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Bickerstaff named Blazers assistant (AP)
Longtime coaching veteran Bernie Bickerstaff has been named an assistant on Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan's staff. McMillan also named Bob Ociepka and former Blazer Buck Williams as assistants. Bickerstaff's coaching career started in 1973 and has included stints as a head coach in Seattle, Denver, Washington and Charlotte.

Wife of Bobcats' Stephen Jackson robbed in North Carolina house
Police are investigating a home invasion and armed robbery at the home of Charlotte Bobcats player Stephen Jackson.

Armed men rob home of Bobcats' Jackson (AP)
Police are investigating a home invasion and armed robbery at the home of Charlotte Bobcats player Stephen Jackson. Multiple media organizations reported Friday that three masked gunmen entered Jackson's home in a gated community of million-dollar homes early Wednesday. Police say the thieves took a 9mm pistol, a ruby-encrusted wristwatch, a Louis Vuitton wallet and other items.

Report: Wife of Bobcats' Jackson victim of home invasion
A Charlotte Bobcats player's wife was the victim of a home invasion, according to a newspaper report.

Lakers sign C Ratliff to 1-year contract (AP)
Veteran center Theo Ratliff has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ratliff said Thursday he'll join the two-time defending NBA champions as a backup to 7-foot stars Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. The 15-year pro played 49 games last season with San Antonio and Charlotte, averaging 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Dampier fine re-signing with Bobcats (AP)
Erick Dampier began his pro career playing for Larry Brown. He's not opposed to finishing it playing for Brown again, even if the Charlotte Bobcats void the final year of his contract. The newly acquired center indicated Friday the Bobcats would get the first chance to re-sign him -- presumably for a much smaller salary -- if they decide to wipe out the non-guaranteed $13 million due in the...

Erick Dampier says he's not opposed to re-signing with Bobcats
Erick Dampier says Charlotte will get the "first opportunity" to re-sign him if the Bobcats waive the veteran center to clear salary cap space.

Bobcats reach deal with PG Livingston
The Charlotte Bobcats have addressed their hole at point guard by coming to terms with free agent Shaun Livingston.

Charlotte Bobcats agree to terms with point guard Shaun Livingston
The Charlotte Bobcats have addressed their hole at point guard by coming to terms with free agent Shaun Livingston.

Bobcats reach deal with PG Livingston (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have addressed their hole at point guard by coming to terms with free agent Shaun Livingston. Agent Henry Thomas on Wednesday confirmed his client was headed to Charlotte but didn't provide financial figures. Yahoo! Sports reported it was a two-year deal worth $7 million. Bobcats coach Larry Brown calls it a "good get." Livingston will help fill the void in the...

Sources: Charlotte Bobcats pull out of Phoenix Suns-Toronto Raptors trade
The proposed three-way trade between the Raptors, Suns and Bobcats is a two-team trade again, as the Bobcats have pulled out of the deal, according to NBA front-office sources.

Chandler says he's headed to Raptors
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler said Monday night he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to the Phoenix Suns.

Bobcats' Chandler: I'm headed to Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler says he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to Phoenix. Chandler wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night that his agent, Jeff Schwartz, informed him that he's being traded.

Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson feels heat of LeBron James, division
Stephen Jackson has a message for his Charlotte Bobcats teammates with LeBron James headed to Miami.

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas agree on five-year, $40 million contract
The Charlotte Bobcats made a long-term commitment to forward Tyrus Thomas on Friday, coming to terms on a five-year, $40 million contract with the restricted free agent.

Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson hits gym in effort to cut weight
Back in the gym at the earliest time of his career in the offseason, Stephen Jackson is determined to become a leaner and more focused leader of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton courted by several teams
Unrestricted free agent point guard Raymond Felton has been contacted by seven teams as all signs point to him leaving the Charlotte Bobcats.

Mavs, Cavs entertain possible double sign-and-trade
Mavericks free agent center Brenden Haywood will reportedly meet on Thursday with the Dallas, Cleveland and Miami, accourding to a league source. Haywood will conduct these meetings in Charlotte, N.C.

Felton appears likely to leave Bobcats (AP)
Unrestricted free agent point guard Raymond Felton has been contacted by seven teams as all signs point to him leaving the Charlotte Bobcats. Agent Tony Dutt wouldn't name the teams, but said Thursday Felton would consider a sign-and-trade deal with the Bobcats that would allow Charlotte to get some compensation for the starting point guard "if it would help them and Raymond as...

2010 NBA Free Agents: Tyson Chandler of Charlotte Bobcats won't opt out of contract, source says
Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will not opt out of his contract to test free agency as he had previously considered, a source close to Chandler said.

Bobcats' Chandler accepts $12.7M option (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has decided not to opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. The decision just before Wednesday's deadline gives the Bobcats stability in the middle heading into next season, but little salary-cap space to work with during free agency.

Bobcats C Chandler won't opt out
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has decided not to opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent.

Charlotte Bobcats extend $6.2M qualifying offer to Tyrus Thomas
The Charlotte Bobcats have made a one-year, $6.2 million qualifying offer to Tyrus Thomas, making the power forward a restricted free agent.

Charlotte Bobcats talking trade as draft approaches
After working out dozens of draft prospects in the past few weeks, the Bobcats have been talking deals with numerous teams in the past few days.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Tyrus Thomas of Charlotte Bobcats says he wants to stay in Charlotte
Impending restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas has made it clear: He wants to stay in Charlotte and sign a long-term deal with the Bobcats.

F Thomas wants to remain with Bobcats (AP)
Impending restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas has made it clear: He wants to stay in Charlotte and sign a long-term deal with the Bobcats. Thomas says he "definitely" wants to remain with the Bobcats after being acquired in a February trade from Chicago. General manager Rod Higgins said earlier this month it's likely the Bobcats will offer him a one-year qualifying offer worth a little...

Charlotte Bobcats eyeing ways to get draft picks
The Charlotte Bobcats are talking with teams about either purchasing a pick or making a trade that would yield selections in Thursday's NBA draft.

Bobcats look to buy or trade for picks (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats are talking with teams about either purchasing a pick or making a trade that would yield selections in Thursday's NBA draft. Coach Larry Brown said Monday that several teams are looking to give up picks. The Michael Jordan-owned Bobcats don't own a selection in either the first or second round.

Larry Brown again plays coy about future in Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown is sidestepping questions about his future, saying only, "I'm under contract and doing my job" after putting six players through a pre-draft workout.

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown has 'nothing to say' about future
Larry Brown is back with the Charlotte Bobcats. He's just not discussing his future.

Report: Brown leaning toward Charlotte return
Larry Brown has begun preparations for next season in Charlotte and is leaning toward returning for a third season coaching the Bobcats, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Report: Larry Brown leaning toward return to Bobcats
A person familiar with the situation says Larry Brown has begun preparations for next season in Charlotte and is leaning toward returning for a third season coaching the Bobcats.

Battered Magic on brink of elimination (AP)
From start to finish, the Orlando Magic were dominated by the Boston Celtics. It happened in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night. And it can happen for the entire series if the Celtics complete a sweep Monday night. The team that rolled through the first two rounds against Charlotte and Atlanta without a loss was handed a 94-71 beating by the fiercely determined and energetic...

Magic start slow in first playoff loss (AP)
Unbeatable in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Orlando Magic apparently lost their rhythm somewhere before the start of the Eastern Conference finals. Just like that, their road back to the NBA finals has gotten considerably tougher. Showing the rust from nearly a week off -- or from barely being challenged by Charlotte and Atlanta in the first two postseason rounds -- the Magic never...

Hawks need 'perfect game' to beat Magic (AP)
Excuse the Orlando Magic if they have trouble remembering the last time they lost a game. The Magic has gone more than a month since their last defeat, a 112-100 setback at San Antonio on April 2. Orlando has won 12 straight since then, the last six of those in the playoffs. After sweeping Charlotte in the opening round, the Magic has a 2-0 lead on the Hawks as the series shifts to Atlanta for the...

5 straight all-defensive teams for Kobe (AP)
Kobe Bryant is on the NBA all-defensive first team for the fifth straight year. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo made the first team for the first time, earning the second-most points behind the league's defensive player of the year, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace also made the team for the first time, with the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James...

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown weighing both sides of returning
Larry Brown is being pulled in different directions as he weighs whether to return for a third season as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Magic' Howard fined for criticizing refs (AP)
Even on a day off, Dwight Howard can antagonize officials enough to draw a penalty. The Orlando Magic center was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for criticizing officials on his blog, the second time this season he's been penalized for posting such comments. Howard was in chronic foul trouble and constantly complaining about officiating in the Magic's series sweep over Charlotte.

Thousands watch Bobcats owner Michael Jordan tee up
Thousands swarmed tee boxes and greens on Wednesday afternoon as the new owner of the Charlotte Bobcats played in the Quail Hollow Championship pro-am.

Hawks: No talks with Woodson yet (AP)
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season. The most persistent report is that Woodson could wind up as Philadelphia's coach, which is based on Larry Brown leaving Charlotte to become the 76ers' general manager.

Magic complete sweep of Bobcats (AP)
Dwight Howard kept collecting fouls, and all the Orlando Magic did was become the first team to advance in the NBA playoffs. Vince Carter scored 21 points, Jameer Nelson added 18 and the Magic showcased their depth and pressure shot-making in a 99-90 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night to complete a sweep of their first-round series.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard teased as "Foul On You"
Dwight Howard is taking some teasing from his Orlando Magic teammates, stemming from the four-time All-Star being called for 16 fouls in the first three games against the Charlotte Bobcats, who have used three centers to frustrate him.

Foul-plagued Howard, Magic seek sweep (AP)
Dwight Howard was the last player off the practice court Sunday, then went straight to the locker room for a personalized film session. The featured attraction for the Orlando center: A collage of his elbows and shoves that have put him in permanent foul trouble in the Magic's first-round playoff series against Charlotte.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis playing in Game 3 with sore ankle
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis will play against the Charlotte Bobcats in Game 3 of their playoff series despite a sore left ankle.

Magic F Lewis will play with sore ankle (AP)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis will play against the Charlotte Bobcats in Game 3 of their playoff series despite a sore left ankle. Coach Stan Van Gundy said before Saturday's game that Lewis was "not feeling great," but was well enough to play. Lewis came down awkwardly on his ankle in Wednesday's win over the Bobcats.

Nelson's 32 give Magic 3-0 lead over Bobcats
Jameer Nelson scored 32 points and the Magic overcame Dwight Howard's continuing foul trouble and a loud, towel-waving crowd in Charlotte to beat the Bobcats, 90-86, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Van Gundy vows to stop criticizing refs (AP)
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy vowed to stop talking about the officials. The declaration left NBA commissioner David Stern with a smile. The give-and-take between the two continued before Game 3 of the Magic's first-round playoff series at Charlotte on Saturday. Stern was in attendance two days after the league fined Van Gundy $35,000 for criticizing the referees about the number of fouls...

Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis: OK for Game 3 despite left ankle
Magic forward Rashard Lewis has a sprained left ankle but says he should be fine for Game 3 against Charlotte on Saturday.

Magic F Lewis should play despite ankle (AP)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis has a sprained left ankle but says he should be fine for Game 3 against Charlotte on Saturday. Lewis had a wrap around the ankle after practicing Friday. He says he came down sideways on the ankle in Game 2 against the Bobcats. Lewis stayed in the game and didn't show any effects from the injury.

Saturday NBA playoff scoreboard
Charlotte tries again for its first playoff win.

Van Gundy, Barnes each fined $35,000 (AP)
The NBA fined Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and forward Matt Barnes $35,000 each Thursday for publicly criticizing officials. Van Gundy and Barnes said after the Magic beat Charlotte on Wednesday night that they were not happy with the way officials called the game on Dwight Howard. Orlando's All-Star center has been in foul trouble the first two games of the series.

Offensive woes put Bobcats in 0-2 hole (AP)
The extra practice didn't help the Bobcats. Coach Larry Brown's motivational speech on Orlando taking a day off while they worked failed, too. So maybe it was a good idea Charlotte took the day off Thursday. Perhaps some time away will help the Bobcats solve the riddle of putting the ball through the hoop when they return home for Game 3 on Saturday.

Magic hold court in 2nd half for win vs. Bobcats
Vince Carter finished with 19 points, Dwight Howard scored 15 and the Orlando Magic took a 2-0 series lead with a 92-77 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Magic top Bobcats for 2-0 series lead (AP)
The Dwight Howard-Vince Carter combo again wasn't perfect -- just good enough to win. Carter finished with 19 points, Howard scored 15 and the Orlando Magic took a 2-0 series lead with a 92-77 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Magic's star duo was less than stellar but took over when it counted most.

Van Gundy: Playoffs need fewer days off (AP)
Stan Van Gundy has a request for the NBA: fewer days between games in the playoffs. Never one to shy away from giving his opinion, the Orlando Magic coach said Wednesday before Game 2 against Charlotte that the league's first-round playoff format that spreads games out for prime-time television is difficult on teams.

NBA playoffs: Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson has bone bruise on knee
The Charlotte Bobcats say an MRI on Stephen Jackson's hypextended left knee shows a small bone bruise but no structural damage.

Jackson's knee has no structural damage
The Charlotte Bobcats say an MRI on Stephen Jackson's hypextended left knee shows a small bone bruise but no structural damage.

Magic survive Bobcats despite struggling late
Jameer Nelson scored 24 of his 32 points in the first half, and the Orlando Magic nearly blew a 22-point lead before beating the Charlotte Bobcats 98-89 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.

Magic build big lead, hold off Bobcats (AP)
Jameer Nelson scored 24 of his 32 points in the first half, and the Orlando Magic nearly blew a 22-point lead before beating the Charlotte Bobcats 98-89 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. Rashard Lewis added 19 points, and Dwight Howard had nine blocks but was limited offensively and in foul trouble for most of the second half.

Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson carried off with knee injury
Charlotte Bobcats swingman Stephen Jackson was carried off the floor with an apparent left knee injury in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic.

Bobcats' Jackson carried off vs. Magic (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats swingman Stephen Jackson was carried off the floor with an apparent left knee injury in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic. Teammate Gerald Wallace dove for a loose ball and collided with Jackson, who laid on the floor in pain as Orlando's Jameer Nelson hit a 3-pointer at the first-half buzzer Sunday.

Brown insists Bobcats last coaching job (AP)
While Larry Brown isn't sure how much longer he'll be on the bench, the nomadic Hall of Famer insists Charlotte will be his last coaching job. Responding on Wednesday to continued speculation he could bolt for the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of the season, the 69-year-old Brown said he won't coach for anyone other than Bobcats owner Michael Jordan.

Raptors top Knicks, but miss playoffs (AP)
The Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 131-113 on Wednesday night, a victory that became meaningless when Chicago won at Charlotte to clinch the final Eastern Conference playoff berth. DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 24 points and Andrea Bargnani also scored 24 for the Raptors, who finished 40-42, a game behind the Bulls.

Bulls clinch final unclaimed playoff spot with win
The Chicago Bulls clinched the NBA's last unclaimed playoff spot on Wednesday night, as Derrick Rose scored 27 points and Joakim Noah added 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 98-89 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bulls clinch last playoff spot with win (AP)
The Chicago Bulls clinched the NBA's last unclaimed playoff spot on Wednesday night, as Derrick Rose scored 27 points and Joakim Noah added 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 98-89 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Overcoming numerous injuries, internal strife, key trades and a horrible stretch early in the season, the Bulls closed the regular season with a three-game winning streak to beat out...

Bobcats C Chandler hurts hip, elbow (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler hurt his hip and left elbow when he crashed to the floor in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against Chicago and didn't return. Chandler tried to grab a deflected pass along the sideline when he collided with Chicago's James Johnson and crashed to the floor on his left elbow and side.

Rose, Hinrich keep Bulls in playoff hunt (AP)
Derrick Rose scored a career-high 39 points, Kirk Hinrich added a season-high 30 and the Chicago Bulls helped their playoff chances with a 101-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The eighth-place Bulls lead Toronto by a game in the Eastern Conference and will make the playoffs as long as they finish with a better record, meaning they need a win at Charlotte on Wednesday or a loss...

NBA takes away Dell Curry's rookie of the year vote because of son Stephen Curry
The NBA has taken away Charlotte Bobcats broadcaster Dell Curry's rookie of the year vote because his son is among the leading candidates for the award.

NBA takes away Dell Curry's rookie vote (AP)
The NBA has taken away Charlotte Bobcats broadcaster Dell Curry's rookie of the year vote because his son is among the leading candidates for the award. Curry's son, Stephen Curry, is averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 assists per game for Golden State. He and Kings guard Tyreke Evans, who is averaging 20.3 points and 5.8 assists, are considered the front-runners to be top rookie.

Source: Los Angeles Clippers won't go after Larry Brown for coach
The Clippers will not challenge the 76ers in attempting to lure Bobcats coach Larry Brown away from Charlotte, a league source said Tuesday.

Nets end 29-year run at Meadowlands (AP)
For most of the second half of the New Jersey Nets' final game at the Meadowlands, the team's current and most recent owners sat next to each other and shared some thoughts and laughs. With the Nets' 29-year run at the Izod Center coming to an end with a 105-95 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, Bruce Ratner and Lewis Katz looked at the photographers on the baseline and posed for a couple...

Bobcats use Hughes, depth to hold off Pistons
Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night.

Bobcats use depth to hold off Pistons (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson added 14 points apiece and Augustin had 13 for the Bobcats, who improved to 31-9 at home and kept their slim hopes alive for overtaking Miami for the sixth seed in the...

Charlotte Bobcats forward Stephen Jackson returns to lineup Pistons
Charlotte Bobcats leading scorer Stephen Jackson is in the starting lineup against Detroit after sitting out a game to rest his sore right hamstring.

Bobcats' Jackson to play against Pistons (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats leading scorer Stephen Jackson says he'll play against Detroit after sitting out a game to rest his sore right hamstring. Jackson said before Saturday's game that he was feeling "a lot better" after missing Friday's loss in Houston. Jackson has also been slowed by elbow, hand and ankle injuries.

Bobcats collect franchise's first playoff berth
The Charlotte Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since their founding six years ago, as Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and D.J. Augustin hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left in a 104-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.

Bobcats clinch their first playoff spot (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since their founding six years ago, as Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and D.J. Augustin hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left in a 104-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Charlotte blew a 26-point lead and trailed by as much as eight in the fourth quarter before clawing back, helped in large part by Augustin,...

Hornets coach Bower ejected for arguing (AP)
Hornets coach Jeff Bower has been thrown out of a game for the first time in his young coaching career. Bower, who is in his first season as an NBA coach, was ejected by veteran official Bob Delaney during the second quarter of the Hornets' game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Bower appeared upset that Bobcats center Tyson Chandler, a popular former Hornet who was traded for...

Bobcats clinch first non-losing season (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 28 points, Boris Diaw nearly had a triple-double, and the Charlotte Bobcats ensured their first non-losing season in their six-year history with a 109-100 victory over the banged-up Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Diaw had 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, while a gimpy Stephen Jackson added 15 points for the Bobcats (41-36), who inched closer to their first playoff...

Hawks PG Bibby won't play vs. Bobcats (AP)
Atlanta point guard Mike Bibby has been sidelined with an ingrown toenail, leaving the Hawks without two starters against Charlotte. Leading scorer Joe Johnson didn't make the trip because of a sprained right thumb. Bibby was scratched after he said he couldn't participate in Tuesday's shootaround.

Suns sign D-League top rebounder Jones (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed forward-center Dwayne Jones, the leading rebounder in the NBA Developmental League this season. The team announced the move Monday. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound Jones averaged 17.6 points and 16 rebounds for the Austin Toros. He has had NBA stints with Charlotte, Cleveland and Boston since coming to the league in 2005.

Rose, Hinrich lift Bulls over Bobcats (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 26 points, Kirk Hinrich added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 96-88 on Saturday night to boost their playoff hopes. Trailing by six midway through the fourth after building a 13-point lead in the first half, the Bulls went on a 16-3 run and pulled out their sixth win in eight games.

Bulls boost playoff hopes with win over Bobcats
Derrick Rose scored 26 points, Kirk Hinrich added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 96-88 on Saturday night to boost their playoff hopes.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng to start, James Johnson out vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The Bulls' Luol Deng to start and James Johnson is out vs. the Bobcats.

Jackson carries Bobcats past Bucks in overtime
Stephen Jackson scored 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in overtime to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to an 87-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and further crowd the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Jackson's 3 helps Bobcats by Bucks in OT (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in overtime to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to an 87-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and further crowd the Eastern Conference playoff race. Jackson won a scoring duel with John Salmons, who had 28 points and whose 3-pointer in the closing second of regulation tied it.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino makes returns to starting lineup
Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino is in the starting lineup against Charlotte for his first game back after a scary head injury.

Bucks' Delfino returns after head injury (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino is in the starting lineup against Charlotte for his first game back after a scary head injury. Coach Scott Skiles says Delfino has been symptom-free the past two days after lingering headaches and jaw and neck pain. Skiles says Delfino was cleared by doctors after looking good in practice Thursday and in a shootaround before Friday's game at the Charlotte...

