EMEKA OKAFOR NEWS
New Orleans Hornets ‘09-10 NBA season preview
The NBA preseason is underway, meaning it’s time again for Dime’s team-by-team season previews. Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — predicting the respective ceilings and basements for each team. In other words, what is the realistic best-case and worst...
Team Leaders:
January 25, 2008 by
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Emeka Okafor: 15.1 points / 10.9 rebounds Primoz Brezec: 13.0 points / 7.4 rebounds Gerald Wallace: 11.1 points / 5.5 rebounds
BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets
October 14, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA
previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win totals, spinning
tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Up next, the New Orleans Hornets.2008-09 Record: 49-33, fourth place in Southwest DivisionHead...
Emeka Okafor traded by Charlotte Bobcats for Tyson Chandler of the New Orleans Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets have officially found a taker for Tyson Chandler in the Charlotte Bobcats. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers.
Bobcats defeat the Knicks - Gerald Wallace gets an ATD
March 29, 2009 by
BobcatsPlanet
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The Charlotte Bobcats defeated the New York Knicks Saturday night behind an ATD (almost triple-double) by Gerald Wallace (23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists ). On a side note the Bobcats have to hold some sort of record for "almost triple doubles". Gerald has been close several...
New International Precedents
July 03, 2008 by
The BearDown
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With the recent news of Chris Kaman aligning himself with the German National Team, The BearDown started thinking...What? In case you don't feel like following the link I'll sum it up. The 7 foot Clipper Center who's Great Grandparents were German has received German citizenship...
Bobcats - Bulls Recap / Late for work linkage
December 17, 2008 by
BobcatsPlanet
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I'm on my way out the door to inhabit my cubicle for 8 hours at [insert giant financial corporate behemoth here], but before I hit the door I had to post a few links recapping the Bobcats' overtime win against the Bulls last nightThe video: Derrick Rose gets his shot blocked...
The New Orleans Hornets are having a so-so off-season
September 03, 2009 by
Hornets Locker
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I was already to give the Hornets a glowing review here until they traded Rasual Butler to the Clippers for a 2nd round pick. That’s not to say that the Hornets have not brought in more talent than they have lost. After all, they did steal Emeka Okafor from the Bobcats for underachiever...
"Who he play for?" NCAA Tournament MOP edition
October 22, 2008 by
jl8686's Blog
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Sometimes, winning the NCAA national title and the tournament "Most Outstanding Player" award is a precursor to a long, great NBA career - and sometimes, not so much. Here are all the players currently in the NBA who have won this award - can you name the NBA team that they...
HORNETS ACQUIRE EMEKA OKAFOR FROM BOBCATS
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have acquired center Emeka Okafor from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for center Tyson Chandler.
Ray Allen Buries Bobcats 96-95
November 25, 2007 by
BostonSportZ.com
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In what could be one of the worst inbounds plays in NBA history, the Bobcats ran around like terrified children in a Haunted House. When the ball was finally lobbed inbounds, Eddie House tipped it in the air. Pierce came down with it, was immediately surrounded by Bobcats, and passed...
Vincent realizes thin line of strategic success
January 23, 2008 by
blogs.charlotte.com
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There's plenty about Sam Vincent's coaching that I question, but he's spot on, describing his team's post-up challenge. They need to involve Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed in the offense, but it's foolish to throw them the ball if doing...
Young Bigs Update
December 30, 2007 by
Fantasy Basketblog
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Drafting centers is always one of the biggest dilemmas on draft day. It can make or break a season. I'd be loving my team right now if it wasn't for my men in the middle
Emeka Okafor Trade? Fantasy Analysis
July 27, 2009 by
Hoops Fantasy
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According to multiple rumors, the Charlotte Bobcats and the New Orleans Hornets are discussing a deal that would swap centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler. While the deal isn’t done yet, sources indicate that the two teams have been talking for at least a few days about such...
Considering Relative Values of Granger and Iggy
August 24, 2008 by
CelticsBlog.com
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A Daily Babble Production
Over the last few weeks, we've seen several young players ink long-term extensions with their prior teams. Josh Smith will stay in Atlanta, Emeka Okafor in Charlotte, and at the rate of $80 million over six years, Andre Iguodala will remain in the...
Okafor for Chandler good deal for Bobcats
July 27, 2009 by
Charlotte Observer
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(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) There is a point in every marriage when you start getting tired of one another. After seeing each other every day for many years, you really start getting on each other's nerves. You start wondering if this is all there is, and whether...
Charlotte Bobcats ‘09-10 NBA season preview
Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…
Added: Tyson Chandler, Gerald Henderson, Flip Murray, Derrick Brown, Stephen Graham
Lost: Emeka...
Sources: Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets talk Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor
Sources say the Bobcats and Hornets are in talks to trade Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.
Game Notes: Hornets at Knicks
November 03, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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by Russ Bengtson
Yep, I’m solo today. But I’ve been here before. I’m a big boy, I can do this. The Apple was inadvertently cast out, and this is my Speakerboxxx. Let’s do this.
PREGAME
The notes on the home locker room dry-erase board are short and to the point. When you...
The New Orleans Hornets acquire Emeka Okafor
July 28, 2009 by
Hornets Locker
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The New Orleans Hornets stung the Charlotte Bobcats by acquiring Emeka Okafor straight up for Tyson Chandler. The 26-year old Okafor will replace Chandler as the starting center on the Hornets. He played in 82 games (81 starts) for the Hornets last season and he averaged 32.8 minutes...
Heels in the League (01/23/09)
January 31, 2009 by
The 5th Corner
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Trying to working back into the mix here, we have the 01/23/09 edition of "Heels in the League", where many ex Carolina players were on tap with their teams in the NBA. So, without any more interruptions, let's get it going... In the first game with an ex player from...
A stable starting lineup? Now?
I laughed out loud when I saw this:
Coach Sam Vincent said he is leaning toward using the current starting lineup — Raymond Felton, Matt Carroll, Jason Richardson, Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed — the rest of the season.
Makes sense: Of the 16 starting combinations the...
Matt Carroll and Ryan Hollins are traded for Desagana Diop
January 16, 2009 by
BobcatsPlanet
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Matt Carroll and Ryan Hollins are on their way to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for center Desagana Diop.The general reaction in our forums is relief that we didn't have to give up Raymond Felton in order to add Diop to the roster. With Felton not involved, this is a trade that...
Game 27 Notes: Washington Wizards @ Charlotte Bobcats
December 27, 2007 by
Truth About It
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Just a brief run-down of last night's Washington Wizards-Charlotte Bobcats NBA game.
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