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Over the past several seasons the Cleveland Cavaliers have made major roster changes routinely.

LeBron James says Cavaliers coach Mike Brown should have let Zydrunas Ilgauskas set a record last weekend.

The Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan were named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference players of the week, respectively, for the period ending November 29.

The Cleveland Cavaliers returned to winning ways with a a 111-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Allen Iverson is talking about a comeback. And the Philadelphia 76ers are at least discussing the idea of bringing back their former franchise superstar.

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night.

DETROIT: When the Cavs last saw forward Ben Wallace they had traded him to the Phoenix Suns along with Sasha Pavlovic in the deal that brought Shaquille O'Neal to town.

I think the Cleveland Cavaliers should give Allen Iverson a shot. As much as it may seem crazy, it makes a lot of sense to me.

Is that baby powder or is it Curse dust? Happy Black Friday everyone! I hope your Turkey Day was fun; mine was.

In the 10 games Shaq has played for Cleveland, the Cavaliers are 6-4. In the six games he didn't play, the Cavaliers were 5-1. I'm not saying Shaq isn't contributing to the Cavs success, but it sure seems they played better in his absence.

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, reacts after a Celtics score, next to Kendrick Perkins in the third quarter.

21, ESPN-FM , KFLC-AM 12:12 AM CST on Saturday, November 28, 2009 By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Scouting the Cavaliers After an 0-2 start, the Cavaliers went 11-3 to roll into first place in the Central Division.

Following their relatively easy 98-88 win over Detroit on Thanksgiving Eve, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in their customary spot atop the NBAa TMs Central Division with an 11-4 record.

Shaquille O'Neal , Cleveland Cavalier center and future NBA Hall of Famer, has stepped up and paid for the funeral of Shaniya Davis .

The Charlotte Bobcats havena TMt been off to a great start this season. Actually, theya TMve lost more games than theya TMve won a ' but, they have won some and that counts for something, right? Therea TMs always hope they can win again and we'll hope thata TMs the case when the leaguea TMs reigning MVP, LeBron James, and the rest of the Cleveland ...

Mayor Michael Coleman, left, and City Council President Michael C. Mentel agree that a casino should not be built in the Arena District.

The Cavaliers are seeing a new-look Pistons team. The Detroit that Cleveland chased during Cavaliers forward LeBron James' first three seasons, and passed on an achievement level the last three campaigns, has experienced a roster makeover.

Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal paid for the funeral of Shaniya Davis after seeing news of the 5-year-old's kidnapping and slaying and getting in touch with her family.

LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build a cushion it used to cruise to a 98-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams had 18 and the host Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory Saturday night.

With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.

Ever wonder what it feels like to play in your first game in the NBA? Let Danny Green tell you about the 31 seconds he played at the end of the first quarter in Miami on Nov.

Injuries have kept John Kuester from having his best chance at success with the Pistons so far this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers , winners of 10 of their last 12 games, play in Detroit against the Pistons on Wednesday night.

The Cavaliers have one huge reason to be thankful this week: Shaquille O'Neal returned to practice on Monday.

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the third quarter of their NBA game in Denver yesterday.

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has used a day off to help distribute holiday toys and turkeys.

A pair of superstars, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, were named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference players of the week, respectively, for the period ending November 22.

Atlanta Hawks forward Maurice Evans, left, and New Orleans Hornets centre Hilton Armstrong battle for a loose ball in the second half.

View full size photo>> So what's the operative word of the day, one day after the Wizards routed the Cavaliers ? Excitement? Sure, anytime you beat Cleveland, you're excited.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have bounced back from an 0-2 start to the 2009-10 season to win 10 of their last 12 games.

Becoming one of Ohio's uniformed officers won't be a cakewalk for Shaquille O'Neal. Hoping to further his sideline career in law enforcement, the Cleveland Cavaliers star has applied to become a special deputy in the Buckeye state.

The Atlanta Hawks' NBA winning run of seven games was ended by resurgent New Orleans on Saturday, with the Hornets winning 96-88. Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first double-double, and New Orleans won its third straight as it seeks to make up for a slow start to the season.

Gov. Ted Strickland said he's "troubled" that the amendment forces a casino on Columbus, even though area voters opposed it.

"I know what I can do as a player and I've never been afraid," said Earl Boykins after helping the Wizards beat Delonte West and the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Updates from The Q: Projected Starting Lineups 76ers : Lou Williams, Thaddeus Young, Andre Iguodala, Elton Brand, Sam Dalembert Cavs : Mo Williams, Anthony Parker, LeBron James, J.J. Hickson, Zydrunas Ilgauskas Officials : Jason Kapono is out for the 76ers, which means they truly don't have any reliable outside shooting.

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

LeBron James finished with 40 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and made key shots down the stretch to help the Cavaliers to a 105-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, right, rebounds the ball past Miami Heat Joel Angthony, left, during the first half.

