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Players were asked in their exit interviews last week for a review of Dunlap’s coaching style. It’s unclear how much that factored in the decision to let him go. In a post-season interview with the Observer Friday, Dunlap said he had evolved as a coach this season. He noted that he had backed off on managing every aspect of games from the sideline and had shortened practices. “Whether it’s Kemba Walker or Brendan Haywood, they appreciate what you don’t say when the game is being played,’’ Dunlap said. “In college you can literally yell across the floor and direct traffic with a player and it’s perfectly acceptable. Here the pro player can’t stand that.’’ Charlotte Observer

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The Charlotte Bobcats announced that center Brendan Haywood will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot. The 7-foot Haywood missed three of the team's past four games because of left ankle soreness. He had an MRI on Wednesday, and a CT scan ordered by foot specialist Dr. Bob Anderson confirmed the stress reaction. ESPN.com

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Ariana Cancel, 30, is looking forward to moving out of the Salvation Army homeless shelter in a couple of weeks and settling into her own three-bedroom East Charlotte apartment with her five children. Still, she has some concerns about the future. She wants to ensure she’ll be able to pay all of her bills while also providing for her children and studying to become a certified nursing assistant. “I’m overwhelmed. I can’t wait,” she said. “I’ve been saving money.” Charlotte Observer

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Now, with the help of Charlotte Bobcats center Brendan Haywood, Cancel and 14 other women will have one less bill to worry about for a year. On Sunday, Haywood surprised the women at the Center of Hope homeless shelter with news that he is going to pay their electric bills for the upcoming year. “This is going to give them some breathing room, a sign of relief, hope,” said Deronda Metz, director of social services for the Salvation Army in Charlotte. “This tells them that ‘If I continue to do what I’m supposed to do, somebody may come along beside me to offer support.’ ” Charlotte Observer

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Just after 3:30 p.m., Haywood appeared to tell the women that he understood their struggle. “I know it’s hard going day to day making ends meet,” Haywood said to the women. “One of the hardest things when my mom was trying to stretch that dollar was paying bills.” Haywood then revealed that he would be paying their electric bills for a year, urging the women to “take this gift and have a great year.” The room erupted into cheers with some high-fiving each other and others hugging their children. Cancel said she was elated by the news. “This is beautiful,” she said. “I feel like I just hit the lotto.” Charlotte Observer

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Somebody in the stands responded well, though. During the next timeout a fan shouted, “Hey Haywood! It would have taken you a month to score 12 points last season!’’ I asked Haywood about all the joshing post-game. He told me the real trash-talker was from Mavs owner Mark Cuban, who shouted something at him every time he took a shot. Charlotte Observer

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Brendan Haywood said he wasn't surprised the Dallas Mavericks severed ties with him this past summer by using the NBA's amnesty clause. "It's a business, man,'' said Haywood, who now plays for the Charlotte Bobcats. "They were able to get (Chris) Kaman on a one-year deal. "The (Mavs) team you saw was trying to go in a different direction, get younger, get some guys to play with Dirk (Nowitzki), and get some guys to be here when Dirk’s not here. It didn’t surprise me at all.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Haywood says "Myself and Ramon will be great additions to this team" and "we're looking forward to getting this thing started and help this team be better than it was last season." Haywood still owns a home in Charlotte and has frequently worked out at the Bobcats facility in the past during the offseason. NBA.com

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Lang Greene: The Charlotte Bobcats will officially introduce Ramon Sessions and Brendan Haywood tomorrow, according to team press release. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Brendan Haywood, Ramon Sessions 

Rick Bonnell: Clarification: The Bobcats' bid of just over $2 million for Brendan Haywood applies to each of the next three seasons. Twitter

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Marc Stein: NBA's 30 teams just notified that Brendan Haywood has been claimed on waivers by Bobcats. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Brendan Haywood 

Marc Stein: So in today's big amnesty machinations: Bobcats claim Mavs castoff Brendan Haywood & Wolves castoff Darko Milicic now available to masses Twitter

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Derek Page: Word from @Rick Bonnell is that recent #Mavs amnesty Brendan Haywood is on #Bobcats radar as well. Twitter

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Earl K. Sneed: The Mavs have officially waive Brendan Haywood with the amnesty clause. Twitter

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Ramon Sessions and Brendan Haywood could end addressing the Charlotte Bobcats’ needs at point guard and center, the Observer has learned. Charlotte Observer

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Sessions, an unrestricted free agent who finished last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, has drawn interest from the Bobcats, an informed source said. Haywood, a center who grew up in Greensboro and played for North Carolina, will reportedly be waived by the Dallas Mavericks under the NBA’s amnesty clause. Charlotte Observer

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All that could make sign-and-trade discussions between the Bobcats and Indiana Pacers moot. If the Bobcats strike deals with Sessions and eventually Haywood, it’s possible their best course would be rescinding a qualifying offer of about $4 million to point guard D.J. Augustin, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. Charlotte Observer

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David Aldridge: Source confirms Mavs to amnesty Brendan Haywood. Dallas reached agreement with Chris Kaman on 1 year deal Wednesday. @espn_macmahon first. Twitter

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The Mavericks will use their amnesty clause on center Brendan Haywood, SportsDay's Eddie Sefko has learned. Dallas Morning News

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The Dallas Mavericks might use the NBA's one-time amnesty clause before free agency opens Sunday. General manager Donnie Nelson wouldn't say if center Brendan Haywood would be the target, as some media outlets have reported. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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