Bobcats, Boris Diaw to opt in

Charlotte Bobcats forward Boris Diaw said he would definitely exercise his $9 million player-option for next season. He also said if the lockout draws well into next season, he intends to play for the French pro team he owns, JSA Bourdeaux. Center Kwame Brown is the unrestricted free agent the Charlotte Bobcats would logically want back most. Coach Paul Silas has said he anticipates other teams pursuing Brown, which would drive up his price. Who knows what the future holds, but it’s obvious Brown enjoyed his season here and wants to come back. “I had success here – it’s the first time I played in a while. I saw an opportunity and I had a good time,’’ Brown said after cleaning out his locker the day after the season ended.