When he first took over as Orlando's general manager this past summer, Rob Hennigan was adamant that it would take a deliberate process to rebuild the team following the decision to trade All-Star center Dwight Howard.
Even a 12-point head start against the Milwaukee Bucks was not nearly enough for the winless Washington Wizards.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden was suspended without pay for the team's first home game Tuesday night for his flagrant foul in the season opener.
Hornets general manager Dell Demps decided extra cash for free agents was worth more to New Orleans than any player available in the middle of the second round of the NBA draft.
A three-way deal between the Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings that featured the draft rights to BYU All-America Jimmer Fredette was the biggest of Thursday's NBA draft day trades.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles was an assistant coach when Stephen Jackson was drafted into the league in 1997. The gritty former point guard believes Jackson is the strong personality he has sought for the locker room.
A three-way deal between the Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings that featured the draft rights to BYU All-America Jimmer Fredette was the biggest of Thursday's NBA draft day trades.
The Milwaukee Bucks made another big trade just before the draft. Now they must hope the name they'll be linked with forever doesn't come back to haunt them.
The Charlotte Bobcats selected Tennessee forward Tobias Harris with the 19th pick in the NBA draft and will send him to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade.
