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Chandler's lost on Bobcats' vast information highway

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November 6

Charlotte Observer

"Asked to describe his level of comfort so far learning the Charlotte Bobcats' offense, center Tyson Chandler alternately described himself as a "rookie'' and a "robot.'' It's a common experience for new players to feel flooded with information when they start playing for coach Larry Brown. The difference here is timing: That anxiety usually hits a player midway through the preseason, before the real games start. Chandler missed most of the preseason while recovering from ankle and toe surgery. So he's learning on the fly, when the games count, and the results so far haven't been good. Chandler's never been a great scorer in the NBA, but the current numbers - 31 percent shooting from the ..."

Chandler plenty rusty

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November 1

Charlotte Observer

"Tyson Chandler has a long way to go before the trade that brought him to the Charlotte Bobcats looks like a good deal. Coach Larry Brown anticipated Chandler being rusty, after missing all summer and most of the preseason following ankle surgery. But through his first two games, he'd committed more fouls (nine) than he scored points (six). And considering how little he strays from the basket, his shooting (3-of-13) has been awful. "This is his exhibition season," Brown said of understanding Chandler's struggles. "I'm comfortable with him. We just need to figure out ways to use him. And he can't be so hard on himself.""

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 ..."

Chandler can't sneak into drills

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October 4

Charlotte Observer

"Center Tyson Chandler tried to blend in with the crowd Saturday morning. No dice. "I tried to sneak in" to a five-on-five drill at Charlotte Bobcats practice, Chandler recalled. "It's hard to sneak in when you're 7-1. I quickly got kicked out." Chandler is recovering from off-season ankle and toe surgery. He's been cleared to participate in roughly 70 percent of practice. The next step should come Monday when custom-made orthotics should arrive. That will offer additional protection for his foot and raise what he's allowed to do. Still, it's unlikely he'll play in any of the first four exhibitions. Having been traded to the Bobcats over the summer from New Orleans, Chandler is adapting to ..."

Chandler and Diaw will start preseason by sitting

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October 1

Charlotte Observer

"Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown said Wednesday he doesn't anticipate using center Tyson Chandler or power forward Boris Diaw in any of the first four preseason exhibitions. Chandler is coming back from off-season ankle and toe surgery, performed before the trade to the Bobcats. Diaw sprained an ankle while playing for the French national team earlier this month. Neither injury is considered serious. In fact, Chandler says he feels better than he anticipated, after participating in a few drills in the first two days of training camp. But Brown will take the conservative approach with two projected starters. "They won't probably be playing until we go to L.A. (in mid-October) - that's ..."

Bobcats trade Okafor to Hornets for Chandler

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July 28

Charlotte Observer

"The Charlotte Bobcats' trade of center Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets is official. Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins announced that the team has acquired 7-1 center Tyson Chandler from the Hornets for Okafor. "We looked at this trade as an opportunity to improve our team," Higgins said. "Tyson brings that unique level of athleticism in a 7-footer that puts us in a position to compete night in and night out with the other quality centers in the league." Okafor, who is 6-foot-10, averaged 14 points and 10.7 rebounds in five seasons with the Bobcats, averaging a double-double in each of those seasons. In 197 games with New Orleans, Chandler averaged 10.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and ..."

Chandler calls himself 70-75% healthy

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April 19

InDenverTimes.com

"Tyson Chandler is a modest guy. Asked if his health is the key in a West first-round series against the Nuggets, the New Orleans center said, "I'm not going to say that.'' Yes, New Orleans has a pair of All-Stars in point guard Chris Paul and forward David West. But the numbers say the Hornets (49-33) went 18-19 during the season in games Chandler didn't play and 31-14 in those he did. Chandler, bothered by a left ankle sprain, missed 37 regular-season games. He sat out 15 before returning to play 20 first-half minutes in last Wednesday's regular-season finale at San Antonio. "I'm getting a little better day by day,'' Chandler said. "I'd say it's maybe 70 to 75 percent . . . Summertime, ..."

Hornets' Chandler "70-75" percent

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April 19

Denver Post

"New Orleans center Tyson Chandler is going to play in this series, but he says he'll be only "70-75" percent of himself throughout the series due to a persistent ankle injury.

"It's getting a little better day-by-day," Chandler said after Saturday's practice at the Pepsi Center.

Asked if he would be 100 percent at any point, Chandler said no.

"I don't think that's going to happen," he said. "Not through the playoffs. The summertime, but not the playoffs."

Still, the Nuggets say they are wary of Chandler, who makes a living catching alley-oop dunks and generally keeping the Hornets' offense on schedule by getting high percentage baskets.

"Basically we just treated it as if he ..."

