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Report: Josh McRoberts reaches deal to re-sign with Bobcats

Josh McRoberts

Charlotte Bobcats’ Josh McRoberts (11) reacts after making a basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The Bobcats won 107-101. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

AP

Midseason Josh McRoberts was traded from Orlando to Charlotte for Hakim Warrick as two of the worst teams in the league rearranged the deck chairs on the Titanic.

But McRoberts liked what he got in Charlotte — a starting role and nearly double the minutes. It showed on the court as he averaged what would be career highs of 9.3 points and 7.2 rebounds a game. He played solid ball in those minutes.

Not surprisingly he said he wanted to come back if the money could be worked out. It has been, reports Marc Spears on twitter.

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/353235395879763968

McRoberts will get minutes in Charlotte next to just acquired Al Jefferson — they make a hard working if not physically intimidating front line. It will be interesting to see who works out better next to Jefferson, McRoberts or Bismack Biyombo. Because Biyombo would provide the shot blocking and rim protection you need next to Jefferson, who can score plenty.

Either way, at this price McRoberts is a good value who can be solid for Charlotte off the bench.