--The Philadelphia 76ers' interest in trading center Samuel Dalembert has to register with the Bobcats, who have a center -- Nazr Mohammed -- they'd happily move. Dalembert's best time as a pro came while playing for now-Bobcats coach Larry Brown, who loves shot-blockers.
--The moves that Washington and Atlanta made leading up to the draft -- each acquired veteran help -- has to add to the difficulty the Bobcats will have next season, pursuing their first playoff appearance. The Wizards were a lottery team, but now could be as high as the fourth seed in the East. QUOTE TO NOTE: "Sometimes it's hard to put those feelings aside. There's something about our blood that makes it very hard to choose a Duke player." -- managing partner (and former North Carolina star) Michael Jordan on the irony of him drafting a Blue Devil.
