According to multiple rumors, the Charlotte Bobcats and the New Orleans Hornets are discussing a deal that would swap centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler. While the deal isn’t done yet, sources indicate that the two teams have been talking for at least a few days about such a move.
For fantasy basketball purposes, this would be very good news for Emeka Okafor. While he seems to have hit a production ceiling with the Bobcats, he could become a much more efficient player if put next to Chris Paul. As we’ve seen with Chandler, Paul is very good at setting up …read more

Gerald Wallace of the Charlotte Bobcats is out of action for an unspecified amount of time after suffering a broken rib and a partially collapsed lung in a game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Wallace got injured when he elevated to score but instead received an elbow courtesy of Lakers center Andrew Bynum.
Wallace laid on the ground for several minutes before he was taken off the court and transported to the hospital. He will remain hospitalized for at least another day. Although it is not known how much NBA action he will miss, it’s obvious that …read more

Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic
Simply put, Jameer Nelson has been on fire in the month of December. In the past, Nelson’s outside shot was never his strong suit. However, this month, he can’t miss. He’s shooting over 57% from the field and over 60% from three-point range for the month, while scoring more than 20 points per game.
Ray Allen, Boston Celtics
At points last year in the playoffs, Ray Allen looked like he may be headed to the end of his NBA career. This year, especially in the month of December, Allen has looked very good. For the month, he shooting 53.1% …read more

Jason Richardson, formerly of the Charlotte Bobcats, is headed to the Phoenix Suns. Along with Richardson, the Bobcats sent Jared Dudley in a package that is bringing back Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary from the Suns.

For Richardson, this should be good news for his fantasy basketball potential. Playing next to Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire and Shaquille O’Neal, he is sure to get plenty of open looks. Since the lane will be somewhat clogged with Stoudemire and O’Neal down low, look for Richardson to shoot a lot of three-pointers. That shouldn’t be a problem for him considering that he …read more

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Although Derrick Rose has looked really good at times and really mediocre at times in the preseason, there is no denying his talent. He’ll eventually take over the reins as the starting point guard for the Bulls and he will hold the spot for a long time. Not only is he a world class playmaker, he is already proving that he can score on the NBA level.
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
During summer league, Russell Westbrook looked amazing. While he hasn’t looked as amazing in preseason, he still is showing a lot of promise. He might not start …read more

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers
Although Greg Oden is getting most of the publicity, LaMarcus Aldridge very well could be the better player during the 2008-09 fantasy basketball season. He’s a player that seems to be improving each time he steps out onto the court and could become a star in his third season.
Michael Beasley, Miami Heat
Most league pundits expect Michael Beasley to put up decent stats. But don’t forget that this sleeper was just a certified beast as a freshman in college. If he can adapt quickly to the NBA, he could end up the year as a top eight …read more

On Wednesday, Carl Landry signed an offersheet with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Rockets wasted no time in matching the offer for Landry to officially make Landry a Rocket once again.
This was a good decision by Houston. Landry has a lot of potential and was one of the best rookies in the NBA last season. The Bobcats missed out at getting Landry for a good price but they gave it a good shot.
Here is a Carl Landry video showing some of what he did during his rookie season with the Houston Rockets:

Carl Landry, a restricted free agent with the Houston Rockets, signed an offersheet on Wednesday with the Charlotte Bobcats. The contract is believed to be worth $9 million over three-years.
In his one year in the NBA, Landry showed very good promise. Although he’s a bit small for a power forward, he makes up for it with toughness, athleticism and quick jumping ability. A second round draft pick, his stock coming out of college was hurt due to concerns about his knees.
If the Bobcats land him, they will be getting him for a very fair price. Landry is a good prospect …read more

With training camp less than one month away, who are the worst teams in the NFL? Let’s take a look.
5. Charlotte Bobcats
Larry Brown will turn around the Bobcats. That said, it likely isn’t a one year project. Expect a few headaches this year until LB can get the team playing the way he wants.
4. Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are starting to assemble a nice amount of talent. If Pau Gasol’s brother pans out, the Grizzlies could surprise.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
The former Seattle Supersonics still won’t be ready for the big time. However, with a future Big Three of Kevin …read more

Gerald Wallace has been out since February 22nd when the 25-year-old forward suffered his fourth concussion of his professional career. While the number of concussions is definitely concerning, the good news is that Wallace is expected to return at some point in the next one to two weeks.
Said head coach Sam Vincent: “He’s feeling a lot better. The headaches are gone. I think it’s just a matter of him getting the final clearance to get back involved in full contact. From there we’ll get him in some practices and let him and see how he responds to that. If he …read more