Charlotte Bobcats Trade Rumors

Is Ford still in Bobcats' future?
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March 17
Charlotte Observer
 columnist Rick Bonnell
"I spoke with Pacers point guard T.J. Ford before Tuesday's game to check how close he thought he was to being joining the Bobcats at the trade deadline. Charlotte and Indiana were in discussions on a deal that would have sent Ford and Brandon Rush to Charlotte for D.J. Augustin, Gerald Henderson and Nazr Mohammed. Ford got a call from his agent as he was headed for a team flight informing him of the talks. The Bobcats ultimately decided against it, and I'm told that was about owner Bob Johnson's reluctance to take Ford's $8.5 million salary next season."
Larry Brown to Philly?
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March 12
Charlotte Observer
 
"It was an odd experience at Bobcats coach Larry Brown's pregame media availability: The Philadelphia Inquirer had just reported 76ers coach Eddie Jordan would be fired by the end of the season, and Brown - the most successful coach in recent Sixers history - was asked to size up that team. "They've had phenomenal drafts and they're in a good situation financially. I don't think they're very far away," Brown said. "I know what kind of owner (they) have, I know the fans are as good as any. I look at their roster and I see the chance for improvement very quickly." Maybe all that was idle reminiscing, but I couldn't help but think how much Brown misses his wife and kids, back in Philadelphia ..."
Brown reacts to Clippers speculation
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March 10
Charlotte Observer
 
"Asked pre-game Tuesday whether he's committed long-term to coaching the Charlotte Bobcats, Larry Brown leaned on a familiar refrain: "It's up to Michael," Brown said, referring to managing partner Michael Jordan. Brown has expressed elation over Jordan's decision to buy controlling interest in the Bobcats. Jordan hired Brown, and Brown has repeatedly said Jordan's presence was the single reason he took the job. Brown joked away a question about an SI.com report that he contacted the Los Angeles Clippers to gauge their interest in him coaching there again."
Could Bobcats be in Worthy's future?
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March 9
Gaston Gazette
 
"As a basketball player, Gastonia's James Worthy has few peers. As a television analyst and fundraiser for charitable organizations (including his own), Worthy also has received high marks. Can another job be on the horizon for Worthy? With his former University of North Carolina teammate and close friend Michael Jordan recently becoming the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Worthy says he has talked with Jordan about just such a possibility. "He's really interested in helping some people I know," Worthy said of Jordan. "He's talked to myself. He's talked to (former UNC teammate) Sam Perkins. When he gets ready to hire, he has our numbers. And I'm sure he'll call people that are ..."
Bell feels used by Bobcats
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March 8
Charlotte Observer
 
"Some very interesting comments by former Charlotte Bobcat Raja Bell about how he feels manipulated by his former team, in regard to the left wrist injury he suffered in the preseason. "I felt like I was used a little bit,'' Bell told the Contra Costa Times. "They played on the fact that I want to play and want to please, and they played on that and, uh, it cost me my season.'' Bell wanted to have arthroscopic surgery, to explore the extent of damage to his left wrist, following a preseason injury. He says he was talked out of that. Bell was trying to tough it out, to help the Bobcats reach the playoffs. Eventually, following the trade to the Warriors (a deal that acquired Stephen ..."
Michael Jordan Bought the Bobcats for Only $175 Million
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March 5
SportingNews.com
 
"Pretty much everyone around the league is excited that Michael Jordan now owns the Bobcats. He's still a marketable face, and the franchise clearly needs all the help it can get to draw fans and become financially reputable. Lost in the excitement, though, was the fact that we never heard the sale price. Michael K. Ozanian of Forbes.com has it, and it's not pretty: If NBA owners approve, Michael Jordan is going to buy controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats for a price that values the franchise at about $175 million. This is a big blow to the NBA because current owner Robert L. Johnson paid an expansion fee of $300 million seven years ago and the league has several teams hunting for ..."
Bobcats don't expect Chandler back soon
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March 2
Charlotte Observer
 