Wallace moves Bobcats closer to first playoffs
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Bobcats inch closer to playoff spot (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Bouncing back from a home loss two nights earlier to Toronto, the Bobcats forced 25 turnovers, took 24 more free throws than the 76ers and dominated...

Raptors knock off Bobcats, remain 8th in East
Chris Bosh had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu hit the go-ahead 3-pointer a day after getting benched, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-101 on Monday night for a key victory in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Turkoglu hits go-ahead 3 in Raptors' win (AP)
Chris Bosh had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu hit the go-ahead 3-pointer a day after getting benched, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-101 on Monday night for a key victory in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Raptors (36-37) entered having lost three straight and 13 of 17, but they managed to snap Charlotte's three-game winning streak to stay in eighth...

Toronto Raptors' Hedo Turkoglu to play, not start, one day after sitting out vs. Miami Heat
Toronto Raptors coach Jay Triano says forward Hedo Turkoglu will be a reserve against Charlotte a night after being benched.

Wizards set record as skid reaches 14 (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 23 points, Stephen Jackson added 20, and the Charlotte Bobcats ended an eventful day for the Wizards with a 107-96 victory that sent Washington to a franchise-record 14th consecutive loss. Hours after suspended Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was ordered to spend 30 days in a halfway house for a felony gun charge, Washington allowed Charlotte to shoot 55 percent to continue its...

Bobcats' success fueled by defense (AP)
No team in the NBA allows fewer points per game than the Bobcats. An opponent hasn't reached the century mark against Charlotte in 12 straight games, and seven times this season a team has failed to crack 80 points. With an offense that can bog down at times, stifling opponents at the other end is fueling coach Larry Brown's latest reclamation project as the Bobcats (37-34) near the...

Jackson's 37 help Bobcats beat Wolves (AP)
Stephen Jackson shook off a sore hand and busted out of his shooting slump with 37 points, leading the Charlotte Bobcats past Minnesota 108-95 on Wednesday night to send the reeling Timberwolves to their 14th straight loss. Jackson, who a night earlier revealed he had been plagued by a bruised ligament near his left index finger for the past several weeks, hit 15 of 24 shots after shooting 37...

Bobcats rip Wolves, move into East's 6th spot
Stephen Jackson shook off a sore hand and busted out of his shooting slump with 37 points, leading the Charlotte Bobcats past Minnesota 108-95 on Wednesday night to send the reeling Timberwolves to their 14th straight loss.

Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders starts forward Andray Blatche after refusal to play
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Wizards F Blatche to start vs. Pacers (AP)
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte. Blatche did not return after the first 7 1/2 minutes of the 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Saunders said Blatche didn't want to listen when he tried to talk to the forward about playing better...

Charlotte Bobcats forward Nazr Mohammed misses 17th straight game with back injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed says his troublesome back injury is tied to a nerve problem, but is targeting a return sometime on the team's current five-game homestand.

Bobcats C Mohammed hopes to return soon (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed says his troublesome back injury is tied to a nerve problem, but is targeting a return sometime on the team's current five-game homestand. Mohammed went through a light workout Wednesday before missing his 17th straight game with what was initially called back spasms.

Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson has bruised ligament in left hand
Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson says he's been slowed by a bruised ligament in his left hand.

Bobcats' Jackson fighting hand injury (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson says he's been slowed by a bruised ligament in his left hand. Jackson revealed Tuesday that the top knuckle on his left index finger has been troubling him for nearly four weeks. He says he has "excruciating pain" every time he slaps down on the ball.

Saunders benches Blatche after spat (AP)
It's the last thing a bad team on a long losing streak needs -- a tantrum and a boycott from a young player who was just starting to put up some good numbers. Andray Blatche was benched after the first 7 1/2 minutes of the Washington Wizards' 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Bobcats post club-record 36th victory (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 17 points, 19 rebounds and got two opponents to foul out in overtime to help the Charlotte Bobcats set a franchise record for victories Tuesday night with a 95-86 win over the Washington Wizards. The win was No. 36 on the season for Charlotte, one more than the previous high set last season, and advanced the team a step closer to the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Raptors hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)
Chris Bosh had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the sluggish Toronto Raptors hand the Minnesota Timberwolves their 13th straight loss, 106-100 on Monday night. Andrea Bargnani had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Raptors, who beat the Timberwolves for the 12th consecutive time to move into a tie with Charlotte for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

Michael Jordan taking patient approach as owner of Charlotte Bobcats
Picture the NBA free agency period beginning and the first call LeBron James gets is a recruiting pitch from Michael Jordan.

Bobcats' Jordan taking patient approach (AP)
Picture the NBA free agency period beginning and the first call LeBron James gets is a recruiting pitch from Michael Jordan. It's one the perks for the Charlotte Bobcats now that the Hall of Famer owns the team. Only being a big player in free agency isn't on Jordan's agenda -- or even possible.

Heat pass Bobcats for 6th in East (AP)
Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on first-half 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Dwyane Wade had 14 points on a poor shooting night, but made up for it with nine assists and five blocks to help Miami move a half-game ahead of Charlotte.

Heat burn Bobcats to take over 6th place in East
Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal out with sprained left ankle
Miami center Jermaine O'Neal missed the Heat's game Saturday night against the Charlotte Bobcats because of a sprained left ankle.

Hawks' Johnson returns, hits OT winner (AP)
Joe Johnson missed every shot he took for three quarters, but he found his sweet spot for his most important attempt with only a tenth of a second to spare in overtime. Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.

Johnson beats buzzer in OT as Hawks top Cats
Joe Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.

Michael Jordan calls owning Charlotte Bobcats 'dream come true'
Michael Jordan vows to help Charlotte experience what winning is about, telling reporters and season ticket holders it's a "dream come true" to own the Bobcats.

Sale of Charlotte Bobcats to Michael Jordan approved by NBA Board of Governors
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved Michael Jordan's bid to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats.

Jordan's bid to buy Bobcats approved
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved Michael Jordan's bid to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats.

Jackson second-half burst fuels Bobcats' rally
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner.

Bobcats give Jordan first win as owner (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner. Hours after the NBA's Board of Governors approved Jordan's $275 million purchase, he watched his team stage a dramatic recovery from a horrible start.

Pacers hold on, snap Bobcats' win streak (AP)
Danny Granger scored 26 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 99-94 on Tuesday night, denying the Bobcats what would have been a franchise-record seventh consecutive victory. Troy Murphy had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points for Indiana, which had lost 14 of its previous 17 games.

Granger, Pacers stop Bobcats' win streak at six
Danny Granger scored 26 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 99-94 on Tuesday night, denying the Bobcats what would have been a franchise-record seventh consecutive victory.

Bobcats top Magic for sixth straight win (AP)
The last time Charlotte came to Orlando, Stephen Jackson was suiting up for his first game since being traded to the Bobcats and predicting his new team would make the playoffs. Such a statement might have seemed laughable back in November. Now, Jackson seems to have Charlotte headed for its first postseason berth in franchise history.

Bobcats top Magic for 6th win in row
Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, Raymond Felton had 16 and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for their sixth straight victory, 96-89 over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Bobcats continue run to stop Magic's win streak
Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, Raymond Felton had 16 and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for their sixth straight victory, 96-89 over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes out with sprained big toe
Orlando small forward Matt Barnes will miss the Magic's game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday with a sprained left big toe.

Magic F Barnes out with sprained toe (AP)
Orlando small forward Matt Barnes will miss the Magic's game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday with a sprained left big toe. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he expects Barnes to be back when they host San Antonio on Wednesday. Barnes injured the toe in a win at Washington on Saturday. The Bobcats were also missing a starter.

Charlotte Bobcats add veteran guard Larry Hughes for backcourt depth
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time.

Bobcats sign G veteran Hughes (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time. General manager Rod Higgins announced this month they wouldn't sign Hughes because of his broken finger. But the injury has healed, and a team spokesman says Hughes passed his physical and could practice on Saturday.

Michael Jordan faces certain approval Charlotte Bobcats owner, David Stern says
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the purchase by the end of next week.

Bobcats win fifth straight, top Clippers (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the struggling Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Friday night. Boris Diaw added 16 points, Tyson Chandler 13 and Raymond Felton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Bobcats, who won their fifth straight as they chase the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Wallace, Bobcats claw 76ers for 4th straight win
Gerald Wallace scored 28 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field, Stephen Jackson added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fourth straight game with a 102-87 victory over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Bobcats rout 76ers, win fourth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 28 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field, Stephen Jackson added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fourth straight game with a 102-87 victory over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Boris Diaw contributed 13 points for the Bobcats (32-31), who entered the game in seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Bobcats rally, snap Heat's win streak (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Bobcats (31-31) reached .500 at the latest point in their six-year history and moved into a tie with Miami (32-32) as they both tangle with Chicago...

Bobcats spoil Curry's homecoming (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 19 points off the bench, Gerald Wallace added 18 before getting ejected, and the Charlotte Bobcats pulled away late to beat the Golden State Warriors 101-90 on Saturday night and spoil Stephen Curry's return home. With much fanfare, the Charlotte native and former Davidson star played his first game as a pro here in front of sellout crowd that gave him a standing ovation...

Augustin, Bobcats spoil Curry's Charlotte return
D.J. Augustin scored 19 points off the bench, Gerald Wallace added 18 before getting ejected, and the Charlotte Bobcats pulled away late to beat the Golden State Warriors 101-90 on Saturday night and spoil Stephen Curry's return home.

Bobcats hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night. With Michael Jordan watching courtside in Charlotte's first win since he agreed to buy the team, the Bobcats continued their surprising success against the defending champions, who had little energy a...

Lakers stunned by Bobcats, lose second straight
Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night.

Charlotte Hornets big men Nazr Mohammed, Tyson Chandler and DeSagana Diop will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers
The Charlotte Bobcats will again be without three injured centers against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler return to Charlotte Bobcats practice
Charlotte Bobcats centers Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler have returned to practice following injuries.

Pierce scores 27 as Celts rout Bobcats (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 27 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 104-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Nate Robinson had 16 points, including three 3-pointers in a 90-second span bridging the first and second quarters to key a 16-0 run, for the Celtics. Kevin Garnett added 12 points as Boston won its second straight and beat up on Charlotte for the third time this season.

Charlotte Bobcats owner-to-be Michael Jordan sets hands-on precedent
One of Michael Jordan's first acts since reaching a deal to buy the Charlotte Bobcats: losing two games of H-O-R-S-E to guard Gerald Henderson.

Mavs beat Jordan's Bobcats for 8th win in row
The Mavericks beat Charlotte 89-84 on Monday night to spoil the Bobcats' first game since Michael Jordan agreed to buy the team.

Mavericks rally to win eighth straight (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Jason Terry had several key buckets down the stretch, and the surging Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 89-84 on Monday night to spoil the Bobcats' first game since Michael Jordan agreed to buy the team. Jordan's presence courtside and a difficult travel schedule couldn't stop the NBA's hottest team from their eighth straight win.

Michael Jordan strikes deal to buy controlling interest of the Charlotte Bobcats
Michael Jordan has struck a deal to buy controlling interest of the Charlotte Bobcats, taking charge of the money-losing team in his home state.

Stern expects Jordan to be approved as owner
NBA commissioner David Stern expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month.

NBA commissioner David Stern expects expedited approval of Michael Jordan's ownership bid
NBA commissioner David Stern expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month.

Boozer steps up big in second half to lead Jazz
Carlos Boozer scored 20 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Utah Jazz beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-93 on Wednesday night.

Jazz use big 2nd half to beat Bobcats (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 20 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Utah Jazz beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-93 on Wednesday night. Utah outscored Charlotte 31-16 in the third quarter to erase an 11-point halftime deficit, then put it away with a 17-7 spurt that blew open a two-point game midway through the fourth quarter.

Butler, Kaman lift Clippers over Bobcats (AP)

The Clippers became the latest in a series of teams the Charlotte Bobcats thought they should have beaten and didn't. Rasual Butler scored 20 points and Chris Kaman had 18 points and 13 rebounds for Los Angeles on Monday night in a 98-94 victory that ended their four-game losing streak against the Bobcats.

Bucks pull within game of playoff spot (AP)

Brandon Jennings and John Salmons each scored 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-88 on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut added 18 points and 13 rebounds in the Bucks' fifth win in their last seven games. The win pulled the Bucks within one game of Charlotte for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Jennings, Salmons push surging Bucks by Cats
Brandon Jennings and John Salmons each scored 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-88 on Saturday night.

Tyrus Thomas arrives in Charlotte, expected to play for Bobcats against Cleveland Cavaliers
Tyrus Thomas has arrived in Charlotte and is expected to play against Cleveland, a day after being acquired in the Bobcats' latest deal.

Bulls send F Thomas to Bobcats (AP)
Tyrus Thomas has arrived in Charlotte and is expected to play against Cleveland, a day after being acquired in the Bobcats' latest deal. Thomas and Theo Ratliff, acquired in a separate trade, walked onto the court Friday morning after taking their physicals. Most of their new teammates had already left the floor following shootaround, but guard Stephen Jackson hugged them both.

Bobcats spoil Jamison's debut with Cavs (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats took advantage of Antawn Jamison's miserable debut for Cleveland in a 110-93 victory Friday night to send the Cavaliers to their second straight loss. Two days after being acquired from Washington, Jamison came off the bench and went 0 for 12 from the field.

Jamison makes forgettable debut in Cavs' loss
Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats took advantage of Antawn Jamison's miserable debut for Cleveland in a 110-93 victory Friday night to send the NBA-best Cavaliers to their second straight loss.

Charlotte Bobcats frontcourt swamped by injuries
Starting center Nazr Mohammed and backup Tyson Chandler missed Charlotte Bobcats practice for a second straight day Thursday, just as the team announced reserve DeSagana Diop will be sidelined up to two weeks with an injury.

Bulls send F Thomas to Bobcats (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have addressed coach Larry Brown's biggest wish, acquiring power forward Tyrus Thomas from the Chicago Bulls. Charlotte on Thursday sent a future, protected first-round pick to Chicago, along with the expiring contracts of guards Flip Murray and Acie Law. The Bobcats have lacked depth behind Boris Diaw.

Source: Chicago Bulls to trade Tyrus Thomas to Charlotte Bobcats for Flip Murry, Acie Law and a protected first-round pick, pending league approval
Source: Chicago Bulls to trade Tyrus Thomas to Charlotte Bobcats for Flip Murry, Acie Law and a protected first-round pick, pending league approval.

Charlotte Bobcats' Nazr Mohammed sits out practice because of back spasms
Charlotte Bobcats starting center Nazr Mohammed has sat out the latest practice because of lingering back spasms, but is hopeful to play against Cleveland.

Nets beat Bobcats again, get fifth win (AP)

If only the Nets could play the Bobcats more, the worst record in NBA history might not be in jeopardy. Courtney Lee scored 21 points, Devin Harris added 17 and New Jersey never trailed in beating Charlotte 103-94 on Tuesday night for only its fifth win of the season. Two of them have come against the Bobcats, who were the first team to lose to the Nets after their 0-18 start.

Larry Brown: Michael Jordan making big push to buy Charlotte Bobcats
Bobcats coach Larry Brown says Michael Jordan is making a big push to buy the team.

NBA commissioner David Stern expects the Charlotte Bobcats to be sold within 60 days
NBA commissioner David Stern expects the Charlotte Bobcats to be sold within 60 days. He's just not ready to say if Michael Jordan will be the buyer.

Stern mum if Jordan will buy Bobcats (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern expects the Charlotte Bobcats to be sold within 60 days. He's just not ready to say if Michael Jordan will be the buyer. At his midseason news conference Saturday night at All-Star weekend, Stern seemed certain that owner Bob Johnson will unload the money-losing franchise soon.

Raymond Felton sidelined for Charlotte Bobcats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle.

Ankle sprain sidelines Bobcats' Felton (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle. Felton, who hit the game-winning shot Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, was first injured in practice on Monday. Felton received treatment on Wednesday, but never took the floor to shoot around and was ruled out an hour before tip-off.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler expect to play Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Felton's late bucket lifts Bobcats (AP)

Raymond Felton hit a fadeaway 12-footer with 1.9 seconds left and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Washington Wizards 94-92 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After Antawn Jamison missed a scoop shot in the lane, the Bobcats got the rebound and didn't call a timeout. Charlotte's play broke down, and Felton drove to the left of the lane and let go a shot over Randy Foye's...

Wizards delay trip home due to snow (AP)
Eventually the Washington Wizards will make it home. Tuesday night? No such luck. The Wizards were told before their game against Charlotte that it was unlikely they'd be able to fly into either Washington-area airport after the game because of the second major snowstorm to hit that area in five days.

Sources: Boston Celtics shopping Glen Davis to Charlotte Bobcats
The Celtics are shopping Glen Davis to the Bobcats, according to sources.

Tyson Chandler nears return to Charlotte Bobcats from foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games.

Collison's 24 lift Hornets over Bobcats (AP)

Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points filling in for Chris Paul, David West added 21 points, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Emeka Okafor a victory in his return to Charlotte, 104-99 over the listless Bobcats on Saturday night. In the first regular-season meeting since the July trade that sent Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler, the Hornets rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit...

Jackson breaks Lakers win mark vs. Bobcats
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Jackson reaches milestone in Lakers' victory
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Jackson becomes Lakers' winningest coach (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol and Ron Artest scored 14 points apiece for the Lakers, who returned from an eight-game trip to improve the NBA's best home record to 24-3 with their eighth consecutive...

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's ankle set back to 'square one'
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant aggravated his left ankle in a 99-97 win over Charlotte on Wednesday.

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace out with strained hamstring
All-Star forward Gerald Wallace sat out the Charlotte Bobcats' game against the Lakers on Wednesday night because of a strained left hamstring.

Sources: Michael Jordan on clock to match offer for Charlotte Bobcats
Michael Jordan has until the end of February to match a new offer for the Bobcats, sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Aldridge leads Blazers past Bobcats (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 17 points and Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless had 15 points each and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 98-79 Monday night. Portland, which had lost its previous two home games, got off to a 10-2 start and never looked back in ending Charlotte's three-game winning streak.

Jackson shines in return to Golden State (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 30 points in his return to Oracle Arena, Gerald Wallace had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Golden State Warriors 121-110 on Friday night. Jackson, who was acquired from the Warriors in a Nov. 16 trade after a falling out with Golden State management in the offseason, was booed throughout the night but responded with his fifth game of 30 points or...

Wallace's 38 and 11 power Bobcats to win (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored a season-high 38 points and had 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-96 on Saturday. Wallace keyed the decisive third quarter when the Bobcats pulled away by outscoring Sacramento 34-13. Scoring on several uncontested baskets inside against the Kings' uninspired defense, Wallace had 19 points to help Charlotte take a 90-67 lead into the...

Wallace sparks spurt, scores 38 in Bobcats' win
Gerald Wallace scored a season-high 38 points and had 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-96 on Saturday.

Charlotte Bobcats swingman Stephen Jackson says leaving the Golden State Warriors was worthwhile
Pressing his case to be traded from the Golden State Warriors cost Stephen Jackson approximately $165,000.

Jackson happy with trade to Bobcats (AP)
Pressing his case to be traded from the Golden State Warriors cost Stephen Jackson approximately $165,000. In his first return to the San Francisco Bay area since being dealt to Charlotte on Nov. 16, Jackson said it was all worthwhile. "Where I'm at now is great, it's definitely been good for me," Jackson said Friday morning after the Bobcats' shoot-around in preparation for...

Felton lifts Bobcats in OT for first win in Phoenix
Stephen Jackson scored 30 points and Charlotte scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime to beat the Suns 114-109 Tuesday night for the Bobcats' first victory in Phoenix in their six seasons in the NBA.

Bobcats post first win in Phoenix in OT (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 30 points and Charlotte scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime to beat the Suns 114-109 Tuesday night for the Bobcats first victory in Phoenix in their six seasons in the NBA. Jackson, who tied the game at 98 on a 3-pointer with 19.9 seconds remaining, hit a 20-foot jump shot on the Bobcats' first possession of overtime to give Charlotte only its second lead of...

Ejection vs. Charlotte Bobcats costs Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin $35,000
Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin has been fined $35,000 for being ejected from Denver's game against Charlotte.

Nuggets overcome missing Melo to stop Bobcats
Chauncey Billups scored 27 points, Aaron Afflalo matched his career high with 24 points and the depleted Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-93 for their season-high seventh straight win.

Depleted Nuggets win seventh straight (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 27 points, Aaron Afflalo matched his career high with 24 points and the depleted Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-93 for their season-high seventh straight win. Stephen Jackson had 22 points and Gerald Wallace added 20 for the Bobcats, who lost their third in a row since a franchise-tying six-game winning streak.

Nelson propels Magic by Bobcats in overtime
Jameer Nelson scored six of his 21 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic recovered after blowing a big lead to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 106-95 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

Magic blow 16-point lead but win in OT (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored six of his 21 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic recovered after blowing a big lead to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 106-95 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. While the Bobcats had won nine straight at home and entered 18-4 on their home floor, the Magic's experience showed late despite a recent streak of bad play.

Crawford, Horford lead Hawks by Bobcats (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats were one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Hawks took care of that with two dominating quarters. Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, Al Horford had 23 and Atlanta overwhelmed the Bobcats in the first and third periods on the way to a 103-89 victory Friday night that snapped Charlotte's six-game winning streak.

