Where Can Hornets' Fans Buy New Orleans Pelicans Gear?

Where Can Hornets' Fans Buy New Orleans Pelicans Gear?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â€" People familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Hornets have decided to change their name to the Pelicans next season. The people spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the Hornets

The New Orleans Hornets officially announced the adoption of the “Pelicans” nickname on Thursday. The nickname switch, first reported in December, will occur after the 2012-13 season. The change will be accompanied by

New Orleans changing its NBA nickname from Hornets to Pelicans was not a secret. But the logo and color scheme was, until today. New Orleans on Thursday officially unveiled its new nickname, logo and color scheme, capturing the essence of New Orleans

It's for a greater purpose." The team also unveiled five new logos. The primary one has a red background with the words New Orleans and pelicans written in white, a red pelican's head and bill, a gold basketball and crescent and a red fleur de lis at

Today, the New Orleans Hornets announced they will begin using the nickname New Orleans Pelicans beginning this offseason.