"It doesn't sound like Tyson Chandler (ankle and foot injuries) will be back on the quick. Before the game, coach Larry Brown said it wouldn't surprise him if both Nazr Mohammed (back spasms) and Gana Diop (knee sprain) were both back before Chandler is. Bobcats rookie and former Duke star Gerald Henderson sure took satisfaction in beating his boss – and ex-Tar Heel – Michael Jordan in back-to-back games of HORSE at shootaround Monday morning. Henderson said Jordan didn't want to play a third game, adding he was looking forward to word of his victories getting back to Durham."
Bobcats could get new owners today, ending Johnson era
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February 25
Charlotte Observer
 
"The nine-month saga that is the sale of the Charlotte Bobcats could be resolved in the next three days, possibly today. Sources close to the situation anticipate a quick resolution, as to whether Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan or ex-Houston Rockets president George Postolos will close a deal with majority owner Bob Johnson. Jordan's window of first-refusal to buy the team is close to expiration, sources say, and he was still recruiting partners this week to invest $260 million or more to complete a purchase of Charlotte's NBA franchise. Jordan has repeatedly declined interview requests on his effort to buy the team. Postolos, who now leads a Houston-based consulting firm, declined ..."
Pacers' talks with Bobcats don't result in deal
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February 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"Soon after Thursday's trade deadline expired, Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford posted this update on his Twitter page: "Sorry but trade rumors was just trade talk . . . Still a PACER!!!!" The Pacers thought they had a deal to send Ford and shooting guard Brandon Rush to the Charlotte Bobcats for point guard D.J. Augustin, swingman Gerald Henderson and center Nazr Mohammed. About 10 minutes before the 3 p.m. deadline, the Bobcats called it off. Team president Larry Bird, who declined to go into the specifics about proposals involving Ford or Troy Murphy, said they had conversations with "about 20 different teams." "We looked at what we were going to do in the future," Bird said, "and if ..."
Mason will stay with Spurs; Ratliff to Bobcats
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February 19
San Antonio Express-News
 
"The NBA trade deadline came and went Thursday afternoon, with Roger Mason Jr. unable to see his fondest wish granted. When the sun set in Philadelphia, Mason was still a member of the Spurs. As far as consolation prizes go, it was none too shabby. "I meant it when I said I wanted to finish my career in San Antonio," said Mason, who nevertheless had informed the Spurs earlier in the week he wouldn't mind being traded to a team that could give him more minutes. "I love the guys on this team, and I've fallen in love with the city. I plan to live here when I retire." A free agent this summer, Mason might not yet end up being a Spur for life. With the Spurs unable to move him before the clock ..."
Pacers-Bobcats deal falls through
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February 18
ESPN.com
 
"The Indiana Pacers were in talks to send T.J. Ford and Brandon Rush to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for D.J. Augustin, Gerald Henderson and Nazr Mohammed, a source close to the talks told ESPN.com. However, those talks fell apart in the last hour of the trade deadline, sources told ESPN.com. The Bobcats, who are making a strong push for the playoffs, felt like Ford would be an upgrade in their backcourt. Ford, who has fallen out of the starting lineup in Indiana, also would've provided insurance for the Bobcats with starting point guard, Raymond Felton, being an unrestricted free agent this summer."
Bulls sending Tyrus Thomas to Bobcats
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February 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Bulls sat on the Knicks' offer of Al Harrington for Tyrus Thomas and Jerome James because it didn't involve future draft picks. On Thursday, they found a trading partner for the embattled fourth-year forward. League sources confirmed that the Bulls will send Thomas to Charlotte for Acie Law, Flip Murray and a protected future first-round draft choice, pending league approval."
Celtics point and shoot
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February 16
Boston Herald
 
