Arriving in New Orleans in 2003, the Hornets took the same hornet design concept from Charlotte and continued with it in the south. New color changes and a different font as well.
2009 - 2013
Updated Hugo the Hornet with “NOLA” across its chest. “NEW ORLEANS HORNETS” encompassing Hugo.
2003 - 2008
The move to New Orleans brought the same logo with the Charlotte Hornet. They changed the city name to “NEW ORLEANS” in teal. The hornet is dribbling a lighter orange basketball and “New Orleans” and a yellow “H” on the chest.
Secondary Logo
2009 - 2013
“NOLA” with a orange basketball going through the letter “O” and a orange trumpet underneath. The word “NOLA” stands for the city of New Orleans.
2009 - 2013
“Fleur de Bee” Light blue and dark blue Hornet in the shape of a fleur-de-lis, holding an orange basketball.
2003 - 2008
A white letter “H” in teal hexagon with purple and yellow outline. The letter “H” stands for the team nickname Hornets.
2008
“Fleur de Bee” Light blue and dark blue Hornet in the shape of a fleur-de-lis, holding an orange basketball.