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Charlotte Bobcats

Agent: Bobcats Annoyed with Hudson

September 19, 2012

The agent for NBA free-agent guard Lester Hudson said Hudson is no longer a client after failing to show up for a workout with the Charlotte Bobcats. Tyler Glass, of Off The Glass Entertainment,... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Time To Accept The Vet Minimum?

September 16, 2012

There are still some battle tested veteran players seeking work. Is it time for them to consider playing for vet minimum? »Read More

Is Rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Healthy?

September 16, 2012

Many of you have expressed curiosity about Charlotte Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s health, after he sat out all but one summer-league game in Las Vegas with a sore knee. If Saturday is any indication,... »Read More

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2012-2013 Charlotte Bobcats Season Preview

September 10, 2012

With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Charlotte Bobcats »Read More

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NBA AM: Ready To Break Out Of The Basement

September 10, 2012

The NBA Lottery has featured a number of the same teams for the last few years, are any of them ready to break into the NBA playoffs?... The HEAT not resting on their laurels...... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: This Year’s Worst Team?

September 8, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats were historically bad this year, but at least one team looks to take away the crown for league's worst in 2012-2013... Reggie Miller and Don Nelson get inducted into Basketball Hall... »Read More

Bobcats Interested in Tracy McGrady?

September 4, 2012

I hear Tracy McGrady might work out with the #Bobcats some, similar to how Josh Howard did. All informal and exploratory. via Rick Bonnell via Twitter »Read More

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New Faces In New Places – NBA Head Coaches

September 1, 2012

New faces in new faces? More than two-thirds of the teams in the NBA have changed their head coaches over the past two seasons. »Read More

Walker Seeking Chemistry with Biyombo

August 31, 2012

Didn’t fit in my Kemba Walker story but here he is on (Bismack) Biyombo: “Me and Biz work out together a lot. That’s chemistry that has to happen.” via Chris Littmann via Twitter »Read More

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NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions

August 30, 2012

Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More

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NBA AM: On The Move At The Trade Deadline

August 30, 2012

With NBA training camps now roughly a month away, there are some players who shouldn't get too comfortable... The Nets staying active... Chris Hansen gets more land for his Seattle arena... NBA Chats at... »Read More

Report: Bobcats Interested in Josh Howard

August 30, 2012

Free agent F Josh Howard, a Winston Salem native, has been working out with Charlotte this week, sources tell Y! CHI, NY amongst interested. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter  »Read More

NBA Teams Set Up to Fail In 2012-13

August 29, 2012

These four teams could be in a precarious position throughout next season and, in some cases, beyond. »Read More

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Six NBA Players Primed To Breakout

August 28, 2012

Every year there are NBA players primed for a breakout season. Check out our top six candidates here. »Read More

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NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling

August 23, 2012

Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More

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NBA AM: The NBA Rookies To Watch

August 21, 2012

It is easy to peg the top five picks as the favorites for Rookie of The Year, but who are the next tier of guys to watch?... Who is poised for a bad season...... »Read More

Bobcats May Add Winters, Leibovitz

August 19, 2012

Brian Winters and Dan Leibovitz are under strong consideration to fill out Mike Dunlap’s coaching staff with the Charlotte Bobcats, the Observer has learned. via Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer »Read More

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Remaining NBA Free Agents: Bargain Buys

August 18, 2012

There are still several notable free agents who can he signed at a relatively cheap price. Who should be on your GM's list? »Read More

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Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference

August 14, 2012

After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

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NBA@2: Can Lillard Make ‘Em Pay?

August 9, 2012

Can Portland's #6 overall pick and summer standout Damian Lillard make the five teams that passed on him suffer?... Adonis Thomas thinks Memphis is a Final Four team... Why the Bobcats won't be historically... »Read More

Bobcats Considering Lou Amundson?

August 8, 2012

A source close to free-agent forward Lou Amundson said Charlotte is looking at Amundson, and that it’s unlikely he would go to Greece. Panathinaikos has been mentioned as a possibility but the Amundson camp... »Read More

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left

August 1, 2012

Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More

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Top 5 Most Changed NBA Teams

July 30, 2012

Anthony Davis is just a small part of a massive overhaul in New Orleans, but there are teams that have made even bigger changes for 2012-13. »Read More

Durant Urged to Shoot More for Team USA

July 30, 2012

You would think it wouldn’t be hard to get the NBA’s reigning, three-time scoring champion to shoot the ball. But you would be wrong, although the U.S. men’s basketball team tried to fix that... »Read More

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Kemba Walker Ready to Start in Charlotte

July 29, 2012

On the eve of his second NBA season, Walker tells HOOPSWORLD he "definitely" plans on being the starter for the new-look Bobcats next season. »Read More

Carl Landry Signing With Bobcats?

