March 2010 Charlotte Hornets Wiretap

Stephen Jackson's Wife A Victim Of Home Invasion

Jul 23, 2010 8:00 AM

Detectives in Charlotte are investigating a home invasion at the home of Bobcats swingman Stephen Jackson.

Three masked men broke into Jackson's home early Wednesday morning, according to police. Jackson wasn't home, but his wife was.

The men held her at gunpoint while they took valuables from the home, including several Louis Vuitton wallets, jewelry, a stun gun and a 9 millimeter handgun.

The Jacksons live in a gated community and authorities aren't sure how the men got into the neighborhood.

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Tags: Stephen Jackson, Charlotte Hornets, NBA

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Cavs, Bulls Interested In Flip Murray

Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM

The Cavaliers and Bulls are interested in Flip Murray, according to sources.

Murray played for Charlotte and Chicago during the 09-10 season.

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Tags: Flip Murray, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Dampier Could Re-Sign With Bobcats

Jul 17, 2010 1:26 AM

Erick Dampier is open to re-signing with the Bobcats, even if the team opts to void the final year of his current contract.

Dampier indicated Friday the Bobcats would get the first chance to re-sign him assuming they forgo the final, non-guaranteed year of his deal.

"I would obviously give Charlotte the first opportunity and see what they say, see if they're interested in me or not," Dampier said. "Then we'll go from there. If they're not interested in me I'm sure there are other teams out there that could possibly be interested."

Dampier's career begin with the Pacers when current Bobcats coach Larry Brown was in Indiana.

NBA.com

Tags: Erick Dampier, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Hughes Talking To Bobcats, Waiting On Deal For 10-11

Jul 14, 2010 7:33 PM

Larry Hughes traveled to Las Vegas this summer to work on his game and take in some Summer League action.

Hughes remains an unsigned free agent for the 10-11 season.

He split time between the Knicks and Bobcats in 09-10 and there have been reports that he?d prefer to return to Charlotte.

"We're talking," Hughes said of the Bobcats. "You know, we're talking, but I'm still waiting on the right situation to come up."

When asked whether he made the trip to Vegas to work out for teams, Hughes replied: "I'm just getting my work in and waiting for things to happen."

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Tags: Larry Hughes, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Shaun Livingston Signs $7M Deal With Charlotte

Jul 14, 2010 5:51 PM

Shaun Livingston has agreed to a two-year guaranteed contract with the Bobcats, according to a source.

The deal is reportedly worth $7 million over the two years.

Charlotte Observer

Tags: Shaun Livingston, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bobcats Looking At Trade For Sessions

Jul 14, 2010 11:14 AM

Having lost Raymond Felton to the Knicks, the Bobcats are in the market for a point guard.

According to sources close to the team, Charlotte is interested in Ramon Sessions.

Sessions is under contract with the Timberwolves.

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Tags: Ramon Sessions, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mavericks Send Dampier To Bobcats For Chandler, Ajinca

Jul 13, 2010 2:58 PM

Tyson Chandler and Alex Ajinca have been dealt by the Bobcats to Dallas for the non-guaranteed contract of Erick Dampier, Matt Carroll and Eduardo Najera, according to a source.

Chandler believed he would be traded to the Raptors on Monday, but owner Michael Jordan backed out of the trade.

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Tags: Tyson Chandler, Erick Dampier, Alexis Ajinca, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jordan Puts Three-Way Trade On Ice

Jul 13, 2010 1:45 AM

Michael Jordan's reluctance to approve a trade of Tyson Chandler and Boris Diaw to the Raptors for Jose Calderon and Reggie Evans has stalled a proposed three-way deal, sources told Yahoo!

Jordan, sources said, has been hesitant to trade Chandler.

The players involved were notified of the trade on Monday, but they are now on ice.

The Raptors will send Hedo Turkoglu to the Suns for Leandro Barbosa, regardless of how the separate component plays out.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Tyson Chandler, Boris Diaw, Jose Calderon, Reggie Evans, Leandro Barbosa, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Three-Way Trade Expands To Include Chandler, Calderon

Jul 12, 2010 5:02 PM

The three-team trade involving the likes of Hedo Turkoglu, Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw has expanded.

Tyson Chandler confirmed to Yahoo! Sports that he will be traded to Toronto, along with Diaw, Leandro Barbosa from the Suns.

Phoenix will receive Turkoglu, while the Bobcats will acquire Jose Calderon.

Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Tyson Chandler, Jose Calderon, Hedo Turkoglu, Leandro Barbosa, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bobcats Sign Thomas To Five-Year, $40M Contract

Jul 9, 2010 4:58 PM

The Bobcats and Tyrus Thomas have agreed on a five-year, $40 million contract, a league source told Y! Sports.

The Nets were seriously engaged with Thomas, but were hesitant that the Bobcats would match their offer on the restricted free agent.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Tyrus Thomas, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Close On Multi-Year Deal For Felton

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Bobcats Had Desire To Acquire Beasley

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Nets Could Make Tyrus Thomas Front-Loaded Offer

Charlotte Observer

Bobcats, Rockets Might Get Into Bosh To Miami S&T

ESPN

Knicks Want To Wait On Meeting With Felton

Marc Berman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Felton To Meet With Knicks, Heat

Fanhouse

Nets To Shift Attention To Tyrus Thomas If Big Free Agent Doesn't Sign

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Felton Drawing Interest; Considering Sign-And-Trade

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