Crawford soars as Hawks overwhelm Bobcats
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, Al Horford had 23 and the Atlanta Hawks overwhelmed Charlotte with dominating performances in the first and third quarters, beating the Bobcats 103-89 Friday night.

Wade's 32 help Heat rout Wizards 112-88 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Two nights after the Heat were roasted by coach Erik Spoelstra after Wednesday's 39-point loss in Charlotte, they began the second half of their season with a flourish. Wade, who earlier this season had two of this three 40-point performances against the Wizards, was 12 for 19 from...

Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton leaves after hurting right ankle
Charlotte guard Raymond Felton has been helped off the court in Atlanta after injuring his right ankle against the Hawks.

Bobcats shut down Wade, Heat
If a chance to move into fifth place in the Eastern Conference wasn't motivation enough for the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Beasley had them hitting the court angry.

Bobcats freeze Heat, cap perfect homestand
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history.

Bobcats continue surge, rip Heat 104-65 (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 104-65 over the listless Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The matchup to determine fifth place in the Eastern Conference was no matchup at all.

Robinson returns to defend dunk title (AP)
Defending champion Nate Robinson will return to the slam dunk contest, trying to become the first three-time winner. The Knicks guard will be joined by Charlotte's Gerald Wallace and Lakers guard Shannon Brown. The fourth contestant will be determined by a dunk-off during halftime of the rookie game between the Clippers' Eric Gordon and Toronto rookie DeMar DeRozan.

Surging Bobcats hold off Kings, climb over .500
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday.

Bobcats beat Kings to win fifth straight (AP)
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday. The Bobcats' fifth straight win and eighth in a row at home proved more difficult than expected.

Jackson reaches milestone in Cats' win vs. Suns
Stephen Jackson scored 29 points to surpass 10,000 career points, Gerald Wallace added 29 points and 13 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats continued one of their best stretches in franchise history.

Bobcats rout Suns, push home streak to 7 (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points to surpass 10,000 career points, Gerald Wallace added 29 points and 13 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats continued one of their best stretches in franchise history with a 125-99 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Winning their fourth straight game and extending their team record to seven consecutive home wins, the Bobcats (19-19) were never threatened in...

Bobcats push home win streak to 6 (AP)

Boris Diaw had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Gerald Wallace added 21 points and the Charlotte Bobcats used stifling second-half defense to beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-76 on Friday night for their franchise-record sixth straight home win. With Wallace collecting acrobatic blocks, the Bobcats took control with a dominant defensive stand that bridged the third and fourth quarters.

Spurs rest Duncan against Thunder (AP)
Forward Tim Duncan was not in uniform for San Antonio's game Wednesday night at Oklahoma City, resting in the second of back-to-back games for the Spurs. The 11-time All-Star played 40 minutes a night earlier in the Spurs' 105-85 home win against the Los Angeles Lakers. San Antonio has another back-to-back set Friday at Charlotte and Saturday at Memphis during a four-game trip.

Hornets owner to have prostate surgery (AP)
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with cancer in November. The surgery is being performed by Dr. Patrick Walsh at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in Baltimore. A businessman from Kannapolis, N.C., the 68-year-old Shinn has been the owner of the Hornets since he received an expansion franchise in Charlotte,...

Jackson scores 43 as Bobcats top Rockets (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 16 of his career-high 43 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Bobcats clamped down on defense after halftime to rally past the Houston Rockets, 102-94 on Tuesday night. Surpassing his previous best scoring night of 42 set nearly six years ago with Indiana, Jackson made 15 of 22 shots and 10 of 11 free throws while adding eight rebounds.

Wallace tip continues Bobcats' home dominance
Gerald Wallace tipped in Raymond Felton's missed shot at the buzzer to give the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats win on Wallace's tip at buzzer (AP)

Gerald Wallace tipped in Raymond Felton's missed shot at the buzzer to give the Charlotte Bobcats an 89-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, continuing their home dominance. Moments after O.J. Mayo's 3-pointer tied it, Felton drove to the basket on DeMarre Carroll. His floater was too strong and didn't hit iron, but Wallace leaped over Zach Randolph and put it through...

Memphis Grizzlies scratch guard Mike Conley with sore back
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is a late scratch against Charlotte with a sore lower back.

Knicks beat Bobcats on late flurry of 3s (AP)

Chris Duhon made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:03 left, Danilo Gallinari followed with two more, and the New York Knicks pulled out a 97-93 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday night. Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 27 points to lead the Knicks, who hit six 3-pointers in the final quarter and 12 overall.

Wallace has 32 as Bobcats hold off Bulls (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 32 points, Stephen Jackson and Flip Murray added 25 each and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a late rally to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-108 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Derrick Rose and John Salmons missed game-tying 3-point attempts in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who gave up seventh place in the Eastern Conference to the Bobcats despite wiping out...

Bobcats upset Cavs on road
The road is suddenly becoming a friendly place for the Charlotte Bobcats.

Murray's late 3 lifts Bobcats past Cavs (AP)

Ronald Murray hit a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left to put Charlotte up for good, and the Bobcats surprised the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 91-88 victory on Sunday night. The loss snapped the Cavaliers' seven-game win streak and an 11-game winning streak at home. Murray's basket from the top of the key broke an 83-all tie, sparking the Bobcats to their second impressive road win in as many...

Jackson nets 13 in 4th, fuels Bobcats past Heat
Stephen Jackson scored 13 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Augustin added all 13 of his in the final 11 minutes and the Charlotte Bobcats won a road game.

Jackson's 35 lift Bobcats over Heat (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 13 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Augustin added all 13 of his in the final 11 minutes and the Charlotte Bobcats won a road game for just the second time this season, beating the Miami Heat 107-97 on Saturday. Jackson shot 11 of 20 from the floor, added eight rebounds, and his 3-pointer in front of the Heat bench with 1:50 left sealed it for...

Bosh, Bargnani lead surging Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh had 33 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani matched his season high with 28 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 107-103 on Wednesday night for their season-high fifth straight victory. Marco Belinelli scored 13 points and rookie DeMar DeRozan had 10 as Toronto avenged its worst defeat of the season, a 116-81 loss at Charlotte on Nov.

Skiles benches Redd, Bogut as Cats drop Bucks
Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat Milwaukee 94-84 on Monday night, a miserable performance for the Bucks that prompted coach Scott Skiles to bench Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut.

Redd, Bogut benched in Bucks' loss (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat Milwaukee 94-84 on Monday night, a miserable performance for the Bucks that prompted coach Scott Skiles to bench Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut. Flip Murray added 16 points for the Bobcats in a one-sided matchup of teams that figure to contend for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Surprising Thunder climb back above .500 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook had 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Charlotte Bobcats 98-91 on Saturday night. Nenad Krstic added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the surprising Thunder, who improved to 15-14. They didn't earn their 15th win last season until the 60th game, on March 2.

Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler to miss a week because of a foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has a stress reaction in his left foot and will be out at least a week.

Wallace has 29 and 12, Bobcats end skid (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 29 points and 12 rebounds in his return after missing a game with severe headaches, leading the Charlotte Bobcats to an 88-76 victory over the undermanned Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Stephen Jackson added 13 points despite playing with a sore back for the sharp-shooting Bobcats, who held a comfortable lead over the final three quarters.

Wallace returns, contributes 29 in Bobcats' win
Gerald Wallace had 29 points and 12 rebounds in his return after missing a game with severe headaches, leading the Charlotte Bobcats to an 88-76 victory over the undermanned Detroit Pistons.

Gallinari's late block helps Knicks win (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored 26 points, Danilo Gallinari added 21 and a huge blocked shot in the closing seconds, and the New York Knicks held on for a 98-94 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. David Lee finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Knicks, who won for the sixth time in eight games.

Jazz bounce back from loss, beat Bobcats (AP)

Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz bounced back from a miserable performance a night earlier to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-102 on Saturday. Boozer and Williams combined for eight points and as many turnovers on 3-of-15 shooting before being benched in the third quarter with the rest of Utah's starters in a blowout...

Williams, Boozer help Jazz rebound vs. Bobcats
Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz bounced back from a miserable performance a night earlier to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-102 on Saturday.

Nowitzki's late jumper lifts Mavs in OT (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki hit a 10-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over Charlotte with a 98-97 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night. Nowitzki scored 36 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to help the Mavericks improve to 11-0 all-time against the Bobcats.

Nowitzki's 10-footer with 1.8 left lifts Mavs in OT
Dirk Nowitzki hit a 10-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over Charlotte with a 98-97 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night.

Spurs extend Bobcats' road struggles (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-85 Friday night. Tim Duncan and Richard Jefferson added 17 apiece and the Spurs dropped the Bobcats to 1-9 on the road. Charlotte won't get any breaks Saturday night against the Mavericks, a team the Bobcats have never beaten.

Nuggets F Martin misses another game (AP)
Kenyon Martin will miss the Denver Nuggets' game at Detroit with a hand injury. Martin also missed Tuesday's loss at Charlotte after dislocating his left pinkie in Philadelphia on Monday. Coach George Karl said he expects the forward will return either Saturday or Monday. The Pistons were missing four players: Richard Hamilton (right ankle), Ben Gordon (left ankle), Will Bynum (ankles) and...

Nets earn second win, beat Bulls 103-101 (AP)

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Devin Harris hit to the go-ahead basket with 14.9 seconds left Tuesday night as the New Jersey Nets got their second win of the season and first on the road, beating the Chicago Bulls 103-101. The Nets, who got off the worst start in NBA history at 0-18 before beating Charlotte and then losing to the Knicks, are now 2-19 -- including 1-12 away from home.

Bobcats snap Nuggets' 4-game win streak (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats frustrated Carmelo Anthony and Denver in a 107-95 victory Tuesday night that snapped the Nuggets' four-game winning streak. Anthony, the NBA's leading scorer, had 34 points and seven rebounds, but Wallace outplayed him down the stretch and a frustrated Anthony picked up a technical foul with just under a minute left to...

Bobcats close strong to snap Nuggets' streak
Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats frustrated Carmelo Anthony and Denver in a 107-95 victory Tuesday night that snapped the Nuggets' four-game winning streak.

Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin (dislocated pinkie) sidelined
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin won't play against the Charlotte Bobcats because of a dislocated left pinkie.

Nets forward Yi needs 50 stitches to close cut lip
Injured New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian has cut his lip while playing 3-on-3 after practice on Saturday and needed 50 stitches to close the wound that was caused by an inadvertent elbow. The Chinese Olympian will be evaluated on Monday. Yi has been sidelined since injuring his right knee in a game against Charlotte early last month.

Bobcats rebound to knock off slumping Sixers
Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night.

Bobcats bounce back, rally to top Sixers (AP)

Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night. A night after the Bobcats lost to New Jersey to end the Nets' record-worst NBA start at 0-18, they appeared ready to hand the Sixers their first win in more than two...

Rotator cuff sidelines Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday has a strained right rotator cuff and won't play against Charlotte.

Nets earn first win after 18 losses (AP)

The New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night. Brook Lopez had 31 points and 14 rebounds, and Courtney Lee scored a career-high 27 points in his return to the starting lineup for the Nets in their first game under Kiki Vandeweghe, their general manager who will coach the rest of the...

Nets get past Bobcats for first win of season
New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night.

Allen's 27, 5 3s lift Celtics by Bobcats (AP)

Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points, Kendrick Perkins added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Charlotte Bobcats 108-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Led by Allen, the Celtics had little trouble slowing the Bobcats, who had won four straight.

Allen, Celtics slow Bobcats for fifth straight win
Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points, Kendrick Perkins added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Charlotte Bobcats 108-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.

NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a 116-81 win over Toronto.

Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler fined for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules.

NBA fines Amare, Chandler for tweeting (AP)
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a...

Cavs put away Mavs; Williams perfect from 3
Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night.

Williams makes 7 3s as Cavs beat Mavs (AP)

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night. Williams finished with 25 points and Anderson Varejao scored 15 -- 13 in the second half -- for the Cavs, who were beaten 94-87 by the Bobcats on Friday in center...

Bobcats never trail vs. Wiz, extend win streak
Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night.

Bobcats top Wizards, win fourth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night. The win was the Bobcats' fourth straight -- their longest winning streak since a five-game run from Feb. 25-March 7, 2009.

Shaquille O'Neal of Cleveland Cavaliers expected back against Charlotte
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has participated in shootaround is expected to play against Charlotte.

Shaq expected to return from injury vs. Bobcats
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has participated in shootaround is expected to play against Charlotte. Coach Mike Brown said O'Neal "will probably play" unless he has a setback before Friday night's game. O'Neal has sat out the past six games with a strained left shoulder. Brown said O'Neal will be limited to between 24 and 26 minutes against the Bobcats and again Saturday against Dallas as he works his way back into game condition. O'Neal is averaging 11.3 points and 6.

Larry Brown: Iverson still has a 'passion to play'
Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up. Iverson's former coach said Friday he thinks the 10-time All-Star "still has a passion to play" and shouldn't retire. An online report this week indicated Iverson had decided to end his career after receiving little interest from NBA teams. Brown, now coaching the Charlotte Bobcats, said he has talked to Iverson's agent and is seeking to get in touch with him directly.

Cavs fall to Bobcats in O'Neal's return (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 14 rebounds while outplaying LeBron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked disjointed in Shaquille O'Neal's return from injury in a 94-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The surprising Bobcats won their third straight game following a seven-game losing streak behind Wallace, who beat James in numerous 1-on-1 matchups in the post.

Cavaliers can't stop Wallace in loss to Bobcats
Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 14 rebounds while outplaying LeBron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked disjointed in Shaquille O'Neal's return from injury in a 94-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.

Charlotte puts away Cleveland in Shaq's return


Bobcats blister Raptors in team's biggest rout
Gerald Wallace broke out of his shooting slump with 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Charlotte Bobcats to the most lopsided victory in team history, 116-81 over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Bobcats post easiest win in team history (AP)

Gerald Wallace broke out of his shooting slump with 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Charlotte Bobcats to the most lopsided victory in team history, 116-81 over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Stephen Jackson added 23 points for Charlotte, which held the listless Raptors to 35 percent shooting.

Charlotte center Chandler returns from balky back
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka Okafor.

Bobcats C Chandler returns vs. Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka...

Bobcats' pounding of Pacers halts 7-game skid
Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Bobcats snap 7-game losing streak (AP)

Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak. Rookie Derrick Brown scored a season-high 13 and Stephen Jackson added 10 in his first home game with Charlotte, helping the NBA's lowest-scoring team to its best offensive performance in weeks.

Bucks ride Jennings to another win (AP)

Bucks coach Scott Skiles rarely gives glowing compliments. Even he's having a tough time containing his excitement for rookie Brandon Jennings. "You'd be hard pressed to find a rookie's first 10 games better than this," Skiles said. "Maybe somebody has, but he's had as good a 10-game start as anybody I've been aware of in my 20-plus years in the league."...

Late layup lifts Sixers past Bobcats (AP)

Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Williams had 19 and Elton Brand contributed season highs of 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Williams' late layup lifts Sixers over Bobcats
Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Blazers' Outlaw out 3-5 months after foot surgery
Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw had surgery Wednesday to repair a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot. The team says he will be sidelined three to five months. Outlaw, who averages 9.9 points, hurt the foot during the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against Charlotte on Saturday night. The 6-foot-9 sixth man averaged 12.8 points last season and has been dubbed "Mr. Fourth Quarter" because of his knack for making important shots late in the game.

Magic PG Nelson to have knee surgery (AP)
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson is having surgery again. The All-Star point guard will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus, the team said. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's win against Charlotte.

All-Star PG Nelson to miss 4-6 weeks for Magic
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson is having surgery again. The team says the All-Star point guard will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's win against Charlotte. This is the second straight season he has been sidelined. Nelson tore the labrum in his right shoulder in February and had surgery.

Bobcats acquire disgruntled Jackson from Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have found a home for disgruntled guard Stephen Jackson, sending the guard to Charlotte in a four-player deal. The Bobcats announced Monday they acquired Jackson and guard Acie Law for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic. The deal breaks up a difficult relationship for Jackson and Warriors coach Don Nelson while giving a boost to the NBA's lowest-scoring team.

Bobcats acquire G Jackson from Warriors (AP)
The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal that pairs him with coach Larry Brown. The Bobcats sent shooting guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic to the Warriors for Jackson and guard Acie Law.

Golden State Warriors in serious talks with Charlotte Bobcats about dealing Stephen Jackson, sources say
The Warriors completed a deal Monday that sends Stephen Jackson and guard Acie Law to the Bobcats in exchange for veteran swingmen Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.

Lewis back as Magic top new-look Bobcats (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 10 points in his first game back from a suspension and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Monday night. Lewis looked rusty after serving a 10-game ban handed out by the NBA for testing positive for an elevated testosterone level. The All-Star forward finally found his footing late, sparking a rally that moved the Magic in front for good.

Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat misses game vs. Charlotte Bobcats because of illness
Backup center Marcin Gortat missed Monday night's game against the Bobcats because of an illness. He is averaging 4.4 points and 4.8 rebounds and is day to day.

Magic C Gortat misses game with illness (AP)
The Orlando Magic will have to wait a little longer to be at full strength. Backup center Marcin Gortat missed Monday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats because of an illness. He is averaging 4.4 points and 4.8 rebounds and is day to day. Orlando signed Gortat to a $34 million, five-year deal in the offseason.

Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have won six straight overall and are 5-1 on the road, so coach Nate McMillan had plenty to be happy about even in a game that wasn't pretty. "We made plays," McMillan said after an 80-74 victory over Charlotte. "We got stops when we needed to. We're scoring when we need to.

Blazers bookend half with big run to top Bobcats
Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.

Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. The Blazers (8-3) used a huge run that overlapped the second and third quarters to send the Bobcats (3-6) to their fourth straight loss in a game that featured an altercation with 55 seconds remaining.

Blazers' Outlaw has stress fracture in foot
Portland forward Travis Outlaw sustained a stress fracture in his left foot during the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against Charlotte on Saturday night. Outlaw entered the game third on the team in scoring, averaging 10.9 points. Team officials said he was out indefinitely and would return to Portland for further evaluation.

Blazers F Outlaw sidelined indefinitely (AP)
Portland forward Travis Outlaw sustained a stress fracture in his left foot during the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against Charlotte on Saturday night. Outlaw entered the game third on the team in scoring, averaging 10.9 points. Team officials said he was out indefinitely and would return to Portland for further evaluation.

Villanueva's 30 lead Pistons to first win streak
Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 30 points and outscored Charlotte by himself in the third quarter, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 98-75 win over the Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Villanueva scores 18 in 3rd, Pistons win (AP)

Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 30 points and outscored Charlotte by himself in the third quarter, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 98-75 win over the Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Pistons have a .500 record after winning two straight for the first time this season. Gerald Wallace scored 12, Flip Murray had 11 points and Raymond Felton added 10 for the offensively challenged Bobcats, who...

Carter returns, helps Magic beat Bobcats (AP)

Dwight Howard had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points in his return from a sprained ankle, and the Orlando Magic bounced back from an ugly loss to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-81 on Tuesday night. Two nights after losing by 28 points in Oklahoma City, the Magic built a big lead with the help of Carter, who had missed four of the past five games.

Magic G Carter returns from ankle injury (AP)
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter has returned after missing four games with a sprained left ankle. Carter didn't start, but checked in to start the second quarter in Tuesday's game against Charlotte. He practiced on a limited basis Monday, but sat out the morning shootaround and was ruled out by coach Stan Van Gundy.

Salmons, Noah lead Bulls past Bobcats (AP)

John Salmons scored 27 points, Joakim Noah added a career-high 21 points and had 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-90 on Saturday night for their third straight win. The Bulls had a 16-0 run in the third and fourth quarters that turned a nine-point deficit into a seven-point lead at 77-70.

Hornets owner Shinn has prostate cancer
The owner of the New Orleans Hornets has announced that he has cancer. George Shinn made the announcement in a news release Friday that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Shinn says he remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease. Shin, who moved the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans in 2002, says he and his wife, Denise, "remain strong in our faith and will maintain a positive attitude as I battle this with intense fervor and drive.

Hornets owner Shinn has prostate cancer (AP)
The owner of the New Orleans Hornets has announced that he has cancer. George Shinn made the announcement in a news release Friday that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Shinn says he remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease. Shin, who moved the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans in 2002, says he and his wife, Denise, "remain strong in our faith and...

Bell, Bobcats beat up on road-weary Hawks
Raja Bell scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats looked nothing like the NBA's lowest scoring team in beating the road-weary Atlanta Hawks 103-83 on Friday night.

Bell hits 5 3s, Bobcats rout tired Hawks (AP)

Raja Bell scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats looked nothing like the NBA's lowest scoring team in beating the road-weary Atlanta Hawks 103-83 on Friday night. Bell hit 9 of 12 shots, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, Ronald "Flip" Murray added 15 points in his Charlotte debut, and Gerald Wallace offset a poor shooting night with 18 rebounds in the Bobcats' second...

