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» Tuesday, December 13 2011

 

» Saturday, December 10 2011

It still seems there's a good chance the Bobcats will re-sign Kwame Brown. If they don't, they need a plan B -- Diop and Diaw as the two options in the middle could be quite problematic. Charlotte Observer

 

» Thursday, December 8 2011

Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas says Tuesday's meeting with free-agent center Kwame Brown went "great," as the Bobcats work to re-sign him. "He was adamant about trying to come here, that he really liked what we did for him last year," Silas described. "How positive we were with him, how we worked with him. He said nobody ever really worked with him as much as we did." Charlotte Observer

 

» Wednesday, December 7 2011

Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas says Tuesday’s meeting with free-agent center Kwame Brown went “great,’’ as the Bobcats work to re-sign him. “He was adamant about trying to come here, that he really liked what we did for him last year,’’ Silas described. “How positive we were with him, how we worked with him. He said nobody ever really worked with him as much as we did.’’ Charlotte Observer

Brown’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Tuesday Brown does value his experience in Charlotte. But Bartelstein also cautioned there’s a business aspect, as in looking for the most compensation as an unrestricted free agent. Bartelstein indicated Tuesday that Brown’s decision should come in the next few days. The earliest free agents can sign with teams is Friday, the first day of training camp. Charlotte Observer

 

» Tuesday, December 6 2011

Agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed to the Observer today that center Kwame Brown met with Charlotte Bobcats management to discuss him re-signing here. Brown, an unrestricted free agent, finished last season as the Bobcats' starting center. As of now, Gana Diop, coming off a ruptured Achilles tendon, is the only true center under contract to the Bobcats. Charlotte Observer

 

» Monday, December 5 2011

Mark Bartelstein, the agent for former No. 1 pick Kwame Brown, told FOX Sports Ohio that Brown is generating “lots of interest” on the free agent market. “He had a terrific year,” Bartelstein said. “We’re talking to a number of teams.” Bartelstein speaks the truth as Brown did a nice job last season in Charlotte. The 6-foot-11 center averaged nearly 8 points and 7 rebounds, and was just generally a hustler. The Bobcats were impressed, and word is they would love to have him back. FOXSportsOhio

The Knicks, after showing initial interest on Kwame Brown, have backed off. The Knicks also have explored using their mid-level on a small forward, perhaps Grant Hill or Anthony Parker. New York Post

 

» Sunday, December 4 2011

Sources said Miami also has its eyes on center Kwame Brown. According to a source close to the center, the Heat, Knicks, Celtics, 76ers, Warriors and Bobcats have expressed interest in Brown. SI.com

The Heat could use a portion of the midlevel to lure free-agent center Kwame Brown, who is strongly considering Miami. The Charlotte Bobcats are also pushing to hold onto Brown. Yahoo! Sports

The Knicks would like to add another veteran defensive center to start and are waiting on the likes of Kurt Thomas, Aaron Gray and Jeff Foster. There has been a terrific amount of debate in the organization on Kwame Brown, but an NBA source says they’ve lost interest despite an initial push. New York Post

 

» Saturday, December 3 2011

The Celtics also have had conversations about Lakers swingman Shannon Brown, Bobcats center Kwame Brown, and former Celtic Marquis Daniels, whose season was cut short when he suffered a bruised spinal cord in a Feb. 6 collision with Magic guard Gilbert Arenas. “It’s something we’re talking about,’’ said agent Mark Bartelstein, who represents all three. “We’re having conversations. Nothing’s been decided yet. We’ll kind of see what happens here over the next couple days. Boston Globe

 

» Wednesday, November 30 2011

 

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