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Emeka Okafor Discusses Trade
October 09, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Emeka has no hard feelings about leaving Charlotte, and says he misses Larry Brown: “He’s excited about joining the Hornets, knowing this just about assures him a playoff appearance next spring. But he wishes he’d had more time playing for Bobcats coach Larry Brown...
CP3 Already Sending Out SOS in NOLA
7 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Most of us predicted a bumpy season for the Hornets. Looking back, their brief moment in the Western sun seems a lot like those Nets' trips to the Finals some years back. Maybe not that bad, but still a happy accident that no one should've wagered their hopes and fears on....
Clippers vs. New Orleans
1 day ago by
Clips Nation
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NBA Betting: Hornets vs Clippers
1 day ago by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Hornets lost to the Lakers 104-88 as a 6.5-point underdog...
Bobcats sign Okafor for $72 million
July 29, 2008 by
Scores Report
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I estimated Emeka Okafor's value to be $12-$12.5 million per season, and apparently the Bobcats agree.
"The Charlotte Bobcats have agreed in principle on a six-year contract worth at least $72 million with restricted free agent Emeka Okafor.
The agreement with Okafor...
Emeka Okafor traded for Tyson Chandler
July 27, 2009 by
BobcatsPlanet
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Rick Bonnell reports here that it is a done deal and will become official Tuesday morning.
There are 3 people who have averaged a double-double in each of the last 5 seasons:
Tim Duncan
Dwight Howard
Emeka Okafor
That's the list... Chandler has done it once in his entire career...
Today is Emeka Okafor Day! (And Semi-Schedule Leaks!)
August 04, 2009 by
Hornets Hype
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This only works if you are a really, really fast reader, but if you click the link below, you can see what looks like our 2009-10 schedule (the dates match up, and the games are different from last year) before it redirects back to last year’s schedule. Oh, NBA, fining people...
'Net reaction: Okafor-for-Chandler swap
July 28, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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The Hornets have agreed in principle to a trade that will send Tyson Chandler to the Bobcats for Emeka Okafor. Here's what they're saying out in the ether about the deal ...Rufus On Fire: "There is no way this is about present day talent and it can't be about saving...
Okafor and Bobcats Showing Signs
Let me just start by saying I'm not endorsing any sort of Bobcats playoff run for this season. But it's coming. The Bobcats have won four of six games. Sure, they still have a lousy record of 11-23. But with a couple more years of seasoning, this young team should be knocking...
The plot thickens: Vincent calls out low effort
Although Emeka Okafor's numbers have been fairly consistent, there has been a noticible decline in some of the "effort" areas. Apparently, Sam Vincent has noticed. Saturday night's game against Miami saw Okafor on the floor for only 23 minutes. Are we preparing for...
NBA Talk: How the Okafor-Chandler Trade Benefits Both NBA Franchises
With the recent trade of Emeka Okafor going to the New Orleans Hornets
to play with Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler going to the Charlotte
Bobcats to play with Gerald Wallace, I think it was a pretty good trade
for both of these NBA franchises.
But there is always a winner of some...
Charlotte gets a break in the Heat
After limping through a 1-6 road trip, the Charlotte Bobcats find a welcome opponent in the Miami Heat. but are things afoot in the Bobcats' frontcourt concerning cornerstone Emeka Okafor?
Okafor Has a TNT Block Party
October 17, 2007 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats gives us a glimpse of his shot-blocking prowess. The UConn grad is one of the most dominating shot-blockers since Dikembe Mutombo.
Paul's offense, Okafor's defense power Hornets
Chris Paul scored 31 points and Emeka Okafor capped another strong performance by blocking Kevin Martin's tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night.
VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Hornets
21 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Will the addition of center Emeka Okafor make the Hornets a serious force in the West? Our NBA Tipoff previews New Orleans' season.
The New Orleans Hornets have a new look at center
18 days ago by
Hornets Locker
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Gone is Tyson Chandler who was traded for Emeka Okafor. The Hornets were probably wearing ski masks when they made that trade because they stole Okafor from the Bobcats. 27-year old Emeka Okafor played in all 82 games for the Bobcats last season and he averaged 32.8 minutes, 13.2 points...
Game to pay attention to: Kings at Thunder
13 days ago by
Ball Don't Lie
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Sacramento
at Oklahoma City
There are 12 games tonight, and this is what you pick?
Hells yes. There are 12 games, heaps of good ones to choose
from, because 22 of this league's teams are 0-0. Blank slates, everywhere you
look.
So why are we looking at this one?
Because you can...
Even With Emeka Okafor, Hornets Are Still A First Round Team
Despite having the baddest point guard in the game, it seems as if not many people are mentioning New Orleans as contenders in the West for this upcoming season. It was just two seasons ago when the Hornets were just one game away from playing in the Western Conference Finals. But...
Did Charlotte Trade Emeka Okafor to Help Sell the Team?
by Tom ZillerFiled under: Bobcats, Hornets, NBA Rumors, NBA TransactionsOn balance, most agree the Bobcats come out the losers in the talent portion of the trade of Emeka Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler. Both are keystone defenders, but 'Meka is more well-rounded and ...
Okafor's status in doubt for opener
Emeka Okafor (toe) will miss the team's final two preseason games and appears to be in danger of missing the season opener.
Bobcats-Raptors Odds Preview
March 20, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Charlotte Bobcats and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Air Canada Centre. Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Gerald Wallace...
Celtics-Hornets preview
9 days ago by
Red's Army
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Hornets (1-1) vs. Celtics (3-0)Game time: 6pm CSNTeam LeadersScoring Bos: Paul Pierce 20 ppg Hornets: Chris Paul 28.5 ppgReboundingBos: (tie) Pierce, S.Williams 7.3 rpg Hornets: Emeka Okafor 11.5 rpgAssistsBos: Rajon Rondo 12.3 apg ...
Bobcats 74, Blazers 88 Re-Thoughts
January 29, 2009 by
Rip City Project
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This game felt like a Corona commercial. It was very low stress, very simple and very relaxing. Just like the Monday night Clippers game, I didn't feel for a moment that the Blazers were in danger of losing, and for the exact same reason: they were controlling the paint. Other...
Report: Bobcats, Hornets close to Chandler-for-Okafor swap
July 27, 2009 by
tonyblogs.net
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ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that the Hornets and Bobcats are close to completing a trade that would send Tyson Chandler to Charlotte in exchange for Emeka Okafor.
The salaries of each player are within $1.1 million of each other, but Chandler's has only one year remaining...
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