In His Quiet Way, Chandler Has Emerged as a Knicks Star

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April 14

New York Times

"The search for silver linings in a dismal Knicks season can lead in many directions, although the trail usually ends with an asterisk. David Lee and Nate Robinson had breakout years. But they could leave as free agents this summer. Chris Duhon emerged as a solid point guard. But he withered in the last two months. Danilo Gallinari showed fabulous potential as a rookie. But he is recovering from back surgery. So when Coach Mike D'Antoni was asked which player made the biggest impression this season, he did not pause. "Wilson Chandler jumps out real quick," D'Antoni said Sunday before the Knicks played their final road game of the season, losing to the Miami Heat, 122-105."

Chandler will sit once more

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April 13

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"The earliest Hornets center Tyson Chandler could return to the lineup is Wednesday's regular-season finale at San Antonio, Coach Byron Scott said Sunday. Chandler has been sidelined for 14 consecutive games with an inflamed left ankle, but there were hopes for his return tonight at Houston. But Scott believes Chandler can be playoff ready by playing in the regular-season finale instead of taking the risk of playing two games in three days that could aggravate his ankle injury. Scott met with Chandler on Saturday to discuss the appropriate return time. "I'm optimistic that he will be fine for the playoffs," Scott said. "I just really don't want to chance him playing two games before the ..."

Chandler will miss one to two weeks

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March 30

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"It's not as though the Hornets don't know how to play this season without Tyson Chandler in the lineup. But now that they know the 7-foot-1 center will be out another one to two weeks with continued tendon swelling and irritation in his sprained left ankle, the uncertainty of whether he will be available for the next game has been eliminated. Chandler's foot has been placed in a cast and will be immobile for seven to 14 days. "We've got a little more clarity now. We don't forget about him, but we kind of put him on the back burner," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said. "We understand now that we've got to go on without him for a little while and that other guys have to step up. That's the ..."

Chandler's ankle to be immobilized

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March 28

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"It's not as though the Hornets don't know how to play this season without Tyson Chandler in the lineup. But now that they know the 7-foot-1 center will be out another one to two weeks with continued tendon swelling and irritation in his sprained left ankle, the uncertainty of whether he will be available for the next game has been eliminated. Chandler's foot has been placed in a cast and will be immobile for seven to 14 days. "We've got a little more clarity now. We don't forget about him, but we kind of put him on the back burner," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said. "We understand now that we've got to go on without him for a little while and that other guys have to step up. That's the ..."

Hornets center Tyson Chandler expected to miss next seven to 14 days

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March 27

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Hornets center Tyson Chandler will miss the next seven to 14 days because he will have his inflamed right ankle immobilized. Chandler will miss his fifth consecutive games tonight when the Hornets play the New York Knicks. He did not travel with the team on the trip. The Hornets announced Friday morning that Chandler will immediately began rehabilitation after the seven- to 14- day period and the team will be giving updates on a needed basis. Chandler is expected to return before the Hornets end the regular season on April 15 against San Antonio."

Hornets cautious with Stojakovic, Chandler

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March 23

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Blessed with the scheduling luxury of facing opponents with less-than-spectacular records, the Hornets continued to take a cautious route before putting two injured starters back into the lineup. Forward Peja Stojakovic, who has battled back spasms and associated leg pain for the past three weeks, and center Tyson Chandler, still recovering from a sprained left ankle, missed Sunday night's game against the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena. It was the 10th straight DNP for Stojakovic, and Chandler sat out for the third consecutive time. Chandler played in 12 consecutive games after missing 16 in a row from Jan. 21 through Feb. 21 with the ankle ailment. "They're still not ..."

Former Chicago Bull Tyson Chandler playoff-bound with New Orleans Hornets

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March 15

Chicago Tribune

"It has been a tumultuous season for former Bull Tyson Chandler, who was traded to Oklahoma City in a salary-related move last month, only to fail his physical. The trade was rescinded and he returned to New Orleans, which is playoff-bound and is 231/2 games better in the standings than the woeful Thunder. "It worked out well for me and my teammates," Chandler said, adding that he never felt "unwanted" by the Hornets because he understood it was a move dictated by economics. "I took it as a positive and moved forward." Chandler had just four points and nine rebounds in 36 minutes in Saturday night's loss to the Bulls. He's averaging 9.0 points and 8.9 rebounds and works especially well ..."

Diagnosis Positive

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March 7

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Since his return to the Hornets last month after his trade to Oklahoma City was rescinded for failing his physical examination, Tyson Chandler has drawn a line. He plays for his teammates, family, coaches and the fans. But he is no longer particularly interested in what management thinks. Chandler, a 7-foot-1 center, has not ruled out that he could be traded again this summer. But for now, Chandler, 26, says he is playing with a chip on his shoulder, motivated to prove a point. "They were saying I wasn't good enough," Chandler said, regarding management's decision to trade him. "They thought I was one of the pieces that needed to be removed, and I didn't believe that. They were saying ..."

