Robin Lopez sparks Suns past Bobcats 95-89 (AP)

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has become a forgotten man since scoring 21 points on opening night. Saturday night he reminded everyone what he’s capable of doing. Lopez scored nine consecutive points to spark a 12-2 run starting the fourth quarter and the Suns rallied to beat Charlotte 95-89, the Bobcats’ 11th consecutive loss.
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Lakers Annihilate Bobcats 106-73: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Apparently, I was very generous in my game preview when I said the Charlotte Bobcats would score 92 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. In actuality, the Bobcats put up only 73 points against the Lakers at the Staples Center – 19 points shy of my predicted total.
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Struggling Bobcats say patience key to the future (AP)

It’s hard to imagine things looking any bleaker for the Bobcats. They’ve lost 10 straight games, have the NBA’s worst record and are coming off a 44-point drubbing Wednesday night at Portland, the worst loss in franchise history. That’s why Charlotte director of basketball operations Rod Higgins said now, more than ever, the Bobcats need [...]

Blazers hand Bobcats 10th straight loss, 112-68 (AP)

Charlotte guard Gerald Henderson said that there wasn’t much the Bobcats could do while suffering the worst defeat in franchise history. The Portland Trail Blazers led by as many as 48 points and went on to beat the Bobcats 112-68 on Wednesday night. “It gets to a point where it’s just embarassasing, and you don’t [...]

Bobcats encouraged by Kemba Walker’s progress (AP)

Bobcats coach Paul Silas spent the better part of a week preaching to Kemba Walker the importance of passing first, shooting second. Apparently Walker’s a pretty good listener. In just his fourth start at point guard Walker handed out 11 assists en route to his first career triple-double in Charlotte’s 102-99 loss Saturday night to [...]

NBA Capsules: Iguodala leads 76ers over Pistons (The Canadian Press)

PHILADELPHIA – Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
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Rookie Kemba Walker and Andre Iguodala Get Triple-Doubles on Same Night: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Saturday, January 28, 2012, there were only six games played in the NBA, but two players recorded triple-doubles last night. In a compacted lockout shortened 66 game season, there have not been a lot of triple-doubles so far this season.
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Bobcats Henderson out after re-aggravating back (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson will sit out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards after re-aggravating his back in Friday night’s loss to Philadelphia. Henderson missed Wednesday night’s game against the Wizards, but returned to play against the 76ers. However, coach Paul Silas says he believes Henderson might have injured his back during a fall [...]

Consistent Sixers blast Bobcats, 89-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

The Philadelphia 76ers remain a study in consistency this season. The Atlantic Division leaders, who began play Friday night as one of four NBA teams that has yet to suffer back-to-back defeats, continued that streak with an 89-72 victory over the shorthanded Charlotte Bobcats.
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Bobcats Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Bobcats coach Paul Silas did it Kemba Walker’s way the first two games after D.J. Augustin got hurt. Now they’ll do it Paul Silas’ way.
That’s what happens when you get beaten by a combined 50 points in back-to-back games against two sub-.500 teams—the Knicks and the Wizards, who entered Wednesday’s game as the only team [...]

NBA roundup: Love agrees to contract extension with Timberwolves (Yahoo! Sports)

Forward Kevin Love has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, beating the Wednesday’s midnight ET deadline. Love will earn between $ 60 million and $ 62 million during his deal, which he can opt out after the third year and become an…
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Knicks snap 6-game skid, rout Bobcats 111-78 (AP)

Tyson Chandler had 20 points and 17 rebounds as the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 111-78 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Chandler, a former Bobcats player, shot 9 for 10 from the field as the Knicks won despite a career-low scoring output from star Carmelo Anthony.
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Bobcats sit D.J. Augustin due to hurting toe (Yahoo! Sports)

Charlotte Bobcats point guard D.J. Augustin only lasted a few minutes into the team’s game against the New Jersey Nets Sunday before he “aggravated a right big-toe injury,” according to the Sacramento Bee. His disappearance helped the Nets find their … Continue reading →
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Nets upend Bobcats 97-87 (AP)

Deron Williams had 19 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 97-87 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. Williams’ near triple double would have been the first of the season for the Nets, who improved to 5-12 on the season. MarShon Brooks added 20 points for [...]

