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The New Jersey Nets would like Boris Diaw’s expiring $9?million contract number, and they’d give up the future first-round pick the Houston Rockets owe them to accomplish that. The Bobcats would have to take players with financial obligations beyond this season. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Boris Diaw 

I hear Jordan Farmar and Johan Petro would come to Charlotte. Would the Bobcats do that and lower their salary-cap flexibility? Hard to say. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Jordan Farmar, Johan Petro, Boris Diaw 

Rick Bonnell: I hear from multiple sources Nets expressed interest in Boris Diaw's expiring contract. The hitch is what #Bobcats would have to take back. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Boris Diaw 

The Charlotte Bobcats didn't activate forward Boris Diaw for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz, and based on the tone of coach Paul Silas' comments, Diaw might never play here again. "I think if he had played all out, the way he should have, it would have been a much, much better club," Silas said, when asked why Diaw has fallen out of the rotation entirely. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Paul Silas, Boris Diaw 

"I like a player who is really committed to not only the team but to himself and then doing the best he can as a player," Silas said. "Some of the things that would go on, like not shooting the ball (and) passing all of the time... I needed hoops and he could put the ball in the hoop. When that wouldn't happen it was very disturbing." Asked if Diaw would ever play again for the Bobcats, Silas replied, "We just have to wait and see." Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Paul Silas, Boris Diaw 

The chances of Boris Diaw not finishing the season with the Charlotte Bobcats are growing, with his agent inquiring about a buyout that would free Diaw to sign elsewhere. Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins told the Observer Tuesday that he met with Diaw before the All-Star break about Diaw's role and his expiring contract. Higgins said he has since had discussions with Diaw's agent, Doug Neustadt. "Boris and I had a meeting prior to the All-Star break, maybe Wednesday before. We talked about quite a few things,'' Higgins said. "The issue with the buyout, it was raised on their side, from Doug. We haven't gone down that road any further.'' Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Boris Diaw 

With the Bobcats winning just four of their first 33 games and long out of playoff contention, it appears likely Silas would turn to younger power forwards Tyrus Thomas and D.J. White over Diaw the rest of the season. However, any serious discussion of buying out Diaw's contract makes no sense until the NBA trade deadline expires March 15. "No question,'' Higgins confirmed. "Those conversations, if they happen, would happen after the deadline.'' Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Boris Diaw 

Which seemingly speaks both to Biyombo’s arrival (he finished with 10 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks) and the possible departure of power forward Boris Diaw. For the first time in 384 games, pre-dating the trade to Charlotte, Diaw did not play Tuesday. Whether Diaw ever plays again here seems in question. Diaw’s agent has asked that if his client is not traded by the Mar. 15 deadline, that the Bobcats consider a buyout that would free Diaw to play elsewhere. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Boris Diaw 

There’s nothing left to tie Diaw and the Bobcats except the remaining guarantee on a $9 million salary. Diaw’s contract expires after this season and the chances of him playing here beyond that are slightly better than me guessing Wednesday’s winning Powerball numbers. I’m sure he’d love a reunion with former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni, as a New York Knick. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind returning to Phoenix, where I believe he still owns a home. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Boris Diaw 

In the alternative, Diaw could offer to give up some of his remaining salary in return for the Bobcats waiving him. That, in NBA terminology, is a buyout, and Diaw’s agent has already broached the subject to Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Boris Diaw 

The chances of Boris Diaw not finishing the season with the Charlotte Bobcats are growing, with his agent inquiring about a buyout that would free Diaw to sign elsewhere. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Boris Diaw 

Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins told the Observer Tuesday that he met with Diaw before the All-Star break about Diaw's role and his expiring contract. Higgins said he has since had discussions with Diaw's agent, Doug Neustadt. "Boris and I had a meeting prior to the All-Star break, maybe Wednesday before. We talked about quite a few things,'' Higgins said. "The issue with the buyout, it was raised on their side, from Doug. We haven't gone down that road any further.'' Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Boris Diaw 

The Bobacts appear willing to free Boris Diaw from his contract if they can reach an agreement on a buyout. L'Equipe

Charlotte Bobcats, Boris Diaw 

Charlotte team officials vow not to make any deals before the March 15 NBA trade deadline that would jeopardize their rebuilding plans. But it wouldn’t be a surprise if Boris Diaw, who will be a free agent this summer, is traded. His relationship continues to sour with Silas, including Sunday night’s effort in which Diaw took four shots. Silas has clashed with Diaw much of the year about shooting more – Diaw’s is one of the team’s better shooter – but Diaw has shot 10 or more times in 13 games this season. “I would like for him to take more shots,” Silas said. “When you don’t shoot and you pass it to someone else, it’s normally a worse shot than you had. So when you’re open, it’s my philosophy that you shoot shots. Prior to tonight, he was really shooting the ball. He was scoring and whatnot. For some reason, he decided not to shoot the ball tonight.”… Gaston Gazette

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Boris Diaw 

Diaw was living proof that the only thing easier than scoring for D’Antoni’s old Suns teams is scoring against D’Antoni’s Knicks. Diaw happened to play a season for Woodson with the Atlanta Hawks, and didn’t exactly remember any particular defensive genius. “When I was playing for him in Atlanta, I couldn’t tell if we were playing great defense,” Diaw said with a laugh. “We won 13 games.” Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Coaching, Boris Diaw 

Tony Parker: "If the season is canceled, I'll make an offer to Boris Diaw" BasketActu.com

Charlotte Bobcats, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Lockout, France, Boris Diaw 

Tom Haberstroh: Where Amare names Ronny Turiaf and Boris Diaw the smelliest NBA players. (via @DLHQ) http://bit.ly/rq2aHh #pepelepews Twitter

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Boris Diaw 

Emiliano Carchia: Boris Diaw made his official debut with JSA Bordeaux in Pro B scoring 9pts, grabbing 7rbds and dishing 3ass in the victory 79-78 vs Denain Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Lockout, France, Boris Diaw, JSA Bordeaux 

Emiliano Carchia: Boris Diaw signed with JSA Bordeaux (French Pro B) for the minimum salary: 'I had also two big offers from European top teams' said Diaw Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Lockout, France, Boris Diaw, JSA Bordeaux 

Yann Casseville: Boris Diaw has signed with JSA Bordeaux, confirmed the club's GM Denis Lacampagne. The captain of the Blues in Pro B! Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Lockout, France, Boris Diaw