Hornets, Bower part ways

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07/13/2010 - New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets announced Tuesday that the club and general manager Jeff Bower have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately.

"We feel it is in the best interest for us and Jeff to part ways at this time," said Hornets president Hugh Weber. "Our search for a new general manager is already underway. We will target basketball minds that are highly respected in the basketball circles and someone that will help in our pursuit of building a championship team."

Bower was named head coach of the Hornets this past season on November 12 after the organization fired Byron Scott. He guided New Orleans to a Southwest Division-worst 37-45 record in 2009-2010.

Following the season, Bower resigned to concentrate on his front office duties. Monty Williams was named the new head coach last month.

In 14-plus seasons with the club, Bower held various scouting, coaching, and general manager positions. He was GM from 2001-2003 and was re-appointed general manager at the start of the 2005-06 season.

"I want to thank Jeff for all his service for our organization," said Hornets owner George Shinn. "Gary Chouest and I have the necessary resources and will continue to do what it takes this summer to make our team better. Under the new leadership of Monty Williams, our team president Hugh Weber and our new general manager we feel very positive about our future as an organization."

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