Bobcats' Wallace set for free agency
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Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will become an unrestricted free agent Sunday after deciding not to extend his contract for another season.
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BASKETBALL Michael Jordan , part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, said yesterday that Bernie Bickerstaff will not return as coach next season, although he will complete this one. Bickerstaff will be invited to stay with the team and remains an "integral part" of the franchise, Jordan said. Bickerstaff, 62, also is the Bobcats' general manager. "I want him involved," Jordan ...
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The Celtics did some minor roster trimming for the holidays yesterday, releasing rookie forward Brandon Wallace . It was not a major shocker, as Wallace's contract would have been guaranteed had he been on the roster tomorrow.
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The New Orleans Hornets&#39; Jamal Mashburn will sit out all of next season on the injured list to ready himself for a final comeback attempt in 2005-06, NBA sources told ESPN.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Gerald Wallace and the Bobcats reached an agreement in principle that would keep the team's leading scorer in Charlotte, executive vice president of basketball operations Bernie Bickerstaff said Wednesday.
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Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace received an automatic one-game suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season, the NBA said Saturday.
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They had championship belts (a gift from Rasheed Wallace) draped around their waists before Tuesday night&#39;s game against Houston.
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Clay Bennett, the Seattle SuperSonicsâ owner, filed paperwork to have an arbitrator rule on whether the club could escape the last two years of its arena lease and relocate. The team has sought construction of a new home arena and Bennett is from Oklahoma City, which drew rave reviews as a temporary home for the Hornets after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. A deadline for having a new arena deal is set for Oct. 31, the day the N.B.A. season opens.
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The New Orleans Hornets signed free agents Bobby Jackson and Rasual Butler on Wednesday, capping a busy offseason during which the team has overhauled its roster.
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CHARLOTTE -- To help fans forget the departure of the Hornets, the NBA brought Commissioner David Stern and rapper Nelly to Charlotte to roll out a red -- or orange -- carpet for the Bobcats.
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The midseason acquisition of Rasheed Wallace helped propel the Detroit Pistons to the NBA championship last season. The Houston Rockets are hoping the offseason trade for Tracy McGrady can do the same for them.
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons signed forward Antonio McDyess to a two-year contract extension on Monday, keeping the team's top reserve off the free-agent market next summer.
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The Chicago Bulls have won the past few seasons on the strength of their defense, and they were expected to do so again with the addition of Ben Wallace in the summer. Lately, it's been the offense that has carried them.
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Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed  Wallace received an automatic one-game suspension after  receiving his 16th technical foul of the season, the NBA said  Saturday.
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Gerald Wallace had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Jason Richardson added 20 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 on Monday night.
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Ben Wallace is bringing his rebounds, blocks and steals to the Chicago Bulls. The free-agent center, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, is leaving the Detroit Pistons to sign with the Bulls, a person within the NBA said Monday.
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CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Bobcats traded forward Brandon Hunter to the Orlando Magic on Monday in exchange for guard Keith Bogans.