Tyson Chandler's now-you're-traded, now-you're-not misadventure leaves Hornets' center and front office in awkward position

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February 22

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"When center Tyson Chandler rejoined his Hornets teammates Thursday after the 2 p.m. trade deadline had passed, he took his seat on the team's chartered plane to Los Angeles, leaned back and finally exhaled. It was the end of a topsy-turvy week that began Tuesday with Chandler being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith and the draft rights to center DeVon Hardin, the 50th pick in the 2008 NBA draft who is playing in Greece. But within 48 hours, the trade took a U-turn. Chandler was back with the Hornets when the Thunder rescinded the deal after he failed a physical examination because of a turf-toe injury that required surgery in April 2007 but did ..."

Chandler plans to return Monday at Kings

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February 21

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Hornets center Tyson Chandler, back with the team for the first time since his trade to Oklahoma City was voided Wednesday night, has targeted Monday night's game at Sacramento as his possible return date. Chandler attempted to practice fully Monday, but left midway through the workout when his sprained left ankle began hurting. "I wasn't ready in that practice," Chandler said before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers which he missed, the 15th in a row since he twisted the ankle against the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 19. "That was just me wanting to be back, tired of sitting on the sidelines. Physically, I wasn't ready to come back. I wasn't exactly healed yet. "I feel like ..."

Hornets center Tyson Chandler's turf toe problems have been ongoing since the 2006-07 season

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February 19

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Since the 2006-07 season, New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has had recurring soreness in his left big toe. It is speculated that Chandler's turf toe condition caused him to fail his physical examination Wednesday with the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in the franchise rescinding the trade with the Hornets. In May 2007, Chandler required surgery for turf toe. But during the regular-season finale last April against the Dallas Mavericks, Chandler reinjured his left big toe.Then in the second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, Chandler aggravated the injury during the fourth quarter in Game 5 when he stepped on the back of Spurs forward Ime Odoka's foot. "We were pleased ..."

Thunder acquires Tyson Chandler from the Hornets

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February 17

The Oklahoman

"The Thunder has acquired center Tyson Chandler from New Orleans in exchange for Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith, according to a league source with knowledge of the negotiations. The Thunder will also include the draft rights to Devon Hardin, the 50th overall pick in the 2008 draft. Chandler, 26, is one of the league's best young defensive-oriented centers but has been hampered by chronic foot injuries this season. Chandler is averaging 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 32 games this year but averaged 11.8 points and 11.7 rebounds in 79 games last year. The 7-foot-1 center became too expensive for the Hornets, who are in cost-cutting mode and face a $76 million payroll next season. ..."

Thunder close to acquiring Chandler

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February 17

ESPN.com

"The New Orleans Hornets and Oklahoma City are closing in on a deal that will send center Tyson Chandler to the Thunder, according to NBA front-office sources. Two sources with knowledge of the trade parameters told ESPN.com that the deal is likely to be completed later Tuesday. Although the entirety of the package New Orleans would receive for Chandler was not immediately known, ESPN.com reported early Monday that the Hornets -- who are looking to move Chandler mostly for financial reasons -- were in talks with the Thunder on a trade that would net the expiring contracts of forwards Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox."

Hornets coach would prefer Tyson Chandler not be traded to OKC Thunder

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February 17

The Oklahoman

"Amid reports New Orleans is contemplating trading center Tyson Chandler to the Thunder, coach Byron Scott and All-Star forward David West both said at the team's shoot-around Tuesday morning at the Ford Center they would prefer he remains with the Hornets. Hobbled by an ankle injury that has sidelined him the past 12 games, Chandler did not attend the shoot-around session. After tweaking the injury at Monday's practice, Chandler is listed as doubtful for tonight's game."Tyson is one of my favorite guys, one of my favorite players I've ever had," Scott said. "I love him to death. But he understands it is a business and things do happen at times. Believe me, it's not going to be done just ..."

Chandler's return tonight in doubt

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February 17

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"After missing 12 consecutive games before the All-Star break with a sprained left ankle , Hornets starting center Tyson Chandler experienced a setback Monday. Chandler completed only half of Monday's practice before experiencing soreness in his left ankle. With 32 games remaining in the regular season, Hornets Coach Byron Scott was hoping Chandler could return tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center. "Right now that's in doubt," Scott said. "Hopefully (today), he will feel a whole lot better, and we'll go from there." Near the end of the Hornets' two-hour practice, Chandler appeared disappointed as he sat in a chair with socks on but no shoes. "I'm trying to do ..."

Chandler to be dealt?

