Charlotte Bobcats

USA Mini-Camp Overrun with Point Guards?
Seven point guards are expected to be in the group of 24 players invited to USA Basketball’s offseason mini-camp in July, including Portland’s Damian Lillard and Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, the NBA’s recent Rookie of... »Read More
NBA AM: Latest On The Coaching Carousel – East
There are six head coaching vacancies available in Eastern Conference. We take a look where each one stands in the process »Read More

Charlotte Bobcats to Revert to Hornets?
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team’s name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation. The person said Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed... »Read More

Multiple Teams Eyeing Sampson, Snyder?
Onetime Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson, fired a little more than five years ago, is in the mix for four of the six NBA head coaching openings. Sampson, 57, has interviewed for the vacant... »Read More

Bobcats Begin Name Change Back to Hornets
The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to “Hornets,” a source with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com’s Will Brinson, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return... »Read More
NBA AM: Bobcats Can’t Afford Draft Day Whiff
The Charlotte Bobcats have hit rock bottom and the franchise can't afford to whiff on draft day next month... Greg Oden's comeback attempt continues... Harrison Barnes strong rookie campaign complete. »Read More

Source: Hornacek on Suns, Bobcats Radar
#NBA source: #Suns and #Bobcats are expected to join #Sixers in interviewing #Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek. via Tom Moore via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: Why Lakers Won’t Amnesty Kobe Bryant
Why the Los Angeles Lakers won't amnesty Kobe Bryant ... Up Close: Lorne Jackson ... Charlotte's coaching search not serious enough yet »Read More

Report: Bobcats to Interview Nate Tibbetts
The Charlotte Bobcats asked for and received permission to interview Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Nate Tibbetts for their head coaching job, the Cavs confirmed Tuesday. Tibbetts, 35, was retained by the Cavaliers after they fired... »Read More

Charlotte to Interview Kelvin Sampson?
The Charlotte Bobcats have requested permission to talk with Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson about their vacant head coaching position, a person with knowledge of the discussions said today. via Jonathan Feigen of The... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
NBA PM: Why Dwight Howard Chooses Houston
The case for Houston as Dwight Howard prepares for another offseason decision ... Damian Lillard breaks down his rookie season ... Michael Jordan to blame in Charlotte? »Read More
NBA Head Coach Hiring Season Is Open
Cavaliers, Pistons, 76ers and Bobcats need new head coaches. NBA hiring and firing season is now in full swing. »Read More

Bobcats Fire Mike Dunlap
Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has relieved Mike Dunlap of his duties as head coach. The search for his successor will begin immediately. “Rich Cho and... »Read More
Where Do the Mavericks Go From Here?
Pursuits of Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Josh Smith are on the Dallas Mavericks' agenda but are these realistic options for the summer of 2013? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Grading the NBA Coaches: The East
Frank Vogel, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra and Mike Woodson all had successful seasons on the bench, all things considered. But what grades did they earn from HOOPSWORLD? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More

HEAT’s LeBron, Wade, Allen to Rest Tonight
The Miami HEAT say forward LeBron James, guards Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen won’t play Friday night against the NBA-worst Charlotte Bobcats, but point guard Mario Chalmers has been upgraded to a game-time decision. Chalmers participated... »Read More

James, Wade and Allen May Miss Friday
The Miami Heat might be missing four key parts of the rotation when they visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers are all expected to be held... »Read More

Agent: Pargo to Finish Season with Bobcats
With his second 10-day contract set to expire on Tuesday night, guard Jannero Pargo plans to sign with the Charlotte Bobcats for the remainder of the season on Wednesday, agent Mark Bartelstein told RealGM.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

Gerald Henderson Prefers Return to Bobcats
Restricted FA-to-be Gerald Henderson said he’d “absolutely” prefer to stay a Bobcat, all else being equal. “Bobcats have stuck with me, so if we can work it out, that would be a good thing.”... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More

Bobcats Sign Pargo to Another 10-Day Deal
Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has signed guard Jannero Pargo to a 10-day contract. via NBA.com/Bobcats »Read More

