Archive for August, 2009

Kelly Clarkson & LeBron James To Help Kick Off a Get Schooleda

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers accepts the BET Award for Best Male Athlete onstage during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on June 28, 2009 Kelly Clarkson visits the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ at the Ed Sullivan Theater, NYC, July 13, 2009 hottest galleries more galleries August 14, 2009 6:47 PM EDT …

LeBron James Is a Cleveland Cavalier: Destroy The Rumors

LeBron James. Free Agency 2010. New York Knicks. Yes, lets please talk about this again.

Cavaliers add muscle to frontline

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent forward Leon Powe , who as a youth played with LeBron James on several AAU teams, to a two-year contract on Wednesday.

LeBron sinks shot, promises shoes to Illinois kids

In this photograph taken on Aug. 10, 2009, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James shoots as Western Avenue Community Center kids watch in the atrium at State Farm Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington, Ill.

Former Cal star Leon Powe plays big role in community

Leon Powe may have another obstacle to overcome, but that hasn’t stopped him from realizing there are others with their own set of roadblocks.

LeBron James not likely to sign contract extension with Cavaliers until after season

LeBron James is unlikely to accept a contract extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers until after the 2009-10 season, when he can become a free agent.

LeBron James not likely to sign contract extension with Cavaliers until after season

LeBron James is unlikely to accept a contract extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers until after the 2009-10 season, when he can become a free agent.

LeBron James Unlikely to Sign Contract Extension with Cavs?

Lebron James says that his future for the Cleveland Cavaliers will probably not be decided until after the 2009-10 season according to NBA.com. The most James has said about his future is when he introduced to the world his newest shoe, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James remains unrepentant about not…

LeBron James remains unrepentant for refusing to shake hands with the Orlando Magic after they ousted his Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.

Continue reading “Podcast: Terry Pluto talks Indians, Cavaliers”

Listen to Terry Pluto’s thoughts on the Indians’ trades and LeBron James’ future in a special podcast recorded today.

LeBron Shocks World, Betrays Cleveland With Predictable, Rational Decision

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LeBron James has company: NBA veteran star Jerry Stackhouse dunked on by shorter college freshman

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Blazers to open at home vs. Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers will tip-off an NBA season at home for the first time in seven years.

LeBron James doesn’t regret skipping handshakes after losing to the Orlando Magic

LeBron James realizes he didn’t handle himself in the best way after his Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Orlando Magic in last season’s Eastern Conference finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement 2008 Statistics Postseason Semifinals: Beat Atlanta Hawks 4-0 Key Additions Shaquille O’Neal via trade, Danny Green via draft, Anthony Parker via free agency, …

Cavaliers to play Lakers Dec. 25

INDEPENDENCE: The NBA assumed the role of Santa Claus on Tuesday, giving rabid fans word of an early Christmas present.

Cavaliers overpower Raptors

At least someone tried to rewrite the script on the Cleveland Cavaliers for a change.

Raptors tackle Cavaliers in opener

The new-look Toronto Raptors will get an early bird start to their 2009-10 schedule, but they’re going to get a few tough worms in the process.

Grizzlies start season at home Oct. 28

The Memphis Grizzlies will tip off their ninth NBA season in the Bluff City Wednesday, Oct.

T-Wolves To Open At Home Vs. NJ On Oct. 28

The Minnesota Timberwolves will open this season at home against the New Jersey Nets on Oct.