Charlotte Bobcats

Michael Jordan Is A Trader, Not A Drafter | Thu 11 Mar

Michael Jordan is a trader. He’s not a drafter. You have to accept people’s strengths: The same guy who looks like a fool for drafting Kwame Brown and Adam Morrison looks pretty damn smart for trading for Stephen Jackson and Tyrus Thomas.

Charlotte Bobcats

Will Michael Jordan Hire James Worthy? | Tue 9 Mar

“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 interested.”

Charlotte Bobcats

Would Larry Brown Leave For The Clippers? | Tue 9 Mar

Sources said Larry Brown has made preliminary calls to Clippers to try to line up a position with that organization in case things with Michael Jordan go sideways. Brown reached out to Donald Sterling to let him know that he is open to returning to L.A.

Charlotte Bobcats

Raja Bell Still Bitter Against The Bobcats | Sun 7 Mar

“I did not like the way things ended here with the Bobcats,” Raja Bell said. “I felt like I was used a little bit. They played on the fact that I am a guy who wants to play and wants to please and they played on that and, uh, it cost me my season.”

Charlotte Bobcats

Larry Brown’s Departure Not Ruled Out | Fri 5 Mar

Rumblings in NBA coaching circles have grown louder in recent weeks that Larry Brown was sure to leave if Jordan did not wind up as Charlotte’s new majority owner. One source close to the situation says Brown’s departure still can’t be completely ruled out.

Charlotte Bobcats

Report: Bobcats Sold For Just $175 Million | Thu 4 Mar

If NBA owners approve, Michael Jordan is going to buy controlling interest in the Bobcats for a price that values the franchise at about $175 million. This is a big blow to the NBA because current owner paid an expansion fee of $300 million seven years ago.

Charlotte Bobcats

Wallace: Bobcats Not Playing As A Team | Thu 4 Mar

Bobcats captain Gerald Wallace sees the season slipping away. That was a team,” Wallace said of the Bobcats’ former incarnation after a 104-80 loss. “This one is just guys out on their own as individuals. Not talking, not communicating on defense.”

Charlotte Bobcats

Jackson Sounds Off On Celtics ‘Disrespect’ | Thu 4 Mar

The frustration in the Bobcats locker room reached a boiling point not just because of the loss, but because of the way the Celtics acted while handing them a 24-point beating. “It turned disrespectful when certain things were said,” Jackson continued.

Charlotte Bobcats

Chandler Not Expected Back For A While | Tue 2 Mar

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.

Charlotte Bobcats

No Larry Hughes, Mike James For Bobcats | Mon 1 Mar

The Charlotte Bobcats have decided not to sign Larry Hughes for the rest of the season, since his broken finger would keep him out several more weeks. General manager Rod Higgins also said it was unlikely the Bobcats would sign Mike James.

Charlotte Bobcats

Michael Jordan Loses Games Of H-O-R-S-E | Mon 1 Mar

One of Michael Jordan’s first acts since reaching a deal to buy the Bobcats: losing two games of H-O-R-S-E to Gerald Henderson. While Jordan made a free throw with his eyes closed and relentlessly needled Henderson, he couldn’t hold him off in either game.

Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan To Change The Franchise’s Name? | Mon 1 Mar

If Michael Jordan listens to his customers, he’ll seriously consider a name change from “Bobcats” once his purchase of the franchise is complete. An NBA executive estimated it would cost anywhere from $3 million to $10 million to rebrand the team.

Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan Investment In Deal Is Substantial | Mon 1 Mar

A source confirmed Sunday that Michael Jordan made a huge personal financial commitment to cut a deal to buy the team. The source said Jordan’s decision came just before a Friday-night deadline to make a deal or lose his right of first refusal.

Charlotte Bobcats

Michael Jordan To Be The New Owner? | Fri 26 Feb

Two sources close to the process say that of the two groups, Michael Jordan’s has the inside track. That would seem to be seconded by commissionner David Stern himself, who said at All-Star that “if Michael were to be a buyer that would be a good thing.”

Charlotte Bobcats

Jackson Depressed By His Non Selection | Fri 26 Feb

Stephen Jackson took a nice, little vacation during the All-Star break: tropical weather, good food, umbrellas in the drinks. He’d rather have been working. And it saddens him he might never get the chance to work the Sunday of All-Star Weekend.

Charlotte Bobcats

The Bobcats Could Get New Owners Today | Thu 25 Feb

The nine-month saga that is the sale of the Charlotte Bobcats could be resolved in the next three days, possibly today. Sources anticipate a quick resolution, as Michael Jordan or George Postolos will close a deal with majority owner Bob Johnson.

Charlotte Bobcats

Hughes Would Like To Sign With Bobcats | Thu 25 Feb

A source familiar with the situation said Larry Hughes would like to sign with the Bobcats. Hughes played in Philadelphia for Larry Brown and worked with Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins when he was in management roles in Washington and Golden State.

Charlotte Bobcats

Bobcats Not Going To Sign A New Guard? | Tue 23 Feb

Don’t assume the Bobcats would sign a guard, should a Larry Hughes or Mike James gets bought out. Rick Bonnell is not saying that can’t happen, but there’s a count-your-pennies approach right now. He sure hopes that doesn’t cost them a playoff spot.

Charlotte Bobcats

Thomas, Ratliff Debut And Upset Cavaliers | Sat 20 Feb

If this is the result, maybe Tyrus Thomas doesn’t need to learn the plays. “We had a cram session before the game,” he said. Thomas finished with 12 rebounds and six blocked shots to energize the defense in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.