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July 26, 2004
The Bobcats sign Emeka Okafor, the team’s historical first-ever draft pick (second overall) in the 2004 NBA Draft.
July 28, 2004
The Bobcats sign Bernard Robinson, the team’s second round selection (45th overall) in the 2004 NBA Draft.
August 2, 2004
The Bobcats’ inaugural 2004-05 season schedule is announced, with the first-ever game at home on Thursday, November 4, against Southeast Division rival Washington at Charlotte Coliseum.
August 4, 2004
The Bobcats’ inaugural 2004-05 preseason schedule is announced. The team will play eight exhibition games, beginning on October 14 against Washington.
August 16, 2004
The Bobcats acquire a second-round pick in the 2005 NBA Draft from Atlanta in exchange for forward/center Predrag Drobnjak.
August 21, 2004
The team’s first-ever uniforms are unveiled, revealing white home uniforms and orange away uniforms, making the Bobcats the only NBA team to have orange as its primary road uniform color. The team colors are also displayed in a mesh panel down the side of the uniform jersey and shorts.
August 31, 2004
The Bobcats sign free-agent guard Brevin Knight.
September 16, 2004
The Bobcats sign free-agent guard Steve Smith.
September 21, 2004
The Bobcats exercise the contract option on Melvin Ely.
September 22, 2004
The Bobcats join with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in an extensive partnership that includes customized programs for four selected CMS schools involving rewards programs, book donations, appearances and motivational speakers.
September 26, 2004
The Bobcats Youth Basketball Network tips off.
September 30, 2004
The Bobcats sign center Primoz Brezec to a multi-year contract extension.
October 4, 2004
The Bobcats officially open 2004-05 training camp.
October 26, 2004
The Bobcats host the Cool School Field Trip event at the Charlotte Coliseum, in conjunction with its preseason game with Miami. More than 15,000 students and teachers representing 31 regional cities and 14 counties participated in the event.
November 1, 2004
The Bobcats acquire guard Keith Bogans from Orlando in exchange for forward Brandon Hunter.
November 4, 2004
The Bobcats open their inaugural season against Washington at Charlotte Coliseum. The Bobcats fall 103-96 before a sellout crowd of 23,319. Bobcats center Primoz Brezec scores the first basket in franchise history.
November 6, 2004
Charlotte defeats Orlando 111-100 at the Charlotte Coliseum to record the first-ever win in franchise history. Primoz Brezec leads the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
November 23, 2004
The Bobcats’ 91-89 win over Detroit marks the first time an expansion team defeated the defending NBA Champions since the 1970-71 season when the Buffalo Braves and Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks.
December 2, 2004
For the first time in franchise history, a Bobcats player was honored for his accomplishments on the court, as Emeka Okafor is named the NBA’s got milk? Rookie of the Month for his outstanding play in November 2004.
December 4, 2004
The Bobcats waive guard Eddie House.
December 6, 2004
The Bobcats acquire guard Kareem Rush in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bobcats send two second round draft picks to the Lakers – one of those is the pick Charlotte received from Atlanta on August 16, 2004.
December 22, 2004
The Bobcats record their first-ever road win and complete their first-ever season sweep of an opponent at Houston, defeating the Rockets 101-100 at Toyota Center. Houston native Emeka Okafor has 21 points and11 rebounds to pace the Bobcats.
January 1, 2005
Emeka Okafor posts the NBA’s longest double-double streak by a rookie in 35 years with his 19-game consecutive streak. The streak began on November 21. It is the longest streak for a rookie since 12-time NBA All-Star Elvin Hayes registered 60 straight during the 1968-69 season. The streak ends on January 3 against Cleveland.
January 3, 2005
For the second time in as many months, Emeka Okafor earns the NBA’s got milk? Rookie of the Month award for the month of December 2004.
January 27, 2005
Emeka Okafor is selected to play in the got Milk? Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend in Denver.
February 23, 2005
The Bobcats sign shooting guard Matt Carroll from the Roanoke Dazzle of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL).
February 24, 2005
The Bobcats gain Cleveland’s first-round pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. When Charlotte acquired a first-round pick from Phoenix via Cleveland through the Expansion Selection, the Cavaliers were permitted to keep the pick if it fell within certain draft positions. Cleveland now removes all restrictions on the pick, giving the selection to the Bobcats.
February 24, 2005
The Bobcats acquire forward Malik Allen and cash considerations from Miami in exchange for guard Steve Smith.
February 28, 2005
The Bobcats sign point guard Cory Alexander from the Roanoke Dazzle of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) and waive center Jahidi White.
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