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There also are people in the organization who consider Dunlap gracious and praise him for the manner in which he deals with employees who can’t possibly help his career. If so, that says something good about a man. But it’s victories we care about, and the Bobcats have won 21 games. They are the first team to win three times as many games as they did the previous season (because players were locked out they played only 66 games last season). Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Mike Dunlap 

Small potatoes, maybe. But after going 7-59 last season – worst record in NBA history – 21-61 felt OK Wednesday night. “Absolutely we wanted to avoid that worst record. It was definitely one of our small goals down the stretch,” said Bobcats co-captain Gerald Henderson (15 points and six assists). “Obviously things didn’t go as well as we hoped, but we played hard.” “Coming down the stretch, we played as pros.” Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Gerald Henderson 

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has made yet another gesture to show he’s serious about the Charlotte Bobcats becoming invested in the community’s charity needs. In a partnership forged with Mooresville-based Lowe’s home improvement, the team unveiled a Book Bus Tuesday that will travel Mecklenburg County year round, giving away books to children at elementary schools and summer literacy programs. Up to 6,000 books to be given out annually, officials said.The announcement came at Albemarle Road Elementary School in east Charlotte, after a brief parade that included Jordan and his team, along with the Johnson C. Smith University band and staff from Lowe’s. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan 

If the Charlotte Bobcats ask the NBA for a name change, it would be at least 18 months before such a request was implemented. NBA commissioner-to-be Adam Silver met with the Observer and other print media outlets Monday during a visit to Charlotte. Much of his 20-minute interview addressed the possibility the Bobcats might switch their nickname to “Hornets’’ now that the New Orleans Hornets are switching to “Pelicans.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats 

The Bobcats have done some market research, but have yet to make a request with the NBA. Silver said he’s fine with whatever the Bobcats decide, but that the team’s deliberate approach is the right course. Silver said this would be a “very expensive process for the team,’’ so it’s “a weighty process, not just what X amount of fans say in an opinion poll.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats 

Silver is pleased the Bobcats have shown interest in hosting an NBA All-Star Game at Time Warner Cable Arena. “I’m very excited about the prospect of an All-Star Game returning here,’’ said Silver, adding that last summer’s Democratic National Convention shows Charlotte has the infrastructure and will to host major events. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, All-Star 

Could the Bobcats' inability to build off a 7-5 start no one saw coming, descending instead into a nosedive that has parked them for months in the bottom-two dungeon of ESPN.com's weekly NBA Power Rankings amid the predictable whispers about how resistant Charlotte's vets are to a rookie coach branded as a college guy, cost Dunlap his job after just one season? I really didn't think so, but more than one source consulted this week identified Dunlap as a coach in potential jeopardy, which undoubtedly stems from Michael Jordan's recent proclamation to a group of season-ticket holders that major offseason changes are coming in Charlotte. I'm just not quite sure how much more Dunlap -- who was hired, remember, for his rep in player development -- was supposed to get out of a group that still needs lots of developing. Lots. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Coaching, Mike Dunlap 

In a recent Journal Times’ survey of 35 NBA players and advance scouts, Bryant was their overwhelming choice as the “NBA’s Most Competitive’’ player. Among those casting votes for Bryant were two players who have witnessed his almost-demonic determination up close and personal: former teammate and current Charlotte guard Ramon Sessions and current teammate Steve Blake. “Just having played with Kobe, I have seen how extremely competitive he is,’’ Sessions said. “I think he’s in his 17th season now and he’s still got a will to win like nobody else. He’s all about winning. He’ll do everything in his power to win.’’ Racine Journal-Times

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Steve Blake, Ramon Sessions 

Love is in the air for NBA legend Michael Jordan, who arrived on the Strip today in advance of Thursday’s start of his 12th annual Celebrity Invitational golf tournament and fundraiser. He is here with fiancee Yvette Prieto, and wedding invitations have gone out to their friends for the ceremony in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 27. It’s the third consecutive year of his golf tournament at Aria and the high-roller golf course Shadow Creek. Michael’s event has already attracted some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment for the four days of competitive golf and party events. “We raised more than $500,000 last year for charity and enjoyed a lot of special moments. This year’s tournament is certain to be even better. Shadow Creek is incredible and one of my favorite golf courses, and it’s open to the public once again,” Michael said in a press release. Las Vegas Sun

