Live updates from Bobcats teleconference, 2 p.m.

We'll be providing live updates from the teleconference with coach Larry Brown and GM Rod Higgins starting at 2 p.m. here. Once the teleconference starts and we begin live posts, you'll have to hit refresh for the latest information.

-- It's 2 p.m., and we're waiting for the teleconference with Larry Brown, the Bobcats' coach, and Bobcats GM Rod Higgins to start.

-- They'll be discussing the trade of Emeka Okafor, the Bobcats' first-ever draft selection, to the New Orleans Hornets for center Tyson Chandler.

-- Still waiting for teleconference to begin. Welcome to the exciting world of sports journalism.

-- Teleconference starting now.

-- B.J. Evans of Bobcats Communications hosting.

-- Larry Brown, on Chandler and injury concerns. "I don't think we'd make a deal if we weren't sure he was healthy."

-- Brown: "He's long and can play multiple positions."

-- Higgins: "Emeka was a contributor from the start of the Bobcats, so we wish him well."

-- Higgins: Chandler had surgery on ankle in early May, anticipate a full recovery.

-- Higgins: Chandler has two years left on contract. And on '10-11 he has a player option on his contract. Emeka has five years left. You can see where opportunities lie going forward.

-- Higgins: Our goal is to be a better basketball team, so this trade does not mean there won't be other moves in trades or free agency. Says team will continue to try to improve.

-- Brown says Chandler, Muhammad and Diop could all potentially start at center. Says Chandler can play more than one position, giving team more depth. Athletic enough, quick enough to guard perimeter.

-- Brown says he thought Emeka made unbelievable progress, and said he would work on his game in offseason.

-- Gave up a starting center, expects they got a starting center in return, Brown says.

-- Brown: This was a basketball decision. Okafor did everything he asked.

-- How quickly did the trade materialize? Higgins:Conversations all year, but took a turn over the weekend, when both sides began to feel comfortable. Moved quickly after that. Got legs in the media last night.

-- Tyson's defense? Brown expects Chandler to be able to press and get up and down the floor, which Bobcats would like to do. "Maybe, in some ways things that Emeka does, Tyson can't do. But there are things that Tyson can do that might be a plus," Brown says. 

-- Expects Chandler, Boris Diaw, Gerald Wallace to all play multiple positions. Mobility on perimeter is key to way Brown expects and wants to play.

-- Chandler feeding off Chris Paul? Brown: Anybody playing with Chris Paul is going to benefit. Believes with Felton, Diaw, etc., Bobcats have players who can pass the ball as well. -- Says Chandler has skills to dribble to start the break. That will be a skill that will help team run. 

-- Chandler's playoff experience a factor? Brown: We want to acquire talent. Whole league has gotten better, cites Washington and Toronto. 

-- Brown: You  can't afford to stand pat. -- Expect Chandler in town end of the week to develop plan for rehab and development.

-- Update on negotiations with Felton? Higgins says no, letting water settle after initial conversation. Definitely have time, will continue to have open communication.

-- Trade still pending physicals.

-- Higgins says Bobcats are still looking to improve the basketball team.

-- Conference call has concluded.