With Kidd-Gilchrist, Hope for the Bobcats - NYTimes.com

The rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and the second-year player Kemba Walker have given the Charlotte Bobcats, dismal last season, a new identity.

NBA: What a difference a season makes - ESPN

Kemba makes the list of Hollinger's top surprises of the league so far

Why We Watch: Rasheed Wallace, Outlaw | The Classical
The last two paragraphs are required reading

CBSSports.com Basketball Podcast: Everything's coming up Bobcats - CBSSports.com

Zach Harper and Matt Moore break down the final play of the Lakers-Spurs game, discuss the scrappy Bobcats, and Royce White's situation.

Other stuff

Nate Robinson performs innovative tunnel move through Telfair's legs [Video] - Bright Side Of The Sun

LOL

Al Jefferson is all grown up - SBNation.com
Once a young buck looking to make his way in the NBA, Al Jefferson is now a mentor for two young big men who are gunning to replace him in Salt Lake. But that's all just fine to Big Al.

Grizzlies Q&A: checking in with Straight Outta Vancouver - Welcome to Loud City

Some preparation for Saturday's game