The Atlanta Hawks bea4 the Celtics 97-85 5 last night behind Joe Johnson's 24 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz When: 7:30 PM Where: Quicken Loans Arena TV/Radio: FSOHIO HD, WTAM 1100 Lineups Jazz: Cavaliers: Injuries Jazz: Matt Harpring , Deron Williams , Kyle Korver , CJ Miles , Ronnie Price Cavaliers: Leon Powe , Delonte West Game Notes * The Cavaliers return home to face the Jazz, winners of six of their last seven ...

No one in the Washington Wizards' locker room is calling Wednesday's 108-91 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers a signature win.

The Cleveland Cavaliers try to get back in the win column when they visit the Central Division-rival Indiana Pacers Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Shaquille Oa Neal , the 7a 1a all-star center with the National Basketball Associationa s Cleveland Cavaliers, has discovered that art is no slam dunk.

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Antawn Jamison had 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 on Wednesday to end a six-game losing streak.

23. James said last week he would change jersey numbers next season in honor of Michael Jordan, and said no other players should wear it, either.

Former Kings star Chris Webber made a passing reference to Sacramento as a "cowtown" during a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Radio.

When Donnie Walsh took over as the Knicks' president eighteen months ago, his mission was clear: Clean up Isiah Thomas's carnage.

Former Huskies star Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

If LeBron James crowed about the Cleveland Cavaliers ' commanding victory over the Orlando Magic last week, he did it behind closed doors, away from the public glare.

Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder.

Directing his players at Tuesday's practice session - the first in more than a month with all his core players healthy - coach Flip Saunders had to feel relieved.

IN this Nov. 18, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James throws chalk dust into the air before playing in an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets in East Rutherford, N.J. James wants NBA players to give up their No.

New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey drives past Los Angeles Clippers forward Steve Novak in the second half.

After Tuesday's 114-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Warriors guard Monta Ellis was faced with the same, obvious question.

LeBron James led the way with 31 points and dished out 12 assists, as the Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Golden State Warriors, 114-108, at Quicken Loans Arena.

Former Cleveland Browns wide-receiver Braylon Edwards was due in court Tuesday after being charged with one count of misdemeanor assault.

Chris Bosh: Better, stronger, faster Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh reacts after a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 11, 2009.

Cleveland ? If they were going to end their Lake Erie losing streak, the Jazz couldn't have asked for a better opportunity Saturday night with a surprise inclusion on the inactive list and a whisper through three quarters.

As Anthony Parker has settled into a regular playing routine for the Cavaliers, the veteran guard has become increasingly productive.

Stephen Jackson was traded from Golden State along with guard Acie Law to Charlotte for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Shaquille O'Neal's mysterious shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of Cleveland's game Tuesday against Golden State.

When a team usually acquires a star player -- say, a future Hall of Famer -- in an overwhelmingly one-sided trade, there's no doubt that they won that deal.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat When: 8:00 PM Where: American Airlines Arena TV/Radio: TNT, FSOHIO HD, WTAM 1100 Lineups Heat: Cavaliers: Injuries Heat: Chris Quinn Cavaliers: Leon Powe , Delonte West Game Notes * Cleveland will try to leave Florida with a two-game sweep after defeating the Orlando Magic 102-93 on Wednesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers began the season with two losses, but with wins in seven of their last eight games, the Cavs are off to one of the best 10-game starts in their 40-game history.

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored a career-high 55 points, including 29 in the third quarter, to lead the Bucks to a come-from-behind 129-125 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night in Milwaukee.

Maybe Wednesday night's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers was a much-needed wakeup call.

This week, Stephen Jackson will be in town with the Golden State Warriors for his one scheduled visit this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers' forward LeBron James goes to the basket against the Miami Heat in the first half of their match at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, yesterday.

The suddenly streaking Cleveland Cavaliers return to the "Q" Saturday for a matchup with the Utah Jazz.

The troubling saga of PG native Delonte West continues; now he is befuddling Cleveland media with algebraic riddles .

Some Pistons agree with LeBron James -- that NBA players should give up wearing jersey No.

Small forward might be the most challenging defensive position in the NBA . Night in and night out, you face a talented, versatile player capable of putting up big numbers.

From throwing down dunks to swatting shots and even running the fast break, Greg Oden sure looked like a franchise center Wednesday night.

The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, hoping the man who put the current roster together can get more out of it on the court.

The Internet has been going nuts for the past two days with people writing about why Allen Iverson is a good fit in Cleveland with Shaq and LeBron.

Cleveland hopes to finish a difficult two-day tour of Florida in perfect fashion Thursday when the Cavaliers take on the sizzling Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena.

In what will be a flashback of last years Eastern Conference Finals matchup, the Orlando Magic will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time this season.

Ah yes, the debate about the ultimate good guy. A The believer of truth, justice, and the American way.

According to court papers, wife Va'shaundya "Shaunie" O'Neal filed for legal separation from the Cleveland Cavaliers player in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, TMZ.com reports .

Hubie Brown will call tonighta TMs game between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers for ESPN along with play-by-play man Mike Tirico and fellow analyst Jeff Van Gundy.

Tonight, LeBron James is in the Magic's house, the days counting down until he becomes the biggest free agent since Jennifer Aniston was ditched by Brad Pitt .

Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting up with the Cleveland Cavaliers center. Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce Monday in Los Angeles.