"News of an impending Cleveland deal for Amare Stoudemire did little to change the urgency of the Celtics front office yesterday. General manager Danny Ainge declined comment on any trade discussions with other teams, but league sources said the Celts still are working the phones, with their primary goal to land a backup point guard - especially one who can defend. Chicago's Kirk Hinrich, who's due to make an average of $9 million per year through the 2011-12 season, and Charlotte's D.J. Augustin, who has one year left on his rookie contract (with a team option for 2011-12), remain possibilities. As Eddie House's matador performance against New Orleans' Darren Collison illustrated last ..."
Ainge: 'No deals' with the Bobcats or Wizards
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February 13
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Friday he has not discussed trades involving the Charlotte Bobcats or Washington Wizards. "There is no truth to either one of those," Ainge said. "I have had conversations with a lot of teams but those have never been discussed. There are a lot of things I would like to do but I don't feel a need to do something. I am always looking to upgrade the team, if possible." Charlotte coach Larry Brown could be interested in the Celtics' Rasheed Wallace, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer. But Ainge said Wallace will not be dealt. Ainge said he does not expect any deals to be concluded until closer to Thursday's trade ..."
Reports swirl as NBA trade deadline approaches
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February 10
Charlotte Observer
 columnist Rick Bonnell
"There's a report on espn.com that the Charlotte Bobcats and Boston Celtics are in trade talks involving Glen "Big Baby'' Davis. I'm told the two teams have talked, but I wouldn't be so certain Davis would be the guy the Bobcats covet. The Celtics need another guard who can knock down shots, which brings D.J. Augustin (or possibly Flip Murray) to mind. Obviously, the Bobcats would love to get Rasheed Wallace, a longtime favorite of coach Larry Brown, who hasn't played particularly well of late in Boston. The beauty of Wallace in Charlotte would be his wide skill set, You could pair him with any of three big men -- Tyson Chandler, Nazr Mohammed or Boris Diaw -- and he could blend with ..."
Sources: D.J. Augustin part of talks with Celtics
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February 10
ESPN.com
 
"The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats are discussing a trade centered around Glen Davis and D.J. Augustin, according to league sources. The sources cautioned that nothing is imminent, but said the clubs are having discussions. The Bobcats have been searching for a power forward, and the 6-foot-9 Davis could be their man. The Celtics, meanwhile, have been longing for a backup point guard, and Augustin, who's fallen out of favor with Charlotte coach Larry Brown, would be more than adequate. A straight-up trade would not work because Davis is a base-year compensation player, so other players would have to be involved to meet the financial requirements. That could be a sticking point in the ..."
Felton, Chandler plan to play
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February 9
Charlotte Observer
 
"Injured Charlotte Bobcats Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton both plan to play tonight against the Washington Wizards, although Chandler might be the safer bet of the two. Felton sprained his right ankle at practice Monday and he showed up at shootaround Tuesday morning with some swelling in the joint. Felton said he'll play, but coach Larry Brown said he'll wait until gametime, to make sure Felton can be effective. Felton is generally one of the tougher Bobcats when it comes to playing with pain."
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Felton rolls his ankle
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February 9
Charlotte Observer
 
"Charlotte Bobcats starting point guard Raymond Felton sprained his right ankle at practice Monday, when he stepped on a teammate's foot in a drill. Felton left the court in a protective boot and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Washington Wizards is uncertain. However, Felton has a high pain threshold and hates sitting, so if anyone will give it a try, it's Felton."
Is Bobcats sale close?
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February 5
Charlotte Observer
 
"On-going negotiations between Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson and former Houston Rockets President George Postolos could result in a sale of the NBA team during March or April, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Wednesday. One question concerning a potential sale is whether managing partner Michael Jordan is serious about buying controlling interest. ESPN The Magazine reports Jordan has right of first refusal to buy the team from Johnson that would expire at the end of February. Jordan did not reply to an interview request Wednesday from the Observer. While ESPN The Magazine characterized Postolos as making a "new" bid, his pursuit of the Bobcats has been consistent since ..."
Sources: New offer for Bobcats
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February 3
ESPN.com
 
"It's no secret that Charlotte Bobcats owner Robert Johnson has been trying to sell his franchise, and multiple league sources have told ESPN.com that he should get his wish by March. Former Houston Rockets president/CEO George Postolos -- whose first attempt to purchase the team, according to the Charlotte Observer, fell apart last summer -- has made a new offer that Bobcats president Michael Jordan has until the end of February to match, according to sources. League officials in New York, when asked about the state of the Bobcats' sale, declined comment. Jordan negotiated a right of first refusal after Johnson made it clear he intended to sell the team, according to a team source. But it ..."
Ajinca may miss more than 6 weeks
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February 3
Charlotte Observer
 
