Archive for June, 2009

LeBron James moving his summer hoops camp from Akron to UC San Diego

LeBron James is moving his King’s Academy summer basketball camp from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, to the campus of UC San Diego.

Now What? Cleveland Cavaliers Look For Final Piece in ‘09 Offseason

The 2009 NBA Playoffs ended in a letdown for the reigning MVP LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers fans, pick the team you think is the Cavs’ all-time best

The 2008-09 Cleveland Cavaliers’ season is considered by legions of longtime fans as the team’s best ever.

LeBron James and Vince Carter Teaming Up Together?

It seems to be just another crazy rumor, actually it could work out for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Jersey Nets.

Obama calls on LeBron James to open White House court

When a king meets a president: Obama summons LeBron for White House hoops. The question is, will there be a handshake after this game for LeBron James? President Obama, hard-core hoophead that he is, wants the NBA’s Most Valuable Player - and most prominent sore loser - to break out the high tops to help inaugurate the new basketball court going on …

LeBron James needs an assist in Cleveland

We all know LeBron James wasn’t happy with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff exit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Yao Ming says Cleveland move ‘unknown’

Houston’s Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an A unknown,A but did nothing to dampen ongoing speculation that the Cavaliers’ new Chinese part owners want to sign him.

Yao open to becoming Cavaliers’ ‘x-factor’

Houston Rockets’ center Yao Ming has spoken for the first time about his highly anticipated move to the Cleveland Cavaliers as an “x-factor” after Chinese businessman Huang Jianhua’s purchase of a minority stake in the franchise last month sparked the rumors.

Continue reading “Cleveland Cavaliers deny rumors concerning job security of coach Mike Brown”

Just as quickly as the rumors surfaced about Mike Brown’s future with the Cavaliers, the organization set the record straight.

Ignore the rumors: Mike Brown is Cleveland Cavaliers coach, for now

LeBron James receives a hug from head coach Mike Brown after scoring 49 points against the Atlanta Hawks in game 3 of the Eastern conference semifinals.

Heat’s Riley denies talking to Cavaliers

Miami Heat president Pat Riley called a newspaper report linking him to the still-occupied Cleveland Cavaliers coaching job a “complete fabrication.” In response to speculation in a New York Daily News blog post, Riley said, through a team spokesman, that he is “very happy where he is, and has no plan to go anywhere.” Riley said he has not been …

LeBron visits President Barack Obama

The White House. A movie premiere in Maryland. A store opening in Harlem. LeBron James is making the rounds this summer.

SilverDocs tips off with LeBron James biopic

The 6-foot, 8-inch Cleveland Cavaliers forward hit the AFI Silver Theatre on Colesville Road for a 7:00 p.m. screening of “More Than a Game” . The film, directed by Kristopher Belman, spells out the ebb and flow of James and four high-school teammates.

Lakers capture 15th NBA championship

Bryant, who had to play through the pain of an injured right finger, was chosen Most Valuable Player of the finals for the first time in his career.

Is Shaq Headed To Cleveland?

Could LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal share the court as teammates next season? According to ESPN The Magazine, a trade between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers for the All-Star center could be a possibility this off-season. However, ESPN The Magazine reports that talks of a trade between the two teams have not gone beyond the …

Mark Heisler: Why let truth get in the way of the story?

Is it over yet? This near the end, we’re still knee deep in idiocy, so I guess that means we’re right on schedule.

Shaq Headed to Cleveland?

This morning it’s being reported that Shaq being traded from the Suns to the Cavs is looking more and more likely.

LeBron James Needs to Change His Leadership Style

One constant in business is that managers are hired to lead staff members and not necessarily to seek out popularity points and/or close friendships with subordinates… by winslow willis 3 120 reads Opinion One constant in business is that managers are hired to lead staff members and not necessarily to seek out popularity points and/or close …

Cavs, Wanna Keep Lebron James? Better Call NBA Legend Pat Riley

Reports have been swirling that the Cleveland Cavaliers are considering dumping the NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year, Mike Brown… by Mike Acosta 28 reads Opinion Reports have been swirling that the Cleveland Cavaliers are considering dumping the NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year, Mike Brown.

LeBron James’ Magnificent Playoff Run is One for the Ages

Found 13 hours ago on 20 Second Timeout: TEAMS: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not parlay their great regular season into a championship run but that does not change the fact that James authored one of the greatest single season playoff performances in pro basketball history.