I reported just before the season-opener that Emeka Okafor passed on a contract extension worth an average of more than $12 million a season. The reaction from those scouts was shock; shock both that the Bobcats offered that much and that Okafor said no. The greater shock was that Okafor, who’s making about $5.4 million this season, turned it down. One scout predicted there’s a greater chance Okafor would seriously injure himself this season than there was that he’d improve enough to attract a significantly higher offer — from the Bobcats or any other team. The real question here is if Okafor has Joe Smith in his 5 and if not he should get on it.
Latest from Charlotte Hornets
Larry, Johnson
Batman gets paid.
Linsanity is running wild in Buzz City.
"Blood, sweat, and tears. Love this team. Love our fans. Love this game." - Jeremy
Jeremy Lin is having a fantastic playoff run.