Archive for January, 2010

Los Angeles Clippers (20-26) at Cleveland Cavaliers (37-11), 6 p.m.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take their seven-game winning streak back to Quicken Loans Arena tonight, when they open a seven-game homestand versus the Los Angeles Clippers.

Shaquille O’Neal is happy in helper role with Cavaliers: Cavs Insider

Shaquille O’Neal has been the Big Aristotle and the Big Shaqtus, but he has yet to select a nickname for himself in Cleveland.

With big play after big play, LeBron James is inching ever closer to being like Mike: Bill Livingston

It was the greatest week in the life of The Greatest. I’m borrowing the nickname from Muhammad Ali and giving it to LeBron James, just as either he or his posse borrowed “King James” from English history and gave it to the fellow they thought was the most deserving.

LeBron leads Cavs to 94-73 victory

LeBron James finished with 22 points, a season-high 13 assists and nine rebounds in the Cavaliers 94-73 victory over the Pacers on Friday.

LeBron at his peak? James’ heroics prompt Mike Brown to say Cavaliers star has never been better

First, get the qualifiers out of the way. It is only January, and just the regular season.

No Mo All-Stars

There were no Mo NBA All-Stars for the Cavaliers. The team with the best record in the league will have to make due with starter LeBron James as its lone representative Feb.

Kevin Durant: What the Young All-Star Can Teach LeBron James and Dwyane Wade

I remember the first time I saw Kevin Durant play at the University of Texas. No one could forget such a stunning first impression.

Kobe-LeBron Nike ad alludes to guns

Kobe Bryant, left, of the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers are featured in an ad campaign that has upset the NBA.

Preview: Timberwolves at Cavaliers, January 27th

Pace: Timberwolves 98.6 vs. Cavs 93.1 Offensive Efficiency: Timberwolves 97.3 vs.

LeBron James teams with McDonald’s

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James pumps his fist after making the game-winning free throw in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, Jan.

Potential NBA Trade: Cavaliers’ Zydrunas Ilgauskas For Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich

It was reported on yahoosports.com that the Chicago Bulls are looking to deal Kirk Hinrich or John Salmons for an expiring contract.

LeBron James fined $25,000 by NBA for kicking water bottle during win over Minnesota

LeBron James has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking a water bottle during Cleveland’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mo Williams hopes for (but doesn’t expect) an All-Star nod: Cavaliers Insider

Sometime Thursday morning or early afternoon, the All-Star reserves will be getting a phone call or e-mail letting them know they’re invited to Dallas next month.

LeBron James teams with McDonald’s

LeBron James is now shooting with a Golden Arch. The NBA superstar has agreed to a multiyear partnership with McDonald’s, adding the global fast-food giant to his list of corporate sponsors.

MVP Repeat? LeBron James Tops Bosh, Kobe, Durant, Wade in Sizzling Week

If there isna TMt a textbook on how to win an NBA Most Valuable Player award, LeBron James may be writing one.

Oracle CEO interested in buying NBA’s Warriors

CEO Larry Ellison said Wednesday he is interested in buying the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant? Indiana Pacers get in on the debate

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Is Andre Iguodala the Second Coming of LeBron James?

It’s been said we will never see another player like LeBron James in our lifetimes.

Cavs welcome lowly Wolves to the “Q”

The team with the best record in the NBA at the moment takes one of the league’s worst tonight at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena, where the hometown Cavaliers put their outstanding mark on the line in a showdown with the win-challenged Minnesota Timberwolves.

Referees for the Cavaliers-Lakers game have seen a lot of Cleveland

Not that we’re suggesting referees have any bearing on the outcome of NBA games, but the referees for tonight’s game between the Lakers and Cavaliers have seen more of LeBron James this season than Kobe Bryant .