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Charlotte Bobcats power forward Tyrus Thomas was told not to accompany the team on their four-game West Coast trip by team management. Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins said Monday the front office felt Thomas’s time was better spent in Charlotte, doing some physical rehabilitation and individual on-court work, rather than be on the road with his team. Charlotte Observer

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Six people, including the wife of a Charlotte Bobcats player, were arrested during a fight outside an uptown bar early Thursday morning after a party hosted by NBA star Chris Paul. The fight took place around 2:30 a.m. in the parking lot at the NC Music Factory outside of the Label night club where a party hosted by the Los Angeles Clippers star guard had just wrapped up. Jamie Patrice Thomas, wife of Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas, was one of four women arrested during the altercation. WCNC.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Law, Tyrus Thomas 

Stevenson, 28, and Sascha Smith, 22, were also charged with resisting a public officer when they refused to get out while in the car with Thomas. Smith is the fiance of Bobcats guard Ben Gordon, according to several internet websites. WCNC.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Law, Tyrus Thomas, Ben Gordon 

Multiple people, including the wife of a Charlotte Bobcats player, were arrested during a fight outside an uptown bar early Thursday morning after a party hosted by NBA star Chris Paul. The fight took place around 2:30 a.m. at the NC Music Factory outside of the Label night club where a party hosted by the Los Angeles Clippers star guard had just wrapped up. Jamie Patrice Thomas, wife of Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas, was arrested during the altercation. Names of other people involved in the fight have not been released. WCNC.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Law, Tyrus Thomas 

This year it was Gerald Henderson and rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, with the injured Tyrus Thomas throwing Jordan entry passes. Everyone left smiling, and maybe a little more savvy about basketball, too. “He’s the best ever to play and he’s still got that competitive nature. He always feels he can help you,’’ said team captain Henderson. “We played one-one-one. That’s always fun. He wants to win.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Tyrus Thomas, Gerald Henderson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Chris Littman: Good for the @bobcats: Distributing 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to low income families. Diop, Gordon, Henderson, Sessions & Thomas involved. Twitter @chrislittmann

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas, Ben Gordon, Ramon Sessions, DeSagana Diop, Gerald Henderson 

The Bobcats have announced that forward Tyrus Thomas is expected to miss approximately two months with a torn muscle in his lower left leg. Oklahoman

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas, Injuries 

Charlotte Bobcats power forward Tyrus Thomas is expected to miss two months after a magnetic resonance imaging revealed a tear of the plantaris muscle in his left leg. Thomas hobbled out of Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Monday’s MRI revealed the muscle tear near his calf. He also has a second-degree strain of the calf itself. The injury does not require surgery, but has a relatively long recovery period. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas, Injuries 

So he’s back with a new coach in Mike Dunlap, a stronger body (about 20 pounds of added muscle), and a fresh perspective. “I’m at a point in my career where it feels like ‘Groundhog Day,’ ’’ Thomas said of his seventh NBA training camp, starting Tuesday morning at UNC Asheville. “I thought last year could be the season that solidified me, but it was actually my worst. So the last few months have been about getting back to where I know I can be.’’ Where’s that? “A good player on a winning team,” Thomas said. “And I think we have that capability, particularly with the attitude of the coaches. I feel good about what is coming up.” Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas 

“I was hospitalized the week before camp with stomach ulcers,’’ Thomas said. “Lost 20 pounds and never really gained it back’’ until after the season. Thomas didn’t have the strength to play power forward effectively, so Silas tried him at small forward. It was awful, with him shooting a career-low 36.7 percent from the field. The friction between player and coach boiled over late last season when Silas physically lashed out at Thomas in a postgame locker room. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas 

Rick Bonnell: Tyrus's agent told me in June that Thomas gained 20 pounds. You can see the difference in his shoulders and arms. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas 

The Charlotte Bobcats would love to get out of the Tyrus Thomas business. To say it has gone bad in Charlotte between the team and the player is an understatement. HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Tyrus Thomas 

Sources close to the process say the team hopes new head Coach Mike Dunlap can reach Tyrus in a way that Paul Silas couldn’t, but the truth of the matter is that Tyrus is not in the long-term plan. If the Bobcats can find anyone who’d take him, they’d trade Tyrus tomorrow. HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Tyrus Thomas 

The problem with moving Tyrus is that he’s had some stomach related issues that’s caused him to struggle keeping weight on. Combine that with a poor attitude and a history of run-ins with coaches and that’s a tough sell. HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Tyrus Thomas 

Earlier in the week in this space we talked about some of the guys who’s contracts make them expendable, but there are a few other guys that shouldn’t get too comfortable in their current situations as they are likely on the move before the February 21st, NBA trade deadline. Here are some of the guys to watch: Tyrus Thomas – Charlotte Bobcats The Charlotte Bobcats would love to get out of the Tyrus Thomas business. To say it has gone bad in Charlotte between the team and the player is an understatement. Sources close to the process say the team hopes new head Coach Mike Dunlap can reach Tyrus in a way that Paul Silas couldn’t, but the truth of the matter is that Tyrus is not in the long-term plan. If the Bobcats can find anyone who’d take him, they’d trade Tyrus tomorrow. HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Tyrus Thomas 

Marc Stein: That means Bobcats decide tomorrow whether to amnesty DeSagana Diop after Haywood's arrival, as many expect, or save for Tyrus Thomas later Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas, DeSagana Diop 

Sources said Charlotte's phones were burning up on Wednesday with teams trying to move up and grab the No. 2 pick. But those suitors have balked so far at having to take the aforementioned Tyrus Thomas, who has three years and $26 million remaining on his contract. SI.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Trade, Tyrus Thomas 

Rick Bonnell: Just spoke with Tyrus Thomas' agent: Tyrus training in Texas and he has gained 20 much-needed pounds to 240. A good sign. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas 

Cleveland still has a strong desire to move to No. 2 to get Beal, but has resisted Charlotte’s attempts to attach Tyrus Thomas to a trade. Thomas has three years and $26 million left on his contract and has become unproductive and largely uncaring as a pro. Yahoo! Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Trade, Tyrus Thomas, Bradley Beal 

According to multiple sources, the Bobcats are trying to convince teams interested in the second pick to also take back disappointing power forward Tyrus Thomas, who has more than $26 million remaining on his contract. Thomas is coming off the worst season since his rookie year as he averaged just 5.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. When asked if teams would be willing to touch Thomas, one Western Conference executive said, “I don’t think so.” Washington Post

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