Two key figures behind the effort to bring casino gambling to Ohio are scheduled to meet privately with Gov.

What? Are we really looking up at the Wizards in the standings? The Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for the first time this season, rekindling a competitive environment that some would call a rivalry.

Sit down, guys, and make yourselves comfortable. I've got a big easy chair for you, Mr.

Shaquille O'Neal is done throwing jabs at Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy. As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for their first game against the Orlando Magic since last season's Eastern Conference finals, O'Neal on Monday called Howard a good player, "but nothing I haven't seen before." Cleveland plays at Orlando on Wednesday.

LeBron James wants to be clear: Championships are more important than cash. James on Monday clarified a remark he made last week that a maximum contract next summer isn't that important to the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar.

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Daniel Gibson's willingness to accept the contact of this drive by Washington's DeShawn Stevenson led to an offensive foul being called on the Wizards' guard.

LeBron James thinks his present is too good to spend time worrying about his future.

I know what you're thinking. "How can someone have a 'resurgence' when they've never been relevant?" This point is a fair, logical one, especially when applied to Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson.

Just in time to finance 2010's re-election campaigns, the biggest Statehouse lobbying orgy since the 1987 Blue Cross-hospital war may erupt in Columbus.

Last yeara TMs NBA season was highlighted by the amazing regular season that the Cleveland Cavaliers had and Lebron James put on a show on his way to the MVP award.

Thanks to wjb1492 for today's game preview . My initial thoughts on this game is that the Murder Train A Comin' . Then I figured that the Bulls do have a chance to out-hustle and out-run an especially immobile Cavs team.

Dan Gilbert is the principal partner in the venture bringing casinos to Cleveland and Cincinnati, and the main owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Quicken Loans Arena and the mortgage company for which The Q is named.

I'm frustrated, so this will be jumbled: Too many fouls. Some fair, some unfair.

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A casino developer and poker champion behind last year's failed bid to expand gambling in Ohio has staked a claim to all four casinos the state's voters approved Tuesday.

Anthony, who was averaging 38 points, shot just 6-for-17 from the field but made 11 of 14 free throws.

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, center, jumps to the basket againstA Cavaliers centerA Shaquille O'Neal, right, and point guard Mo Williams in the first quarter of Chicago's 86-85 victory Thursday night.

The New York Times has an article where reporter Howard Beck writes that not only are the Knicks trying to free themselves of as much salary-cap space as possible for James, but they're also trying to impress James with good play.

Ohio casinos won't spring up overnight, but if backers of Issue 3 have their way Las Vegas-style gambling could come to Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland by 2012.

Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas still is sick and will not travel for game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Flip Saunders said his Washington Wizards squad entered Tuesday night's game at Quicken Loans Arena in a prime position.

When the NBA season kicked off last week, nearly all basketball pundits were debating whether the Los Angeles Lakers would repeat as champions or LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers would finally climb to the top of the mountain with the help of a very big Sherpa -- Shaquille O'Neal. Well, don't sleep on the Boston Celtics.

Still, a repeat caller never tired of hearing a four-word message delivered in the former Raptor's gruff mumble.

LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out Washington's big men and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, beating the Wizards 102-90 on Tuesday night.

Steve Nash scored 30 points and added eight assists, and the Phoenix Suns used a dominant fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 104-96 in a matchup of NBA unbeatens Tuesday night in Miami.

The team and arena also recently launched their own single-game primary and secondary market ticket sales service with digital ticketing, event marketing and relationship management platform, Veritix .

Ohio voters have said "no" to casino-related ballot measures four times in the past 20 years.

AUBURN HILLS - Ben Wallace had a sales job this summer. After pretty much concluding he was going to retire after 13 seasons in the NBA, he was having second thoughts.

Delonte West sat under the basket after practice on Monday chatting with teammates.

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Popeye Jones is free on bond after being arrested on a drunken-driving charge in suburban Dallas over the weekend.

Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic is praising Cavaliers star LeBron James for his latest contributions to the community.

Larry Bird doesn't understand what all the fuss was about. So what if LeBron James didn't shake hands with the Orlando Magic after his Cleveland Cavaliers lost in the Eastern Conference finals? "When basketball is over you live the rest of your life, and you'll have plenty of time for that," Bird said of players being friends with their opponents.

Of the three state issues Ohioans will decide Tuesday, one sparked red-hot controversy ; the second stirred mild debate ; and the third is off the radar .

With the return to action of guard Delonte West , the Cleveland Cavaliers now have the roster makeup they had planned on, with the offseason acquisitions of Shaquille O'Neal, Anthony Parker and Jamario Moon .

Usually the point guard position is quite cerebral, and the player in that spot is encouraged to be as analytical as possible.

Click here to enlarge graphic. " /> Click here to enlarge graphic. DispatchPolitics With a close vote possible for Tuesday's casino ballot issue, opponents are concerned that the outcome could be affected by something that has nothing to do with gambling.

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich and business and religious leaders on Friday, Oct. 30, said Issue 3 will install monopolies in the state constitution, harm the poor, wreck families, and increase crime and addiction.

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