10 Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Charlotte Bobcats. Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Charlotte Bobcats News http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/cha Ask Sam Smith: Hornets-Spurs could indicate of shift in power in West (SportingNews.com) Veteran NBA writer Sam Smith, a frequent contributor to SportingNews.com, answers e-mails about the playoffs,... Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:27 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,tsn:20050301:nba,article,asksamsmithhornetsspursc:1 Bobcats Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) <p><p>At least this time around, no one will say the coach wasn't ready for his job.</p> <p>The Charlotte Bobcats replaced Sam Vincent as their head coach with Hall of Famer Larry Brown. Consider the contrast: This season was Vincent's first as an NBA head coach, and he finished 32-50. Brown is one of five coaches with 1,000 or more NBA victories and he's won championships in the NBA (Detroit Pistons) and NCAA (Kansas).</p> <p>Bobcats management contacted Brown within hours of firing Vincent and introduced him as their coach three days later. Vincent speculated that Brown's availability was a factor in his firing. Michael Jordan, who oversees the Bobcats' basketball decisions, said otherwise.</p> <p>Jordan said Vincent would have been fired regardless of who else was available, based on... Fri, 09 May 2008 03:11:40 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,sportsxchange:20080101:nba,article,teamreports-2008-nba-cha:1 Inside Dish: Howard's marijuana disclosure won't hurt trade value (SportingNews.com) Though Mavs owner Mark Cuban says he's not looking to deal Josh Howard, the forward's trade value remains high despite his recently disclosed offseason marijuana use. Sun, 04 May 2008 21:26:05 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,tsn:20050301:nba,article,insidedishhowardsmarijua:1 Brown's success in Charlotte could depend on Felton (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. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:46:45 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-brownsplan:1 MJ, Bobcats fall for Brown's tired act (Yahoo! Sports) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:40:00 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,dw-brownbobcats042908:1 Brown named Bobcats coach (PA SportsTicker) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Larry Brown just couldn't stay away. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:27:01 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,st:20050301:nba,article,txbobcatsbrown:1 Brown hails the virtue of practice (AP) Larry Brown still thinks practice is important. The new Charlotte Bobcats coach can do a pretty good Allen Iverson impersonation, too. Late in his introductory news conference with his ninth NBA team Tuesday, Brown brought back memories of his successes and troubles during his wandering career, including his famous feud in Philadelphia with his then-star point guard. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:54:23 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-brownspractice:1 AP Larry Brown to coach Jordan-led Bobcats (AP) Larry Brown, the new head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, is surrounded by the media after a news conference on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C.

Larry Brown wanted 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 coaching job.


]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:03:42 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-brown:1 Brown to be introduced as coach of Bobcats (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=134fsm3ve/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Brown-to-be-introduced-as-coach-of-Bobcats?urn=nba,79637 Michael Jordan will give his fellow North Carolina alum, Larry Brown, a chance to redeem himself. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:39:56 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-79637:1 Silas says coaching Bobcats is a 'dream job' (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=135ko36t2/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Silas-says-coaching-Bobcats-is-a-dream-job-?urn=nba,79401 If it turns out Larry Brown isn't a foregone conclusion to coach the Charlotte Bobcats , then another guy with... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:50:58 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-79401:1 Bobcats fire Vincent; Larry Brown next coach? (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=1362kqkm1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Bobcats-fire-Vincent-Larry-Brown-next-coach-?urn=nba,79174 Michael Jordan took a chance on a young, inexperienced coach and it didn't work. Sam Vincent was fired Saturday... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:13:45 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-79174:1 AP Bobcats fire Vincent as coach after 1 season (AP) This April 16, 2008, file photo, shows Charlotte Bobcats head coach Sam Vincent directing his team during a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Vincent was fired by the Bobcats on Saturday, April 26, 2008, after just one season as coach. The fourth-year franchise entered the season with hopes of making the playoffs for the first time, but went 32-50.

Michael Jordan took a chance on a young, inexperienced coach and it didn't work. Sam Vincent was fired Saturday after one turmoil-filled, non-playoff season running the Charlotte Bobcats. Vincent's dismissal was only minutes old when speculation turned to whether Jordan, the Bobcats' part-owner with the final say on all basketball decisions, would take a 180-degree turn with his next hire.


