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November 19, 2008
Bobcats waive Brown, Johnson
The Charlotte Bobcats have waived forwards Andre Brown and Linton Johnson, opening two spots on their 15-man roster. Neither player had done much in the Bobcats' first 10 games. Brown was inactive for the Bobcats' last four games, and Johnson for the Bobcats' last six games. It was initially unclear what the Bobcats might be doing with these roster openings. However, coach Larry Brown said as recently as Tuesday night that the team is in need of more athleticism and size.
Posted by Observer Sports on November 19, 2008 at 02:41 PM | Permalink
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So trade must be in the works? At some point you still want 10 healthy players to simulate 5 on 5 in practice. We are down to 13, May doesn't count, JRich is hurt. Hopefully they'll announce the McDyess is coming to charlotte (yes, that's probably a pipe dream).
Posted by: BlockParty | Nov 19, 2008 3:18:52 PM
The Brown waiver surprises me a bit only b/c after the last few games, it's still clear May isn't in shape and can't get it done @ the "4". Quite honestly, I would've liked to seen Brown on Dirk last night. Lord knows he would've have done any worse on Dirk than May did.
Posted by: dtnnc | Nov 19, 2008 3:22:46 PM
One name Jerry Stackhouse, he is coming. Gerald Wallace is on the trading block, even though I like his game. Charlotte needs to make major changes to get that team where it needs to be to receive support from this city
Posted by: hip hop | Nov 19, 2008 3:29:57 PM
Guys:
Like you, I certainly assumed a trade must be imminent for them to waive two players. But from what I'm told, not necessarily so. They made a decision that Andre Brown and Linton Johnson weren't going to help. They likely will sign another big man this week -- I'll have more on that later -- but it won't be a name player.
Posted by: Rick Bonnell | Nov 19, 2008 3:36:00 PM
Once again, this organization has let me down. Who are they going to get that would help us more than Brown would have? And Larry Brown sought out Linton Johnson for his defensive skills. So why the sudden decision to waive him?
Common sense (and being an excited, hopeful fan) would tell me a trade would be in the works that will help our team. For the BOBcats? In the words of the great philosopher Charlie Murphy: WRONG! Wrong. Wrong.
Posted by: Getting Tired | Nov 19, 2008 3:44:50 PM
There has to be a trade in the works, no way around it. These guys weren't making any $, so something has to be up. Obviously, I'm being optimistic (something Bobcats fans should never do).
Stackhouse would not really bring anything new, but maybe we could get someone like Brandon Bass in a Dallas trade.
Posted by: Cats_Fan | Nov 19, 2008 3:47:00 PM
If the Bobcats trade Wallace for Stackhouse, I will be officially done. That would be a terrible move. This team needs a PF badly. At this point any able PF will do, but getting another wing player is not what the teams needs.
Posted by: Carolina bred | Nov 19, 2008 3:57:31 PM
I can't see any way to justify bringing Stackhouse to this team. They're already overloaded with wing players, what good would he do? Plus Stack has always been a volume shooter, the bobcats need to become more EFFICIENT, and the last thing they need is more UNC ties for the national media to rail MJ.
If you're McDyess, and you have no ring, why on earth would you want to come play for a Charlotte team that looks like one of the bottom 5 teams in the NBA? Guys like him hop on teams that have chances of going places other than the lottery.
I'm sure a trade is coming because Jordan is getting desperate to prove he can build a winner, but... I just don't trust the organization to make the right move. I guess as fans we'll just have to cross our fingers, put our faith in Larry Brown, and hope for the best.
Posted by: David | Nov 19, 2008 4:02:54 PM
Possibly scenario is that Okafor and his 12mil will be traded for three players. One a defensive rebounding big man, with no offense 7mil, one an athletic power forward 4mil, and the 3rd player will be a throw away to balance the salary cap 1mil.
Also note Shannon Brown was the player stepping up recently. Andre Brown hasn't done as much and was the one being released.
Posted by: Grim Dude | Nov 19, 2008 4:15:37 PM
I don't know where all this Stackhouse stuff originated, but I think its ridiculous. I like Stack as a player, but he doesn't fill any of the Bobcats' needs. I wish Brown would have played more. He is in better shape than May and I am sure he would have played with more heart. I hope brown lands on a team that utilizes his strengths.
