Michael Jordan reportedly told Bobcats' GM Rich Cho to begin preparations on how to rebuild the franchise and that he may sell the franchise if they can't turn around the situation within the next few years.

“I told Rich to make us better,” Jordan told one associate recently. “If that doesn’t work and I can’t make a profit in the next three to four years, then I’m selling.”

The Bobcats are the only team in the NBA with only single-digit wins.

The Spurs are the frontrunners to sign Boris Diaw if he clears waivers, according to sources.

Diaw agreed to a buyout with the Bobcats on Wednesday.

Boris Diaw and the Bobcats have agreed to a buyout of his contract for the remainder of the 11-12 season.

Diaw will have an opportunity to sign with a contender for the playoffs.

Tony Parker, a close friend of Diaw, spoke openly about how he would be a welcome addition for the Spurs.

The Nets and Bobcats have had trade talks on a deal that would send the expiring contract of Boris Diaw to New Jersey for several players and a first round pick, according to sources.

With the move, the Nets could clear approximately $6.5 million in cap room.

Jamal Crawford is on the trade block and a source says he could be dealt to the Bobcats for D.J. Augustin.

Augustin has become expendable with Kemba Walker in his rookie season.

Boris Diaw has asked the Bobcats to buyout his contract.

"Boris and I had a meeting prior to the All-Star break, maybe Wednesday before. We talked about quite a few things,'' Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins said. "The issue with the buyout, it was raised on their side, from Doug. We haven't gone down that road any further.''

Higgins said the Bobcats will not consider buying out Diaw’s contract until after the March 15 trade deadline.

"No question,'' Higgins confirmed. "Those conversations, if they happen, would happen after the deadline.''

The Nets, Hornets and Timberwolves have had the most players miss games due to injury this season, followed by the Bobcats, Knicks, Grizzlies and Raptors.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Suns, Jazz, Kings, Magic, Rockets, Mavericks, 76ers, Lakers, Warriors and Heat have missed the fewest games.

Following the Heat in the middle chunk are the Blazers, Clippers, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pistons, Nuggets, Thunder, Spurs, Hawks, Celtics, Wizards and Bucks.

Byron Mullens has acquired a British passport, allowing him to join the Great Britain national team for the London Olympics.

Mullens’ mother hails from Middlesex, which is just outside of London.

Mullens was recruited to play for the British national team by Bulls forward Luol Deng.

“When we played against Charlotte, I spoke to him a little bit and he seemed really excited,” Deng said.