"A torn ligament in Charlotte Bobcat Alexis Ajinca's right thumb will put him out for more than six weeks. Ajinca, a French 7-footer and former first-round pick, has been with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA's Development League since late December. He hurt his thumb Jan. 27 in a D-League game against the Idaho Stampede. He's scheduled for surgery Friday in Charlotte, the Bobcats announced. The team said in a prepared statement that Ajinca will be in a cast for six weeks following the surgery. Ajinca has done little since the Bobcats chose him 20th overall in the 2008 draft, but he showed progress of late with the Red Claws."
Bobcats center Tyson Chandler says he's pain-free
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January 26
Charlotte Observer
 
"Bobcats center Tyson Chandler says he's pain-free for the first time since being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot. He said his goal is to practice sometime this week and possibly play next week. Chandler has missed 16 games. I'm sure he'd love to be back by Feb.6, when the Bobcats play his former team, the New Orleans Hornets. Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is a big fan of Gerald Wallace: "I hope he makes the All-Star team,'' Karl said pre-game. "He fought the judgment and the criticism (that he) can't do this and can't do that. He's proven a lot of people wrong the last few years.'' Funny line from Karl, when he saw ex-Charlotte Hornet Dell Curry talking to ex-Hornets ..."
Jordan still interested in buying Bobcats?
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January 21
Charlotte Observer
 
"I don't know where this is going, but I hear Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan is still interested in buying control of the team from majority owner Bob Johnson. Whether Jordan and Johnson can ever agree on a price and terms that would leave Jordan with controlling interest is debatable. Great play that, I'm guessing, didn't make ESPN Sportscenter: Stephen Jackson ball-faking Miami's Dwyane Wade off his feet, with a second left before the shot clock would have expired."
Gerald Wallace misses practice Tuesday, game-time decision tonight
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January 20
Charlotte Observer
 
"Stephen Jackson might have forced his way out of Golden State, but he got something with the Warriors that could be extremely valuable to the Charlotte Bobcats right now: Time-tested versatility. Warriors coach Don Nelson used Jackson at every position. That makes two Bobcats - Boris Diaw being the other - you can plug in to all five spots. With Gerald Wallace hurting, they might need just that. Wallace missed practice Tuesday after spraining his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Monday's victory against the Sacramento Kings. The team says Wallace's availability tonight against the Miami Heat will be a game-time decision. If he can't play or is limited, Jackson and Diaw become the ..."
Chandler out another week?
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January 2
Charlotte Observer
 
"Bobcats center Tyson Chandler - still on crutches - told me after the game he expects to be out at least another week with the stress reaction in his left foot. That's in part because he'll need a couple of practices to test the pain he's feeling, to make sure he's ready to play. Coach Larry Brown approached Stephen Jackson in the locker room, after media was let in, to talk about attitude. Sounds like Brown wants Jackson listening more receptively. As Brown is fond of saying to players, "it's not criticism, it's coaching.'' Here's a subtle, but telling, statistic showing progress by the Bobcats: They've committed the ninth-fewest fouls in the NBA this season and their collective opponent ..."
What would help Bobcats win on the road? Swagger
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December 26
Charlotte Observer
 
"For the Charlotte Bobcats, the difference between home and road is "know so" vs. "hope so." That's the assessment of recent addition Stephen Jackson, anyway. "The confidence," Jackson said when asked how a team can be 10-4 at home and 1-12 on the road. Jackson said the Bobcats resemble a shaky shooter launching a jumper on the road. "Just hoping it goes in," he described. "Not knowing whether it will go in." Jackson is a great believer in the power of swagger: That a team has to believe in itself, to an almost arrogant degree, to win consistently, particularly on the road. There's not much basis for the Bobcats to have that arrogance; they've never finished a season with a winning record, ..."
Bobcats lose game; 2 key players in pain
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December 21
Charlotte Observer
 
"Based on how Stephen Jackson looked and sounded, the Charlotte Bobcats might have lost more than a game Sunday. Their leading scorer left a 98-94 loss to the New York Knicks in the third quarter with back spasms. Though the team initially expected him to return, Jackson was in too much pain, long after the game ended. "Bad!'' Jackson said of the injury. "I've never had a back problem like this. It locked up on both sides and every time I tried to stretch, it locked up on me. "I've never had a back problem in my life - particularly a high back problem. Whatever it is, I do not feel great.'' Jackson's injury, combined with the absence Gerald Wallace (severe headaches), left the Bobcats ..."
Knicks watching Bobcats point guard D.J. Augustin very closely
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December 15
New York Daily News
 
