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re: Charlotte in process to rebrand to Hornets (starting 2014-15; presser Tues.)

Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:34 am to
Posted by Napoleon
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Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:34 am to
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stating that the NBA and not the Pelicans owned the moniker.


whoa, not sure if true, Benson bought the Hornets then rebranded.

If Silver says is true then the NBA owns all names.

Posted by GeauxColonels
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Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:41 am to
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whoa, not sure if true, Benson bought the Hornets then rebranded. If Silver says is true then the NBA owns all names.

No. Benson bought the "New Orleans Hornets." The league owned the name "Charlotte Hornets." All of the Charlotte throwback merchandise profits went to the league. The New Orleans franchise never saw a dime of that.
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