One-and-done controversy still lingers
BASKETBALL: Damien Leonard might be the best basketball prospect from South Carolina in some time, which means the rising junior from Greenville's J.L. Mann High would have a big decision to make in two years.
Artest a good player, but bad fit for Lakers
Commentary: Less than three weeks after the parade, the NBA champion Lakers have already met the biggest threat to their throne.
Free agents McDyess, Bass intrigue Bobcats
Looking to address the Charlotte Bobcats' need for a backup power forward, general manager Rod Higgins has contacted agents for Antonio McDyess and Brandon Bass.
One writer's ranking: How free agents see Charlotte
Scott Says ... Sports Illustrated's Steve Aschburner writes: "Michael Jordan's absentee or air-drop management doesn't make him the asset he could be."
Bobcats want to keep Felton
Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan might not speak often with the media, but when he does he's generally pretty candid.
Bobcats draw interest
Former Houston Rockets President George Postolos has emerged as a potential bidder for the Charlotte Bobcats, the Observer has learned.
Signs point to Felton's return to Bobcats
Analysis:Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan might not speak often with the media, but when he does he's generally pretty candid.
Hansbrough's jump not ACC's only win
COLLEGE BASKETBALL:Robbi Pickeral: North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough was the second ACC player taken during in the NBA draft. But he ultimately might be the conference's biggest winner in the annual hoops sweepstakes.
Henderson a pro
A sure sign of intelligence is knowing what you don't know. Gerald Henderson gets that.
Bird sees himself in Hansbrough
NBA Notebook:Tyler Hansbrough's path to the NBA looks familiar to Pacers president Larry Bird.
Henderson aims to improve game
A sure sign of intelligence is knowing what you don't know. Gerald Henderson gets that.
Coach: Warriors will keep Curry
Stephen Curry can get comfortable with the Golden State Warriors. Coach Don Nelson isn't sending his newest high-scoring guard anywhere else.
Michael Jordan interested in buying Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.
UNC, Wake lead banner ACC night
A year ago, only one ACC player was chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft. The league surpassed that mark just 13 picks into Thursday night.
Warriors dash Curry's hopes of being a Knick
Stephen Curry was very close to getting exactly what he wanted. Instead, the Golden State Warriors selected Curry, the former Davidson star guard, with the No.7 overall pick Thursday night at the NBA draft.
Bobcats grab Xavier forward, trading other pick
The Charlotte Bobcats took Xavier forward Derrick Brown with the 40th pick of the NBA draft on Wednesday.
Curry goes to Golden State at No. 7
The Golden State Warriors selected guard Stephen Curry with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft Thursday, adding a pure shooter to coach Don Nelson's up-tempo offensive scheme.
Gerald Henderson provides depth for Charlotte Bobcats
NBA DRAFT:You wont find two guys more Tar Heel-centric than Michael Jordan and Larry Brown. Yet Thursday those two used the Charlotte Bobcats' No. 12 pick on Duke's Gerald Henderson. Yes, they appreciate the irony.
Clippers make Griffin top overall draft pick
The Clippers selected Blake Griffin with the No. 1 pick Thursday night, grabbing the only player considered a sure thing in a class full of question marks.
Curry shopping Big Apple, where he hopes his future lies
In My Opinion:Don't worry – even in the last few hours before one of the most important nights of your life.
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