"Any point guard who plays for Larry Brown will ultimately clash with the head coach (See: Stephon Marbury). But those who understand there is a method to Brown's madness can accomplish great things (See: Allen Iverson). Charlotte's D.J. Augustin is currently struggling with Brown's Play The Right Way edict, which could be a good thing for the Knicks. Augustin remains a player of interest for the Knicks, who, according to a team source, had extensive talks last season with the Bobcats regarding a deal for the second-year guard out of Texas. "He was part of a bigger deal," the source said. "But I know the Knicks like him very much." Knicks president Donnie Walsh declined to discuss his level ..."
Timely return: Garnett 's resurgence gives much needed lift
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December 1
Boston Globe
 
"Every time the ball rattles through the rim or each time he leaps in the air, his surgically repaired leg swinging like a child's at a playground, Kevin Garnett's confidence rises another notch. Last week, he told reporters he was tired of questions about his knee. Many NBA pundits who haven't seen him since early last season noticed he was a step slower and favoring his knee."
NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler and Wallace
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November 30
NBA.com
 
"Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler of the Charlotte Bobcats and Boston's Rasheed Wallace have been fined, it was announced today by NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations Stu Jackson. Stoudemire and Chandler were each fined $7,500 for the posting of messages on their Twitter accounts during games, in violation of NBA rules."
Shaq returns, Cavs fall
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November 28
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"It was as if Shaquille O'Neal came back and the Cavaliers hit the reset button on their season, which was not a good thing considering how the season actually started. Looking just as out of sorts as they were exactly a month ago in the opener, the Cavs' win streak crashed to a halt in a heap of sloppy defense, hideous scoring droughts, bizarre lineups, foul trouble and occasional bouts of malaise. In other words, the Charlotte Bobcats won Friday night at Time Warner Cable Arena, 94-87. It wasn't just O'Neal -- though he certainly didn't play well for most of the night as he finished with 11 points and eight rebounds -- but his return made the Cavs (11-5) look uncomfortable with just about ..."
Jordan would be best bait to lure LeBron
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November 27
Charlotte Observer
 
"I respect young athletes who respect those who came before them. So I respect LeBron James. LeBron said two weeks ago that the NBA should retire No.23, Michael Jordan's number. LeBron has worn No.23 since he was a high school sophomore and he's willing to give it up. LeBron and his Cleveland Cavaliers are in Charlotte tonight to play the Bobcats. This is a glamour game, so I suspect Jordan, the Bobcats' managing member of basketball operations, will be there. I also suspect he and LeBron will talk. If I'm Michael, this is what I say: "LeBron, you're the best player to come into the NBA since me. Instead of retiring No.23, how about you wear it next season - with the Bobcats. Stephen Graham ..."
Diaw losing time to Jackson, Brown says could be due to nagging injuries
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November 26
Charlotte Observer
 
"Larry Brown said post-game that he didn't know previous to this trade how wide Stephen Jackson's skill set is. I've had the same reaction: We all knew Jackson was a scorer and a marvelous athlete. What's harder to detect, until you see him night-after-night, is what a strong defender and playmaker Jackson is. Brown said he has to start devising ways to better exploit Jackson's passing and decision-making with the ball in his hands. Don't misconstrue this: Jackson isn't a great player (and that's no knock). But he's a very good player, night in/night out. He has no obvious holes in his game. I don't know whether he'll be worth $28 million over the next three seasons, but I do know he's a ..."
Bobcats' Chandler leaves game with back spasms
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November 19
Charlotte Observer
 
