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Burglars Hold NBA Player's Wife at Gunpoint: Cops

Nick McMaster — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:50:00 CDT

Three armed intruders who robbed the house of a Charlotte Bobcats guard while he was away at a basketball camp broke in and held his wife at gunpoint, the Charlotte Observer reports. Stephen Jackson's wife, Renata, was then locked in a bathroom, and the men proceeded to steal valuables. Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

Michael Jordan Buys NBA's Charlotte Bobcats

John Johnson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:24:35 CST

Michael Jordan redefined basketball as a player, and now he'll get his chance as an owner. Jordan has bought the controlling interest of the Charlotte Bobcats from current owner Bob Johnson. It's not a huge surprise: Jordan has been part-owner since 2006 and has been running the franchise's basketball operations.

Nets End Record 18-Game Skid

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:23:45 CST

The New Jersey Nets ended the worst start in NBA history—18 losses—by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 last night. Brook Lopez had 31 points and 14 rebounds, and Courtney Lee scored a career-high 27 points in his return to the starting lineup for the Nets in their first...

At 0-18, Nets Set Futility Mark

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:32:50 CST

The New Jersey Nets were pounded into NBA infamy tonight, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th consecutive loss to start the season. The Nets passed the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers, who both dropped their first 17 games. New Jersey's next chance to end...

Person Familiar with Decision Says Brown to Coach Bobcats

Doug Sweeney — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:34:02 CDT

Well-traveled Larry Brown has reached an agreement to return to the NBA as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made, said Brown was expected to...

Bobcats Down 76ers 115-109

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:46:49 CDT

Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing a big lead to beat Philadelphia 115-109 on Wednesday night, sending the 76ers to the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. With Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks playing his starters limited minutes, the Bobcats still blew a 23-point lead...

Jefferson Scores 28 to Lead Nets Over Bobcats

Doug Sweeney — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:06:17 CDT

Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper as the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-108 in overtime Tuesday night. Vince Carter added 18 points, Devin Harris had 17 and eight assists and the Nets limited the Bobcats to...

Knicks Top Bobcats to Win 3rd Straight

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:47:15 CDT

Too late to save their season, and probably too late to save Isiah Thomas' job, the New York Knicks are playing their best basketball. Fred Jones made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:47 left and scored 15 points, and the Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night to...

Bobcats Escape Vs. Jefferson, T-Wolves

Jesse Andrews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:07:14 CDT

Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game.