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Bobcats, Hornets trading Centers
Mo Z. Dizzle:
AP Source: Bobcats, Hornets swapping centers
Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor(notes) to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler(notes).
The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made.
The Bobcats will be giving up the only starting center in franchise history for Chandler, who has been plagued by a left toe injury. Chandler played in only 32 games last season and a trade to Oklahoma City was rescinded because of concerns over the injury.
The deal comes less than a year after Okafor signed a six-year, $72 million deal with the Bobcats.
AP Sports Writer Brett Martel contributed to this report.
Now_Im_Not_Banned:
I wonder why Charlotte would do this?....I mean, both players are on the same level, but Okafor was their franchise big...its evident that New Orleans has been wanting to move Chandler, so this is no surprise on their part. Okafor is better offensively and Chandler is better defensively. they're both similar in terms of skill, though. pretty even swap.
Chamillitary Click:
Emeka was a beast defender!
thisoneguy360:
I don't understand this move at all, Okafor has really been coming into his own.
Now_Im_Not_Banned:
--- Quote from: Chamillitary Click on July 27, 2009, 04:24:54 PM ---Emeka was a beast defender!
--- End quote ---
they both were...chandler still had the slight edge on d, though.
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