Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah, center, grabs a rebound against Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The Bulls won 93-90. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah, center, grabs a rebound against Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The Bulls won 93-90.

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  1. Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, center, poses with players Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace for team photographer Kent Smith during NBA basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  2. Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, center, poses with players Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace during NBA basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  3. Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) and center Tyson Chandler fight for a rebound against the Toronto Raptors during their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina November 25, 2009.
  4. Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler (6) reacts to teammate Gerald Wallace's dunk against the Toronto Raptors in the second half of the Bobcats' 116-81 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  5. Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (4) drives between Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler, left, and Raymond Felton (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  6. Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace (3) drives between Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani (7), of Italy, and Chris Bosh, second from right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler (6) is at right.
  7. Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, above, draws a foul from Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (13) with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta.
  8. Charlotte Bobcats' D.J. Augustin, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Barrett battle for a loose ball in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 92-87.
  9. Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, right, is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers' Coby Karl (5) in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. Cavaliers' Darryl Watkins (20) watches. The Cavaliers won 92-87.
  10. Charlotte Bobcats' D.J. Augustin, right, puts pressure on Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson in the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Cleveland.
  11. Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown yells to players during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 92-87.
  12. Charlotte Bobcats forward Stephen Graham, left to right, shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Jamario Moon in the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Cleveland.
  13. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  15. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  16. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.

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