Sprained knee to keep Nets' Yi out indefinitely
The New Jersey Nets say an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed that he has sprained a ligament in his right knee. The Nets said Tuesday that Yi will begin rehabilitation immediately and there is no timetable for his return. Yi was injured in Monday night's 79-68 loss at Charlotte. Yi was near the basket when Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace fell and rolled into his leg midway through the third quarter. Yi crumpled to the floor and put no pressure on his right leg as he left.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raja Bell to play after postponing surgery
Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Raja Bell plans to start against New Jersey as he tries to play with a partially torn ligament in his left wrist.

Wallace shines to spur Bobcats past listless Nets
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held the New Jersey Nets without a point for more than 10 minutes in rallying for a 79-68 victory on Monday.

Wallace's 24 and 20 lift Bobcats by Nets (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 24 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held the New Jersey Nets without a point for more than 10 minutes in rallying for a 79-68 victory on Monday. The Nets' ineptitude allowed Charlotte to go on a 24-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters, wiping out the Bobcats' horrible offensive start.

Knicks' Harrington fined for criticizing officials
New York Knicks forward Al Harrington has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing referees. The fine, announced Sunday, was for comments Harrington made two nights earlier after the Knicks' 102-100 loss at Charlotte.

Harrington fined $25K for ref comments (AP)
New York Knicks forward Al Harrington has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing referees. The fine, announced Sunday, was for comments Harrington made two nights earlier after the Knicks' 102-100 loss at Charlotte.

Cavs beat Bobcats in West's season debut (AP)

Before Delonte West headed to the locker room, Mo Williams grabbed his troubled teammate and pulled him close. Williams wanted West to hear something and whispered in his ear. "I told him, 'Stay with us'," Williams said. West scored 13 points -- all in the second half -- in his delayed season debut to spark Cleveland, Williams had 24, and LeBron James added an unselfish 14 as the...

West's debut, 13 points push Cavs past Bobcats
Delonte West scored 13 points in his delayed season debut, Mo Williams added 24 and LeBron James 14 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, back at full strength, rolled to a 90-79 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

West returns; Lebron, Cavs dispatch Charlotte


Cleveland Cavaliers activate Delonte West to play against Charlotte Bobcats
Cavaliers guard Delonte West has been activated for the first time this season and expects to play against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats blow lead, outlast Knicks in 2OT (AP)

D.J. Augustin made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left in the second overtime and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing an 18-point, fourth-quarter lead for a 102-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Stunned after New York's comeback, the Bobcats persevered to win an ugly game between teams coming off blowout losses in their openers.

Augustin's free throws sink Knicks in second OT
D.J. Augustin made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left in the second overtime and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing an 18-point, fourth-quarter lead for a 102-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Suns pick up options on Dudley, Lopez (AP)
The Phoenix Suns exercised their options on the contracts of forward Jared Dudley and center Robin Lopez for the 2010-11 season, but declined the option on the contract of swingman Alando Tucker. Dudley is entering his first full season with the Suns after being acquired in a multiplayer trade with Charlotte on Dec.

Bobcats pick up Ajinca's 3rd-year option (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats are picking up the third-year, $1.22 million option on the contract of center Alexis Ajinca for the 2010-11 season. The move announced Thursday comes two days before the deadline. The Bobcats wavered on Ajinca's future as he has failed to fit into Charlotte's rotation. A native of France, the 7-foot Ajinca was the 20th pick in the 2008 draft.

Garnett, Celtics defense shut down Bobcats
Kevin Garnett scored 10 points with seven rebounds over 26 easy minutes in his return to the Boston parquet on Wednesday night and the Celtics held Charlotte to a franchise-low in scoring and coasted to a 92-59 victory in their home opener.

Celtics rip Bobcats 92-59 in home opener (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 10 points with seven rebounds over 26 easy minutes in his return to the Boston parquet on Wednesday night and the Celtics held Charlotte to a franchise-low in scoring and coasted to a 92-59 victory in their home opener. Ray Allen scored 18 points and was the only Boston starter to play in the fourth quarter as the Celtics followed their opening-night victory over Cleveland...

Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Raja Bell to delay surgery on left wrist
Bobcats shooting guard Raja Bell is leaning toward putting off surgery and trying to play this season with a torn ligament in his left wrist.

Bobcats G Bell putting off wrist surgery
Raja Bell wants to tough it out without being a liability. The Charlotte Bobcats likely need their starting shooting guard if they want a realistic shot at the playoffs. Tuesday was a day of optimism for both sides, with Bell hopeful he'll be able to play this season with a torn ligament in his left wrist and put off surgery that would sideline him up to four months.

Conley sprains ankle in Grizzlies loss (AP)

Zach Randolph had 16 points and eight rebounds for Memphis and the Grizzlies held off the Charlotte Bobcats for a 95-92 victory on Friday in the final exhibition game for both teams. DeMarre Carroll had the tiebreaking layup with 13 seconds left, and Sam Young added 13 points. The Grizzlies (3-5) lost point guard Mike Conley to a sprained right ankle in the first quarter in the game, which began at...

Jefferson waived by Bobcats - Dontell Jefferson (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The Bobcats waived combo guard Dontell Jefferson on Thursday.

Bobcats' Bell could need surgery for wrist injury
Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and will soon decide whether to have surgery which would sideline him up to four months. The severity of Bell's injury, announced after he sat out Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, is a major blow for the Bobcats, who could be without their best defensive player and team leader.

Bobcats G Bell has torn wrist ligament (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and will soon decide whether to have surgery which would sideline him up to four months. The severity of Bell's injury, announced after he sat out Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, is a major blow for the Bobcats, who could be without their best defensive player and...

Charlotte Bobcats' Raja Bell may need season-ending surgery
Bobcats guard Raja Bell could need wrist surgery that would cost him the season.

Chandler quiet in Cats debut but Charlotte wins
Tyson Chandler was quiet in his Bobcats debut, but Charlotte still beat Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Van Gundy fined $35K for ref criticism (AP)
The Orlando Magic and coach Stan Van Gundy have been fined $35,000 each for his criticism of referees earlier in the week. The fines were announced Friday, a day after Van Gundy's comments about the replacement officials were published. Van Gundy became the third coach in three days to be fined. The Charlotte Bobcats and coach Larry Brown were each fined $60,000 on Wednesday for Brown's...

Grizzlies' Hollins fined $25K for criticizing refs
Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments about officiating made earlier this week. The comments came after his team's 102-83 loss to Orlando on Monday night and came when someone asked the Memphis coach about rookie Hasheem Thabeet's time on the court with Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard. Charlotte coach Larry Brown was also fined on Wednesday by the league.

Bobcats' Brown fined $60,000 for tiff with ref
The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday. The NBA fined the Bobcats an additional $60,000 on Wednesday. Brown was hit with two technical fouls by replacement referee Kevin Scott, then lingered on the court after being ejected in the third quarter. Scott called for security before Brown left for the locker room on his own accord.

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown fined $60,000 for ref incident
The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday.

Bobcats' Brown fined for referee issues (AP)
The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday. The NBA fined the Bobcats an additional $60,000 on Wednesday. Brown was hit with two technical fouls by replacement referee Kevin Scott, then lingered on the court after being ejected in the third quarter.

Bobcats' Murray to miss remainder of preseason
The Charlotte Bobcats will be without guard Ronald "Flip" Murray for the remainder of the preseason because of a left shin injury. Murray was examined Wednesday and team doctor Glenn Perry determined Murray shows early signs of a stress reaction. The team has provided no timetable for his return. Murray began experiencing pain in the last few days. He missed Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta and did not practice Tuesday.

Charlotte Bobcats' Larry Brown struggling with replacement refs
Bobcats coach Larry Brown is having a difficult time adjusting to replacement referees.

Bobcats coach Brown ejected in loss (AP)

Rookie Jeff Teague had 17 points and seven assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-90 victory over the Charlotte in a preseason game Monday night that saw Bobcats coach Larry Brown escorted off the court by security after being ejected. Joe Johnson and Zaza Pachulia each scored 14 points for the Hawks.

Shaq, LeBron take to road, top Bobcats (AP)

LeBron James scored 11 points and had five assists and Shaquille O'Neal had 12 points and four rebounds as they took their show on the road for the first time in a 102-96 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. O'Neal is still trying to get used to his new teammates. He had a couple of no-look passes go awry in the first quarter.

Delonte West, Jamario Moon to miss Cavs' exhibition game on Sunday
Delonte West and Jamario Moon will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' exhibition game Saturday against Charlotte.

West, Moon to miss Cavs game Saturday (AP)
Delonte West and Jamario Moon will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' exhibition game Saturday against Charlotte. West has missed practices this week with excused absences as he tends to personal issues. Moon had wisdom teeth extracted on Friday and will not travel with the team. West also missed the first two days of training camp, though those absences were unexcused.

With team's permission, West leaves Cavs again
Delonte West has left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time during training camp. This time West's absence is excused. West was not at practice Wednesday after he missed Tuesday night's exhibition game against Charlotte. He was expected to play 15 to 20 minutes in the game, but never joined his teammates on the bench. West, who has battled bipolar disorder and was recently arrested on gun possession charges in Maryland, missed the first two days of training camp with unexcused absences.

James, O'Neal debut as Cavs teammates (AP)

So much for getting to know each other. The LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night and had immediate chemistry in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

LeBron-Shaq debut a success in preseason win
The LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. The two are hoping to end this city's pro sports championship drought stretching to 1964, and while they are as much as nine months away from accomplishing that goal, it's already clear their pairing will be fun to watch.

Bobcats pick up option on guard Augustin
The Charlotte Bobcats are exercising the third-year option in guard D.J. Augustin's contract for the 2010-11 season.

Bobcats pick up 3rd-year option on guard Augustin
The Charlotte Bobcats are exercising the third-year option in guard D.J. Augustin's contract for the 2010-11 season.

Charlotte Bobcats pick up D.J. Augustin's third-year option
The Bobcats are exercising the third-year option in guard D.J. Augustin's contract for the 2010-11 season.

Flip Murray agrees to 1-year deal with Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

Bobcats sign G Murray for 1 year, $1.9M (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

Sources: Flip Murray reaches agreement with Charlotte Bobcats
Free-agent guard Flip Murray has reached an agreement in principle to join the Charlotte Bobcats, according to NBA front-office sources.

Raymond Felton signs Charlotte Bobcats' one-year, $5.5 million offer
Raymond Felton has signed Charlotte's one-year, $5.5 million qualifying offer after talks for a long-term contract broke down.

76ers invite four FAs to training camp - Sean Singletary (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The 76ers have invited four free agents to attend their training camp, including guard Sean Singletary.

Portland Trail Blazers sign Juwan Howard
Veteran forward Juwan Howard has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Howard has spent 15 seasons in the NBA and general manager Kevin Pritchard said Thursday the 36-year-old will add "veteran savvy" to the young roster. Howard averaged 4.1 points in 42 games with Denver and Charlotte last season. A member of Michigan's Fab Five, Howard was the fifth player selected in the 1994 draft. He has career averages of 14.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 1,043 games.

Blazers sign 15-year pro Juwan Howard (AP)
Veteran forward Juwan Howard has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Howard has spent 15 seasons in the NBA and general manager Kevin Pritchard said Thursday the 36-year-old will add "veteran savvy" to the young roster. Howard averaged 4.1 points in 42 games with Denver and Charlotte last season.

Bobcats co-owner Beck dies in small plane crash
A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash. Authorities say 49-year-old William "Skipper" Beck of Charlotte, N.C., died in the crash around 7:15 a.m. Friday at a local airport in South Carolina just across the state line from Charlotte. The York County coroner and the Federal Aviation Administration say Beck was the only person aboard the Cirrus SR22.

Charlotte Bobcats co-owner William 'Skipper' Beck dies in plane crash
A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash.

Bobcats co-owner dies in plane crash (AP)
A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash. Authorities say 49-year-old William "Skipper" Beck of Charlotte, N.C., died in the crash around 7:15 a.m. Friday at a local airport in South Carolina just across the state line from Charlotte.

Sixers sign C Brezec away from Europe (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed center Primoz Brezec, who played in Europe last season. Terms of Thursday's deal weren't immediately disclosed by the Sixers. The 7-foot-1 Brezec has played in 321 games with 214 starts in seven NBA seasons with Indiana, Charlotte, Detroit and Toronto. He has averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Nuggets get PF Allen from Bucks for 2 players
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds. He also played for Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas.

Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal
The New Orleans Hornets have finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers, a trade that brought different financial relief to both teams and hopes they'll thrive under different big men. The Hornets have been trying to unload the 7-foot-1 Chandler for several months.

Emeka Okafor traded by Charlotte Bobcats for Tyson Chandler of the New Orleans Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets have officially found a taker for Tyson Chandler in the Charlotte Bobcats. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers.

Okafor to go to Hornets for Chandler (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The swap of 26-year-old centers wasn't expected to be completed until Tuesday and was unlikely to include other players, the people said on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not...

Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler
Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler. The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. The Bobcats will be giving up the only starting center in franchise history for Chandler, who has been plagued by a left toe injury.

Sources: Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets talk Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor
Sources say the Bobcats and Hornets are in talks to trade Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.

Kings agree to 1-year deal with F May (AP)
Free-agent forward Sean May agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, hoping for a fresh start for a career that has been derailed by injuries. The Kings announced the agreement Tuesday but did not disclose terms of the contract. May became a free agent when Charlotte declined to make him a one-year qualifying offer of $3.7 million last month.

Kings reach agreement with free agent May
Free-agent forward Sean May has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. The Kings announced the deal Tuesday. May became a free agent when Charlotte declined to make him a one-year qualifying offer of $3.7 million last month. May was drafted as the 13th pick in 2005 but has been limited because of a knee injury and conditioning. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Free agent Martin playing well in Vegas - Cartier Martin (F) Charlotte Bobcats
Free agent forward Cartier Martin has played well for the Warriors in summer league, but can still be signed by any NBA team.

Felton, Bobcats 'definitely not close' to new deal
Raymond Felton's agent went to Las Vegas confident he was close to hammering out a long-term deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. Kevin Bradbury left the meeting with Charlotte general manager Rod Higgins disappointed and far apart in negotiations. "We're definitely not close as far as what we're discussing and what we think fair market (value) is for Raymond," Bradbury said Wednesday, a day after the meeting.

NBA free agents: Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats far apart on a new contract
Raymond Felton's agent went to Las Vegas confident he was close to hammering out a long-term deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. Kevin Bradbury left the meeting with Charlotte general manager Rod Higgins disappointed.

2009 NBA free agency tracker
2009 NBA Free Agency Tracker Team Free agents Signed with Atlanta Mike Bibby Thomas Gardner Othello Hunter Solomon Jones Flip Murray Zaza Pachulia Mario West Marvin Williams Hawks — — — — Hawks — — Boston Glen Davis Stephon Marbury Mikki Moore Leon Powe — — — — Charlotte Raymond Felton Juwon Howard Cartier Martin Sean May Sean Singletary — — — — — Chicago Ben Gordon Aaron Gray Lindsay Hunter Pistons — Bulls Cleveland Joe Smith Wally Szczerbiak Anderson Varejao Lorenzen Wright — — Cavaliers — Dallas Brandon Bass Gerald Green Ryan Hollins Jason Kidd James Singleton Magic — — Mavericks —

Bobcats ink rookie Derrick Brown for two yrs. - Derrick Brown (F) Charlotte Bobcats
The Bobcats have signed rookie forward Derrick Brown to a two-year contract.

Bobcats sign rookie guard Henderson - Gerald Henderson (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed rookie guard Gerald Henderson, the No. 12 overall pick in the NBA draft, to his rookie-scale contract.

Lakers re-sign free agent reserve guard Brown
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed free agent reserve guard Shannon Brown. The Lakers announced the deal early Wednesday, but terms were not released. The Lakers acquired Brown in February as part of a trade with the Charlotte Bobcats. He played in 18 regular season games for the Lakers and averaged 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.6 minutes. Brown appeared in 21 playoff games during the Lakers' run to the NBA title, averaging 4.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 13.1 minutes.

Lakers re-sign reserve G Brown (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed free agent reserve guard Shannon Brown. The Lakers announced the deal early Wednesday, but terms were not released. The Lakers acquired Brown in February as part of a trade with the Charlotte Bobcats. He played in 18 regular season games for the Lakers and averaged 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.6 minutes.

Duncan's block helps Spurs top Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan blocked Raymond Felton's tying shot attempt in the frantic final seconds to help the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-84 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Duncan's rejection squirted to Boris Diaw, but he missed a game-winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer for the Bobcats, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Bobcats win third straight, top Blazers (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 16 rebounds, Emeka Okafor hit the clinching free throws with 2.7 seconds left in overtime and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-97 on Saturday for their third straight win. Okafor had 22 points and 11 rebounds, outplaying foul-plagued Greg Oden as the Bobcats used tough defense over the final minute to secure their longest winning streak...

Bobcats get Diop from Mavs for 2 players (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats and coach Larry Brown continued to tinker with their roster Friday, acquiring 7-foot defensive specialist DeSagana Diop from the Dallas Mavericks for guard Matt Carroll and center Ryan Hollins. The Bobcats' second trade in just over a month wasn't nearly as big as the deal that sent top scorer Jason Richardson to Phoenix.

Sources: Mavericks, Bobcats agree to Diop deal
The Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Bobcats have reached an agreement in principle on a new trade after last week's collapse of a three-way deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to NBA front-office sources.

Felton's jumper lifts Bobcats by Pistons (AP)

Raymond Felton's jumper with 0.7 seconds left gave the Charlotte Bobcats an 80-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The Bobcats scored the game's final nine points, including seven from Felton, to win their second straight. Richard Hamilton returned after missing eight games with a groin strain, meaning the Pistons went back to a three-guard lineup despite going 6-2 without...

Sources: Talks on three-way trade go 'dormant'
The Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder put the pieces in place for a three-team trade late last week, but NBA front-office sources said Sunday that those talks have gone "dormant."

Bobcats' Augustin out; Felton, Carroll upgraded
Charlotte Bobcats rookie point guard D.J. Augustin will be out a minimum of 10 days with a strained abdominal muscle.

Bobcats PG Augustin out at least 10 days (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats rookie point guard D.J. Augustin will be out a minimum of 10 days with a strained abdominal muscle. Augustin played only four minutes before leaving Saturday's win over Washington after aggravating the injury that has plagued him for several days. An MRI Sunday revealed the strain, leaving the Bobcats without a key member of the rotation.

Allen's 36 help Celtics end 4-game skid (AP)

Ray Allen scored a season-high 36 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Toronto rally to beat the Raptors 94-88 on Sunday afternoon, snapping a four-game losing streak. Allen, who made a career-high 10 3-pointers against Charlotte on April 14, 2002, finished 8-for-10 from 3-point range on Sunday, making his first six attempts.

Bobcats rally from 13 down, beat Wizards (AP)

Raja Bell scored 19 points, and Boris Diaw added 18 to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 92-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night., After trailing most of the game, the Bobcats took the lead for good on Shannon Brown's 3-pointer with 2:42 left, and held off Washington's late charge. Down 90-89 with 15 seconds left, the Wizards had a chance for the win.

76ers win third straight, beat Bobcats (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers are running again, their scoring is up and they're ascending the Eastern Conference standings. Andre Miller had 22 points and six assists, Thaddeus Young scored 15 points and the Sixers won their third straight, 93-87 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The Sixers have rapidly put a 1-5 trip behind them and won their third game this week to get out of last place in...

Cavs roll in warmup for game with Celts (AP)

LeBron James and a few of his teammates hung around after their postgame showers and watched the final minutes of Boston's game against Houston on TV. They'll see the Celtics in person soon enough. The NBA champions are coming. The Cavaliers are ready. James scored 21 points before grabbing an early seat on the bench, Mo Williams added 15 and Cleveland warmed up for its highly anticipated matchup...

Bobcats surprise stumbling Celtics in OT (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 25 points, rookie D.J. Augustin added 11 of his 20 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned Boston 114-106 on Tuesday to continue the Celtics' sudden slide. Beaten by their surprising nemesis for the second time in two seasons, the defending champions came undone in OT, and they've quickly gone from unbeatable to vulnerable.

Bobcats snap 3-game skid, beat Bucks (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 24 points, Boris Diaw added 21 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-92 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The league's lowest-scoring team shot 47 percent and took advantage of Bucks center Andrew Bogut's absence to control the inside and avenge a Friday night loss in Milwaukee.

Knicks snap 6-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored seven of his 19 points in the final 4 minutes, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-89 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak and improve to 2-0 against former coach Larry Brown. The Knicks recovered from blowing a 17-point lead and stayed perfect against Brown, who was fired after a miserable 23-59 record in 2005-06 season and is in his first...

Technical issues plague Bobcats-Knicks contest
Technical issues plagued the Bobcats-Knicks game in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Brown: May sidelined until he's in better shape
Sean May feels he's in good enough shape to play. Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown thinks otherwise.



Nets split home-and-home vs. Bobcats (AP)

Vince Carter scored 28 points and the New Jersey Nets pulled away in overtime to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 114-103 on Saturday night. Devin Harris added 26 points, Jarvis Hayes 14 and Josh Boone 12 for the Nets, who lost to the Bobcats 95-87 in East Rutherford, N.J., just 24 hours earlier. Gerald Wallace scored 32 points for the Bobcats, who rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth...