"Between the back spasms early and the back-breakers late, this one was painful on several levels for the Charlotte Bobcats. Even with their starting center sidelined by back spasms and their starting power forward playing through a similar injury, the Bobcats were tough and skilled enough to beat the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday. They weren't smart or precise enough. So they lost their sixth straight overall, 86-84, at the Wachovia Center. For the record, the Sixers won it on a transition layup by Lou Williams with three seconds left. But it was the disorganization on the previous play, leading to a desperate, 20-foot miss by Boris Diaw, that did them in. The Bobcats (3-8) were coming out ..."
Raja Bell will undergo surgery on left wrist
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November 18
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors guard Raja Bell, who was acquired Monday from Charlotte in the Stephen Jackson trade, has decided to have surgery to repair the torn ligament in his left wrist, but he doesn't know how long he will be out. Depending on the severity of the tear, which can be determined only during surgery, he could be out a month or five months. Coach Don Nelson said the Warriors were aware that Bell could miss the season. Considering he's a free agent after this year, it may mean he never plays a game for the Warriors. "It's a good thing to get it taken care of," Nelson said before Tuesday's 114-108 loss at Cleveland. Bell said he made the decision days ago, before he got traded to the Warriors. ..."
Warriors trade disgruntled Stephen Jackson to Charlotte
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November 16
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal. The Bobcats sent shooting guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic to the Warriors for Jackson and guard Acie Law. The deal gives Jackson his wish: a ticket out of town after his difficult relationship with Warriors coach Don Nelson, who acknowledged last week they had been trying to trade him. Jackson's agent, Mark Stevens, told ESPN.com his client is just glad to no longer be a part of the Warriors. "He's happy about the trade, delighted about the trade," said Stevens. "This is what he wanted, a new start, and this gives him a chance to ..."
Warriors ship Jackson to Bobcats
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November 16
Contra Costa Times
 columnist Cam Inman
"STEPHEN JACKSON HAS fled the Warriors as part of a four-player trade Monday with the Charlotte Bobcats, who don't exactly evoke the championship criteria Jackson pleaded to join in the summer. Out goes Stack Jack and backup guard Acie Law. In comes Vladimir Radmanovic and Raja Bell. The Warriors are off to a 3-6 start. So are the Bobcats. Give it a year before Jackson is demanding a trade again. Give it a day or two or a few months before this backfires on the Warriors, simply because nothing ever goes right with that frustrating franchise. Getting rid of him was a must considering how vocally disgusted he was with the Warriors. The sooner the better that it took place. But the ..."
Warriors trade Jackson to Bobcats
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November 16
Charlotte Observer
 
"The Charlotte Bobcats have acquired disgruntled wing scorer Stephen Jackson from the Golden State Warriors in a package that will involve guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic, an NBA source conformed. Jackson, a 6'8" swingman, is currently in his 10th NBA season. The Bobcats will also acquire point guard Acie Law from the Warriors. Law was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks. Jackson figures to give an immediate bump to a Bobcats offense that is last in the league in both points scored and field goal percentage. Jackson had frequently requested a trade from the Warriors in a personality conflict with coach Don Nelson. The Warriors were under some pressure to get him out of ..."
Bell to start tonight
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November 2
Charlotte Observer
 
"Charlotte Bobcats guard Raja Bell will play and start tonight at home versus the New Jersey Nets, despite not having fully participated in a practice since tearing a ligament in his left wrist. Coach Larry Brown said he'll start Bell, but has no expectation as to how long Bell Will play. Bell has parttially participated in practices -- mostly non-contact shooting, passing and drills. He's yet to test how he'll impede players defensively with the injury. "It felt pretty good yesterday. We came in and worked out,'' Bell said. "I got some passes with the one hand to see if I could catch, and I threw some passes. It felt good. I said once I could do that, I'd give it a shot.''"
Brown: Bell could play as soon as Monday
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October 30
Charlotte Observer
 
"Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown says shooting guard Raja Bell could play as soon as Monday's home game against the New Jersey Nets. Bell has a torn ligament in his left wrist. As the days pass, he's using less and less wrapping to protect the injury. Now he's down to a neoprene strap that offers some protection but isn't as cumbersome as the heavy bandages he was using earlier in the week. Bell said at Friday-morning shootaround that he needs to go through a full practice, probably Sunday, to test what it will be like when his wrist is jostled while playing defense. He felt a significant twinge of pain Friday when he tried to make a reverse layup with his left hand."
Felton will play after taking 15 stitches
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October 30
Charlotte Observer
 
"As if the Charlotte Bobcats' 33-point season-opening loss at Boston Wednesday night wasn't bad enough, they had trouble getting away from it. The bus scheduled to take the Bobcats to the airport wouldn't start, forcing the team to wait an additional 45 minutes before they could leave the TD Garden and put some distance between themselves and their opening-night flop. "We deserved that," coach Larry Brown said Thursday afternoon. "That was God punishing us." Brown's approach was to put his players in a dark room and have them spend two hours watching tape of the Boston game, focusing on the mistakes that littered the screen. They saw the turnovers, the 31 percent field goal shooting, the ..."
Chandler's recovery ahead of schedule
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October 23
Charlotte Observer
 
