Archive for December, 2008

Flint lawyer is a drummer in the court for Pistons

It’s hard to beat Flint lawyer Luis Sanchez’s high-profile night gig. It’s JumboTron-scoreboard big.

Pulling for Chuck

Who is the biggest train wreck in popular culture today? Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are always good guesses but, while the meth-pack is always interesting water-cooler fodder, mildly …

Hinrich rehab going faster than predicted

Kirk Hinrich’s optimistic timetable Tuesday to return from thumb surgery in as little as two more weeks may bode well when the Bulls host LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan.

Cavs

Trust: The main ingredient in Cavs’ winning chemistry Friday, December 26, 2008 On the first day of training camp, Mike Brown gath ered his Cavaliers players together and talked about one thing — trust.

CAVALIERS: Wallace flashbacks to his Detroit heyday

Some players around the league are stat-sheet stuffers. They’ll record gaudy numbers in several different categories.

LeBron, Kobe Take Home Weekly Honors

Cleveland’s LeBron James and Los Angeles’ Kobe Bryant were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the period ending December 28.

Cavaliers cool off Heat 93-86

Not even Dwyane Wade can humble the Cavaliers at home.LeBron James scored 33 points - four more than good buddy Wade, the NBA’s leading scorer - and Cleveland remained the league’s only unbeaten team on its own …

Top 24 moments of Lebron James’ career

In celebration of LeBron James’ 24th birthday, NBA TV will televise “24 Hours of LeBron” presented by Nike, a full day of programming featuring live games, highlights, classic performances and new original …

Unbeaten at home

With less than 2 minutes left in Thursday’s game, the Cavaliers’ 14-game winning streak at Quicken Loans was definitely in peril.

Resurgent NBA East

Resurgent NBA East Eastern Conference teams are outplaying the West so far this season By CLIFF BRUNT The Associated Press Fri.

Basketball: the full transcript of Donald McRae’s interview with LeBron James

One of basketball’s biggest stars discusses making it in the world of business and why he believes he can lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA championship LeBron James in action for the Cleveland …

Cavs try to stay perfect at home vs. Wiz

The NBA likes to put its best foot forward on Christmas Day so you knew LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn’t be getting the holiday off.

Victory waits in the wings

Buchtel senior guard Steve Hargrove launched a high, arching shot Monday that hit near the top of the backboard.

Cavaliers guards play bigger than their size

Bigger usually means better in the NBA. Don’t tell that to the Cavaliers. They are winning big by sending out one of the league’s smallest starting backcourts - 6-foot-1 Mo Williams and 6-3 Delonte West.

Williams Feeling Sweet Again Under DiLeo

Like him or not, understand Philadelphia 76ers general manager Ed Stefanski isn’t a stupid guy.

‘Chalk’ it up: Cavs’ LeBron to debut new shoe

To launch his newest sneaker, LeBron James and 20,000 fans will turn Quicken Loans Arena into an indoor winter wonderland.

Staying hot in The Q

The Cavaliers look to extend their home win streak as they host Yao and the Rockets.

Cavaliers notes: Gibson’s return puts team at full strength

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson returned from a five-game absence on Sunday at the Ford Center.

LeBron gives Cavaliers fans hope that he won’t break their hearts

LeBron James will consider signing a contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, according to a report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Saturday.

Report: LeBron James may sign extension early

Dec 21, 2008 LeBron James said he’ll consider signing an extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, well before he enters the free-agent market in 2010.