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Bobcats inquire about A.I.

The Charlotte Bobcats have inquired about Allen Iverson's availability, and they might make an offer for the superstar guard now that the Philadelphia 76ers say they'll trade him.

Michael Jordan, the former NBA superstar, is part-owner of the Bobcats and oversees basketball operations. Coach-GM Bernie Bickerstaff said Jordan plans to be in Charlotte today for the team's home game against the Phoenix Suns.

Hamstring hurts Pacers' O'Neal

Indiana forward Jermaine O'Neal missed his second straight game with a sore left hamstring Saturday night when the Pacers played the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Combined news services