July 27, 2012

Carl Landry remains an unrestricted free agent, though the Charlotte Bobcats are among the teams still interested in his services. “#Bobcats still exploring ways to get Carl Landry. Some chance they could end up as a 4th... »Read More

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Dissecting the 2012-13 NBA Schedule

July 27, 2012

Next season's full schedule for all 30 NBA teams has been released. It's time for HOOPSWORLD to break it down. »Read More

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NBA@2: Charlotte Bobcats Ready To Turn The Page

July 26, 2012

Rich Cho's aggressive rebuilding project in Charlotte has begun ... Houston's Jeremy Lamb just taking it all in ... The Dwight Howard connection in Dallas ... »Read More

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NBA@2: Time for Carl Landry to Get Paid

July 24, 2012

As the top-remaining free agent, forward Carl Landry is looking to get paid. Also Brandon Rush, Grant Hill & Ronnie Brewer. »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Scott Shrugs Off Trade Rumors

July 22, 2012

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott is perfectly happy going forward with his young roster, even without a trade for Andrew Bynum... Bismack Biyombo progressing faster than expected... Quincy Miller has slim shot of... »Read More

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NBA PM: Mike Dunlap Getting A Head Start

July 20, 2012

Mike Dunlap is ahead of the curve thanks to coaching his summer league team... Wilson Chandler ready to make a playoff push... Patrick Patterson talks about the Rockets situation.  »Read More

Report: Antawn Jamison Chooses Lakers

July 17, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats have lost out on free agent Antawn Jamison, who will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Observer has learned. The Bobcats were recruiting free agent Jamison as both a power... »Read More

Charlotte Bobcats Claim Brendan Haywood

July 15, 2012

Former North Carolina center Brendan Haywood has been claimed by the Charlotte Bobcats, the team announced Saturday. NBA teams were notified at 5 p.m. Saturday the Bobcats had lodged the winning bid in a... »Read More

Kidd-Gilchrist Setting the Tone for Bobcats

July 14, 2012

However, his defender’s outpouring of raw emotion breathed life back into the downtrodden team. That is, after shaking off some pregame nerves, according to his coach. “He (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) sets the tone for everybody... »Read More

Bobcats Break Streak in Summer League

July 14, 2012

The stains and scuff marks left behind from the worst season in NBA history aren’t removed so easily, especially in a nippy auxiliary court, in pro basketball-deprived Sin City, in the middle of July,... »Read More

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NBA AM: Recapping The Latest Amnesty Activity

July 13, 2012

Teams around the league have been actively using their one-time amnesty provision this summer. Here’s where we stand. »Read More

Nets, Bobcats Battling for Humphries?

July 13, 2012

Numbers circulating in Kris Humphries’ bidding war: Word is Nets offering three-year deal worth $24 mil; Bobcats offering three years, $22M via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More

Source: Bobcats, Sessions Agree to Terms

July 13, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to a two-year contract with former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on... »Read More

Bobcats Withdraw Q.O. To Augustin

July 12, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats have withdrawn their qualifying offer to point guard D.J. Augustin according to team president of basketball operations Rod Higgins. The move will now make Augustin an unrestricted free agent. Augustin was... »Read More

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NBA AM: NBA Free Agency Falling Into Place

July 12, 2012

With NBA Free agents starting to sign, the next tier of transactions are teeing up... Perry Jones' fresh start... The Howard situation... NBA chats at 10:30, 1:30 and 8pm EST »Read More

Sessions, Haywood on Bobcats Radar?

July 12, 2012

Ramon Sessions and Brendan Haywood could end up addressing the Charlotte Bobcats’ needs at point guard and center, the Observer has learned. Sessions, an unrestricted free agent who finished last season with the Los... »Read More

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Recapping The NBA Trades

July 11, 2012

With more trades on the horizon, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the deals that have already gone down. »Read More

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Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency

July 10, 2012

While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More

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NBA AM: Time For Orlando To Make A Deal

July 10, 2012

The Orlando Magic could have a Dwight Howard deal today or it could implode in amazing fashion... MarShon Brook playing with trade cloud over his head... CLee doesn't have a Houston deal.... ... »Read More

Source: Bobcats Interested in Humphries

July 10, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats could end up with power forward Kris Humphries, should the Brooklyn Nets use him in a sign-and-trade to help facilitate a deal for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. An NBA source... »Read More

Will Antawn Jamison Choose Charlotte?

