Charlotte Bobcats

Bobcats Introduce New Coach Steve Clifford

Michael Tomsic — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:35:21 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats introduced their new head coach Wednesday – a veteran NBA assistant named Steve Clifford.

Steve Clifford is taking over a tough job.

The Bobcats were the second-worst team in the league last year. The year before, they had worst record in NBA history. And since the team entered the league in 2004, it hasn't kept a single head coach for more than three seasons.

Charlotte Plans To Bring 'Back The Buzz'

Michael Tomsic — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:23 +0000

It’s official: the Charlotte Bobcats are changing their name to the Charlotte Hornets. Team owner Michael Jordan announced the change Tuesday night.

“Back the buzz.” That was the tagline Tuesday night at Time Warner Cable Arena, glowing on screens and printed on T-shirts in the old-school Hornets’ teal and purple colors.

Team owner Michael Jordan said the Bobcats have asked the NBA if Charlotte’s basketball team can once again be the Hornets.

Charlotte Bobcats Expected To Announce Hornets Name Today

Julie Rose — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:43 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats have called a 6 p.m. press conference on Tuesday where they're expected to announce a name change.

Evan Kent couldn't be more thrilled. For several years, he and his brother have built a grassroots effort to re-christen the team the Charlotte Hornets. They've organized "swarms" of hundreds of nostalgic fans who wear their purple and teal Hornets gear at Bobcats games.

Report Says Bobcats Begin Process To Become Hornets

David Boraks — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:50:44 +0000

It looks like the Charlotte Bobcats are getting closer to that big name change that’s been rumored for months. CBSSports.com is reporting that the city’s pro basketball team has begun the process of changing its name to the Hornets. That was the name of Charlotte’s former NBA team, which moved to New Orleans.

Better But Still Bad, Charlotte Bobcats Fire Coach Mike Dunlap

Michael Tomsic — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:42:09 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats fired head coach Mike Dunlap Tuesday.

Dunlap took over the worst team in NBA history when he became head coach last summer. The Bobcats had just set the record for the worst winning percentage ever, winning just seven of their 66 games during a lockout-shortened season.

The Business Of Sports

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Sports have become big business in Charlotte, but the financial aspects of at least two of our local teams have been the source of controversy. Jerry Richardson, Owner of the Carolina Panthers, has asked the city - which means taxpayers - to fund $125 million in stadium renovations. Meanwhile the Charlotte Knights are set to build an uptown baseball stadium; also a move met with mixed reactions. We'll look at that latest coaching moves, the likely economic costs of these most recent proposals and more when Charlotte Talks.

Charlotte Hornets' Fans Leverage Social Media To "Bring Back The Buzz"

Duncan McFadyen — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:55:02 +0000

There’s been a lot of BUZZ recently about a certain name returning to Charlotte. Yes, the speculation is the Hornets name could be coming back to the city's NBA team. The New owner of the New Orleans Hornets wants to change the team’s name to something a little more Louisiana-centric. When the news broke December 4 that the NBA team could drop the name as early as next season, it excited a lot of people who were upset when the Hornets left in 2002.

Art Forgery And The Charlotte Hornets 2.0

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Part One: Art Forgery and Alberto Giacometti. Counterfeits and forgeries plague the art world. Google "Pablo Picasso" or surf over to eBay and you can own your very own Picasso fake. It's something museums, galleries and artists foundations themselves are dedicated to fighting. And there's a lot of money at stake. The most expensive sculpture ever sold at auction was by a Swiss artist named Alberto Giacometti - it sold for $104 million in 2010. Because the artist's work is so valuable, it's ripe for forgeries. We'll meet the person who spends time fighting fraud and counterfeiting for the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation and hear about the Giacometti exhibit now on display at the Bechtler.

$3 Million Question: Will Nostalgia, Money Follow 'Hornets' Nickname?

Rick Bonnell/Charlotte Observer — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:44:34 +0000

Bobcats Aim For Better Times

Mark Rumsey — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:14:48 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats finished last season with the NBA's worst record - 59 losses and just seven wins. This year, the team has a new coach and several new players including #2 draft pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrest. Team officials are hoping to make new inroads with fans and the community this season. WFAE's Mark Rumsey spoke with Bobcats' President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Whitfield to learn more about the team's new "gameplan".