NBA Offseason Preview - Charlotte Bobcats

Charlotte Bobcats
Record: 32-50
2008-2009 Payroll (Source: HoopsHype.com): $35.3M

Draft Picks: #9, #38

Last season, the Bobcats entered the season with hopes of making the playoffs. This season, they have the coach who's made a living out of making teams better. During the previous regime, the Bobcats placed a high value on wing players. As a result, the team has spent its last three first-round selections (Adam Morrison, Jason Richardson via Brandan Wright and Jared Dudley) on wings. Naturally, a focus on one position has resulted in a dearth of big men who can patrol the lane. Though Charlotte acquired Nazr Mohammed, they also acquired his prohibitive contract ($19M over the next three years). more...