Felton, Okafor lead Bobcats over Nets (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 22 points, Emeka Okafor added 21 and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats won for the fourth time in five games with a 95-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Boris Diaw and Felton hit clutch late baskets as the Bobcats held on after seeing a 15-point third-quarter lead dwindle to two points in the waning minutes.

Wizards fall to franchise-worst 4-22 (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 29 points and 18 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats pulled away in the fourth quarter for an 80-72 victory over Washington on Tuesday night, sending the reeling Wizards to their worst start in franchise history. Caron Butler's 31 points weren't enough for the woeful Wizards, who dropped to 4-22, the worst record after 26 games in the team's 48-year history.

Crawford's 50 lift Warriors by Bobcats (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 50 points to help the undermanned Golden State beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-103 on Saturday night, giving Warriors coach Don Nelson a win in his first game with a new coaching strategy. A night after Nelson announced he would no longer have anything to do with the Warriors' NBA-worst defense, assistant Keith Smart handled that part of the game, while Crawford handled the...

Augustin's 29 help Bobcats end skid at 7 (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored a career-high 29 points while outplaying fellow rookie point guard Derrick Rose, and the undermanned Charlotte Bobcats snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 110-101 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Augustin forced overtime by hitting three free throws with 19 seconds left after Rose fouled him on a 3-point attempt.

Iverson fined for comments made to spectator
Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for making inappropriate comments toward a fan in a win at Charlotte.

Iverson fined $25K for comments made to fan
Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for making inappropriate comments toward a fan in a win at Charlotte. Iverson made the remarks to the fan with 6.2 seconds remaining in the third quarter during the Pistons' 90-86 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday. It's the second time Iverson has been disciplined since the Pistons acquired him in a trade with Denver on Nov. 3.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/487335941" height="1" width="1"/

Hawks hand Bobcats seventh straight loss (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks were fortunate that they were at home and the opponent was the struggling Charlotte Bobcats. Joe Johnson scored 18 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Hawks to an 83-79 victory over Charlotte on Monday night, extending the Bobcats' losing streak to seven. Al Horford added 12 points and 14 rebounds for Atlanta (15-9), which won its third straight and improved to 9-1 at...

Raptors sign veteran free-agent center Voskuhl
The Toronto Raptors added some depth Sunday, signing veteran center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl, 31, has averaged 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 412 regular-season NBA games with Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Voskuhl was chosen with the 33rd pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Bulls. The native of Katy, Texas, averaged 6.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 138 career games at Connecticut, where he helped the Huskies win the 1999 NCAA Championship.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/484959057" height="1" width="1"/

Raptors sign C Voskuhl to add depth (AP)
The Toronto Raptors added some depth Sunday, signing veteran center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl, 31, has averaged 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 412 regular-season NBA games with Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Voskuhl was chosen with the 33rd pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Pistons avoid collapse, beat Bobcats (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 20 points, Rasheed Wallace hit a 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds left to avoid an embarrassing collapse, and the Detroit Pistons held off the new-look Charlotte Bobcats 90-86 on Saturday night. Taking advantage of the ragged debut by Charlotte newcomers Boris Diaw and Raja Bell, the Pistons led by 29 points in the third quarter and by 24 with 9 minutes left.

Bobcats may not be done tweaking roster (AP)
It didn't take coach Larry Brown long to determine he didn't like the Charlotte Bobcats' roster. There were too many wing players, not enough big men and too few good defenders. Wednesday's trade that sent leading scorer Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley to Phoenix for Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary helped the struggling Bobcats become bigger and better defensively.

Bobcats sign former All-Star forward Howard
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed Juwan Howard three days after reaching an agreement with the veteran forward.

Dirk, Terry lead Mavs over Bobcats 95-90 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki hit a key 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds to play and finished with 23 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the trade-depleted Charlotte Bobcats 95-90 on Thursday night. Jason Terry had 26 points for the Mavericks, 10-0 against the Bobcats. Emeka Okafor had a season-high 27 points and 17 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 16 points for Charlotte.

3 new Bobcats to debut Saturday (AP)
Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary are expected to make their Charlotte Bobcats debuts Saturday night in Detroit, coach Larry Brown said Thursday -- a day after the three players were acquired a trade with the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix sent Bell, Diaw and Singletary to Charlotte on Wednesday for Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round draft pick.

Paul leads Hornets over depleted Bobcats (AP)

Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s. "That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I looked up and saw how they had me and I started laughing.

Suns get Jason Richardson for Bell, Diaw (AP)
The Phoenix Suns jettisoned two familiar players to Charlotte, and got the Bobcats' leading scorer in exchange. In the latest move in the their ongoing makeover, the Suns traded Raja Bell and Boris Diaw to the Bobcats on Wednesday as part of a deal for Jason Richardson. Rookie point guard Sean Singletary also went to Charlotte, while the Suns got small forward Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round...

Bobcats near signing of Juwan Howard
The Charlotte Bobcats were closing in Tuesday night on signing veteran forward Juwan Howard, who had been without a job since being released by Denver last month. General manager Rod Higgins said he had been in discussions with Howard's agent, David Falk, and expected a deal completed in next day or two. The Nuggets had also shown interest in re-signing the 35-year-old Howard, in his 15th NBA season. "We're fortunate that we were able to get in the mix with Juwan," Higgins said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/480129197" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats close to signing F Juwan Howard (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats were closing in Tuesday night on signing veteran forward Juwan Howard, who had been without a job since being released by Denver last month. General manager Rod Higgins said he had been in discussions with Howard's agent, David Falk, and expected a deal completed in next day or two.

Wade's 41 lift Heat past Bobcats 100-96 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, 10 in the final 8 1/2 minutes to help the Miami Heat rally in the fourth quarter and beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-96 on Monday night. Mario Chalmers scored 15 and Shawn Marion added 13 points for the Heat, who extended their winning streak to four -- their longest in nearly two years.

Bobcats without Wallace after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479115238" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats without Wallace vs. Heat after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/478777303" height="1" width="1"/

Cavs win eighth straight, rout Bobcats (AP)

LeBron James scored 25 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 94-74 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. The Cavaliers were never threatened and their relentless defense led to yet another rout in their franchise-best 17-3 start. A night after holding Indiana's Danny Granger to four points, James helped limit Charlotte's second-leading scorer, Gerald Wallace,...

Okafor's 25 and 13 power Bobcats to win (AP)
Emeka Okafor had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead a balanced attack for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 103-97 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday that sent the Thunder back to their losing ways. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and Jason Richardson scored 18 to surpass 10,000 points in his career for the Bobcats, who won consecutive games under coach Larry Brown for the first time.

Richardson's 25 lead Bobcats past Wolves (AP)
The point guard was nearly mistake-free. The big man was finally getting the ball -- and converting. The shooter looked as good as ever following arthroscopic surgery. It took a while, but the Charlotte Bobcats finally appear to understand coach Larry Brown's complex offense. Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance after being sidelined with knee trouble, leading the suddenly...

Celtics hold off Bobcats, run reaches 8 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 19 points to help the Boston Celtics win their eighth straight game, 89-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Kendrick Perkins had 15 points and 12 rebounds, Ray Allen added 15 points, Tony Allen had 11, and Eddie House and Kevin Garnett 10 each for the defending NBA champions.

Bosh scores 39 as Raptors beat Bobcats (AP)

Chris Bosh had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Joey Graham added a season-high 17 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-86 on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani had 11 points, while Jose Calderon had 10 points and nine assists as Toronto won for the first time in three games and improved to 3-4 at home.

Ailing O'Neal misses Raptors game vs. Bobcats
Forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Wednesday's game against Charlotte with a sore left ankle after leaving Toronto's previous two games because of injuries.

Raptors F O'Neal out vs. Bobcats (AP)
Forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Wednesday's game against Charlotte with a sore left ankle after leaving Toronto's previous two games because of injuries. Jamario Moon replaced O'Neal in Toronto's starting lineup. A strained left knee forced O'Neal out in the fourth quarter of Friday's overtime loss to New Jersey.

Richardson nears return from knee surgery
Charlotte Bobcats' top-scorer Jason Richardson practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and could play Wednesday in Toronto. Richardson has missed six straight games since waking up with pain and swelling his right knee on Nov. 12, a day after scoring 23 points in a loss to Denver. Doctors performed exploratory surgery and found no structural damage.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/465344477" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats' top scorer Richardson nearing return
Charlotte Bobcats top scorer Jason Richardson practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and could play Wednesday in Toronto.

Augustin leads Bobcats past 76ers 93-84 (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 25 points and added a career-high 11 assists, backcourt mate Raymond Felton added 23 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their new speedy and tiny lineup to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-84 on Monday night. The 6-foot Augustin and the 6-1 Felton had their best game together since coach Larry Brown inserted the rookie Augustin in the starting lineup three games ago.

Bucks hand Bobcats fourth straight loss (AP)

With Milwaukee clinging to a three-point lead in the final minute, Richard Jefferson threw the ball into the backcourt and Tyronn Lue stepped on the baseline on consecutive possessions. The key mistakes that cost the Bucks a victory? Nope. Not when the Charlotte Bobcats were even worse on offense. The Bucks held on for a 79-74 victory Saturday night in a game where both teams were without their top...

Bucks' Redd might miss another week with ankle
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury. Redd has not played since sustaining a high-ankle sprain at New York on Nov. 2. He did not travel with the team for the start of the Bucks' four-game road trip at Charlotte, and coach Scott Skiles said he doesn't expect Redd to join the team on the road. The Bucks also visit Orlando, Atlanta and Detroit before returning home on Nov. 29 to face Cleveland.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/462335648" height="1" width="1"/

Bucks G Redd likely to miss another week (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury. Redd has not played since sustaining a high-ankle sprain at New York on Nov. 2. He did not travel with the team for the start of the Bucks' four-game road trip at Charlotte, and coach Scott Skiles said he doesn't expect Redd to join the team on the road.

Johnson helps Hawks beat Bobcats 88-83 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Charlotte went ahead for the last time in a back-and-forth final period when Raymond Felton hit a jumper from the top of the key, giving the Bobcats an 81-80 lead.

Hawks' Horford back after missing 1 game (AP)
Hawks center Al Horford returned to the lineup for Friday night's game against Charlotte after missing the previous contest with a sprained right ankle. Horford was injured in the first quarter of a loss at Indiana on Tuesday. He did not return to that game, and sat out the following night against Washington.

Mavs win easily in wake of Cuban charges (AP)

Mark Cuban yelled and cheered from his courtside seat during the game, then high-fived his players after it was over. The boisterous Dallas Mavericks owner didn't act any differently a day after being charged with insider trading. His team, meanwhile, stopped looking like dysfunction unit that started the season.

Hedo Turkoglu holds together Orlando Magic in win over Charlotte Bobcats
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Magic top Bobcats despite Howard's woes (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 90-85 win Sunday night over the Charlotte Bobcats. Mickael Pietrus scored 18 points, Rashard Lewis had 17 and Jameer Nelson had 15 for Orlando. All-Star center Dwight Howard was shut down by Charlotte's defense, scoring just four points, and fouled out for the first time this season with 3:18 remaining.

Felton helps Bobcats beat Jazz 104-96 (AP)

Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries. In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the permanent fixture on Utah's bench. With Raymond Felton scoring 23 points, Gerald Wallace adding 22 and Adam Morrison leading an effective band of...

Williams, Kirilenko out against Bobcats
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury. With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right index finger and center Mehmet Okur missing his third straight game to be with his ill father in Turkey, the Jazz were missing three of their top six players against the Bobcats.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453516029" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz without Williams, Kirilenko against Bobcats
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury.

Jazz missing Williams, Kirilenko, Okur (AP)
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury. With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right index finger and center Mehmet Okur missing his third straight game to be with his ill father in Turkey, the Jazz were missing three of their...

Bobcats' Richardson out about a week (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Richardson underwent an exploratory procedure Wednesday after complaining about inflammation. A team spokesman said no structural damage was found, but Richardson will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Orlando.

Richardson to miss a week after surgery
Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on his right knee. The 6-foot-6 guard will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday against Orlando, the team said. Richardson is averaging 17.6 points. He led Charlotte with 23 points in an 88-80 loss to Denver on Tuesday that dropped the Bobcats to 2-5 under coach Larry Brown.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450977852" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets improve to 3-0 with Billups (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, Chauncey Billups added a key three-point play late, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Charlotte Bobcats 88-80 on Tuesday night to stay unbeaten with Billups in the lineup. It was Billups' second trip to Charlotte in just over a week. He had a much more pleasant day this time around.

Bosh's 30 points, 15 boards lift Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors pulled away late for an 89-79 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Andrea Bargnani scored 18 points for the Raptors, including a key 3-pointer with less than six minutes to go that put them ahead to stay. Jose Calderon added 13 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, which snapped a two-game losing streak after opening...

Jordan would like to be Bobcats' majority owner
Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan wants the team all to himself. Jordan told The Charlotte Observer on Friday that he would be interested in taking control of the Bobcats from majority owner Bob Johnson if and when he decided to sell the team. "When Bob wants to step aside, I have no problem stepping in and saying, 'Hey, look, I'd love to take control of this franchise,"' Jordan said in a story on the newspaper's Web site. "But Bob, he's not at that point now.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446289569" height="1" width="1"/

Jordan wants majority share of Bobcats (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan wants the team all to himself. Jordan told The Charlotte Observer on Friday that he would be interested in taking control of the Bobcats from majority owner Bob Johnson if and when he decided to sell the team. "When Bob wants to step aside, I have no problem stepping in and saying, 'Hey, look, I'd love to take control of this franchise,"' Jordan said in a...

Jordan wouldn't mind being Cats' majority owner
Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan wants the team all to himself.

Bobcats stifle Paul early, top Hornets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night. New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his...

Knicks top Bobcats, spoil Brown's return (AP)
Nate Robinson often had a seat on the bench when Larry Brown ran the New York Knicks. On Wednesday, the reserve guard showed his old coach just how dangerous he can be when he gets on the floor. Robinson scored all of his 24 points in the first half, and the Knicks ruined Brown's first game back at Madison Square Garden with a 101-98 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats coach Brown back in New York (AP)
Larry Brown sat down in a familiar spot in Madison Square Garden's interview room and was quickly asked how he'd solve the Knicks' problems. Problem is, the Charlotte Bobcats' coach couldn't do that three seasons ago when he was roaming New York's sidelines and had no interest in trying Wednesday night, attempting to wave off the first question he got about Stephon Marbury.

Travel likely to keep Billups out of Denver lineup
The Nuggets said Tuesday Billups didn't have enough time to get to the Bay Area. He was in Charlotte with the Pistons when the deal took place.

Billups likely to miss next Nuggets game (AP)
Chauncey Billups isn't likely to make his Denver Nuggets debut on Wednesday night at Golden State. The Nuggets said Tuesday Billups didn't have enough time to get to the Bay Area. He was in Charlotte with the Pistons when the deal took place. Denver acquired Billups, a point guard and Denver native, along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb from Detroit on Monday in exchange for Allen Iverson.

Pistons win, wait for Iverson to arrive (AP)
Richard Hamilton scored 19 points and the Detroit Pistons concluded a wild day by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 101-83 Monday night, ensuring Allen Iverson will join an unbeaten team. Playing short-handed hours after acquiring Iverson in a blockbuster deal with Denver, the balanced Pistons toyed with former coach Larry Brown's new team, improving to 3-0 and perhaps showing Iverson that he'll have...

Brown earns first win with Bobcats (AP)
Gerald Wallace had been trying so hard to learn Larry Brown's system he found himself thinking too much and not trusting his instinct. A pregame meeting helped Wallace end his mental anguish -- and give Brown his first victory with his record ninth NBA team. A more aggressive Wallace scored 34 points Saturday, leading the hot-shooting, free-flowing Charlotte Bobcats past the Miami Heat 100-87 to...

Report: Bobcats coach Brown deactivates May
The Charlotte Bobcats deactivated former starter Sean May, the Charlotte Observer reported.

Cavs spoil Brown's Bobcats debut, 96-79 (AP)
LeBron James scored 22 points, Daniel Gibson had 20 of his 25 in the first half and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener 96-79 over Charlotte on Thursday night, spoiling well-traveled coach Larry Brown's debut with the Bobcats. James just missed a triple-double, adding nine rebounds and nine assists in only 30 minutes for the Cavs, who bounced back from a sloppy season-opening loss at...

Brown, Jordan to be tested in Charlotte (AP)
Shortly after beginning his first training camp in his record ninth NBA head coaching job, Larry Brown was asked how he planned to get the Charlotte Bobcats -- a franchise that has never come close to the playoffs -- into contention in the Eastern Conference. "I told them to not worry about what we've done in the past," Brown said.

Out-of-shape May causing problems for Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats were depending on Sean May's healthy return from knee surgery. After watching an unfit May lumber through eight exhibition games collecting more fouls (22) than rebounds (21), coach Larry Brown believes they have a problem.

Kobe misses game because of swelling in knee
Kobe Bryant was held out of the Lakers' preseason game Thursday night because of residual swelling in his right knee following a collision with teammate Josh Powell on Tuesday night against Charlotte.

Kobe Bryant sidelined by swelling in knee
Kobe Bryant was held out of the Lakers' preseason game Thursday night because of residual swelling in his right knee following a collision with teammate Josh Powell on Tuesday night against Charlotte. "I've got a little bit of puffiness in the back of the knee. It's just from the trauma of landing the way I landed," Bryant said about an hour before his teammates faced Charlotte again. "So we'll just knock that out and make sure the swelling's out of there, which should be soon. Then I'm OK.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/430293812" height="1" width="1"/

Bryant leaves preseason game with knee injury
Kobe Bryant hyperextended his right knee in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' exhibition game Tuesday night. Bryant, who scored four points in 14 minutes against the Charlotte Bobcats, did not come out with the team for the second half. The Lakers announced Bryant will be re-examined Wednesday. Bryant injured his knee jumping for a rebound with 3:08 left in the first half. The reigning NBA MVP limped off the court favoring his right leg.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/428206655" height="1" width="1"/

Kobe in 'a better mood' after good news about knee
Lakers fans can rest easy. Kobe Bryant's right knee was a bit sore Wednesday, but the injury isn't serious and it's possible he won't miss any playing time. "I'm all right, a little bit better today, a better mood, anyway," Bryant said after sitting out practice due to the hyperextended right knee he suffered Tuesday night in the second quarter of the Lakers' 102-98 preseason victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in San Diego.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/429029015" height="1" width="1"/

Lakers' Bryant hyperextends right knee (AP)
Kobe Bryant hyperextended his right knee in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' exhibition game Tuesday night. Bryant, who scored four points in 14 minutes against the Charlotte Bobcats, did not come out with the team for the second half. The Lakers announced Bryant will be re-examined Wednesday.

Owner Johnson committed to Bobcats (AP)
The first black majority owner of a major professional sports team is not interested in selling, even as he loses millions in a bad economy. Bob Johnson said Monday he remains committed to the Charlotte Bobcats, who have struggled to win and attract fans since he paid $300 million for the expansion franchise four years ago.

Hawks keep Bobcats' Brown winless (AP)

Larry Brown has a rule that if you don't play 20 minutes in a preseason game, you have to do extra conditioning before you go home. Sean May fouled out after 19 minutes Saturday night, leaving him running and lifting weights after the Charlotte Bobcats' latest preseason loss -- and May knows he needs the work.

Magic rally in 2nd half to beat Bobcats (AP)
Rashard Lewis scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic rallied in the second half to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 94-84 on Thursday. Dwight Howard added 15 points and Keith Bogans 14 for the Magic, who overcame poor free-throw shooting to win their third consecutive preseason game. Gerald Wallace had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats before coming out of the game in the fourth quarter with a...

Bobcats pick up '09 options for Morrison, Dudley
The Charlotte Bobcats retained former first-round picks Adam Morrison and Jared Dudley on Wednesday.

Bobcats retain Morrison, Dudley (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats retained former first-round picks Adam Morrison and Jared Dudley on Wednesday. The team exercised the options in the contracts for the 2009-10 season, meaning Morrison will make about $4.4 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Dudley will make about $1.1 million in the 2009-10 season, the first of two option years the Bobcats hold for the 22nd pick in the 2007...

Brown loses Bobcats preseason debut (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 118-80 preseason rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Rashard Lewis had 17 points to lead three other Magic players in double figures as Orlando spoiled the debut of new Bobcats coach Larry Brown. Charlotte trailed by 31 points after only one quarter, and Orlando's lead grew to as much as 44 in the fourth quarter.

Front office turnover continues for Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats' front office turnover continued Tuesday with the team announcing that chief administration officer Jared Bartie and vice president of community relations LaRita Barber left to take new jobs. The departures come two weeks after the team laid off dozens of employees in the marketing and business departments due to the slumping economy. Chief marketing officer Greg Economou left the organization last month.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414312846" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats lose 2 more front office execs (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats' front office turnover continued Tuesday with the team announcing that chief administration officer Jared Bartie and vice president of community relations LaRita Barber left to take new jobs. The departures come two weeks after the team laid off dozens of employees in the marketing and business departments due to the slumping economy.

