The Big Ringbearer: Shaquille O’Neal wants to deliver NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBronINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — His nickname hasn’t arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place. Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O’Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron JamesINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Cavaliers F Anderson Varejao does not exercise option for next season, becomes free agentCLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.2 million contract for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent. Power Pairing: Cavaliers get Shaquille O’Neal from Suns, joins MVP LeBron JamesCLEVELAND — One is the King, a reigning MVP who at age 24 needs only a championship to complete his resume. The other is a larger-than-life personality who may be past the prime of his career but remains an undeniable force and hungers for a fifth NBA title. Cavaliers get Shaquille O’Neal from Suns, two people with knowledge of deal tell APCLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. People with knowledge of deal: Cavaliers close to acquiring Shaquille O’Neal from SunsCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O’Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, multiple people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press early Thursday. |