Nazr Mohammed News

You know that prediction I made that the Charlotte Bobcats would make the playoffs next season? I might need a mulligan on that one.

Rick Bonnell: The Bobcats' two worst cap-management decisions in recent memory for the Bobcats were trading for Nazr Mohammed's contract and picking up a $5.25 million option on Adam Morrison's rookie deal.

The Charlotte Bobcats have an owner who's losing millions and looking to sell. They've struggled to move tickets, win games and become relevant in a town that used to adore the NBA.

After contending for their first NBA playoff berth last season, the Charlotte Bobcats are eager to improve their chances of making that next step next season.

Observer NBA writer Rick Bonnell explores four scenarios for how the Charlotte Bobcats could employ the 12th overall pick in Thursday's draft: Deal it for a veteran or salary-cap relief It was telling on lottery night when general manager Rod Higgins said the front office wasn't reluctant to explore any trade concept.

With the 2009 NBA Draft less then a week away, the news on the 76ers front is a little slow today.

Today the news was released that Kevin McHale won't be back with Minnesota after 15 years as GM and coach.

Separating fact from fiction can be difficult. So when a trade rumor surfaces involving the Sixers' center Samuel Dalembert, who team president Ed Stefanski tried to deal before the Feb.

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown -- arguably the team's greatest asset at this point -- said he'd be anxious about an ownership change that results in Michael Jordan no longer running the basketball operation.

Not too much to talk about here: Nazr played little this season for the Bobcats, did not play well when he was on the court, and made a large sum of money for his troubles.

GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com Michael Jordan talks with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace during a game last season.

Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown, center, speaks at a news conference at Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, as the Charlotte Bobcats appoint Brown as coach.

The Charlotte Bobcats front office has open ears and open minds. Want to offer them salary-cap relief for the No.12 pick? They'll listen.

Okay, it's draft time. Time to make moves, re-evaluate your players and try to build a winner.

The Charlotte Bobcats are coming of their most successful season in franchise history, going 35-47, and just missing the postseason... by Brian Foster 34 reads The Charlotte Bobcats are coming of their most successful season in franchise history, going 35-47, and just missing the postseason.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Gerald Wallace's numbers weren't dramatically better than in past seasons, but he benefited greatly from Brown's coaching.

Adam Morrison of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on February 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Alexis Ajinca 7-0, 220, 1st year Contract status: Just finished 1st year of four-year, $5.31 million rookie contract 2008-09 season: Averaged 2.3 points, 1.0 rebounds and 5.9 minutes in 31 games.

Head coach Larry Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats yells to his team during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 31, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Published: Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 8:01 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 8:01 p.m. Nazr Mohammed doesn't want to spend another season on the Charlotte Bobcats bench.