Opening Act: LeBron-Shaq Show opens in Cleveland as Cavs top Bobcats 92-87 in preseason openerOctober 6th, 2009 LeBron, Shaq make preseason debutCLEVELAND — The LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.
Shaq roots for Steelers, but admits he's a bandwagon football fanOctober 5th, 2009 Shaq roots for Steelers on TwitterINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — First LeBron James swore his love to the Yankees and Cowboys. Now Shaquille O'Neal is siding with the Steelers.
LeBron, Shaq make public debut as teammates, face each other in Cavaliers' annual scrimmageOctober 3rd, 2009 LeBron, Shaq debut as Cavaliers teammatesAKRON, Ohio — Now teammates, and LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal were opponents one last time. The NBA superstars were on opposing teams on Saturday as the Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Wine and Gold scrimmage in front of 5,000 fans at the University of Akron's Rhodes Arena, a gym where James played many of his high school games.
LeBron, Shaq working well together through Cavs' first 2 days of practiceSeptember 30th, 2009 LeBron, Shaq enjoying honeymoon with CavaliersINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Mike Brown still can't believe he is coaching two superstars. Mo Williams called it destiny.
Poison Union: Jazz forward Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership in ClevelandSeptember 30th, 2009 Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnershipLONDON — Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Kirilenko, who plays for the Utah Jazz and will be headed to Europe for a pair of preseason games, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that O'Neal's move to join James with the Cleveland Cavaliers is going to cause havoc around the league.
Cavaliers keeping quiet on LeBron James' contract extension; team in talks with MVP's agentJuly 28th, 2009 Cavs quiet on LeBron contract extensionWESTFIELD, Ohio — Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoing talks with LeBron James' agent about a contract extension for the NBA's reigning MVP. The Cavaliers are believed to have offered James an extension of up to three years on July 18, the first day they were allowed.
Nash says Shaq will fit right in with LeBron; expects Stoudemire to stay with SunsJuly 28th, 2009 Nash says Shaq will fit right in with LeBronNEW YORK — One NBA star who has played with Shaquille O'Neal thinks the 37-year-old center will fit in just fine with LeBron James. Two-time MVP Steve Nash told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he thinks O'Neal understands he is isn't in the prime of his career and will have to share the spotlight.
Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O'Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron JamesJuly 3rd, 2009 The Shaq Show: O'Neal wants a ring for the KingINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Shaquille O'Neal and his oversized persona debuted in Cleveland on Thursday with a stated goal for next season.
The Big Ringbearer: Shaquille O'Neal wants to deliver NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBronJuly 3rd, 2009 Confident Shaq joins CavsINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — His nickname hasn't arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place.
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O'Neal tours Cavaliers' hq, gets physical following blockbuster tradeJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq arrives in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate.
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O'Neal introduced as LeBron's teammate on the CavaliersJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq introduced as a CavalierINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates — and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice facility.
Shaq goes back to the future: Will return to No. 33 with CavaliersJune 27th, 2009 Shaq goes back to No. 33CLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet.
LeBron James has surgery to remove benign growth from jaw, is recovering at Cleveland hospitalJune 3rd, 2009 LeBron James has benign growth removed from jawCavaliers star LeBron James had a benign growth removed from his right jaw during a five-hour procedure at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday. James has had the condition for several months, but with permission from his treating doctors, he and his family decided to put off the operation until the Cavs completed their season.
LeBron has surgery to remove benign growth from jaw, is recovering at Cleveland hospitalJune 3rd, 2009 Cavs: LeBron has benign growth removed from jawCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers say LeBron James has had a benign growth removed from his jaw at the Cleveland Clinic. The team says the surgery took five hours on Tuesday.
LeBron leaves hospital a day after having surgery to remove benign growth from jawJune 3rd, 2009 LeBron released from hospital after surgeryCLEVELAND — Cavaliers star LeBron James has been released from the Cleveland Clinic after a five-hour procedure to remove a benign growth from his jaw a day earlier. The team says James returned home Wednesday and is recovering well.