Hornets: Claxton ruled out for tonight's game
Hornets: Claxton ruled out for tonight's game

by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com
Thursday, October 20, 2005

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Hornets guard Speedy Claxton won't play in tonight's preseason game due to an injured big toe, but he could participate in practice on Friday or Saturday. "I can't wait to get him back," coach Byron Scott told New Orleans Times Picayune. "Our second unit needs a guy like Speedy."

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Scott's quote puts to rest any lingering doubts that Claxton is behind rookie Chris Paul on the depth chart. This is relevant to fantasy owners as they can now draft and bid on Paul with far less hesitation