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Should Pelicans' Austin Rivers work exclusively at point guard this summer to prepare for next season?
New Orleans Times-Picayune "In his rookie season, New Orleans Pelicans' Austin Rivers split time at both guard positions and it appeared to slow his progress for the first three months of the season. Although he got most of his work at shooting guard because starter Eric Gordon missed the first 29 games with a knee injury,..." May 14
Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers breaks bone in right hand against Lakers
New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers suffered a fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand against the Los Angeles Lakers interrupting one of the best games he's played this season and likely ending his season. The Hornets announced after the game he is expected to miss..." March 07
Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers finally showing signs of improvement with All-Star break approaching
New Orleans Times-Picayune "After struggling through most of the season, New Orleans Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers finally appears to be emerging as a more reliable contributor off the bench. In 34 minutes Monday night against the Detroit Pistons, he committed just one turnover. In Sunday’s 102-89 loss to the Toronto..." February 12