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Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler
July 27, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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...
Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Teams are Overpaying Edition
July 28, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Marc Spears reports in the Globe that the Celtics are still interested in Darius Miles.
Miles hasn't played for 2 years after suffering what was diagnosed as a career ending injury. Unlike when the Celtics requested cap relief when Reggie Lewis died, the league granted the Blazers...
A source with knowledge of situation says and New Orleans have had discussions regarding an...
22 days ago by
SacTown Royalty
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A source with knowledge of situation says [Kings] and New Orleans have had discussions regarding an Emeka Okafor for Kenny Thomas deal.
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New Orleans 110 - Clippers 102 - A Lackluster Effort
19 days ago by
Clips Nation
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by Bill Haber - AP
The Clippers squandered a big game from Thornton.
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Here's all you need to know about this game. Coming in, the Hornets were the third...
The Basketball Gods Must Be Crazy
January 05, 2008 by
sportszillablog.com
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You may know I'm a Charlotte Bobcats season ticket holder. This means that even though I'm nominally a Golden State fan, having deferred to geography my entire life, I'm now actually following an NBA team fairly closely, and the Bobcats are growing on me. Emeka Okafor is...
Video: Dwyane Wade Monster Dunk on Emeka Okafor
December 09, 2008 by
Larry Brown
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Just like I thought they would, the Miami Heat have bounced back this year and are back in the playoff hunt after stinking up the joint last year. But what do you expect from a team that was missing its best player much of the year, one who was at half strength when he [...]
Big Man Swap, LA's Reduced Offer to Odom
July 27, 2009 by
Red's Army
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ESPN.com's Marc Stein says a Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor deal is in the works:
Although Chandler ($11.7 million) and Okafor ($10.6) carry similar salaries for next season, New Orleans' apparent willingness to take on Okafor's contract -- with four years...
Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler? Why?
July 28, 2009 by
The Big Lead
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They’re both 26. When healthy, they’re both strong rebounders (slight edge Okafor) and shot-blockers (slight edge Okafor) who are limited offensively (slight edge Okafor). They have similar contracts, except Okafor’s is a few years longer. So what’s with this...
DEJUAN BLAIR OFF TO A GOOD START
October 07, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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22 minutes, 16 points, 19 rebounds for the Pitt product in his NBA preseason debut last night. Me thinks the San Antonio Spurs got themselves quite the steal in the second round of the draft. Spurs fans think he's symbolic of a glorious mess in San Antonio, but as the Blog "...
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.
Scenarios if the Bulls draft Derrick Rose
May 25, 2008 by
BullsHome.com Blog
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If the Chicago Bulls decide to go with Rose in the draft, they will need to move another guard or two. Here are some options.
Here's Two Utterly Useless NBA Trades To Hold You Over Until The MLB Trade Deadline
July 28, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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While MLB teams are teasing us with blockbuster deals, the NBA is picking up the slack by forcing useless trades down our throat.ESPN's Mark Stein is reporting that the Bobcats and Hornets have agreed in principle to a trade that will send Tyson Chandler to the Charlotte Bobcats...
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December 18, 2008 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Tyrus Thomas fouls Charlotte's Emeka Okafor Tuesday night (your caption should be much better than that): Last week's photo: Real stadiums have roofs comes through with an apple reference ftw: "having enjoyed larry johnson's grandma-ma alter ego as a youth, derrick...
Rumors Have Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler Getting Swapped
by Tom ZillerFiled under: Bobcats, Hornets, NBA RumorsESPN bulldog Marc Stein hit first today with a rumor that the Hornets and Bobcats are working on a swap of centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler. The Associated Press has since reported the same. As you'll imagine, this news...
Comparing Tyson Chandler and Emeka Okafor
ESPN's John Hollinger (Insider) can't believe anyone would trade Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler, and he makes a convincing case. Both players consistently have been honorable mentions in my all-defense picks, but Okafor is the superior scorer. That might not be saying much...
Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler?
July 28, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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It must be awful to be a Charlotte Bobcats fan. I honestly felt for you before yesterday, and I know that you deserve better.
I'm sorry, but there's no way you can spin a deal like this.
I've long been a fan of Tyson Chandler as a player and a person, but even if he
roars...
In a surprise, the Hornets swap Chandler for Okafor
July 27, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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They tried to dump him last season, but by willing to take on some salary, the Hornets are going to turn Tyson Chandler into Emeka Okafor.
That represents a striking departure from the Hornets’ recent cost-conscious efforts to move Chander.
The Hornets initially dealt Chandler...
Game to pay attention to: Kings at Thunder
October 28, 2009 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...
Chicago Bulls Guard Ben Gordon On Facing Friend and Former Teammate Emeka Okafor
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon shared a room with the Bobcats? Emeka Okafor for three years at UConn. Gordon will face his friend and former teammate Tuesday night when the Bulls take on the Bobcats. MOUTHPIECESPORTS personality Jillian Jesk asked if Gordon and Okafor will hang out...
The Charlotte Bobcats trade Emeka Okafor to the Hornets
July 28, 2009 by
Bobcats Locker
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The Bobcats have traded 26-year old center Emeka Okafor to the Hornets for 26-year old center Tyson Chandler. Okafor played in 82 games (81 starts) for the Bobcats last season and he averaged 32.8 minutes, 13.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 1.7 blocked shots per game. In 5...
New Orleans Hornets 112, Charlotte Bobcats 84
January 28, 2008 by
bobcatslocker.com
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The Bobcats never had a chance in the game last night as they were behind 90-62 after three quarters of play. The Bobcats played absolutely no defense as the Hornets shot an amazing 60.3% from the floor! Emeka Okafor led the way for the Bobcats with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Jason [...]
2008 NBA Preview: #24 Charlotte Bobcats
October 18, 2008 by
The Scores Report
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Offseason Movement: The Bobcats re-signed Emeka Okafor to a big contract, which will keep the big man in Charlotte for the foreseeable future. The team hired Larry Brown to take over as head coach.
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Daily Links 7/30
July 30, 2008 by
CelticsBlog.com
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Herald New set of stripes for Tim Donaghy (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1109945 format=text)
Bobcats, Emeka Okafor agree on 6-year, $72 million deal (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1109765 format...
Finally! Okafor for Chandler
The Hornets have FINALLY made a move and have done so in surprising fashion.
Long-rumored to be leaving, Tyson Chandler, has been unloaded to the Charlotte Bobcats for former UConn center Emeka Okafor.
This move comes as a shock to many writers and experts who had written off New Orleans...
In news that I know that you don't care about...
October 19, 2009 by
Five Tool Tool
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Here's the opening day team for the auction keeper team. As you can see from the selections and dollar amounts, I was very aggressive early.1 LeBron James, Cle SF $765 Kevin Durant, OKC SG $7551 Lamar Odom, LAL PF $762 Tony Parker, SA PG $1473 Emeka Okafor, Nor C $1285 Jeff Green...
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