]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:27:49 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-vincent:1 Bobcats fire Vincent (PA SportsTicker) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) - Sam Vincent lasted just one season as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:31:09 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,st:20050301:nba,article,txbobcatsvincent:1 Cavaliers aren't kings of the road (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12s20v6kj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Cavaliers-aren-t-kings-of-the-road?urn=nba,79101 The Cleveland Cavaliers have been inconsistent on the road since the midseason trade for Wally Szczerbiak, Joe... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:03:09 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-79101:1 Bobcats face uncertainty after disappointing season (AP) The large calendar inside the Charlotte Bobcats' locker room noted that on Thursday players would have exit interviews with part-owner Michael Jordan. The spot for Friday had the message, "start working for playoffs." That work will wait at least a year and may involve a new coach after the fourth-year Bobcats fell short of their goal of reaching the postseason for the first time. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:48:48 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcatswrapup:1 Richardson, Bobcats send Sixers to 4th straight loss (AP) After beginning the season 18-30, the Philadelphia 76ers preferred to focus on the positives of recovering to get back to the playoffs for the first time after a two-year absence. Still, it's clear the Sixers have lost some of their mojo in the past few weeks. Losing four straight to close the regular season will do that. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:14:41 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-2008041630.phicha.recap:1 Jefferson scores 28 to lead Nets over Bobcats (AP) For the New Jersey Nets, missing the playoffs took a lot the fun out of rallying from a 20-point deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats. Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper in overtime and the Nets limited the Bobcats to 47 points in the final 29 minutes in a 112-108 meaningless victory on Tuesday night. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:11:18 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-2008041517.chanjn.recap:1 Bobcats F Emeka Okafor prepares for pivotal offseason as a restricted free agent (AP) Emeka Okafor has one of the most extensive pregame warmup routines in the NBA. He'll spend an hour after games stretching and taking care of his body. The Charlotte Bobcats forward will follow that strict schedule twice more this week. Then the methodical first draft pick in team history enters the unknown: restricted free agency. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:51:39 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-okafor:1 Pacers near elimination from playoff race after loss to Charlotte (AP) The Indiana Pacers just lost their margin for error. Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to Indiana's playoff hopes. The Pacers entered the night two games behind Atlanta for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference with three games to play. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:20:50 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-2008041211.chaind.recap:1 Judge sides with Michael Jordan against woman who claims he fathered her child (AP) A woman must abide by a previous restraining order to avoid contact with former NBA star Michael Jordan and stop using litigation regarding the order to claim he fathered her child. Crawford County Judge Gordon Miller issued the ruling Thursday in response to motions filed this month by Lisa Miceli, 35, of Meadville, Pa., who was acting as her own attorney. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:54:37 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-jordanlawsuit:1 Power poll: Playoff picture coming into focus (SportingNews.com) The next-to-last week of the regular season offers some hints about which teams will perform come playoff time. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:46:14 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,tsn:20050301:nba,article,powerpollplayoffpicturec:1 Knicks beat Bobcats 109-107 to tie season high with third straight victory (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. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:55:03 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-2008040918.chanyk.recap:1 Richardson, Bobcats overcome Jefferson's 40 points, beat Timberwolves 121-119 (AP) The Charlotte Bobcats nearly blew an 18-point lead, missed key free throws and had a strategy decision backfire. The Minnesota Timberwolves roared back behind their new star, only to have a key turnover and a missed shot at the buzzer. The two lottery-bound teams playing out the string didn't look pretty Tuesday night, but the end sure was interesting. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:15:43 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-2008040830.mincha.recap:1 Groin injury could sideline Bobcats F Gerald Wallace for final week of season (AP) 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. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:54:24 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,article,ap-bobcats-wallace:1 Bobcats rename arena for TV deal (PA SportsTicker) CHARLOTTE (Ticker) - The Charlotte Bobcats are moving their games to Fox Sports Net and have agreed to rename their home court Time Warner Cable Arena in a deal announced Tuesday. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:39:54 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,st:20050301:nba,article,txbobcatsdeal:1 Raptors waive ineffective Johnson (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12rtvonhi/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Raptors-waive-ineffective-Johnson?urn=nba,75720 To the surprise of no one, the Toronto Raptors have waived forward Linton Johnson, whose 10-day contract expired... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:33:58 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-75720:1 Bosh lacks trust his teammates can make shots (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=137ka8m91/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Bosh-lacks-trust-his-teammates-can-make-shots?urn=nba,75721 The Toronto Raptors have lost games and more often than not in the fourth quarter, they have lost their focus. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:47:56 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-75721:1 Groin pull could end season for Bobcats Wallace (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=1398278a8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Groin-pull-could-end-season-for-Bobcats-Wallace?urn=nba,75620 Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and it's... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:30 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,yhoo-ept_sports_rumors-75620:1 Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:27 PDT