The Charlotte Hornets became the New Orleans Hornets, which became the New Orleans Pelicans, allowing the Charlotte Bobcats to become the Charlotte Hornets. Got it? A few days after news leaked, the plan will become official today. Steve Reed of the Associated Press: Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team’s name to the…

The Cleveland Cavaliers goal is to make this their last lottery appearance for a while CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Although it feels as if the NBA lottery is an annual event for the Cavaliers, it really isn't. Yes, this will be the Cavs third straight appearance, but it's their 17th appearance overall since the current system was adopted in 1985, and ...