Kobe-Shaq together again on Christmas as Lakers host Cavs; Boston-Cleveland opens NBA slate

October 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.

September 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.

August 31st, 2009 Lakers' Kobe Bryant talks 'NBA 2K10' video gameLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant isn't just the "NBA 2K10" cover athlete, he also makes a good mermaid. The Los Angeles Lakers' star shooting guard said during a break from filming a commercial for the latest edition of 2K Games' best-selling basketball video game franchise that his daughters — Natalia, 6, and Gianna, 3 — prefer that he play video games starring Disney princesses over those featuring daddy on the cover.

July 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.

July 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.

July 2nd, 2009 Obama: Kobe Bryant no match for Michael JordanWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael? As in, who's the best? Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, a four-time NBA champion? Or the basketball legend to whom he is most often compared, Michael Jordan, who retired as a six-time champ with the Chicago Bulls and is widely regarded as the best player of all time? "Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with The Associated Press.

July 2nd, 2009 Obama: Michael over KobeWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael? As in, who's the best? Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, a four-time NBA champion? Or the basketball legend to whom he is most often compared, Michael Jordan, who retired as a six-time champ with the Chicago Bulls and is widely regarded as the best player of all time? "Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with The Associated Press.

June 27th, 2009 Shaq goes back to No. 33CLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet.

June 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.

June 20th, 2009 Bryant says he'll stay with LakersEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kobe Bryant says he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers even if he opts out of his contract this summer.

June 17th, 2009 Kobe Bryant to visit the 'Tonight Show'UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Kobe Bryant is going to visit the "Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday.

June 10th, 2009 Magic win Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have won Game 3 of the NBA finals, shooting a record 63 percent in a 108-104 victory over Los Angeles to cut the Lakers' lead to 2-1.

June 4th, 2009 Stars Collide: Howard, Kobe set for NBA title tiltLOS ANGELES — Sporting a body-hugging tank top, Dwight Howard bounded onto the press conference podium flashing his megawatt smile and muscles on muscles. Unsure where to sit, he looked at the high chair to his right, a perch he was told was reserved for Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson.

June 4th, 2009 Redeem Team II: Kobe, Lakers focused on 4th titleLOS ANGELES — His smile has vanished, replaced by something closer to a scowl. His days of joking around are seemingly on hold.

May 29th, 2009 Postseason NBA SchedulePhiladelphia 100, Orlando 98 Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87 Philadelphia 96, Orlando 94 Orlando 84, Philadelphia 81 Orlando 91, Philadelphia 78 Orlando 114, Philadelphia 89, Orlando wins series 4-2 Atlanta 90, Miami 64 Miami 108, Atlanta 93 Miami 107, Atlanta 78 Atlanta 81, Miami 71 Atlanta 106, Miami 91 Miami 98, Atlanta 72 Atlanta 91, Miami 78, Atlanta wins series 4-3 Chicago 105, Boston 103, OT Boston 118, Chicago 115 Boston 107, Chicago 86 Chicago 121, Boston 118, 2OT Boston 106, Chicago 104, OT Chicago 128, Boston 127, 3OT Boston 109, Chicago 99, Boston wins series 4-3 Cleveland 94, Detroit 82 Cleveland 79, Detroit 68 Cleveland 99, Detroit 78, Cleveland leads series 3-0 Denver 113, New Orleans 84 Denver 108, New Orleans 93 New Orleans 95, Denver 93 Denver 121, New Orleans 63 Denver 107, New Orleans 86, Denver wins series 4-1 Dallas 105, San Antonio 97 San Antonio 105, Dallas 84 Dallas 88, San Antonio 67 Dallas 99, San Antonio 90 Dallas 106, San Antonio 93, Dallas wins series 4-1 L.A. Lakers 113, Utah 100 L.A.