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Bobcats coach Brown hires 3 assistants (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown is pursuing his former college teammate, Doug Moe, to join his new coaching staff. The Bobcats announced Wednesday that Brown hired Dave Hanners as an assistant and retained Phil Ford and Jeff Capel from former coach Sam Vincent's staff. Brown indicated he was trying to get Moe to agree to return to the bench.

Jordan hires Brown to coach Bobcats
Larry Brown wanted a chance to resurrect his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career. Michael Jordan needed a veteran teacher and a big hire to rescue his sinking reputation as an NBA executive. The two former North Carolina players teamed up Tuesday when Jordan introduced Brown as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats - his ninth NBA job. The 67-year-old Brown replaces Sam Vincent, whom Jordan hired last year despite no NBA head coaching experience.

Brown flirting with Bobcats? No surprise there
Sam Vincent is out as the Bobcats' coach. Might Larry Brown move in? Peter Vecsey says he wouldn't be surprised.

Bobcats fire coach Vincent after one season
The Charlotte Bobcats have fired coach Sam Vincent.

Bobcats fire first-year coach Vincent
The Charlotte Bobcats have fired coach Sam Vincent after one season. The team announced the move Saturday. The fourth-year franchise had hoped to make the playoffs for the first time this season. But the Bobcats went 32-50, and that put Vincent's job in jeopardy. Part-owner Michael Jordan had taken a gamble in hiring Vincent. Vincent had never been an NBA head coach and had spent just one year in the league as an assistant.

Vincent wants another season as Bobcats coach
Sam Vincent believes he deserves to return as coach of the Bobcats next season, noting the progress the team made despite not reaching the playoffs.

Bobcats' Vincent gets vote of confidence (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson believes first-year coach Sam Vincent is the right man for the job. But Johnson said Tuesday the final decision on whether Vincent will return next season rests with part-owner and basketball operations chief Michael Jordan. "The definitive answer will come from Michael, but my position is, I think Sam did a credible job," Johnson said.

Bobcats owner: Jordan has final word on Vincent
Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson believes first-year coach Sam Vincent is the right man for the job but said Tuesday the final decision on whether Vincent will return rests with part-owner and basketball operations chief Michael Jordan.

Johnson gives Vincent vote of confidence
Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson believes first-year coach Sam Vincent is the right man for the job. But Johnson said Tuesday the final decision on whether Vincent will return next season rests with part-owner and basketball operations chief Michael Jordan. The Bobcats are 28-46 and are all but certain to miss the playoffs in Vincent's first season as an NBA head coach. Johnson said he believes Vincent has overcome early growing pains to do a "credible job.

Bobcats F Wallace should practice next week
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is expected to return to full-contact practice at the start of next week and might play in a game as soon as Wednesday at the Mavericks. Wallace has been sidelined since being knocked unconscious in a game Feb. 22. "He's been working out, and he's been on the floor. Did some up-and-down running, got a little winded," Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said before Saturday night's game against the Washington Wizards.

Wallace could return from concussion soon
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace could return from his fourth concussion in four years as soon as next week. Coach Sam Vincent said Wednesday that Wallace has been doing some light shooting and running over the past couple of days. Vincent expects Wallace will be cleared to practice by the end of the week and said a target date for his return is March 12 at Dallas. "He's feeling a lot better. The headaches are gone," Vincent said.

Raptors' Brezec still steamed over departure
Toronto Raptors center Primoz Brezec was smiling as he sorted through tickets for friends and family members Sunday before his first game against Charlotte since being traded in December. But when asked about Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, Brezec's demeanor changed rapidly. "I've been in this league for seven years. People know what I can do," Brezec said, clearly agitated. "Sam Vincent didn't know what he got.

Raptors C Brezec still angry at Bobcats (AP)
Toronto Raptors center Primoz Brezec was smiling as he sorted through tickets for friends and family members Sunday before his first game against Charlotte since being traded in December. But when asked about Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, Brezec's demeanor changed rapidly. "I've been in this league for seven years.

