Charlotte Bobcats Previews

More photos » by Chuck Burton - AP Don't get too cozy Tyson, he'll try to trade you in 3 months Browse more photos » NBA Blogger Preview: Charlotte Bobcats - Rufus on Fire The Bobcats traded away their first draft pick, and arguably their best player, Emeka Okafor, receiving Tyson Chandler in return. The front office described the trade as a basketball decision, but Chandler's recent injury history and lesser offensive skills cast doubt on that claim. More likely, the trade was prompted by owner Robert Johnson's attempts to sell the team combined with Larry Brown's notorious fickleness. Okafor's contract runs through 2014, while Chandler's runs through 2011. A prospective owner might see Okafor as a valuable asset, probably well worth the investment in him, but others might see a long term con...