Bobcats camp has North Carolina feel (AP)
Dean Smith's seat was directly at midcourt and a baby-blue sweater rested on his lap. Roy Williams, in a baby-blue polo shirt, sat to his left. A few feet away, Larry Brown kept making the Charlotte Bobcats run, run and run some more. It was just like the kind of practices Smith used to lead. Sure, the jerseys are orange and black.

No. 1 fan: Bobcats' Wallace impressing Brown
Gerald Wallace is impressing Larry Brown in Charlotte.

Coach Brown sees flawed Bobcats roster (AP)
Throughout his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career, Larry Brown has never been shy to say what he really thinks. Michael Jordan was his target on Monday. Preparing to begin his record ninth NBA head coaching job, Brown hinted that Jordan, his new boss and the Bobcats' managing partner, still has work to do to construct a roster good enough to get Charlotte into the playoffs for the first time.

Report: Bobcats cut around 35 of non-hoops staff
The Charlotte Bobcats have laid off a significant number of their non-basketball operations staff.

Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry
The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston. The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt depth before the start of training camp next week. "We obviously thought it was a good opportunity to get the guy," Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins said. "But it's part of the business.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/403163295" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats sign Landry to $9M offer sheet
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Houston Rockets restricted free-agent forward Carl Landry to an offer sheet on Wednesday. The Rockets have a week to decide whether to match the offer or lose Landry to Charlotte. The 6-foot-9, 248-pound Landry averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 42 games for the Rockets as a rookie last season. Houston extended him a qualifying offer, but the two sides have not been able to reach a deal.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/402253745" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats extend offer to Rockets F Landry (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats moved to bolster their thin frontcourt Wednesday, extending an offer sheet to Houston Rockets restricted free-agent forward Carl Landry. Terms of the deal weren't immediately available. The Rockets have a week to decide whether to match the offer or lose Landry to Charlotte. The 6-foot-9, 248-pound Landry averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 42 games for the Rockets as a...

Heat sign 'big body' Magloire
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season - Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Dallas and now Miami.

Heat sign former All-Star C Magloire (AP)
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season -- Milwaukee, Portland, New...

Weaver signs multiyear contract with Oklahoma City
Guard Kyle Weaver, a second-round draft pick, signed a multiyear contract Wednesday with Oklahoma City. Weaver was selected 38th in June by Charlotte but didn't sign with the Bobcats before being traded to Oklahoma City earlier this month for a second-round choice in next year's draft. Weaver averaged 12.2 points last season as a senior at Washington State. No other terms were released.

Bobcats trade G Weaver to Oklahoma City (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have traded second-round pick Kyle Weaver to Oklahoma City for a second-round choice in next year's draft. The guard was the 38th overall pick in June after averaging 12.2 points as a senior at Washington State. Weaver averaged 6.2 points in five games for Charlotte in the Las Vegas summer league, but faced stiff competition to make Charlotte's regular-season roster.

Pistons bringing back F Herrmann (AP)
The Detroit Pistons re-signed forward Walter Herrmann on Monday. "He is a player with tremendous work ethic and showed last year that he is a player that can contribute," Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement. The 6-foot-9, 229-pound Herrmann was acquired by the Pistons in 2007 along with Primoz Brezec in a trade that sent Nazr Mohammed to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Davis, Hart excited to be part of new-look Clippers
Ricky Davis can't wait to reunite on the court with Baron Davis, his former teammate in Charlotte. The two guards are part of the Los Angeles Clippers' biggest roster overhaul in recent years.

Bobcats give Okafor team-record $72M deal
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep top rebounder and shot blocker Emeka Okafor. The Bobcats have come to terms with the restricted free agent on a six-year, $72 million deal, ending a month of negotiations. General manager Rod Higgins confirmed the deal Tuesday, which marks the biggest contract the Bobcats have given a player since they entered the league in the 2004-05 season. ESPN.com first reported late Monday that the two sides were close to an agreement.

Okafor, Bobcats still far apart on new contract
Nearly a month since becoming a restricted free agent, Emeka Okafor is not close to a new deal with the Charlotte Bobcats.

Clips shelve Gordon in Vegas with hamstring pull
Clippers lottery pick Eric Gordon will be sidelined for the remainder of the NBA Summer League with a strained left hamstring he suffered in Saturday's third quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Davis signs free-agent deal with Clippers
The Clippers signed free agent Baron Davis to a multiyear contract, bring the two-time All-Star point guard home to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old Davis averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds for Golden State last season. He helped lead the Warriors to a surprising first-round upset of top-seeded Dallas in the playoffs before they lost to Utah in the second round. Davis had stints with Golden State and Charlotte during his 10-year NBA career.

Brown, Bobcats hope to re-sign RFA Okafor soon
With contract talks involving restricted free agent Emeka Okafor moving slowly, Charlotte Bobcats' head coach Larry Brown made it clear Thursday it's important the Bobcats keep their starting big man.

Bobcats ink draft picks Augustin, Ajinca (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats signed first-round draft picks D.J. Augustin and Alexis Ajinca on Tuesday. Under the NBA's rookie scale, Augustin will make about $1.8 million next season and nearly $2 million the next. Ajinca will make about $1 million next year, then $1.1 million in year two. The Bobcats hold team options for their third and fourth seasons.

Bobcats sign first-round draft picks
The Charlotte Bobcats signed first-round draft picks D.J. Augustin and Alexis Ajinca on Tuesday. Under the NBA's rookie scale, Augustin will make about $1.8 million next season and nearly $2 million the next. Ajinca will make about $1 million next year, then $1.1 million in year two. The Bobcats hold team options for their third and fourth seasons. Augustin was the ninth overall pick out of Texas. Ajinca was the 20th pick after playing professionally in France.

Bobcats' Brown tabs brother as assistant (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. Herb Brown will join Jeff Capel, Phil Ford and Dave Hanners as assistants. The move Monday came a day before the Bobcats open a rookie and free agent minicamp in Las Vegas. It'll be the third time the 72-year-old Brown will work for his younger brother, who is beginning his record ninth NBA head coaching job.

Brown hires brother Herb to round out Bobcats' staff
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. Herb Brown will join Jeff Capel, Phil Ford and Dave Hanners as assistants. The move Monday came a day before the Bobcats open a rookie and free agent minicamp in Las Vegas. It'll be the third time the 72-year-old Brown will work for his younger brother, who is beginning his record ninth NBA head coaching job. The Browns were also paired in Detroit and Philadelphia.

Bobcats look to lock up Okafor to long-term contract
The Charlotte Bobcats vs. Emeka Okafor. Part II. For the second straight summer, the Bobcats will try to lock up the first draft pick in team history to a long-term contract. This time, however, the sense of urgency is greater because Okafor becomes a restricted free agent Tuesday.

For 2nd year in row, Cats, Okafor to discuss deal
The Charlotte Bobcats vs. Emeka Okafor. Part II.

Pressure on MJ, Brown to make picks count
The Charlotte Bobcats' final predraft workout had just ended Wednesday when part-owner Michael Jordan grabbed a ball and quickly challenged the equipment manager to a shooting game. To make it fair, Jordan shot left-handed. Then Jordan's 15-footers kept clanging off the rim. "His left hand is not as good as his right," coach Larry Brown said. "But if he was eligible we'd be OK." Instead, Jordan and Brown will be paired in the draft war room for the first time Thursday night.

Bobcats obtain 20th pick from Nuggets (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats acquired the No. 20 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday from the Denver Nuggets. The Bobcats sent the Nuggets a future protected first-round pick, and now have two picks in the first round. Charlotte also holds the ninth overall pick. The move could give Charlotte an option to take both a big man and a point guard in the draft, two areas of need.

Pressure on Bobcats' Jordan and Brown (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats' final pre-draft workout had just ended Wednesday when part-owner Michael Jordan grabbed a ball and quickly challenged the equipment manager to a shooting game. To make it fair, Jordan shot left-handed. Then Jordan's 15-footers kept clanging off the rim. "His left hand is not as good as his right," coach Larry Brown said.

Some players won't work out for Bobcats (AP)
Larry Brown has a message for the agents who tell their players to decline pre-draft workout invitations from his Charlotte Bobcats: His team might draft their client anyway. Brown isn't bluffing. He's done it before in his nomadic NBA coaching career. After working out six players on Monday destined to be second-round picks or go undrafted, Brown confirmed that several players who are candidates...

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.

Scott encouraged about Hornets' future
Byron Scott had a chance to chat with Michael Jordan last week when the two were in Orlando to watch prospects work out at a pre-draft camp. When they spoke, Scott, the NBA coach of the year, had yet to agree to a contract extension with the New Orleans Hornets. Jordan, now a part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, was curious about Scott's plans. "You're not really thinking about leaving Chris Paul, are you?" Scott recalled Jordan asking. "Nah, not really," Scott replied.

In The Paint: Coaching Carousel
What went wrong for Avery Johnson? Will Larry Brown succeed in Charlotte? Marques Johnson examines the moving coaches.

Kahn: Is Brown just visiting in Charlotte?


Felton could be key to Brown's success (AP)
While crisscrossing the country in job after job, Larry Brown has always placed heavy emphasis -- and criticism -- on his point guards. Raymond Felton, you're next. Brown's success or failure with the Charlotte Bobcats in his latest reclamation project rests in large part on how he's able to develop the inconsistent Felton and cultivate big man Emeka Okafor.

Brown returns to Carolina as coach of Bobcats
Larry Brown has returned to coaching in the NBA, returning back to North Carolina to lead the Charlotte Bobcats.

Source: Bobcats to hire Brown as coach (AP)

Well-traveled Larry Brown has reached an agreement to return to the NBA as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made, said Brown was expected to sign a contract on Tuesday.

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.

Report: Bobcats to hire Brown as coach Tuesday
Larry Brown has reached an agreement to return to the NBA as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made, said Brown was expected to sign a contract on Tuesday. The Bobcats have called an afternoon news conference for what was termed a "major basketball announcement.

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.

Seattle still trying to save SuperSonics (AP)

The supposedly obsolete arena is dark. After enduring billionaire power plays, broken promises and the team's worst season ever, Seattle is on the brink of losing its first big-time sports franchise. On Friday, NBA owners are set to approve the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City. The last two votes on moves -- the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans and the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis --...

76ers to enter playoffs on 4-game slide (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing a big lead to beat Philadelphia 115-109 on Wednesday night, sending the 76ers to the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. With Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks playing his starters limited minutes ahead of Sunday's playoff opener at Detroit, the Bobcats still blew a 23-point lead before rallying to end a disappointing...

Nets rally from 20 down to beat Bobcats (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper as the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-108 in overtime Tuesday night. Vince Carter added 18 points, Devin Harris had 17 and eight assists and the Nets limited the Bobcats to 47 points in the final 29 minutes after giving up 61 in the first half.

Pacers C Foster misses crucial game (AP)
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. Foster bruised his right knee in Saturday's 107-103 loss to Charlotte. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said he expects Foster to be available for Wednesday's regular season finale against New York.

Pacers fall to brink of elimination (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. The Pacers entered the night two games behind Atlanta with three games to play. With the loss and Atlanta's loss to Boston, the Pacers need to win their last two and have the Hawks lose their final two to get into the playoffs.

Celtics prevent Hawks from clinching (AP)

Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory Saturday night. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier Saturday.

Knicks avoid 60-loss season, top Bobcats (AP)

Too late to save their season, and probably too late to save Isiah Thomas' job, the New York Knicks are playing their best basketball. Fred Jones made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:47 left and scored 15 points, and the Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night to match a season high with their third straight victory.

Bobcats hold off Timberwolves 121-119 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game. But Al Jefferson, who matched a career high with 40 points, missed an open 19-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Rivers plans to play Big 3
After sitting out the Celtics' victory at Charlotte on Saturday, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce lobbied coach Doc Rivers to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.

Garnett, Allen, Pierce return for Celts (AP)
The Big Three are back. After sitting out the Boston Celtics' victory at Charlotte on Saturday, stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce lobbied coach Doc Rivers to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Rivers relented, and planned to play his stars about 20 minutes each as the Celtics continued to rest up for the playoffs.

Wallace may miss final week of season
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is leaning toward sitting out the last week of the season due to a groin injury. An MRI exam on Tuesday showed no tear, but Wallace missed his second straight game against Minnesota. With the Bobcats eliminated from playoff contention, Wallace said he'll likely not play again this season. "If I play, there's a risk of me having the injury throughout the whole summer," Wallace said. "I don't want to go through the whole summer with a groin injury.

Injury bug taps Cats' Wallace, year could be over
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is leaning toward sitting out the last week of the season due to a groin injury.

Bobcats strike TV, naming rights deal
The Charlotte Bobcats solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract that limited the team's reach. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday that Charlotte Bobcats Arena will be renamed Time Warner Cable Arena. In exchange, the Bobcats will immediately end a TV deal with the cable company that prevented Bobcats games from being shown on regional sports networks and satellite TV services.

Report: Cats strike deal for naming rights of arena
The Charlotte Bobcats solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract that limited the team's reach.

Source: Bobcats Arena to be renamed (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract that limited the team's reach. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday that Charlotte Bobcats Arena will be renamed Time Warner Cable Arena.

Celtics clinch home court in playoffs (AP)

In one year, Doc Rivers has gone from coaching dozens of meaningless games late in a miserable season to trying to keep his Big Three fresh for a playoff run. Rivers accomplished it all Saturday night: resting his stars and continuing the Boston Celtics' record-breaking return to prominence. Leon Powe had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading a makeshift lineup of Celtics who were never threatened...

Celtics' Big Three sit out vs. Bobcats (AP)
The Big Three are getting a rest. With the Boston Celtics all but assured of securing the best record in the NBA, coach Doc Rivers has decided to rest stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. None were scheduled to play Saturday night in Charlotte, even though a win would secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Richardson, Bobcats stun Raptors 105-100 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 23 points for the Raptors, who could have clinched a playoff berth with a victory.

Cavs' Gibson expected to play, Wallace likely out
The Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game.

James fouls out as Cavaliers beat Bucks (AP)

LeBron James scored 29 points before fouling out for the only the third time in his career, but the Cleveland Cavaliers made several big plays down the stretch and held off the Charlotte Bobcats 118-114 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game road skid. James was called for his sixth foul when he reached in on Charlotte's Jason Richardson at the top of his drive to the basket with Cleveland leading...

Cavaliers G Gibson expected to play; Wallace likely out
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game. Coach Mike Brown said after Wednesday's shootaround that Gibson has recovered after being forced out of Sunday's win over Philadelphia with recurring pain in his left ankle. It's the same ankle that caused Gibson to miss 18 games earlier this season. Brown said he's being cautious with Wallace, who has been cleared to return from back spasms.

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.

Bosh helps Raptors beat Bobcats 104-100 (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors remained alone in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 104-100 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Bosh hit 13 of 16 free throws and added eight rebounds and five assists for the Raptors, who won for the third time in four games to pull a game ahead of idle Philadelphia in the playoff race.

Bryant scores 53, Lakers lose to Memphis (AP)

Rudy Gay led five players in double figures with 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 despite 53 points by Kobe Bryant against the NBA's worst road team Friday night. The Lakers lost their second in a row to another of the NBA's lesser teams, having been beaten by Charlotte on Wednesday night.

Okafor, Richardson lead Bobcats to win (AP)

Emeka Okafor scored 21 points and Jason Richardson added 20 for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 93-85 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The Bobcats broke open the back-and-forth game in the final 2 minutes, and won despite being outrebounded 57-32 by the Blazers. Travis Outlaw scored 26 points to lead Portland, and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 13 rebounds for his...

Lakers' Fisher has partial tendon tear in foot
Derek Fisher has a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot and the Los Angeles Lakers guard plans to play through it. He was hurt changing direction in Wednesday's 108-95 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but was listed as a starter Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. "I feel pretty good, definitely good enough to see if I can help the team," he said before the game.

Lakers G Fisher to play with torn tendon (AP)
Derek Fisher has a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot and the Los Angeles Lakers guard plans to play through it. He was hurt changing direction in Wednesday's 108-95 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but was listed as a starter Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. "I feel pretty good, definitely good enough to see if I can help the team," he said before the game.

Bryant ejected as Bobcats stun Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton got sick Wednesday morning, putting their status in question for the Charlotte Bobcats' game against the high-flying Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they recovered in time to play. Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the lowly Bobcats stunned the Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday night in a game where...

Boozer, Williams lead Jazz over Bobcats (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 14 points and 15 assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the Charlotte Bobcats 128-106 on Tuesday night. Mehmet Okur also had a double-double for Utah with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Jazz pulled away after letting a 20-point lead slip to three early in the fourth quarter.

Bobcats hold off Heat, snap 5-game skid (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is the first to admit that he's not quite playing his best basketball yet. But a 98-percent Wallace was more than the Miami Heat could handle Saturday. Wallace scored 26 points, Jason Richardson had 24, and the Bobcats held off an early fourth-quarter rally to beat the Heat 94-82 and snap a five-game losing streak.

Riley to miss Heat game to scout NCAA
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Riley misses Heat game to scout NCAA players
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Riley to miss Heat game to scout NCAA players
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Pacers beat slumping Bobcats 102-95 (AP)

Flip Murray scored 22 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 Wednesday night for their second straight win. Troy Murphy had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Shawne Williams, who had been benched for five straight games, scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter for Indiana.

Pacers' Granger (wrist) sits out against Bobcats
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger missed Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats due to a sprained right wrist.

Pacers F Granger out with wrist injury (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger missed Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats due to a sprained right wrist. Granger leads the Pacers with 18.6 points per game, and had started 66 of Indiana's 67 games. Granger had previously injured the wrist, but played through it. He jammed it in Monday's win over New York, and coach Jim O'Brien said he can't pull it back into a shooting motion...

Grizzlies end 4-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Mike Miller had 18 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Memphis Grizzlies snap a four-game losing streak with a 98-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Juan Carlos Navarro led Memphis with 21 points, Hakim Warrick scored 19 and Darko Milicic added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Anderson had a season-high 17 points for the Bobcats, and Jared Dudley scored 14.

James' 33 help Cavs hold off Bobcats (AP)

LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Charlotte rally to defeat the Bobcats, 98-91 on Sunday night. Ben Wallace scored his only two baskets of the game, Delonte West added a jumper and James hit a bank shot in the lane in the final 2 minutes as the Cavaliers held on after nearly squandering an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter.

After 7-game absence, Ilgauskas returns to Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to the starting lineup Sunday against Charlotte after missing seven games with an inflamed disk in his lower back.

Rockets extend win streak to 21 (AP)

The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the Western Conference. Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 on Friday night to break a tie with the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks for the second-best victory streak in league history.

Mavs end Bobcats' 5-game win streak (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points in 28 minutes, and Josh Howard added 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 118-93 on Wednesday night, snapping the Bobcats' franchise-record five-game winning streak. The Bobcats have never beaten the Mavericks -- or even scored 100 points against them -- in the eight-game series.

Wallace back after missing due to concussion
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was back in uniform, but not in the starting lineup Wednesday night against Dallas after missing eight games because of a concussion. Mavericks forward Devean George missed his second straight game because of lower back soreness. Wallace entered the game with 3:55 left in the first quarter, and missed his first shot seconds later. He hadn't played since Feb.

Rookie Young rallies Wizards past Bucks (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 23 points, rookie Nick Young had a career-high 22, and the Washington Wizards rallied in the fourth quarter Tuesday night for a 105-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards sliced and diced through the Bucks' defense to shoot 50 percent with 66 points in the paint, giving the team a much-needed lift following Saturday's dispiriting home loss to Charlotte.

Bobcats' Wallace returns to practice
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is back, just not at power forward. Wallace returned to practice Monday for the first time since being knocked unconscious by an inadvertent elbow more than two weeks ago. Wearing his signature orange headband, Wallace showed his same aggressive style during a team scrimmage. He hopes to play Wednesday at Dallas.

Bobcats win club-record fifth straight (AP)

With Jason Richardson leading the way, the Charlotte Bobcats are suddenly on their best run ever. Richardson scored 34 points, and the Bobcats stretched their winning streak to a franchise-record five consecutive games by holding off the Washington Wizards 100-97 Saturday night. The Bobcats, who are in their fourth season of existence, went 1-11 during February, but they are 5-0 in March.

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.

Bobcats could have Wallace back for Mavs game
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.

Felton guides Bobcats to fourth straight (AP)

Raymond Felton had 23 points and 11 assists, Matt Carroll scored 21 points and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats continued their surprising turnaround with a 108-93 win over the slumping Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Emeka Okafor added 16 points and 15 rebounds in another balanced effort for the fourth-year Bobcats, who matched a team record with their fourth straight win and sent the Hawks to...

Richardson's 42 lead Bobcats by Warriors (AP)

Jason Richardson was so stunned the night Golden State traded him that he refused to take a phone call from Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan. Richardson was so pumped to face his former team for the first time last month that his mind wandered and his play suffered. On Wednesday, a calm and determined Richardson sent a message to the Warriors, pouring in 42 points in the Bobcats' surprising...

Bobcats may have Wallace back in practice soon
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace could return from his fourth concussion in four years as soon as next week.

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.