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan 

Veteran point guard Jannero Pargo has signed with the Charlotte Bobcats for the rest of the season. He’d like to stay here beyond this season. “Hopefully,’’ Pargo said after shootaround Wednesday morning. “I know they have a second point guard in (Ramon) Sessions who is really, really good. But most teams need a third point guard if someone goes down. “I think I’d be a pretty good third point guard, so that you don’t have such a drop-off from the second or first guard.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Jannero Pargo 

Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has signed guard Jannero Pargo for the remainder of the season. The 6-1 Pargo has appeared in 10 games for the Bobcats, averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 assists, 1.1 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 17.4 minutes. He has scored in double figures five times, while shooting .407 from the field (35-86), .380 from beyond the three-point line (19-50) and .833 from the free-throw line (5-6). NBA.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Jannero Pargo 

With his second 10-day contract set to expire on Tuesday night, guard Jannero Pargo plans to sign with the Charlotte Bobcats for the remainder of the season on Wednesday, agent Mark Bartelstein told RealGM. Pargo has given the Bobcats stability and an offensive spark since first signing with the team on March 14. He has averaged 9.4 points and 2.5 assists in 10 games for the Bobcats, highlighted by five double-digit scoring outputs. RealGM

Charlotte Bobcats, Jannero Pargo 

Ben Gordon: Wishing Kevin Ware a healthy and speedy recovery Twitter @BenGordon8

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Injuries, NCAA, Ben Gordon, Kevin Ware 

His relationship with Michael Jordan: It's good. I call him up and bust his chops when his team is not doing well, which is a lot. What he will do on his first day of retirement: I keep telling my wife I'm going to go grocery shopping with her. But I don't know, whatever it is, it's going to be fun. Gothamist

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, David Stern 

Now he approaches restricted free-agency in July. Only once in his four seasons as a Bobcat has this franchise reached the playoffs. That’s a departure from the winning Henderson’s teams did in high school and at Duke. But, all things being equal, he says he’d like to remain a Bobcat and be part of the long-term solution. “I know one thing – the Bobcats have stuck with me,” Henderson said of free-agency. “So if we can work it out, (re- signing in Charlotte) would be a good thing.” Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Gerald Henderson 

Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap indicated Wednesday he’d like Josh McRoberts back next season after McRoberts becomes an unrestricted free agent. Acquiring McRoberts at the trade deadline from Orlando appeared to be a minor deal, but he’s become a starter. Dunlap believes McRoberts’ passing has improved the Bobcats’ ball-movement. The Bobcats have totaled 20 or more assists in four of their last six games and Dunlap gives McRoberts credit for that. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Josh McRoberts, Mike Dunlap 

Peter Vecsey: Now that the Grizzlies' decision makers are no longer 'considering' Jonny Flynn, look for Michael Jordan to sign him 4 Bobcats lottery run. Twitter @PeterVecsey1

Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Jonny Flynn 

Rick Bonnell: Restricted FA-to-be Gerald Henderson said he'd "absolutely" prefer to stay a Bobcat, all else being equal. "Bobcats have stuck with me, so if we can work it out, that would be a good thing." Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Gerald Henderson 

While most of the Bobcats are generally playing out the string — except when they face the Celtics — McRoberts is trying to optimize his chances to secure a guaranteed contract this summer. “I think here it’s been great so far for me in terms of getting an opportunity at my position,” he said. “You don’t want to ever get used to bouncing around. Everybody wants to find a role on a team and be comfortable. Everybody wants to get on a contender and try to make a run. “This is my sixth year and it’s something where I have seen a lot of situations and I want to get to a place where I can get an opportunity to help a team and hopefully win some games.” Boston Globe

Charlotte Bobcats, Josh McRoberts 

Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has signed guard Jannero Pargo to a 10-day contract. Pargo will wear No. 5. The Bobcats roster stands at 15 players. NBA.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Rod Higgins, Jannero Pargo