Posted by: Token | Nov 19, 2008 4:18:22 PM
I can just sense a dumbass move on the horizon
Posted by: john | Nov 19, 2008 4:26:19 PM
Honestly, what player currently on the market would help this team out at all? MJ desperate to try and pickup Tinsley?
Don't see how this team gets any better, just waiting til we pick up Blake Griffin with the #1 lottery pick....assuming MJ doesn't try and deal it for an aging vet with a huge cap number.
Posted by: I sit near Buzz | Nov 19, 2008 4:33:06 PM
My $.02 ... one spot for Jamal Tinsley (when he gets bought out) and one spot for Juwan Howard. Significant upgrades at 2 need positions (PG and PF) and can be had for relatively cheap $$$. Just a thought?
Posted by: Matt Cat Fan | Nov 19, 2008 4:46:14 PM
I hope something is in the works after the butt kicking that they took against Dallas...they need some serious help in the paint.
Posted by: Carolina bred | Nov 19, 2008 4:46:42 PM
The Nets have a crowded frontcourt (Yi, Williams, Boone, Lopez, and soon Swift will be coming back from injury). I would think Sean Williams could be had relatively cheap. Heck, the Nets tried to send us the draft pick that they ultimately used to select Williams a couple of years ago, in exchange for May. Shoulda pulled the trigger on that deal. Not that getting Sean Williams would be a big deal whatsoever, but he could at least block some shots.
Posted by: Earl Cureton | Nov 19, 2008 5:29:25 PM
Bonnell, what are the odds that McDyess may end up in Charlotte? I know it is a long shot, but do these 2 waivers increase that chance? I read before that McDyess would be open to talking to Brown.
Posted by: Yeah? | Nov 19, 2008 5:47:37 PM
probably none...if he won't go to the celtics don't see what we bring to the table..
Posted by: bobcutz | Nov 19, 2008 5:49:50 PM
Stackhouse makes a little bit of sense on the other side of a trade. If they trade Gerald for a PF, then we aren't so flush with wing players.
I still hope that Brown's relationship with McDyess will overcome his desire to get a ring. I wonder what McDyess prefers, being a starter and playing a significant role, or being a cheerleader on the revamped Detroit team.
This may also be a warning shot at May, that if you don't get in shape THIS time, the next move is the door hitting you in your backside. It will be interesting to see who Brown has in uniform for the next game. It would be perfect if he makes JRich put on his uniform, knowing he's not going to play and make May wear dress clothes.
Posted by: BlockParty | Nov 19, 2008 5:57:59 PM
"Earl Cureton",
Glad you brought up the Nets. They have a full buffet of young big men. And S.Williams has the potential to be exactly what we/Okafor need on defense.
The scuttlebutt is that the NJ trade never happened because Sean would not have passed the physical. I have no "proof", but it makes sense.
Posted by: DeLaQuest | Nov 19, 2008 6:00:47 PM
Pretty sure May has rec'd his warning shot already. Being called out in the media time and time again for being out of shape constitutes a barrage of warning shots.
Posted by: Kirk | Nov 19, 2008 6:02:31 PM
No way May will be gone. Who wants him and he has guaranteed money. Don't think they'll pay him just to eat Big Macs for the rest of the year.
Posted by: eduardo | Nov 19, 2008 6:38:52 PM
Rick B.
What is more likely a Felton trade or a Wallace trade ? The way DJ has played of late, there would be no drop off at all at the point. Wallace is so explosive and dynamic on both ends of the court, I would hate to see him go, but i know we desperately need rebounding and D ! The dallas game last night was humiliating and i left before the 4th Q began, rebounds and toughness will help us win games, period !
Posted by: Elliot | Nov 19, 2008 6:41:41 PM
I think the stackhouse trade makes sense he is a proven winner. That would make the #1 UNC fan Procton happy. I got out in 03 when did you finish Michael?
Posted by: ray | Nov 19, 2008 7:14:45 PM
I have said this a million times...trade for Al Harrington.
Posted by: HJ | Nov 19, 2008 7:15:41 PM
Dwayne Jones could help hopefully, Antonio and Tinsley are next....OPTIMISM PEOPLE !
Posted by: Elliot | Nov 19, 2008 7:40:41 PM
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