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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...
Game Notes: Hawks at Hornets
12 days ago by
SLAM Online
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by Toney Blare
Pre-game
– In the press room, we watch the bizarre ending to the Ole Miss-LSU game as Les Miles blows it. An onside kick should be part 1 of a last-minute comeback attempt plan. The Tigers seem surprised to get the ball back, to move the ball, and finally, to get...
Bobcats Hope Tyson Will Add That Knock-Out Punch To Lineup! Trade Okafor To Hornets!
July 28, 2009 by
Full of Sports
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The Charlotte Bobcats announced on their website Tuesday that they have traded big man Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for center Tyson Chandler. The Bobcats are hoping that Chandler adds some intimidation to a roster that has changed quite radically in the past year. Charlotte...
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...
Okafor Heading To The Big Easy
July 28, 2009 by
SOX & Dawgs
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In 2004, the Orlando Magic had to decide between taking high schooler Dwight Howard and former UConn Huskies All-American Emeka Okafor with the first pick in the draft. We all know what happened with that one as Okafor ended up going second to the Charlotte Bobcats.
After signing a...
Next Generation: No April Fools
April 26, 2008 by
rotorob.com
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Emeka Okafor, seen here trying to stop Kobe, is one of just 15 rooks to average a double-double. Can Al Horford become the 16th? (AP photo)
On this, the day of April fools, Next Generation monitors an NBA rookie class that is anything but foolish. In fact, it’s been a while...
Hedo Turkoglu Dunks On Emeka Okafor
June 16, 2009 by
You Got Dunked On
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Okafor gets posterized by the "Michael Jordan of Turkey"
Okafor Injured
January 25, 2008 by
Charlotte Bobcats Commentary
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- from FOXSports.comEmeka Okafor is probably done for the year with his bruised thigh, as he sat out today's close loss to the Wizards. The Bobcats almost beat the Wizards even without Okafor.
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.
VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Hornets
October 20, 2009 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.
CP3 Already Sending Out SOS in NOLA
November 03, 2009 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....
Game 10 Preview: Blazers vs. Hornets
23 days ago by
Blazers Edge
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
Chris Paul and Bobby Brown discuss the pitfalls of being known as CP3-6.
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Game Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific TV: Comcast
As...
Kings Notes: Thomas mentioned in a deal for Okafor
Kenny Thomas is familiar with being used as a cost-cutting measure, so this isn't entirely different.
The Kings veteran forward didn't travel with the team for the second half of last season, a move that never would have been made if he had any significant role to speak of...
Okafor Wins Third Rookie Of The Month Award
January 25, 2008 by
Charlotte Bobcats Commentary
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- from the official site of the Charlotte BobcatsFor the third time this season, Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor earned the NBA's Eastern Conference got Milk? Rookie of the Month award. Okafor, who also captured the honor in November and December, averaged 16.5 points and 12.4 rebounds in April.
Pondering the future of the Big Aristotle
October 15, 2007 by
Strange Transmissions
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As the NBA season draws nearer, one has to wonder how much Shaq Diesel has left in his proverbial "tank." At 35, maybe he has one good run left in him considering that he will most likely be his team's primary option until Dwyane Wade returns (http://www.yardbarker.com...
Bobcats Prowl Past Blazers for First Three-Game Road Streak Since 2007
Emeka Okafor scored 21 points for the Bobcats in a 93-85 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
NBA Offseason Preview - Charlotte Bobcats
Here's an offseason preview for the Charlotte Bobcats. This installment asks the burning questions and postulates potential moves that would or could be made if PHSports was the GM.
Okafor for Chandler almost done
July 28, 2009 by
Pounding the Rock
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Okafor for Chandler almost done
Hornets and Bobcats are almost done finalizing the deal that will swap centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler.
To me it's kind of a wash, but the more I look at him, the more I realize that Emeka Okafor is exactly the type of big man I...
Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler trade in the works
July 27, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler trade in the works
So ... hey, here's to a division rival making themselves way worse.
Emeka Okafor Not Injured!!!
December 05, 2007 by
juicedsportsblog.com
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It's the start of the NBA season, and everything is going well except the Emeka Okafor isn't injured yet. For details on this amazing acheivement, Emeka's cousin and senior Emeka Okafor correspondent Ikenna made some comments:
MB: Now do you have any details on Emeka...
Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal
July 28, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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...
New Andre Iguodala Contract Murmurs
August 06, 2008 by
The Recliner GM
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Quite frankly I am a bit tired of writing and talking about the Andre Iguodala contract situation but since this is pretty fresh here goes.
Tom Moore, Philly beat writer, is reporting...
A source indicated that the Sixers and agent Rob Pelinka are discussing a deal worth more...
Spurs Lose to Bobcats in OT
November 16, 2006 by
Project Spurs
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Oh the ways the Spurs make me suffer. One night after they have me celebrating, they put me through this. Let's be honest. Everyone can come up with excuses and say they were tired after coming back to beat the Rockets last night, but they just played like crap.
At the end of...
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