5 Big Issues for the Bobcats

rbonnell@charlotteobserver.com With the Charlotte Bobcats opening summer-league practice in Las Vegas today with a mix of veterans, rookies and free agents, Observer NBA writer Rick Bonnell examines five things a Bobcats fan would love to see settled this off-season: 1 Will Adam Morrison be ready? Nine months after season-ending left knee surgery, Morrison will practice – but not play – in Las Vegas. The damage was extensive – the first serious injury of Morrison's career – and the stakes are high. He was the third overall pick in the 2006 draft. Morrison will be challenged on a roster full of wing players, with new coach Larry Brown setting a high standard for defense (not Morrison's strength). 2 Will Sean May be ready? He recently was cleared for basketball activity after micro-fracture surgery on his right knee in October.... [read full story]