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Steve Smith Returns To Miami In A Trade For Malik Allen

Feb 25, 2005 2:21 AM EST

Steve Smith was traded back to the Miami Heat on Tuesday. He came over in exchange for Malik Allen and cash considerations.

"We are very excited to welcome back Steve to the Heat organization," Heat president Pat Riley said in a statement released by the team. "In addition to him being a great shooter and his ability to play multiple positions, he also brings great character and veteran leadership to our team."

"This is a great opportunity for him to return where he started in the NBA and go to a legitimate championship contender," said Bobcats coach and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff. "We promised Steve if an opportunity arose ... that we would accommodate him and this was one such opportunity."

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Jahidi White Out For Season, Set For Surgery

Feb 24, 2005 3:10 PM EST

Charlotte Bobcats center Jahidi White will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and miss the rest of the season, the team said Thursday.

White had been on and off the injured list since hurting his shoulder Nov. 30 at New Jersey.

He appeared in a total of 18 games this season, averaging 2.5 points and 2.0 rebounds. A seven-year veteran, White was chosen by the Bobcats from Phoenix in last June's expansion draft.

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Bobcats Sign Matt Carroll, Place Steve Smith On IL

Feb 23, 2005 2:39 PM EST

The Charlotte Bobcats today signed shooting guard Matt Carroll, it was announced by Bobcats General Manager and Head Coach Bernie Bickerstaff. In a related move, the Bobcats placed Steve Smith on the injured list due to right knee tendinitis.

“We like Matt’s ability to shoot the ball, and his innate competitiveness,” Bickerstaff said. "The guy can score and he can really shoot the basketball.”

Carroll topped the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) with 20.1 points in 24 games for Roanoke. He also averaged 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.7 minutes. He scored an NBDL season-high 43 points against the Florida Flame on February 9 and was named NBDL Player of the Month in January after averaging 22.3 points. After January 1, he led Roanoke to a 14-4 record and into first place in the NBDL.

"I am elated to join the Charlotte Bobcats and I want to thank Bernie Bickerstaff for showing confidence in me to compete at the NBA level,” Carroll said. “I will work hard and contribute to this team in whatever way is asked.”

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Bobcats Feb 2005 Archive

  • Steve Smith Back In Miami?

    Florida Sun Sentinel | Feb 23, 2005

    With Shaq in the middle, the Miami Heat are still looking for perimeter shooters in which to surround their big man.

  • Michael Redd: "I Want To Retire As A Buck."

    Yahoo! | Feb 23, 2005

    Michael Redd tried to silence trade talk that has him going to Golden State or Portland by making a firm statement about his desire to stay in Milwaukee.

  • Okafor Slated To Return On Tuesday Versus Milwaukee

    ESPN | Feb 21, 2005

    Emeka Okafor is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday night against Milwaukee.

  • Okafor Out For Rookie Challenge

    Yahoo! | Feb 17, 2005

    Charlotte Bobcats star Emeka Okafor has been forced to skip this weekends rookie/sophomore game.

  • Van Exel's 29-Footer Beats Bobcats

    Yahoo! | Feb 14, 2005

    Nick Van Exel hit a 29-foot desperation shot as the buzzer went off to give the Portland Trail Blazers an 80-77 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.

  • Okafor And Robinson Activated From Bobcats IR

    Bobcats Press Release | Feb 11, 2005

    The Charlotte Bobcats today activated forwards Emeka Okafor and Bernard Robinson from the injured list and placed center Jahidi White on the injured list with a right shoulder sprain, it was announced by Bobcats General Manager and Head Coach Bernie Bickerstaff.

  • Rasho To The Rescue!

    New York Times | Feb 9, 2005

    Rasho Nesterovic put on his Spurs and guided them to victory despite the absence of superstar Tim Duncan.

  • Bobcats Release Jamal Sampson

    Bobcats Press Release | Feb 8, 2005

    The Charlotte Bobcats today waived forward/center Jamal Sampson, it was announced by Bobcats General Manager and Head Coach Bernie Bickerstaff.

  • Bobcats Steal Victory From Utah Without Emeka

    Yahoo! | Feb 2, 2005

    The Bobcats visited Utah without Emeka Okafor and Gerald Wallace picked up the slack, scoring 28 points and Brevin Knight added 21 points and eight assists and they combined to lead the fourth-quarter comeback, who trailed 89-78 in the fourth quarter but rallied to improve to 2-19 on the road.

  • Bobcats Activate Theron Smith From IL

    Bobcats Press Release | Feb 1, 2005

    The Charlotte Bobcats today activated forward Theron Smith from the injured list and placed guard/forward Bernard Robinson on the injured list with right knee tendinitis, it was announced by Bobcats General Manager and Head Coach Bernie Bickerstaff.

  • Rookie Sensation Okafor To Miss Tonight’s Game

    The Desert News | Feb 1, 2005

    Emeka Okafor is still recovering from a sprained left ankle suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers which will make him unavailable for tonight’s game versus the Jazz.