Cavaliers' Delonte West doubtful for team's season opener against CelticsOctober 27th, 2009 Cavs list West as doubtful for openerCLEVELAND — Cavaliers guard Delonte West is doubtful for the season opener against the Boston Celtics. Cleveland coach Mike Brown said after the team's shootaround that West would likely be inactive for Tuesday night's game.
Cavaliers' West doubtful for team's season opener against CelticsOctober 27th, 2009 Cavs list West as doubtfulCLEVELAND — Troubled Cavaliers guard Delonte West is doubtful for the season opener against the Boston Celtics. Cleveland coach Mike Brown said after the team's shootaround that West would likely be inactive for Tuesday night's game.
Wife of Cavaliers G Delonte West files domestic violence report, no charges filedOctober 26th, 2009 Cavs' West subject of domestic violence reportINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The wife of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has filed a domestic violence report against her husband. The report, filed with Cleveland police on Sunday, says that Kimberly West met with authorities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, where she had gone to fly to her father's house in New Jersey.
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.
Phoenix Suns agree on contract buyout with swingman Sasha PavlovicSeptember 15th, 2009 Suns buy out contract of Sasha PavlovicPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday.
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.
Moon Landing: Forward Jamario Moon heading to Cavs after Heat decline to match offer sheetJuly 25th, 2009 F Jamario Moon heading to CavaliersMIAMI — Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Miami Heat said Friday they had decided not to match the offer sheet Moon signed with Cleveland.
Florida Highway Patrol: Shaquille O'Neal's wife recovering from minor fender bender in OrlandoJuly 22nd, 2009 Police: Shaq's wife recovering from minor crashORLANDO, Fla. — The wife of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal is recovering from a minor fender bender.
Veteran NBA guard/forward Anthony Parker signs with CavaliersJuly 13th, 2009 Cavaliers sign guard/forward Anthony ParkerCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday they have signed veteran free-agent Anthony Parker to add depth to the backcourt. Parker, 34, played in 80 games for the Toronto Raptors last season and averaged 10.7 points and 3.4 assists.
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 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.
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.
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace considering retirement after Cleveland knocked out from playoffsJune 1st, 2009 Cavs' Wallace may retireINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland center Ben Wallace is considering retirement following the Cavaliers' elimination from the playoffs. Wallace, a four-time NBA defensive player of the year, said Sunday that a combination of injuries, declining production and a loss of passion for the game has him thinking about quitting.