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Michael Jordan: "Let's bring the buzz back," change name from Bobcats to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats team owner Michael Jordan speaks during a news conference announcing that the team will seek to change the team's nickname back to the Hornets, at Time Warner Cable Arena on May 21, 2013.

It’s official: The Charlotte Bobcats plan to be the Charlotte Hornets. The Bobcats formalized that intent at a 6 p.m. news conference at Time Warner Cable Arena, featuring team owner Michael Jordan. 17 minutes ago

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Bobcats formally apply to change back to Hornets

The Charlotte Bobcats will reportedly change their team nickname to Hornets.
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Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge

Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

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Bobcats submit application to switch name to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday the team has submitted an application to change its name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.

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Trails blazed by ex-Marquette stars give Blue hope

Vander Blue has watched his friend and mentor Wesley Matthews beat the odds to succeed in the NBA, gaining a starting role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Clippers won't offer Del Negro new deal as coach

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

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Del Negro out as Clippers coach

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro after three seasons.
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Clippers won't offer Del Negro new deal as coach

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.

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Experienced Heat, upstart Pacers ready to go

Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in their sights.
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Nothin' but Net: Making sense of the lottery

The future of 14 teams hang in the balance Tuesday night when the Draft Lottery takes place.
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Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's role

Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.