?!?!?!?!?!

eta: i wouldn't be surprised if someone leaked that shite on purpose as a way to see public reaction to the name

quote:

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On Fox 8, that Hornets still kicking around different names. Nothing's official. Should know more in APPROX 3 months.

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What's he supposed to say? You got it?

As far as prematurely goes, multiple people now are reporting this is what ownership wants. There is a process to go through, however, so it's not locked in, could change. That's not premature. It's the truth, but that can change. I'm not hungry, then I am hungry. Neither is a lie or untrue at the moment. To construe it as `done' is premature. To say there is a will, this is the goal, etc. is not. Right?

David stern on changing hornets name--"The hornets might have a friend in the league office that can expedite the process"