Grecian formula: LeBron, Shaq lead Cavaliers over Olympiacos, 111-94October 12th, 2009 LeBron, Shaq combine for Cavaliers victoryCLEVELAND — LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal each scored 12 points and Shaq took his first dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers' stands in a 111-94 preseason win against Olympiacos of Greece on Monday night. The Cavaliers played without their starting backcourt.
Shaq briefly finds his groove, LeBron takes it easy in Cavaliers' 102-96 win over BobcatsOctober 10th, 2009 Shaq and LeBron take show on the road in Cavs' winNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — After only two preseason games, Shaquille O'Neal knows he still has some work to do to mesh with his new team.
A Big Stretch: After a summer trying new hobbies, Shaq seeks to loosen up with yogaOctober 8th, 2009 After a summer of new hobbies, Shaq tries yogaINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O'Neal has made a career out of twisting around opposing centers. Now he is doing it to himself.
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.
Cavaliers guard Delonte West held out of scrimmage; first appearance of LeBron, Shaq togetherOctober 3rd, 2009 Cavs guard West held out of scrimmageAKRON, Ohio — LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their first public appearance together as Cleveland teammates. Delonte West stayed out of sight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.