Bobcats beat Wolves, end road skid at 9 (AP)

At the ripe old age of 27, Jason Richardson is redefining his game. Always the dazzling dunker, Richardson has added the 3-pointer to his repertoire, a move that helped the Charlotte Bobcats end a miserable string of performances away from home. Richardson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Emeka Okafor added 19 points and 11 boards, and Charlotte snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 109-89...

Wolves minus Brewer, McCants vs. Bobcats (AP)
Minnesota forward Corey Brewer missed the Timberwolves' game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night with a thigh bruise, while guard Rashad McCants was out with an illness. Brewer was injured in the game Sunday against Seattle and could not practice on Monday. Coach Randy Wittman said before the game that the rookie will head west with the team for a three-game road trip that starts...

Raptors' Brezec still ticked over trade from Cats
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.

Richardson helps Bobcats defeat Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh, in his nice-looking suit on the bench, had as many second-chance points as his Toronto Raptors teammates. Zero. In a listless performance against one of the NBA's worst teams, the Bosh-less Raptors gave up 30 points to Charlotte's Jason Richardson, and allowed the Bobcats to dominate the glass in a 110-98 win on Sunday.

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.

Bosh could miss week with right knee pain
A swollen and painful right knee could keep Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Chris Bosh sidelined for about a week. Bosh missed Sunday's game against Charlotte, two days after he left in the fourth quarter when the knee flared up. Bosh, Toronto's top scorer and rebounder, initially was injured Monday against the Pacers. An MRI on Saturday revealed no structural damage. "I'm just waiting until I don't have any more pain," Bosh said Sunday. "That's my biggest concern right now.

Rondo's 16 assists propel Celtics to win (AP)

Ray Allen scored 22 points and Kendrick Perkins added 19 in the Boston Celtics' 108-100 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Rajon Rondo had a career-high 16 assists for the Celtics, who avenged their only double-digit defeat of the season, a 95-83 loss on Jan. 9. That snapped a nine-game winning streak.

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.

Knicks enjoy rare rout, beat Bobcats (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 22 points, Jamal Crawford added 20, and the New York Knicks matched their easiest victory of the season by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 113-89 on Wednesday night. Zach Randolph had 18 points and Quentin Richardson 17 for the Knicks, who are usually on the other end of these types of beatings.

Wallace's 4th concussion new territory for Bobcats
Gerald Wallace earned the nickname "Crash" for his aggressive style that causes him to tumble to the floor with great regularity as the Charlotte Bobcats' acrobatic leading scorer.

Wallace to have more tests after concussion
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has been suffering from headaches and drowsiness since he was knocked unconscious in a game Friday. Wallace has been experiencing post-concussion symptoms that include soreness in his neck and jaw, the team said Monday. He's scheduled to be examined by a neurologist this week. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again. Wallace was hit in the face by an inadvertent elbow by Sacramento forward Mikki Moore during Friday's loss to the Kings.

Slumping Wizards down Bobcats 110-95 (AP)

It's been a difficult few weeks for the Washington Wizards. Despite their win Saturday night, it doesn't look as if things will get any easier any time soon. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points to lead the Wizards to just their second victory in their last 12 games, 110-95 over the Charlotte Bobcats. Washington then got ready for a three-game roadtrip to New Orleans, Houston and Chicago without Caron...

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' Wallace out two weeks after concussion
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.

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.

Kings edge Bobcats 116-115 in OT (AP)

The health of Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was the focus after the Sacramento Kings used a frantic finish to beat Charlotte. Wallace was knocked unconscious and had to be wheeled off on a stretcher. That the Kings got 22 points and 14 rebounds from Brad Miller and then overcame Miller's late turnover to edge the Bobcats 116-115 in overtime was an afterthought.

Artest mum on future after Kings keep him
A day after the NBA trade deadline passed and Ron Artest stayed put, the Sacramento forward skipped into the Kings' locker room about an hour before the tipoff of Friday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. "Go Kings go! Go Kings go!" Artest yelled. "We don't need any cheerleaders. Go Kings go!" Yet just minutes later when Artest was asked if he was happy to still be a King, the smile was no longer on his face. "I have no comment," Artest said.

Artest on remaining a King: 'I have no comment'
A day after the NBA trade deadline passed and Ron Artest stayed put, the Sacramento forward skipped into the Kings' locker room about an hour before the tipoff of Friday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Nets waive former All-Star Magloire
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

Nets waive former All-Star C Magloire (AP)
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. They may have been getting acclimated to their surroundings again, too. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and the Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 85-65 Tuesday night in the defending NBA champions' first home game in more than three weeks.

Childress to miss at least 1 game
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Josh Childress for at least one game because of a knee injury. Childress will miss Wednesday night's game at Charlotte after suffering an injury to his right knee in Tuesdays game. The Hawks say the injury is a mild hyperextension. Childress is the team's top backup. He completed Tuesday's game, a 94-90 loss to Detroit, and accompanied the team to Charlotte. Childress is fourth on the team with an average of 12.2 points per game.

Hawks' Childress to miss at least 1 game (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Josh Childress for at least one game because of a knee injury. Childress will miss Wednesday night's game at Charlotte after suffering an injury to his right knee in Tuesdays game. The Hawks say the injury is a mild hyperextension. Childress is the team's top backup.

Bryant, Gasol prove too much for Bobcats (AP)

Kobe Bryant drove into the lane, met heavy traffic and flipped the ball behind his back toward the corner for Pau Gasol, who was cutting the opposite way. After the ball bounced harmlessly out of bounds, Bryant smiled at Gasol, who smiled back. It was one of their few mistakes in a dominating first half Monday night that provided a glimpse of what the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping for when they...

Prince, Pistons roll to seventh straight (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 14 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game, 113-87 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. The Pistons went 5-0 on an 11-day homestand, and were only seriously challenged in the first game, when they beat the Lakers on Prince's late 3-pointer.

Bobcats' Wallace cleared to play; three others out
Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was cleared to play Friday against the New Jersey Nets after missing two games with a strained right foot. Charlotte is still expected to be without guards Jeff McInnis (sickness), Matt Carroll (ankle) and Derek Anderson (knee), leaving only nine healthy players. Wallace, who was injured Feb. 1 at Golden State, went through Friday's shootaround without incident, said trainer Joe Sharpe.

Kidd's triple-double leads Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd has his first triple-double since demanding a trade, Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and the New Jersey Nets turned in a rare strong performance in beating the Charlotte Bobcats 104-90 on Friday night. Kidd had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in his NBA-leading 12th triple-double, but his first since Jan.

Suns improve to 8-0 against Bobcats (AP)

Leandro Barbosa scored 30 points and Raja Bell added 24, including a season-high seven 3-pointers, to help the Phoenix Suns stay unbeaten against Charlotte with a 118-104 victory over the Bobcats on Monday night. Barbosa hit five 3-pointers as the Suns improved to 8-0 against Charlotte since the Bobcats' franchise was established in 2004.

Anthony returns, Nuggets beat Bobcats (AP)

Carmelo Anthony returned from an ankle injury to score 25 points, Allen Iverson had 24 points and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 117-101 on Saturday night. Linas Kleiza came off the bench to add 23 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the Nuggets won their eighth straight game at the Pepsi Center.

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.

Warriors roll past Bobcats 127-96 (AP)

Jason Richardson has been on the unpleasant end of innumerable blowout losses in this building, and he still feels a twinge of regret that he's no longer on the team that's now handing them out instead of taking them. Monta Ellis scored 21 points, Stephen Jackson had 19 and the Warriors made Richardson miserable in his return to Golden State with a 127-96 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on...

Bobcats sign Boykins for rest of season
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history, has been out of the league since he decided last summer not to exercise the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Boykins' agent, Mark Termini, said the deal is for the remainder of the season, but provided no other details. The Bobcats have had an open roster spot since acquiring Nazr Mohammed from Detroit on Dec.

Bobcats sign PG Boykins (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history, has been out of the league since he decided last summer not to exercise the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Boykins' agent, Mark Termini, said the deal is for the remainder of the season, but provided no other...

Miller lifts Kings over Bobcats 105-91 (AP)

Brad Miller had 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 105-91 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Miller, who seems rejuvenated this season after struggling with injuries last season, shot 8-of-12 from the field and added five assists and three blocks for the Kings, who have won two straight.

Bobcats top undermanned Clippers 107-100 (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Jason Richardson added 20 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 on Monday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats, who won on the road for only the fourth time in 17 tries this season despite going the final 5:13 without a field goal.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally past Bobcats (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers recovered from a poor start to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-96 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Andre Miller added 23 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 14 rebounds in a rare good performance for the 76ers, who had lost 11 of 13 games this month.

Sprained ankle sidelines Bobcats G Felton
Charlotte Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle. Felton said the ankle has been bothering him since the preseason, and he rolled it again in the first quarter of Friday's win over Chicago. "Playing on it last night didn't help it," Felton said. "That's why I'm sitting out tonight.

Bobcats defeat short-handed Bulls 90-77 (AP)

Emeka Okafor scored 21 points and had 16 rebounds and Gerald Wallace added 21 points to help the Charlotte Bobcats beat the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls 90-77 on Friday night. Chicago played without its top two scorers, Ben Gordon (wrist) and Luol Deng (Achilles' tendinitis). The Bobcats used a 15-4 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Bulls' Gordon, Deng, Duhon miss game (AP)
Bulls guard Ben Gordon missed Friday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats with a sprained right wrist. Gordon, the team's leading scorer, missed his second straight game and is listed day to day. He was injured Monday during a 104-90 loss at Memphis. Gordon hopes to play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.

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.

Mavs regroup, hold off Bobcats 102-95 (AP)

Devin Harris scored 23 points, Josh Howard added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a late rally to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 on Wednesday. Two days after their most lopsided loss of the season, an 18-point rout at Washington, the Mavericks jumped out to a 10-1 lead, led by 14 early in the fourth quarter, then nearly blew it all in a sluggish finish.

Mavs' Stackhouse strains hamstring, leaves game
Dallas swingman Jerry Stackhouse left the Mavericks' game Wednesday against Charlotte with a strained right hamstring.

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...

Spurs avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs ended their offensive doldrums in a 95-86 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday afternoon. Behind a balanced effort with five players in double figures, the Spurs snapped a two-game losing streak and ended a three-game stretch where they failed to reach 90 points.

Richardson's season-high 38 lift Bobcats (AP)

Jason Richardson scored a season-high 38 points and had 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-87 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 28 points, and Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton and Matt Carroll had 11 apiece for the Bobcats, who beat the Grizzlies for the first time in team history.

West's 28 help Hornets beat Bobcats (AP)

The Hornets are playing unrelenting, merciless basketball since getting embarrassed by the Los Angeles Lakers on their home court last week. David West scored 28 points in 32 minutes and New Orleans won its fourth straight game, 112-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Three of their last four victories have come at home by an average margin of 28.3 points.

Bobcats rally from 19 down, stun Magic (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 36 points and 14 rebounds, Jason Richardson hit a 3-pointer and four free throws in the final minute, and the Charlotte Bobcats rallied to stun the Orlando Magic 99-93 on Wednesday night. The Bobcats, who trailed by 19 points early in the third quarter, avoided a season sweep against the Magic with a remarkable comeback to continue a wild stretch of close finishes and big wins.

Point guards Felton, McInnis returning for Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats will get both of their point guards back for Monday's game against Denver.

Bobcats' Felton, McInnis cleared to return
The Charlotte Bobcats will get both of their point guards back for Monday's game against Denver. Raymond Felton and Jeff McInnis went through the team's shootaround Monday morning and were cleared to play against the Nuggets. "I'll be ready. I'm going to get out there and hoop," said Felton, who sprained his right ankle in Friday's double-overtime loss to Cleveland. "I've played through pain. I've done it before.

Wallace's 40 lift Bobcats over Nuggets (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 40 points, Matt Carroll hit two free throws with 4.6 seconds left, and the Charlotte Bobcats made the big plays down the stretch this time in a 119-116 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. After consecutive heartbreaking losses, in double-overtime to Cleveland and in overtime to Detroit, Wallace carried the Bobcats in a fast-paced game with numerous dunks and little...

Knicks beat road-weary Pistons 89-65 (AP)

The end of the Detroit Pistons' road trip was almost the worst night in their history. Zach Randolph had 25 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to an 89-65 victory over the weary Pistons on Sunday night. With the Pistons playing the finale of a four-game, five-night road trip and coming off a 103-100 overtime victory in Charlotte on Saturday, the Knicks rolled to their most...

Pistons escape OT scare from Bobcats (AP)

Richard Hamilton hit the go-ahead jumper and two clinching free throws in the final 17 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame a valiant effort from undermanned Charlotte to beat the Bobcats 103-100 in overtime on Saturday night. Hamilton, who scored 26 points, hit a baseline jumper with 16.2 seconds left to put Detroit ahead 101-100.

LeBron leads Cavs by Bobcats in 2OT (AP)

Once again, LeBron James came through for the Cavaliers. James scored eight of his 31 points in the second overtime, and pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds to lead Cleveland to a 113-106 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. "My team needs me to make big plays down the stretch and that's what I did," said James, who played 49 minutes.

Cavs confirm Varejao injuries in Atlanta game
The Cleveland Cavaliers said Thursday that Anderson Varejao has a left knee bruise and left Achilles' strain, making his playing status questionable for Friday night's game in Cleveland against the Charlotte Bobcats. AN MRI exam confirmed the injuries. The 6-foot-10 forward-center had two points and five rebounds in the 90-81 loss to the Hawks. Through 15 games, the Brazilian is averaging 7.5 points per game. He missed the first part of the season in a contract holdout.

Bobcats hand Celtics their fourth loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Gerald Wallace had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned the Boston Celtics 95-83 for just their fourth loss of the season on Wednesday night. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for Boston (29-4) and spoiled its bid for the fastest start in team history to 30 wins.

Kidd has another triple-double in loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat the New Jersey Nets 115-99 on Tuesday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed added 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who shot 59 percent in their highest-scoring game of the season.

Allen has pinched nerve, likely to sit vs. Bobcats
Celtics guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Doc Rivers said. "It's not anything that's going to last," Rivers said after practice Tuesday, adding he expects Allen to play Friday at New Jersey. "It's a pinched nerve, it is what it is. From my understanding, it's day to day." Allen, who is averaging 18 points, doesn't know how he got hurt.

Ray Allen likely out vs. Bobcats with pinched nerve
Celtics guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Doc Rivers said.

Bell, Bogut rally Bucks by Bobcats 93-89 (AP)

Reserve Charlie Bell scored 27 points and Andrew Bogut added 25, including a short hook shot with 19 seconds left, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 93-89 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Bogut's hoop capped Milwaukee's comeback from an eight-point deficit with 3:51 remaining. Mo Williams scored 17 for the Bucks.

Carter, Nets notch fourth straight win (AP)

Vince Carter scored 30 points and the New Jersey Nets won a season-high fourth straight game with a 102-96 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, the Bobcats' 11th consecutive road loss. An under-the-weather Richard Jefferson added 28 points, and Jason Kidd had 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season to help the Nets win for the sixth time in seven games.

Bucks' Redd out with thigh bruise
Bucks guard Michael Redd did not play Friday night against the Washington Wizards after bruising his left thigh against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Bucks' leading scorer, averaging 23.4 points, is listed as day-to-day and coach Larry Krystkowiak said he wasn't sure if Redd would make a two-game road trip that begins Sunday at Charlotte.

Bucks G Redd sidelined with thigh bruise (AP)
Bucks guard Michael Redd did not play Friday night against the Washington Wizards after bruising his left thigh against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Bucks' leading scorer, averaging 23.4 points, is listed as day-to-day and coach Larry Krystkowiak said he wasn't sure if Redd would make a two-game road trip that begins Sunday at Charlotte.

Bulls improve to 3-1 under Boylan (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 22 points, Luol Deng added 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls continued their strong play under interim coach Jim Boylan with a 109-97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who improved to 3-1 under Boylan, rallied from a 12-point third-quarter deficit when Boylan tweaked his rotation to take advantage of Charlotte's small lineup.

Bobcats rally in 4th, beat Pacers in OT (AP)

Gerald Wallace led a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and took charge in overtime, finishing with 36 points and giving the Charlotte Bobcats a 107-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Charlotte snapped a four-game losing streak by rallying from a 13-point deficit with under 6 minutes left in regulation behind a series of spectacular plays from Wallace.

Turkoglu, Howard lead Magic past Bobcats (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored a season-high 28 points, Dwight Howard added 15 points and 21 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-95 for their third straight victory. Carlos Arroyo replaced the injured Jameer Nelson at point guard for Orlando and had 16 points and six assists. Rashard Lewis scored 18 points and Keith Bogans 12 as all five Magic starters reached double figures.

Giricek missed 3 games with Utah
Gordan Giricek is back with the Utah Jazz, a week after coach Jerry Sloan ordered him to the locker room during a road game against Charlotte and then sent him home. The sixth-year veteran guard was in uniform Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the last three games back in Salt Lake City. But he declined to detail the reasons for his heated discussion with Sloan during a timeout in the second quarter of Utah's 98-92 loss at Charlotte on Dec. 19.

Jazz' Giricek returns after cooling off (AP)
Gordan Giricek is back with the Utah Jazz, a week after coach Jerry Sloan ordered him to the locker room during a road game against Charlotte and then sent him home. The sixth-year veteran guard was in uniform Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the last three games back in Salt Lake City.

Surging Hornets roll past Bobcats 99-85 (AP)

David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets turned in another dominating performance in a 99-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Quietly coming into the game with the third-best record in the Western Conference, the Hornets posted their fourth straight blowout win by quickly putting away the sleepwalking Bobcats with alley-oop dunks, uncontested shots...

Butler returns, helps Wizards end skid (AP)

Caron Butler returned from two sore ankles to score 25 points and the Washington Wizards rode big games from four players to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 108-104 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Antawn Jamison added 26 points and 14 rebounds, Roger Mason scored a career-high 24 points and Brendan Haywood had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who gave coach Eddie...

Yi helps Bucks beat road-weary Bobcats (AP)

Rookie Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Michael Redd added 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outlast the road-weary Charlotte Bobcats 103-99 on Saturday night. The game was delayed 15 minutes after the Bobcats needed nearly 11 hours to get to Milwaukee after their flight left Charlotte at 9 a.m.

Fog shuts down Milwaukee airport
Charlotte's game at Milwaukee on Saturday night was delayed 15 minutes after weather problems wreaked havoc on the Bobcats' travel plans. Dense fog closed the airport in Milwaukee, preventing the Bobcats from leaving Charlotte immediately after their 105-95 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Instead, the Bobcats decided to leave the next morning.

Wallace's 27 help Bobcats roll by Knicks (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats dominated New York 105-95 on Friday to send the listless Knicks back to their losing ways. Nazr Mohammed added 20 points and 14 rebounds and Jason Richardson and Emeka Okafor scored 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who rolled out to a 24-point second-quarter lead.

Marbury misses practice, unlikely to play Friday
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury did not practice Thursday and is not expected to travel to Friday's game at Charlotte.

Wallace, Richardson lift Bobcats by Jazz (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 26 points and Jason Richardson had 24 to lead the Charlotte Bobcats' furious fourth-quarter comeback that stunned the Utah Jazz 98-92 on Wednesday. In their first game since part-owner Michael Jordan took a hands-on approach which included suiting up for practice a day earlier, the Bobcats rallied from a 12-point deficit with under 6 minutes left for only their third win in...

Celtics' Allen eyes return from ankle injury
Guard Ray Allen said he hoped to return to the Boston Celtics lineup Wednesday after missing two games with a sore right ankle. Allen said he originally got the injury Nov. 24 in Charlotte when he rolled the ankle late in the fourth quarter. He said he tried to play through the pain, but took a seat when the lingering discomfort started to affect his jump shot. Allen shot around in practice Tuesday, but did not fully participate in the workout.

Jordan practices with struggling Bobcats
Michael Jordan was back on the court Tuesday, swishing jump shots and talking tough. No, he's not making another comeback. In an effort to get more involved with his slumping team, the Charlotte Bobcats' part-owner jumped into a drill during the team's practice. He then gave tips to some young players and showed he still has that famous shooting touch. "This was more or less for the morale of the players," Jordan said.

Jordan practices with struggling Bobcats (AP)
Michael Jordan was back on the court Tuesday, swishing jump shots and talking tough. No, he's not making another comeback. In an effort to get more involved with his slumping team, the Charlotte Bobcats' part-owner jumped into a drill during the team's practice. He then gave tips to some young players and showed he still has that famous shooting touch.

Allen expected to return Wednesday
Celtics guard Ray Allen did not travel to Toronto and missed his second straight game because of a sore right ankle Sunday. He is expected to return when Atlantic Division-leading Boston hosts Detroit on Wednesday. "He'll practice on Tuesday and play on Wednesday, I'm pretty sure of that," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "You never know, but I'm pretty much sure." Allen was injured against Charlotte on Nov.

Johnson scores 31 as Hawks top Bobcats (AP)

Any sign of progress, however modest, is appreciated by the Atlanta Hawks, who have missed the playoffs eight straight years, the longest streak in the NBA. Here's one modest step up for the Hawks: For the first time, they won't lose a season series to the Charlotte Bobcats. Joe Johnson scored 31 points, Marvin Williams had 20 and the Hawks beat the Bobcats 93-84 on Saturday night, giving Charlotte...

