Hornets, Louisiana reach agreement on arena lease (Yahoo! Sports)

The Hornets and State of Louisiana have reached an agreement in principle that would keep the NBA club in the New Orleans Arena through 2024 and pump about $50 million in improvements into the stadium. Gov. Bobby Jindal, NBA Commissioner David Stern and top Hornets officials jointly announced the agreement on Friday afternoon, calling it an important step toward securing a new permanent owner for...

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