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Bobcats GM Not Looking to Deal Okafor

 
In the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, Rick Bonnell writes "Charlotte Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins says he's not pursuing a sign-and-trade deal to resolve Emeka Okafor's restricted free-agency. However, Higgins also sees a downside to Okafor signing a one-year qualifying offer." (link)

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