Report: Bobcats interested in J.J. Hickson
The Charlotte Bobcats surprised some by choosing Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist over Kansas’ Thomas Robinson with the second pick in last week’s NBA Draft. Now, the reason behind that decision is becoming clear – The Charlotte Observer‘s Rick Bonnell reports that the Bobcats have interest in a free agent that plays Robinson’s power forward position.
#Bobcats have expressed interest in former N.C. State big man J.J. Hickson, agent Andy Miller confirms to Observer.—
Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) July 02, 2012
Hickson, 23, started last year with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived and played the rest of the season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Hickson averaged a career-high 15 points per game in 19 appearances with Portland, 10 of which came as a starter. The 2011-2012 season was Hickson’s last under his rookie contract.
The Portland Oregonian reported last week that the Blazers would not extend a qualifying offer to Hickson, meaning the Blazers do not have the right to match any other team’s contract offer.