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February 9

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumors are increasing, and several possible deals involve Hornets starting center Tyson Chandler. However, Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower declined Sunday to say whom they might be shopping or could have an interest in obtaining before the Feb. 19 trade deadline. Bower did say he has made a number of phone calls and has received several inquires from general managers. Chandler has been rumored in possible trades since December, when Sports Illustrated mentioned Chandler in a possible exchange for the Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace. The latest rumor has Chandler going to the Miami Heat in exchange for power forward Shawn Marion, ..."

Hornets center Tyson Chandler could be out until after All-Star break in mid-February

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January 24

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"New Orleans Hornets Coach Byron Scott said Saturday he doesn't expect injured center Tyson Chandler to return to the court until possibly after the All-Star break, which ends on Feb. 17. Chandler badly sprained his left ankle in Monday's win against the Indiana Pacers. He has been receiving treatment since, and has not participated in any workouts. After Saturday's workout at the Alario Center, Chandler, still limping noticeably, came into the gym to ride a stationary bicycle. "I mean I got an opportunity to watch that (injury occur) over and over again and it looked pretty bad to me," Scott said. "I'm trying to be optimistic and say after the All-Star break, but if he comes back soon, ..."

Chandler, Stojakovic remain hobbled

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November 2

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Hornets forward Rasual Butler got his first start Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, replacing Peja Stojakovic, who is sidelined with a sprained right ankle. Coach Byron Scott made the announcement at the shootaround practice Saturday morning at the New Orleans Arena. Starting center Tyson Chandler missed his second consecutive game, also because of a sprained right ankle. "Tyson, I suspect, will be ready as early as Wednesday," Scott said. "Peja's ankle looked like a baseball was in there; it was that swollen." Stojakovic was injured during the fourth quarter of the Hornets' 108-95 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night after he went up to contest a jump shot ..."

Chandler on the offensive

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October 26

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"When the Hornets lost Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs in their second-round playoff series in May, Hornets center Tyson Chandler took the elimination especially hard. Chandler blamed himself for not being a factor offensively. Sure, Chandler made 74.3 percent of his shots against Tim Duncan and Fabricio Oberto, but he averaged only 8.6 points in the series. With little regard for Chandler as a midrange scoring threat, the Spurs did not have to extend their defense beyond the post against him. Instead, San Antonio targeted point guard Chris Paul and forward David West with double-teams. "I felt like I was the guy they could cheat off of, relax off of," said the 7-foot-1 center. "There ..."

What Goes Up ... Must Come Down

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October 14

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Hornets center Tyson Chandler dunked the basketball 192 times last season, and 106 of those came off assists from point guard Chris Paul. There might not have been anything more exciting during last season's division championship run than seeing Paul find a soaring Chandler near the basket and having Chandler, 7 feet 1, emphatically ram the ball through the basket. No two-man combination in the NBA last season had more alley-oop dunks than Paul and Chandler, who teamed for the spectacular play 60 times more than their nearest challengers, according to the Hornets. "I think it's a big momentum booster for our team and for me, personally," Paul said. "Tyson dunks the ball with such ..."

Chandler misses work, says sprained ankle OK

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October 7

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"After spraining his right ankle in Sunday night's exhibition opener against the Golden State Warriors, Hornets starting center Tyson Chandler did not practice Monday. Although Chandler complained of soreness, he plans to participate in today's practice. But Chandler's status for Wednesday night's exhibition game at Indiana has not been determined. "I don't know yet; we'll see how he feels and go from there," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said. "He says he feels good; he wants to play and practice." If it had been a regular-season or playoff game, Scott said Chandler's injury would not have been serious enough to prevent him from playing. Chandler played only five minutes after he blocked ..."

Hornets’ Tyson Chandler Sprains Right Ankle

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October 6

NBA.com

"Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Chandler sat out the rest of the game, but returned to the bench in his warmups to watch the second half and stood without apparent pain to chat with teammates during timeouts. "I'm fine,'' Chandler, who did not score and had one rebound, said as he left the New Orleans Arena following the Hornets' 106-103 victory. "I just stayed out as a precaution.'' The injury occurred under the Hornets' basket after Chandler stepped into the lane to help defend a drive by C.J. Watson. Chandler appeared to turn his ankle as he landed and ..."

Hornets' Chandler invited to USA camp

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July 1

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Tyson Chandler is only an alternate on the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team but he still could join Hornets teammate Chris Paul at the Beijing Olympics, according to an NBA source familiar with the situation. USA Basketball officials have invited the Hornets center to attend training camp with Team USA in Las Vegas beginning July 21 and could bring him with them to China, the source said. A final decision isn't expected until after July 4. As an alternate, Chandler can't be added to the active roster until Aug. 6 as a replacement for one of the 12 active roster members."