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Jim Eichenhofer: Greivis Vasquez: “Letting teams score over 100 points is just not us. It’s unacceptable. I think we’ve got to be more aggressive/more mean." Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

Bill Oram: This tweet is for @kylegoon: Mo Williams says New Orleans' Greivis Vasquez reminds him of Sam Cassell. Twitter @tribjazz

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Sam Cassell 

The New Orleans Hornets picked up the fourth-year option on point guard Greivis Vasquez’s contract that will extend his current deal through the 2013-2014 season, the team confirmed Monday. The Hornets acquired Vasquez last December in a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Quincy Pondexter. Vasquez is expected to start Wednesday night’s opener against the San Antonio Spurs. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Quincy Pondexter 

The NBA has adapted a new anti-flopping rule that will go into effect this season and New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez is pleased about the measure, where players could face fines up to $30,000 from the league if they repeatedly commit the violation. ``Sometimes a lot of players flop and they don’t get that call,’’ Vasquez said Wednesday after the NBA announced the new rule. ``Now you got to play straight and I’ll see less of it and that’s good for the game.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Referees 

``I think it’s (anti-flopping rule) good for the game because it’s getting out of hand,’’ Williams said. ``Some of the guys are good at it that it’s hard for the referees to make calls and I think the more you flop, the more you allow the refs to change games and they don’t want to do that. ``I’m not going to name names but there are some guys so good at it that it takes away from the game in my opinion.’’ In a statement, NBA Executive President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson said flopping has no place in the game. ``They either fool referees into calling undeserved fouls or fool fans into thinking the referees missed a foul call," Jackson said. "Accordingly, both the Board of Governors and the Competition Committee felt strongly that any player who the league determines, following video review, to have committed a flop should – after a warning – be given an automatic penalty.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Referees, Stu Jackson 

White House highlights Greivis Vasquez as a "Champion of Change" in connecting the Americas. On Friday, July 27th, the White House, along with the U.S. State Department and U.S. AID, will honor leaders who have exemplified extraordinary successes and efforts toward the development of – and diplomacy with – their countries or communities of origin. “The nine Champions of Change we honor today highlight the power of proximity. These members of the Latin American Diaspora remind us that geography matters, that being a good neighbor is both good manners and a good investment. The Champions that we recognize today have helped their countries and communities of origin, and in doing so have bettered our region as a whole,” said Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson. “These exceptional individuals, with their work in sports and community development, in education and financial inclusion, inspire others by their example. In a region with such profound human links between our societies, ideas and inspiration spread quickly to the benefit of people all over the Americas and the Caribbean.” NBA.com

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New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez scored 16 points to help lead the Venezuelan national team to a 86-70 victory against Brazil on Thursday night to advance to tonight's championship game of the FIBA South American championship. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

Three spots in the 12-team Olympic basketball tournament are up for grabs and will be decided from July 2-8 at the men`s Qualifying Tournament in Caracas, Venezuela. "I`m going to be there," Venezuelan guard Greivis Vasquez of the New Orleans Hornets told Reuters after a recent game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. "It`s going to be a great tournament to help our country to develop our level of basketball, and it`s going to be good for the country." ZeeNews

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Venezuela 

Brian T. Smith: Vasquez: "We have a lot of young guys and two guys who barely speak English, so it's tough." Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

The New Orleans Hornets announced today the launch of Hornets.com/español, a Spanish website that will serve as the official source of Hornets coverage for the Spanish community. The site will include content and coverage of the Hornets, including highlighting the performances of Gustavo Ayón and Greivis Vasquez. In order to further connect with the Hornets’ growing Hispanic fan base, the new site will include news articles, game recaps, feature stories and team information in Spanish. Emilio Peralta, play-by-play announcer on the Hornets Spanish flagship radio station, La Raza 830 AM, will host video features and serve as the primary writer for Hornets.com/español. NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

The New Orleans Hornets have picked up the contract options for shooting guards Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez for next season. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry 

Henry, who was acquired in a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a 2013 second round pick earlier this month, has not played in a game yet for the Hornets because of recovering from an ankle injury he suffered in training camp with the Grizzlies. He could play his first game on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry 

Greivis Vasquez remembers sitting in the Grizzlies' locker room with his former teammates at a time when idle chatter focused mainly on who might be leaving. "We all knew a trade was coming," Vasquez said. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Greivis Vasquez 

"I was shocked," said Vasquez, who returns to FedExForum tonight for the first time with the Hornets. "It hurt me a little bit because I like Memphis. But they needed big men and a small forward to help Rudy (Gay). And we had too many guards. They weren't going to play me, Jeremy (Pargo), Josh (Selby) and O.J. (Mayo). But I wouldn't say they gave up on me too fast. Maybe if Darrell (Arthur) didn't get hurt they wouldn't have traded me." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Greivis Vasquez 

Desiring a backup point guard with NBA experience, the New Orleans Hornets traded second-year small forward Quincy Pondexter to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday for guard Greivis Vasquez. Vasquez, 6 feet 6, 211 pounds, can play both guard positions and averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 assists last season as a rookie with the Grizzlies. Vasquez was a first-round pick by the Grizzlies in 2010, becoming the first Venezuelan-born player to be drafted and only the third Venezuelan to play in the league. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Greivis Vasquez, Quincy Pondexter 

“We feel this is a trade that benefits both teams,’’ Demps said in a statement. “We will miss Quincy, and we thank him for his efforts, professionalism and work ethic. We are excited to add Greivis Vasquez to our team, organization and community. Greivis is an exciting big guard that plays with a passion that we hope will thrill our fans at the Hive.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Greivis Vasquez, Quincy Pondexter 

Hugh Weber: Welcome @greviusvasquez to @hornets Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

Adrian Wojnarowski: New Orleans has traded Quincy Pondexter to Memphis for Grevis Vasquez, a league source tells Y! Sports. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Greivis Vasquez, Quincy Pondexter, New Orleans 

Jimmy Smith: Sources confirm #Hornets trade Quincy Pondexter to #Grizzlies for Grevis Vasquez. Deal fell through earlier in the week. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Greivis Vasquez, Quincy Pondexter, New Orleans 

Greivis Vasquez: I was just told that the deal that sends me to New Orleans is official... It's an excellent opportunity for my career. Twitter

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