Hawks F Williams carjacked at gunpoint in Atlanta
Hawks forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte, a Fulton County Police spokesman confirmed.

Hawks F Williams carjacked at gunpoint (AP)
Atlanta forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte. Douglasville City Police said two suspects were arrested late Saturday afternoon at Arbor Place Mall in Douglas County, near Atlanta. The suspects were in Williams' car and were attempting a robbery, according to an officer who answered the phone at the Douglasville Police Department.

Hawks' Williams carjacked before game
Atlanta forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte, a Fulton County Police spokesman confirmed. The Hawks said two suspects have been arrested in Douglas County. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche says Williams provided police with his license plate number, leading to a search that led to two suspects being arrested in Williams' car at a mall in Douglas County. More details of the arrests were not immediately available.

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.

Celts G Ray Allen out with ankle injury (AP)
Celtics guard Ray Allen was not expected to play in Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a sore right ankle -- the first time any of Boston's new Big Three has been out of the starting lineup. Allen was injured against Charlotte on Nov. 24 but had started all 20 games this season, along with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Bobcats acquire C Mohammed from Pistons (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats' search for a big man ended Friday when they acquired center Nazr Mohammed from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for center Primoz Brezec and forward Walter Herrmann. Mohammed, averaging 3.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 21 games for the Pistons, will provide the Bobcats depth they've been missing since Sean May underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp.

Felton lifts Bobcats by Clippers 108-103 (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 26 points and keyed a fourth-quarter surge as the Charlotte Bobcats rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-103 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor added 25 points and 16 rebounds and Gerald Wallace scored 25 points for the Bobcats, who won for only the second time in 10 games and beat the Clippers for the first time.

Billups, McDyess lift Pistons by Bobcats (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 20 points and Antonio McDyess added 19 points and nine rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 104-85 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. The Pistons soundly bounced back after their five-game winning streak was snapped by Chicago on Friday. The Bobcats had ended a seven-game skid Saturday against the Cavaliers.

Cavs miss James, lose sixth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 22 points and Raymond Felton went 8-for-8 from the foul line in the final 16 seconds as the Charlotte Bobcats snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 96-93 win over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Playing again without LeBron James, the Cavaliers couldn't hold onto a three-point lead early in the fourth quarter, then missed several chances down the...

LeBron to miss 5th straight game
LeBron James didn't practice Friday and will miss his fifth straight game with a sprained left index finger when the Cavaliers play Saturday night at Charlotte. In speaking to reporters for the first time since he sprained the finger at Detroit on Nov. 28, when Nazr Mohammed slapped at the ball as he attempted to shoot, James had a message for the Cavaliers' opponents. "Teams better get their wins now," he said. "They try to kill us and talk trash about us now ...

Cavs match Bobcats' offer to Varejao
The Cavs will match the three-year offer sheet made by Charlotte to restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, ending a protracted contract dispute that has kept the 6-foot-10 Brazilian sidelined this season.

Cavs match offer, will keep Varejao
The Cavaliers will match the three-year offer sheet made by Charlotte to restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, ending a protracted contract dispute that has kept the 6-foot-10 Brazilian sidelined this season. The Bobcats, in need of a big man, reached the $17 million deal Tuesday. The deal gave the Cavaliers a week to match it or lose him. The decision by Cleveland on Wednesday came the morning after the Cavaliers lost their fourth straight game.

Cavs keep Varejao, match Bobcats' offer (AP)
The Cavaliers will match the three-year offer sheet made by Charlotte to restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, ending a protracted contract dispute that has kept the 6-foot-10 Brazilian sidelined this season. The Bobcats, in need of a big man, reached the $17 million deal Tuesday. The deal gave the Cavaliers a week to match it or lose him.

Deng, Nocioni rally Bulls past Bobcats (AP)

Coach Scott Skiles has tinkered with his lineup all season, trying to find the right combination to spark the struggling Chicago Bulls. The solution appears to involve Andres Nocioni. Two nights after he scored 30 points off the bench, Nocioni scored 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds as the Bulls rallied to send the Charlotte Bobcats to their seventh straight loss,...

Varejao agrees to Bobcats' offer sheet
In need of a big man, the Charlotte Bobcats reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year offer sheet with Cleveland restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, giving the Cavaliers a week to match the deal or lose him. Financial figures were not available. Varejao's agent, Dan Fegan, could not immediately be reached. The 6-foot-10 Varejao has been in a prolonged contract dispute with the Cavaliers, which has kept him sidelined this season. He said last week that he would prefer to be traded.

Bobcats sign Cavaliers holdout Varejao (AP)
In need of a big man, the Charlotte Bobcats reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year offer sheet with Cleveland restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, giving the Cavaliers a week to match the deal or lose him. Financial figures were not available. Varejao's agent, Dan Fegan, could not immediately be reached.

Short-handed Raptors beat Bobcats 98-79 (AP)

Toronto's best players were out with injuries. It didn't seem to bother the Raptors. Charlotte's best players couldn't shoot straight. It proved costly to the Bobcats. Kris Humphries and Carlos Delfino both scored 17 points, Joey Graham added 13 and the Raptors shrugged off injuries to three top players to hand the Bobcats their sixth straight loss, 98-79 on Monday night.

Injuries sideline Raptors trio for game vs. Bobcats
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bosh, Bargnani and Ford out for Raptors
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. "We've got probably three of our most talented players injured," coach Sam Mitchell said. Bosh has not played since leaving in the second quarter of last Wednesday's victory over Memphis because of a strained groin. Toronto has split its past two games without Bosh, who leads the team with 18.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

Raptors' Bosh, Bargnani, Ford sit out (AP)
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. "We've got probably three of our most talented players injured," coach Sam Mitchell said. Bosh has not played since leaving in the second quarter of last Wednesday's victory over Memphis because of a strained groin.

Bulls finally win back-to-back games (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 34 points, Luol Deng added 29, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 111-95 on Saturday night to win consecutive games for the first time this season. Ben Wallace grabbed 19 rebounds and added 10 points for the Bulls, who shot 54 percent from the field. The Bobcats have dropped five straight after an impressive start.

Parker inactive after parking valet dispute
Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice Thursday in the wake of a dispute with a parking valet service. Police said Parker got into an argument Tuesday morning over whether he had paid a $12 valet parking fee at a condominium. Parker has not been charged. He also missed Tuesday's game against Charlotte. "We are currently investigating the reported incident," coach Pat Riley said in a statement. "Until we have concluded it, Smush will not be with the team.

Heat probing incident involving G Parker (AP)
Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice Thursday in the wake of a dispute with a parking valet service. Police said Parker got into an argument Tuesday morning over whether he had paid a $12 valet parking fee at a condominium. Parker has not been charged. He also missed Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Davis, bench help Heat beat Bobcats (AP)

Yanked from the starting lineup, Ricky Davis and Jason Williams responded with strong games off the bench Tuesday night to help the struggling Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-90. Davis equaled a season high with 23 points, while Williams totaled 11 points and eight assists. Rookie reserve Daequan Cook added a season-high 19 points while missing only two shots.

Celtics stirring memories of glory days (AP)
The Boston Celtics have had plenty of game-winning shots in their storied history and their buzzer-beating win in Charlotte on Saturday night recalled some of the more remarkable ones. It wasn't at the level of "Havlicek stole the ball," but the Celtics' improbable victory over the Hornets was one they won't soon forget and brought back the memories of the franchise's glory days.

Celts top Bobcats on Allen's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Ray Allen made a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Eddie House knocked away Jason Richardson's inbounds pass with 4.7 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 96-95 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Allen had missed 11 of his previous 14 shots in a flat performance for the Celtics, yet hit nothing but net on the jumper from the left wing, setting off a wild celebration for the...

Howard leads Magic over Bobcats (AP)

The Orlando Magic are getting great production from Dwight Howard, though the fourth-year center could use a little help. Howard had 34 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots in what looked like a one-man show most of the night, and the Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 105-92 Friday. It was the second straight game of 30-plus points for Howard, who dominated the four Bobcats who took turns...

Butler's 39 help Wizards win in overtime (AP)

Caron Butler helped make up for the loss of leading scorer Gilbert Arenas at least for a night, scoring 39 points to lead the Washington Wizards over the Charlotte Bobcats 114-111 in overtime Wednesday. With the Wizards receiving the jolting news that their star will be out for about three months after Arenas underwent knee surgery earlier in the day, Butler scored seven points in overtime,...

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.

Wallace helps Bobcats stay above .500 (AP)

With a tough road schedule at the end of the season, the Charlotte Bobcats knew they had to get off to a quick start. Through 10 games, they're in pretty good shape. Behind Gerald Wallace's third straight game of 27 points and a stifling defense that shut down LaMarcus Aldridge, the Bobcats beat the Portland Trail Blazers 101-92 on Monday night.

Bobcats hold off Sonics
Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional double-overtime game in Atlanta.

Bobcats wear down Durant, beat Sonics (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional...

Johnson, Childress lead Hawks by Bobcats (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks have to wait to learn if their victory over the Charlotte Bobcats was a costly one. Joe Johnson scored a season-high 34 points, Josh Childress added 23, also a season best, and the Hawks never trailed in beating the Bobcats 117-109 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, however, lost two starters with injuries.

Bobcats embarrass still-depleted Heat
Gerald Wallace scored 19 points, Jason Richardson added 18 and the Charlotte Bobcats continued the Miami Heat's early season misery with a 91-76 victory on Tuesday night. Emeka Okafor had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats, who dominated the punchless Heat. Playing again without Dwyane Wade, Miami often struggled to just get a shot off and dropped to 1-6. Shaquille O'Neal had 17 points and six rebounds, but got little help.

Bobcats cruise past struggling Heat (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 19 points, Jason Richardson added 18 and the Charlotte Bobcats continued the Miami Heat's early season misery with a 91-76 victory on Tuesday night. Emeka Okafor had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats, who dominated the punchless Heat. Playing again without Dwyane Wade, Miami often struggled to just get a shot off and dropped to 1-6.

Yao, McGrady rally Rockets past Bobcats (AP)

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and guard Tracy McGrady have been called one of the NBA's best scoring tandems. The Charlotte Bobcats won't dispute that. McGrady and Yao led the Rockets back from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to an 85-82 win on Sunday night. Yao scored a season-high 34 points, including a pair of free throws with 20.4 seconds left to put Houston in the lead, and...

Morrison has surgery on torn ACL
Charlotte Bobcats forward Adam Morrison underwent surgery Saturday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Morrison suffered the season-ending injury in an exhibition game on Oct. 20. The team said the surgery, performed by team physician Dr. Glenn Perry, was successful. Morrison will remain hospitalized until Monday, when he'll begin several months of rehabilitation. Morrison is expected to be healthy in time for the start of training camp next fall. The No.

Bobcats forward Morrison undergoes knee surgery
Charlotte Bobcats forward Adam Morrison underwent surgery Saturday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Okafor, Wallace rally Bobcats by Pacers (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 25 points and 23 rebounds, Gerald Wallace scored 26 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 96-87 Friday night. Okafor's second career 20-20 game helped the Bobcats erase memories of losing their previous two games by 31 and 32 points, while Okafor had his best game since he turned down a contract offer from the Bobcats before the...

Okafor has double-double, Bobcats rally
Emeka Okafor had 25 points and 23 rebounds, Gerald Wallace scored 26 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 96-87 Friday night. Okafor's second career 20-20 game helped the Bobcats erase memories of losing their previous two games by 31 and 32 points, while Okafor had his best game since he turned down a contract offer from the Bobcats before the start of the season.

Sixers roll by Felton-less Bobcats 94-63 (AP)

The Bobcats went from unbeaten in the first two games to beaten badly in the next two. So much for the confidence and momentum built off their perfect start. Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Willie Green had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers jumped on Charlotte early and never let up in a 94-63 win Wednesday night, sending the Bobcats back to .500 after a brief undefeated streak.

Bobcats' Felton sits out vs. Philly with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury.

Bobcats' Felton out with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury. Felton said he was day to day and hoped to play Friday night against Indiana. "If it was up to me, I'd play now," he said. Jeff McInnis started against Philly. Felton was hurt against Phoenix on Tuesday night when he drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him.

Suns place 8 in double figures in rout (AP)

The Phoenix Suns' offense returned to form the same night the Charlotte Bobcats' playmaker lay crumpled in pain. Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell and Shawn Marion led eight players in double figures with 16 points apiece Tuesday night in the Suns' 115-83 win over the Bobcats, who lost point guard Raymond Felton to a left knee injury.

Suns share wealth without Stoudemire
Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell and Shawn Marion led eight players in double figures with 16 points apiece and the Phoenix Suns continued their dominance of the Eastern Conference with a 115-83 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. The Bobcats, who had been 2-0 for the first time in their four-year history, trailed by as many as 34 points against the Suns. Phoenix has now won 15 of its last 16 road games against Eastern teams dating to last season.

Bobcats' Felton leaves game with injury (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton suffered a left knee injury late in the third quarter of Tuesday night's game against Phoenix. Felton, still in the game with Charlotte trailing by 33 points, drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him.

Suns' Stoudemire sits out 2nd straight game
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee. Stoudemire, who also missed Sunday's win over Cleveland, made the decision about an hour before the game after working out in the weight room. "I feel better and that's definitely a plus," Stoudemire said. "But I think I need at least one more day to make sure I feel better consistently.

Problematic knee forces Amare to miss 2nd game
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee.

Suns' Stoudemire sitting out again (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee. Stoudemire, who also missed Sunday's win over Cleveland, made the decision about an hour before the game after working out in the weight room. "I feel better and that's definitely a plus," Stoudemire said.

Stoudemire unsure if he will play Tuesday
Swelling in Amare Stoudemire's right knee could sideline him for the second game in a row when the Phoenix Suns begin a four-game road trip Tuesday night at Charlotte. "It all depends on how I feel," Stoudemire said after the Suns practiced on Monday. "If I feel good tomorrow, then I'll play. If not, then I'll sit it out. There's no pressure being put on me by the staff or the trainers." Stoudemire watched film, lifted weights and did some shooting while his teammates practiced.

Suns' Stoudemire could miss next game vs. Cats
Swelling in the right knee could sideline Amare Stoudemire for the second game in a row when the Phoenix Suns begin a four-game-in-six-days road trip Tuesday night in Charlotte.

Richardson, Bobcats keep Heat winless (AP)

For a 10-minute stretch of the final quarter, the Charlotte Bobcats were downright awful, wasting every bit of a 16-point lead and giving the Miami Heat plenty of hope. Over the final minute, the Bobcats were just about perfect -- and made some history in the process. Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Bobcats forced two crucial turnovers in the final 37 seconds on the way to beating the...

Richardson's 29 helps Bobcats win
Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats wasted a 16-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Miami Heat 90-88 on Sunday night. Raymond Felton added 19 for Charlotte, which is two games over .500 - 2-0 - for the first time in its four-year history. The Bobcats won despite shooting 1-for-12 with six turnovers in the final 10-plus minutes. Udonis Haslem scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds for Miami.

Felton helps Bobcats hold off Bucks (AP)

Raymond Felton had 26 points and 12 assists, and hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left to preserve Charlotte's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Gerald Wallace added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jason Richardson had 21 points in his first game with Charlotte to help the Bobcats win their opener despite hitting just 22 of 43 free throws.

Okafor, Bobcats fail to reach contract extension
Practice had long since ended Thursday, and Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor was still on the court, playing a competitive, rotating one-on-one competition with three teammates.

Okafor turns down Bobcats' offer (AP)
Practice had long since ended Thursday, and Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor was still on the court, playing a competitive, rotating one-on-one competition with three teammates. The first draft pick in franchise history was laughing and joking as sweat soaked through his jersey. There was little evidence that just hours earlier Okafor had turned down a contract offer from the Bobcats, meaning...

Adam Morrison injury update: He’ll definitely have surgery
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: Charlotte Bobcats forward Adam Morrison met with team physician Dr. Glenn Perry Monday night and the results indicated that he will need surgery to repair the damage to his left knee. Morrison will now go through 3-4 weeks of rehabilitation, allowing the swelling and pain to decrease before surgery can be scheduled at Presbyterian [...]

Lakers reserves put away Bobcats
Vladimir Radmanovic scored 14 points and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' bench also made a sizable contribution in a 113-93 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant had six points and four assists in 21 minutes and did not play in the fourth quarter after the Lakers built a 23-point lead. Luke Walton had 10 assists.

MRI reveals torn ligament in Morrison's knee
Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred with about 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night's 113-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morrison was attempting to defend Luke Walton on a drive to the basket and crumpled to the floor in severe pain while clutching his left knee.

Morrison likely out for year with torn ligament
Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee.

Bobcats F Morrison likely out for season (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred with about 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night's 113-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morrison was attempting to defend Luke Walton on a drive to the basket and crumpled to the floor in severe pain while...

Horford puts up 22 points, 12 rebounds
Rookie Al Horford had 22 points and 12 rebounds in the Atlanta Hawks' 104-98 exhibition victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday. Horford was the third overall pick in the draft after helping Florida win consecutive NCAA titles. The game tipped off at 10:30 a.m. for the Bobcats' annual "Cool School Field Trip," and the stands were packed with area eighth graders who earned an invitation by posting good grades and no absences since the start of the school year.

Rookie Horford's 22 and 12 lift Hawks (AP)
Rookie Al Horford scored a career-high 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks held off a second-half rally to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-98 Thursday in an exhibition game. Horford, who led Florida to back-to-back NCAA titles before becoming the third pick in the draft, added 12 rebounds for the Hawks. Josh Childress had 19 points, Josh Smith 17 and Marvin Williams 12 for Atlanta.

Wallace, Morrison lead Bobcats past Nets
After a rocky rookie year and offseason moves that took him out of the starting lineup, Adam Morrison has embraced his new role with the Charlotte Bobcats. Gerald Wallace scored 20 points and Morrison added 15 off the bench Monday night in the Bobcats' 96-86 exhibition victory over the New Jersey Nets. Morrison had nine points in the third quarter when Charlotte outscored the Nets 39-15. The No.

Morrison's improved shooting continues (AP)

After a rocky rookie year and offseason moves that took him out of the starting lineup, Adam Morrison has embraced his new role with the Charlotte Bobcats. Gerald Wallace scored 20 points and Morrison added 15 off the bench Monday night in the Bobcats' 96-86 exhibition victory over the New Jersey Nets.

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.

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Sean May has microfracture surgery on right knee
Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May on Tuesday underwent successful microfracture surgery on his right knee. Dr. David W. Altchek performed the procedure at the Sports Medicine and Shoulder facility at the Hospital of Special Surgery in New York City. May is expected to be on crutches for up to eight weeks. Full recovery likely will take [...]

Sean May needs microfracture surgery, will miss entire 2007-08 season
Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May will miss the entire 2007-08 season after an exploratory procedure and several evaluations on his right knee revealed that he will need microfracture surgery. Drafted by Charlotte with the 13th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft after leaving the University of North Carolina as an early-entry candidate, May has appeared [...]

Jordan watches 45 minutes of Bobcats' practice
Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan returned to his hometown Friday to get his first glimpse of the team he remade in the offseason.

Jordan returns home to watch his Bobcats (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan returned to his hometown Friday to get his first glimpse of the team he remade in the offseason. Jordan arrived to learn he may be shopping for big men after forward Sean May's decision to have season-ending knee surgery. Jordan, who has the final say on all basketball decisions, watched from the balcony as the Bobcats went through a 45-minute scrimmage...

Knee surgery to sideline Bobcats' May for season
Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May will miss the season after deciding to undergo microfracture surgery on his troublesome right knee.

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.

Nuggets sign Stacey Augmon
The Denver Nuggets have signed F Stacey Augmon, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Augmon, 6-8, 213, has played 15 NBA seasons with Atlanta, Detroit, Portland, Charlotte/New Orleans and Orlando. Most recently, he averaged 2.0 ppg and 1.5 rpg in 36 games with Orlando during the 2005-06 season. He currently holds career [...]

Knee issues force Cats' May to miss start of camp
As the Charlotte Bobcats began training camp Tuesday, forward Sean May was in New York seeing a knee specialist.

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.

Grizzlies name Kenny Williamson assistant GM
The Memphis Grizzlies today named Kenny Williamson assistant general manager. Williamson brings 30 years of basketball experience to the Grizzlies, having spent the last three seasons with the Charlotte Bobcats leading the club’s scouting of college and high school prospects while assisting with the team’s international scouting efforts. “Kenny simply knows more people in the game of [...]

Bobcats name Dell Curry and Muggsy Bogues team ambassadors and broadcasters
The Charlotte Bobcats today announced that Dell Curry and Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues will assume the dual roles of team ambassadors and broadcasters. Curry will become a permanent fixture on the weekly “Bobcats Insider” television program, while Bogues will join the Bobcats radio team for 50 games. “We are extremely pleased to have Dell and Muggsy take [...]

Bobcats hire Mike Sanders as assistant coach
The Charlotte Bobcats announced that Mike Sanders will join the team as an assistant coach. Sanders joins the Bobcats after spending two seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.  Prior to that, he spent four seasons as an assistant coach and Director of Player Personnel for the Asheville Altitude of the NBA Development League, [...]