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.
Shaquille O'Neal challenges David Beckham for soccer matchJuly 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American basketball player Shaquille O'Neal has challenged footie idol David Beckham for a game of soccer in his reality TV series. The 37-year-old legend has urged Becks to play a football match for his reality TV show 'Shaq Vs.' in a series of Twitter posts, reports Contactmusic.
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.
Hello, Cleveland: Shaq introduced by Cavaliers, says he's here to win ring for LeBronJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq is a Cavalier, and wants a ring for the KingINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday.
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.
Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs for Wallace, Pavlovic, draft pick and cashJune 25th, 2009 Report: Suns trade Shaq to CavsPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. The deal, one day before the NBA draft, had been rumored for months.
Person with knowledge of deal: Cavs close to acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from PhoenixJune 25th, 2009 Source: Cavaliers close to trade for ShaqCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal in a trade with the Phoenix Suns, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The teams have reached an agreement in principle on the deal, which would unite O'Neal with Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, the NBA's MVP.
People with knowledge of deal: Cavs close to acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from PhoenixJune 25th, 2009 Sources: Cavs close to trade for ShaqCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Cavs and Phoenix Suns have reached an agreement in principle on the deal, which gives the Cavaliers two of the league's biggest superstars.
Cavaliers get Shaquille O'Neal from Suns, two people with knowledge of deal tell APJune 25th, 2009 AP Source: Cavs acquire Shaq from SunsCLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA's biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns to play with current MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.