Rookie Kemba Walker Scores 15 Points in First Quarter in First NBA Start: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As anybody who watched Kemba Walker play in college at UConn knows, he can score points in a hurry. Last night, Saturday, January 14, 2012, Kemba Walker made his first NBA start for the Charlotte Bobcats, and he scored 15 points in the first quarter vs the Golden State Warriors.
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Agents plan to keep free agents from hard-line owners (Yahoo! Sports)

While the NBA and its players try another last-ditch effort to work out a deal to save a major chunk of the…
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Bobcats’ Najera won’t play at Pan Ams with Mexico (PA SportsTicker)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Eduardo Najera will not play for Mexico at the Pan American games because he couldn’t reach an insurance agreement.
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Ex-NBA player Crittenton to face murder in charge (PA SportsTicker)

Former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton is back in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of a woman.
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Ex-NBA player Crittenton returned to Atlanta (PA SportsTicker)

Former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has been returned to Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of a woman, police said.
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NBA fines Jordan for comments about labor process (AP)

Michael Jordan has been fined by the NBA for making comments about the league’s ongoing collective bargaining process. NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the penalty for the Charlotte Bobcats owner on Monday, but said the league doesn’t comment on the total. ESPN.com reported the fine was $100,000.
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Report: Michael Jordan fined $100K for lockout comments (Yahoo! Sports)

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan has been fined $100,000 for last month’s public comments he about the lockout and one of the NBA’s players, ESPN.com said, citing sources. Jordan talked about the need for revenue sharing and mentioned Milwaukee Bucks’ Australian…
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Blazers begin search for new general manager (Yahoo! Sports)

The Portland Trail Blazers began the interview process for a new general manager this week by meeting with Oklahoma City Thunder executive Troy Weaver in Portland on Thursday, NBA sources told Yahoo! Sports. Weaver met with the Blazers about replacing Rich Cho, who was fired in May…
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Walker agrees to join Fredette in exhibition games (AP)

Former UConn star Kemba Walker has agreed to participate in a two-game exhibition with former BYU standout Jimmer Fredette as players look to stay in shape during the NBA lockout. Fredette’s team of all-stars will be coached by BYU’s Dave Rose. They will take on another group of NBA rookies coached by San Diego State [...]

Lawyer: Crittenton to surrender on murder warrant (PA SportsTicker)

An attorney says former NBA player Javaris Crittenton plans to surrender to authorities to face charges in a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
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FBI obtains warrant for ex-NBA player Crittenton (PA SportsTicker)

The FBI has obtained an arrest warrant for former NBA player Javaris (jah-VAHR’-ihs) Crittenton, who is wanted in Atlanta on murder charges in the shooting of a 22-year-old woman.
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FBI hunting for former NBA player wanted in death (PA SportsTicker)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted in the killing of a woman.
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Ex-NBA player Crittenton still wanted for murder (PA SportsTicker)

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Former NBA player Crittenton charged with murder (PA SportsTicker)

Police said late Friday that former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, who was once suspended by the league over guns in the locker room, has been charged with murder after a woman was shot on an Atlanta street.
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Former NBA player Crittenton charged with murder (AP)

Police say former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has been charged with murder after a woman was shot on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos Campos says police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton, who played at Georgia Tech, in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian Jones on Aug.
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Fredette is anxious to answer skeptics (Yahoo! Sports)

No other NBA rookie will face more pressure this season – if there’s a season – than Jimmer Fredette.
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NBA commissioner may be open to contraction (Yahoo! Sports)

A commissioner David Stern apparently is open to the idea of reducing the number of francises in the league at some point in the future, ESPN.com reported Sunday. Stern said during an ESPN.com podcast that both the league and the players have shown some interest in contraction of…
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