Brendan Haywood Done for Season
The Charlotte Bobcats have lost center Brendan Haywood for the rest of the season to a stress reaction in his left foot. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging confirmed the injury Thursday. via Rick Bonnell of... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Walker Still Has NCAA Championship Confidence
Despite another losing season with the Charlotte Bobcats, Kemba Walker still has the confidence of an NCAA champion. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: The Overachievers
Each season, there are players who perform much better than projected in fantasy basketball. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at those overachievers in the 2012-13 NBA season. »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Stuck In The Basement
Some teams boast a handful of former lottery picks but remain stuck in the league’s basement. Let’s take a look at the residents »Read More

Source: Bobcats to Sign Jannero Pargo
The Charlotte Bobcats plan to sign eight-season NBA veteran Jannero Pargo on Wednesday to shore up depth at the point guard position, an informed source told the Observer. The Bobcats are expected to sign... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 12th
Anthony Davis has been showing us what he can do lately, but is it too late to catch Damian Lillard for Rookie of the Year? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More

Bobcats Tell Thomas to Skip Road Trip
Charlotte Bobcats power forward Tyrus Thomas was told not to accompany the team on its four-game West Coast trip by team management. Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins said Monday that the front... »Read More

Mullens Taken Out of Game with Sore Knee
Charlotte Bobcats power forward Byron Mullens has a sore right knee that caused coach Mike Dunlap to sit him for all but the first three minutes of Monday’s 122-104 loss to the Portland Trail... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
The NBA’s Dead Money Dilemma
The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More
NBA AM: The 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Is Here
The 2013 NBA Trade Deadline is at 3pm EST and there are still several situations worth watching... Are the Suns finished dealing?... Is JJ Redick on the move... Are the Lakers sitting things out...... »Read More

Bobcats Dangling Henderson for Pick?
The Charlotte Bobcats are offering guard Gerald Henderson to teams for a first-round pick. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline
The trade deadline is February 21. There are plenty of names in play. We have it all covered here. »Read More
NBA All-Star Friday Wrap-Up
The NBA's All-Star weekend kicked off on Friday with a practice, Hall of Fame announcements, Celebrity game and the Rising Stars game. »Read More
NBA AM: James Harden Puts Houston On His Back
The Rockets have been searching for a franchise player since Yao Ming. James Harden has stepped in and put the team on his back. »Read More

Ben Gordon, Dunlap Tension Mounting?
An Observer source confirmed a Yahoo Sports report that (Ben) Gordon was disruptive during shootaround before the Bobcats’ Monday night victory over the Boston Celtics. The source confirmed Gordon kept bouncing a ball while... »Read More

Sources: Bobcats Looking to Move Gordon
After a bout of disruptive behavior from Ben Gordon targeted at Charlotte Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap, the franchise’s desire to trade the guard has deepened, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. As Dunlap led the Bobcats in a morning... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

Bobcats May be Eyeing Center Greg Oden
I hear the Bobcats are among many NBA teams keeping tabs on Greg Oden, the former No. 1 pick center looking to make a comeback from chronic knee problems. via Rick Bonnell of The... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More

Conley: ’50-50′ Oden Signs This Season
The San Antonio Spurs have the best record in the NBA and the Charlotte Bobcats have the worst. But they have something in common. Mike Conley, the agent for often-injured free-agent center Greg Oden,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More

Kidd-Gilchrist Released From Hospital
Charlotte Bobcats rookie forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was released from a Houston hospital Sunday and was cleared to fly one day after suffering a concussion in Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. While this is... »Read More

Harden Earns First Career Triple-Double
James Harden never had a game like this, and he never saw a player hurt the way Charlotte’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was on Saturday night. Harden had 21 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and 11... »Read More

Bobcats’ Kidd-Gilchrist Injured in Collision
Charlotte Bobcats rookie forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was fitted with a neck brace and taken off the floor on a stretcher against the Houston Rockets after teammate forward Jeff Taylor collided with him going for... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rookie Report
HOOPSWORLD breaks down the NBA's 2012 rookie class in fantasy basketball. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More

Trade Interest Spikes After Rondo Injury?
There was word last night from two league executives that teams will now look more closely at the Celts to see if a piece or two can be harvested for other clubs’ runs. President... »Read More

Bobcats Paying the Price for Youth
Over the first half of this season, the Charlotte Bobcats started players with less than four seasons of NBA experience 84 percent of the time. Six guys each with less than four full seasons... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Charlotte Hornets Return?
With the New Orleans Pelicans abandoning the name "Hornets," will the Charlotte Bobcats now take that name on? How, and when? Marc Gasol talks about not making the All-Star team... Darrell Arthur... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More













































