The Bobcats are losing money and have trouble selling tickets, but signing Allen Iverson could rectify both problems.

Agent Leon Rose declined to further comment on Tuesday, but admitted that he expected to talk with Charlotte when free agency began on Wednesday.

Iverson would likely have to accept a lesser role, something he wouldn't do in Detroit, and the Bobcats have to be aware of their financial situation.

Majority owner Bob Johnson, who is looking to sell the club, wants the front office to avoid the luxury tax.

"I don't think it's fair for us to get anywhere close to the luxury tax numbers," general manager Rod Higgins said. "We're just trying to get to the playoffs. We're not there yet, so it's going to be hard pressed for us to go to ownership and say we want to go to the tax level."