July 10, 2012

Antawn Jamison is edging closer to making a decision about whether he’ll finish his NBA career with the Charlotte Bobcats. But he’s not there yet. “It will probably be another week or so,” Jamison... »Read More

Jamison Heading Home or Chasing Title?

July 4, 2012

Playing for your hometown team or signing with a title contender to finish out your career? That could be the decision Antawn Jamison will soon face. Jamison, an unrestricted free agent, grew up in... »Read More

Agent: Bobcats Eyeing J.J. Hickson

July 3, 2012

Four years after acquiring an extra first-round pick in hopes of acquiring him, the Charlotte Bobcats are taking a second look at former N.C. State big man J.J. Hickson. Hickson’s agent, Andy Miller, confirmed... »Read More

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NBA: 2012 Value Free Agents

July 1, 2012

Who are some of the best bargains, by position, of this year's NBA free agent class? »Read More

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#2: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

June 28, 2012

With the second overall pick in the 2012 draft, the Charlotte Bobcats have selected Kentucky freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. »Read More

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NBA AM: Trade Chatter Of Draft Day

June 28, 2012

With the NBA Draft ready to rool at 7pm EST tonight, dozens of teams are trying to jockey picks into players and players into better picks... John Henson gets honest... The USA Today Mock... »Read More

Bobcats Continue to Listen to Offers for #2

June 28, 2012

General manager Rich Cho says it will take “something enticing” for the Bobcats to trade away the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft. Cho won’t say exactly what that entails. For now... »Read More

Charlotte Bobcats Need to Draft a Star?

June 28, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats have solid players in Gerald Henderson, D.J. Augustin and Ben Gordon, and they have players who will become solid in Bismack Biyombo and Kemba Walker. They don’t have a star. They... »Read More

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2012 NBA Draft Eve Notebook

June 27, 2012

Here’s a little taste of the latest rumors, buzz and analysis 24 hours before the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More

Sources: Pistons Trade Gordon to Bobcats

June 27, 2012

The Detroit Pistons have traded Ben Gordon and a lottery-protected draft pick in 2013 to the Charlotte Bobcats for Corey Maggette, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday night. The deal will save the... »Read More

Bobcats, Pistons Deal About Money?

June 27, 2012

Let me make this real simple for you: The Bobcats just purchased a first-round draft pick with money they had to spend anyway. The headlines will say that Ben Gordon was traded for Corey... »Read More

No Teams Willing to Touch Tyrus Thomas?

June 27, 2012

According to multiple sources, the Bobcats are trying to convince teams interested in the second pick to also take back disappointing power forward Tyrus Thomas, who has more than $26 million remaining on his... »Read More

Bobcats Likely to Pick Thomas Robinson?

June 26, 2012

(Thomas) Robinson is a bit of a placeholder right now. The Bobcats have had the major players in for workouts but are in the process of seeing whether they’d be better off trading this... »Read More

Dunlap: Trading Down ‘Is on the board’

June 26, 2012

New Charlotte coach Mike Dunlap says the idea of trading down from the No. 2 spot in the NBA draft to acquire extra picks “makes a lot of sense” for a young team like... »Read More

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NBA AM: Do The Bobcats Have A Deal For The #2?

June 25, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats may have their trade, the question is will they make the deal?... Breaking Up The Bulls?... Two prospects on the rise... Mass exodus in Orlando... NBA Chats at 11am and 3pm... »Read More

Bobcats Want Barnes, But Not at #2?

June 25, 2012

(Harrison) Barnes is still a lock to go in the top five, but he might not wind up with the Cavs. The Charlotte Bobcats are believed to be high on Barnes — keep in... »Read More

Cavs, Bobcats May Swap Draft Picks

June 24, 2012

After calling some sources with lottery picks Saturday, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Bobcats and Cleveland Cavaliers swap draft picks in Thursday’s draft. In that sort of a deal, the Bobcats... »Read More

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NBA@2: 2012 Still A Success For OKC Thunder

June 22, 2012

The Thunder may be out, but they'll come back strong than ever ... Bobcats' house divided on #2 pick ... Danny Ainge would like to keep the Celtics together for another title run ... »Read More

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NBA AM: Humbled Miami HEAT Take Home The Title

June 22, 2012

One year ago the Miami HEAT were dismantled in the Finals, but the 2012 edition returned hungry and more humble on way to title »Read More

Cavs, Bobcats Consider Swapping Picks?

June 22, 2012

As Charlotte continues to ponder its decision at No. 2, numerous executives expect the Bobcats to be approached by Cleveland (No. 4) about the possibility of swapping picks (if it hasn’t happened already) in... »Read More

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