The Charlotte Bobcats and forward Emeka Okafor are on the verge of six-year deal believed to be worth at least $72 million, according to a report by Marc Stein of ESPN.com.
Okafor was widely believed to be a sign and trade candidate, with most believing that the Bobcats were unwilling to pay the type of money that the former second overall pick was looking for.
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Jul 29, 2008 10:59 AM EST
The Charlotte Bobcats and restricted free agent Emeka Okafor have agreed in principle on a six-year contract worth at least $72 million.
General manager Rod Higgins confirmed the agreement Tuesday to local reporters, saying that he expects the contract to be completed "in the next few days" after an ESPN.com report said the sides had made significant progress in the past week and were on the verge of a deal.
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Jul 28, 2008 12:13 PM EST
Emeka Okafor was once offered over $12 million a season.
According to a credible source, the Bobcats offer is now much closer to a $10 million-a-season average.
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Bobcats Jul 2008 Archive
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Charlotte Observer | Jul 26, 2008
Ryan Hollins re-signed with the Bobcats on Friday.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 26, 2008
Despite nothing being imminent in terms of an agreement, the Charlotte Bobcats remain confident that they can retain starter Emeka Okafor.
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Charlotte Observer | Jul 22, 2008
A source with knowledge of the negotiations says Emeka Okafor is ready to move on, rather than accept what the Charlotte Bobcats have offered long-term for his services.
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Denver Post | Jul 17, 2008
The possibility of Francisco Elson returning to the Nuggets increased dramatically following the Marcus Camby trade.
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The Charlotte Observer | Jul 13, 2008
Bobcats' forward Gerald Wallace wasn't surprised to hear his name pop up in trade discussions.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 12, 2008
Bobcats' Coach Larry Brown, who has a reputation of being tough on rookies and point guards, has so far been full of praise for his rookie point guard D.J. Augustin.
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The Charlotte Observer | Jul 11, 2008
With a significant amount of cap space freed up, the Clippers could offer Bobcats' restricted free agent Emeka Okafor a contract starting at $10 million a season.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2008
Bobcats' Head Coach Larry Brown claims that the team is looking to sign restricted free agent center Emeka Okafor to a contract.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 10, 2008
Sources tell the Los Angeles Times that the Clippers have made preliminary contact with Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor, who is a restricted free agent.
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L.A. Times | Jul 10, 2008
With Elton Brand now officially a member of the Sixers, the Clippers have turned to Atlanta restricted free agent Josh Smith to replace the void and team up with Baron Davis.
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The Charlotte Observer | Jul 8, 2008
The Bobcats have signed both of their 2008 NBA Draft picks D.J. Augustin and Alexis Ajinca to multi-year contracts.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2008
The Charlotte Bobcats declined to pick up the team option on Othella Harrington's contract, making the forward an unrestricted free agent.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2008
The Charlotte Bobcats had a sense of urgency to get something done with talented forward Emeka Okafor early in the free agency process, the Associated Press is reporting.