"Tyson Chandler played 16 minutes in the Charlotte Bobcats' preseason victory against Milwaukee on Tuesday night and was "gassed" when it was over. It was a sweet feeling. "It was better than I expected," the 7-foot-1 center said of his return to court. Chandler is ahead of schedule in his recovery from spring surgery to repair ankle and toe problems that kept him out of 37 games with the New Orleans Hornets last season. Depending on how things go in a 10:30 a.m. exhibition against Memphis today at Time Warner Cable Arena and over the next few days, Chandler is hopeful of being close to ready when the Bobcats open the regular season Wednesday in Cleveland. Chandler is a critical component ..."
Bell may need surgery on torn wrist ligament
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October 22
Charlotte Observer
 
"Larry Brown is still trying to figure out not just what he has as the Charlotte Bobcats approach the start of the regular season next Wednesday but who he has. Brown and the Bobcats are still waiting to find out whether shooting guard Raja Bell will require surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist suffered Sunday in a loss to the Utah Jazz. Bell plans to seek a second opinion to determine whether he needs surgery, which could sideline him for four months. It's possible Bell can avoid surgery and be available for the Bobcats, who were counting on him in the relatively near future. "We still don't know what the right course of action is," Brown said after practice Wednesday. "Kobe ..."
NBA fines Brown, Bobcats
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October 15
Charlotte Observer
 
"Talk is cheap, but not so much for coach Larry Brown and the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday. Brown and the franchise were each fined $60,000 by the NBA, regarding Brown's comments and actions this week. The first $35,000 of each fine was for Brown "verbally abusing" referees during Monday's preseason loss in Atlanta and for not leaving the court in a timely manner after being ejected. The additional $25,000 in each fine related to the NBA's perception that Brown publicly criticized officials after the game. Neither Brown nor Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins chose to comment on the NBA's decision. These fines come at a sensitive time for the league, which has employed replacement officials ..."
Bobcats Exercise Option On Augustin, Mull Over Ajinca
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October 7
Charlotte Observer
 
"The Bobcats exercised a $2.45million option on D.J. Augustin, weeks before the deadline, but are still undecided whether to guarantee a similar, $1.47million option on forward Alexis Ajinca. That speaks to the divergence of the situations: Not only did Augustin have a fine rookie season, he's the team's only protection at point guard should Raymond Felton leave after this season. Ajinca is still looking to prove he belongs in the rotation, and should get plenty of minutes during the preseason to display what he can or can't do at the start of his second season. The Bobcats have until Oct.31 – three games into the regular season – to decide on Ajinca's status."
Bobcats set to sign guard Murray
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September 26
Charlotte Observer
 
"The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a deal to sign guard Flip Murray, an NBA source confirmed Thursday night. Murray is a logical fit on coach Larry Brown's roster, since Brown prefers that his fifth guard be a point who can also play spot minutes at shooting guard. That likely made Murrary preferable to shooting guard Rashad McCants, who hoped to be a Bobcat but instead signed an unguaranteed one-year deal with the Houston Rockets. Murray played college ball for Shaw in Raleigh before being drafted in the second round by the Milwaukee Bucks. He's played seven seasons for six NBA franchises, most recently the Atlanta Hawks. He has a career scoring average of 9.9 points and shoots 42 ..."
Bobcats, Felton to Settle on 1-Year Deal
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September 23
SportingNews.com
 
"Restricted free agency is only getting tougher, and Bobcats guard Raymond Felton is the latest to figure that out. After discussing a long-term deal last week, talks between Felton and Charlotte have broken down, and multiple sources now say that rather than continuing negotiations, Felton will simply sign the one-year, $5.5 million qualifying offer put forth by the Bobcats. That will allow Felton to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, putting another name into the already deep pool of 2010 free-agent players. In the meantime, Felton will look to boost his value with a good season. "Raymond is just ready to put the focus back on basketball," Felton's agent, Kevin Bradbury, said. ..."