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Bobcats To Sign Linton Johnson

Oct 29, 2008 7:53 AM EST

The Bobcats are expected to sign forward Linton Johnson to bring their roster up to the league maximum of 15 players.

Johnson was expected to take a physical Tuesday and join the team by their morning practice.

"My role on this team is to defend and rebound. With any type of sporting event, that’s how you win," Johnson said. "You’ve got to play defense, and you’ve got to be able to close it out. (Coach) told me that’s what my role is on this team, and I feel like I can contribute that."

Via Charlotte Observer

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Out-Of-Shape May Causing Problems For Bobcats

Oct 26, 2008 5:09 AM EST

The Charlotte Bobcats were hoping to have a fit and ready Sean May in 2008-2009 after the forward had knee surgery last season, but May came to training camp out of shape and had more fouls than rebounds during the exhibition season, the Associated Press is reporting.

"Right now I don't think he's ready to play at all," coach Larry Brown said Saturday. "I think he's trying, but I don't think he's in the kind of shape to be able to compete on this level and do all the things he's capable of doing."

The Bobcats have no depth at the power forward position, and were relying on May to play big minutes.

"I've got to get in better shape. I've got to get in better condition," May said. "I haven't played in so long that, boom, it's hit me smack dab in the face. I'm picking up some early fouls due to being out of position. My timing is a little off. Now, here in a week we're getting ready to play, so I've got to do a lot of work."

Via ESPN

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Bobcats Waive Williams To Trim Roster To 15

Oct 23, 2008 3:57 PM EST

The Charlotte Bobcats have waived forward Justin Williams to leave the team with the regular-season limit of 15 players.

The Bobcats signed Williams to a non-guaranteed deal last week, following his release by Golden State.

The 6-foot-10 Williams played in three preseason games, averaging 0.7 points and 1.3 rebounds.

Via NBA.com

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Bobcats Oct 2008 Archive

  • Kobe Hyperextends Right Knee

    Yahoo! | Oct 22, 2008

    Lakers star Kobe Bryant hyperextended his right knee in a preseason game on Tuesday night, and will be re-examined on Wednesday.

  • Owner Not Interested In Selling Struggling Bobcats

    ESPN | Oct 21, 2008

    Despite laying off 40 employees in the last month to save money, Charlotte Bobcats' owner Bob Johnson said that he has no interest in selling the franchise.

  • Morrison Bothered By Tendinitis In Knee

    Charlotte Observer | Oct 19, 2008

    Bobcats' forward Adam Morrison sat out Saturday's preseason game with tendinitis in his left knee.

  • Bobcats Could Deal Morrison?

    Charlotte Observer | Oct 16, 2008

    Adam Morrison said he wasn't surprised the Bobcats exercised his option on Wednesday, and he won't be surprised if he or another wing player is traded.

  • Bobcats Pick Up Options On Morrison, Dudley

    ESPN | Oct 15, 2008

    The Bobcats have exercised the 2009-10 options on the contracts of Adam Morrison and Jared Dudley.

  • Hawks' Williams Hurt In Win Over Bobcats

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 14, 2008

    Atlanta forward Marvin Williams left the team's preseason win against Charlotte on Monday night with a sprained thumb.

  • Bobcats' Wallace Impressing Larry Brown

    ESPN | Oct 2, 2008

    Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace found himself on the trading block after a rough season last year, but new Coach Larry Brown is very impressed with his game.