Bobcats waive part-time starter McInnis (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats waived guard Jeff McInnis on Friday. The team provided no explanation for the decision. McInnis started 26 of the 54 games he played this season, averaging 4.5 points and 4.1 assists. McInnis was criticized by coach Sam Vincent after a loss to Philadelphia a month ago, leading to a testy exchange between the two.

Bobcats' Wallace out at least 2 weeks
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will miss at least two weeks after suffering his fourth concussion in four seasons Friday night in a loss to Sacramento. "Gerald is probably going to be two weeks to maybe slightly more," Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said before Saturday's game with the Washington Wizards. "He's in an observation stage." Wallace was knocked unconscious by an inadvertent elbow to the face by the Kings' Mikki Moore, and was taken to the hospital.

Bobcats F Wallace out at least 2 weeks (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will miss at least two weeks after suffering his fourth concussion in four seasons Friday night in a loss to Sacramento. "Gerald is probably going to be two weeks to maybe slightly more," Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said before Saturday's game with the Washington Wizards.

Bobcats' Wallace out with sprained ankle (AP)
Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace missed a game against Denver on Saturday night because of a sprained right ankle. Wallace was injured in a 127-96 loss to Golden State the night before. Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said he expected Wallace to be out about a week. The forward is averaging 21.2 points and 6.2 rebounds this season.

In The Paint: Right man for the job?
Is Sam Vincent the right man for the job? Marques Johnson questions a few of the first-year coach's motivational tactics.

Bobcats send rookie Davidson to D-league
The Charlotte Bobcats assigned rookie forward Jermareo Davidson to Sioux Falls of the NBA Development League on Thursday. Davidson, a second-round pick in the draft, has played in only 16 of the team's 42 games, averaging 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds. He's expected to play in Sioux Falls' game on Friday. Bobcats coach Sam Vincent had talked about sending Davidson to the minor leagues to get more playing time, but had been reluctant because of the Bobcats' lack of depth in the frontcourt.

Bobcats owner Johnson backs Vincent (AP)
After a painful growing process, Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson thinks his rookie coach is starting to figure it out. Sam Vincent, in his first season as an NBA head coach, struggled early to set a rotation and get his players to adjust to his style. The fourth-year Bobcats, looking to reach the playoffs for the first time, got off to a horrible start amid questions of whether they erred by...

Howard leads Magic past Bobcats (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats finally addressed their biggest need Friday night by acquiring big man Nazr Mohammed. The timing of the trade, though, left the Bobcats as no match for one of the league's top centers. Dwight Howard had 33 points and 18 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the undermanned Bobcats 103-87 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Brezec questionable with swollen eye
Charlotte center Primoz Brezec is questionable for Monday's game against Portland because he needed four stitches near his left eye after colliding with an assistant coach in practice. The 7-foot-1 Brezec and Paul Mokeski bumped heads while working on a drill Sunday, the team said. His eye was nearly swollen shut during Monday's shootaround. Coach Sam Vincent said Ryan Hollins would start if Brezec can't play. Brezec, who started all nine games for Charlotte (5-4), is averaging 2.0 points, 1.

Diesel leaves early as Heat lose to 'Cats
Gerald Wallace scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Miami Heat 92-76 Saturday night. Matt Carroll added 17 points, Raymond Felton scored 13, Adam Morrison had 10 points and Emeka Okafor pulled down nine rebounds for the Bobcats (1-2), who gave Sam Vincent his first win as an NBA head coach. Daequan Cook scored 10 points to lead the Heat (0-4), who gave up 30 points off turnovers.

May to have microfracture surgery, out year
Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May will miss the season after deciding to undergo microfracture surgery on his troublesome right knee. May, who saw two knee specialists this week, will have the surgery Tuesday in New York. Recovery time will take six to 12 months. "Obviously this is a terrible blow for our basketball team and another setback for Sean," Bobcats coach Sam Vincent said Friday. "We want what's best for him, and unfortunately that requires surgery.

Bobcats F May to see knee specialists (AP)
As the Charlotte Bobcats began training camp Tuesday, forward Sean May was in New York seeing a knee specialist. He is scheduled to see another doctor in Alabama on Wednesday. May's agenda after that is unknown, as his two-year struggle to get healthy seems without end. First-year coach Sam Vincent had no timetable for May's return.