LeBrons 40 leads Cavs past Pacers Nov 21, 2009
Darron Cummings / APCavaliers forward LeBron James, right, drives to the basket againstPacers guard Dahntay Jones during the first quarter Friday night. Cleveland beat Indiana 105-95. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Siena hopes to continue March run Nov 20, 2009
" The benefit of Siena's experience was evident Tuesday, as the Saints calmly erased an early 14-point deficit to beat Northeastern 59-53 for their 22nd straight home win. A look at each starter reveals a lineup without any obvious holes. Senior point guard is rather generously listed as 6 feet tall, but he boasts a toughness and court savvy that came from playing pickup games with his cousin (Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons) and brother (former Vanderbilt guard Chuck Moore). He made huge... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hard-working Harris Nov 20, 2009
He was a constant standout in AAU action over the summer, and made lasting impressions at the LeBron James Skills Academy and the NBA Players Association Top 100 camp because he was so different. "He always had the skill and the basketball IQ, but this was the component that was missing," said ESPNU national recruiting director Paul Biancardi. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
So far, Nowitzki is NBA MVP Nov 20, 2009
The safe choices, of course, would be Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Dwyane Wade; even "Nash, once again on top of the Suns offense" would at this point be more predictable. Chris Paul, injuries aside, is going to need to walk on water in the coming months to qualify as even a longshot candidate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pacers: Team sees LeBron improve in different ways Nov 20, 2009
Pacers See Improvement in Different Ways From LeBron James - IndySports ... Yet when Jim O'Brien was asked how LeBron James has improved, he had a very straight answer. (FOX59, IN)
LeBron Welcome To Play For Browns Nov 20, 2009
AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, FileLeBron James ... BEREA, Ohio -- If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Browns court King James Nov 19, 2009
BEREA, Ohio -- If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said, smiling. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LEBRON HURT: Cavs star injures wrist Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James hurts left wrist on rim vs. Wizards - USATODAY.com ... LeBron James hurts left wrist on rim vs. Wizards ... WASHINGTON (AP) LeBron James hurt his left wrist by banging it on the basket while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Wizards 108, Cavaliers 91 Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James - Cleveland ... LeBron James tallied 34 points and nine assists, but also committed six of Cleveland's 16 turnovers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Browns open to idea Nov 19, 2009
Browns says they would welcome LeBron James to play in NFL - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
ROUNDTABLEAssessing Hornets' future, the sorry state of NYC-area hoops and player-coach fights. Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James' effort to retire No. 23 fails to acknowledge earlier Hall of Famers. Latest spat with Monta Ellis indicative of Don Nelson's poor relationship with team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
LeBron tweaks left wrist on dunk Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James injures left wrist on dunk against the Washington Wizards - ESPN. Updated: November 19, 2009, 2:22 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
LeBron as Brown? At 1-8, Mangini listening Nov 19, 2009
Cleveland Browns would give LeBron James a shot - ESPN ... LeBron James: King Of The Gridiron ... How would LeBron James fare playing for the Browns. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Troubled Browns open to a king Nov 19, 2009
If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said, smiling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Magic lauds LeBron's plan to retire No. 23 Nov 19, 2009
Magic Johnson lauds LeBron James for plan to retire No. 23 - Arash Markazi - SI.com ... LeBron James has said he will change number to honor Michael Jordan ... Last week, LeBron James said he would switch from wearing No. 23 to No. 6 next season because he believes that 23, the number Jordan wore during his Hall of Fame career, should be retired league-wide in the same manner Jackie Robinson's 42 and Wayne Gretzky's 99 are in Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, respectively. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LeBron James Nov 19, 2009
Posted: Wednesday November 18, 2009 1:16PM; Updated: Wednesday November 18, 2009 7:53PM. Browns would give LeBron a shot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hawks tied for league's best record Nov 19, 2009
WIZARDS 108, CAVS 91: At Washington, LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and Washington beat Cleveland to end a six-game losing streak. Bucks 99, Nets 85: At Milwaukee, Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and Milwaukee beat winless New Jersey. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tell us: Is it over for JaMarcus Russell? Nov 19, 2009
Thursday eye-opener: Is JaMarcus Russell's career finished. - Game on - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
ROUNDUP Wizards cast spell on James, Cavaliers Nov 19, 2009
With LeBron James taking a second-half breather, Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler put the Washington Wizards way ahead ... ROUNDUP / Wizards cast spell on James, Cavaliers Articles With LeBron James taking a second-half breather, Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler put the Washington Wizards way ahead. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Pagliuca propelled by corporate mind, personal touch Nov 19, 2009
After becoming an owner of the Celtics, Paglicua would break bread with star athletes like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, who came to refer to him casually as Pags. He attended the Obama inaugural with Celtics guard Ray Allen. (Boston Globe)
Hawks perched at peak Nov 19, 2009
Wizards 108, Cavaliers 91 - LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and host Washington snapped a six-game losing streak. Wearing a white protective sleeve over the right shoulder that sidelined him since October, Jamison looked in midseason form from the start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter. (Boston Globe)
Sanchez apologizes to reporters Nov 19, 2009
A day after NBA star LeBron James said he could have been a star football player, Browns coach Eric Mangini extended an invitation. Mangini called James a freak athletically and said the 6-foot-8-inch, 260-pounder could be dangerous at tight end, wide receiver, or even linebacker. (Boston Globe)
LeBron hurts wrist on dunk Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James hurts wrist on dunkagainst WashingtonWizards - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
LeBron injures wrist in loss to Wizards Nov 19, 2009
LeBron James had 34 points, nine assists and three 3-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, but, more importantly, suffered a wrist injury during the game. He was said to have been in some pain after banging his funny bone (which he said wasn't funny), but X-rays were negative and he should be OK going forward. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hawks (10-2) keep soaring Nov 19, 2009
They were swept in the following round by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hawks dont intend to go out so meekly this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jamison returns, Wiz beat Cavs Nov 19, 2009
WASHINGTON - With LeBron James taking a second-half breather, Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler put the Washington Wizards way ahead. When James returned to the court, instead of leading a comeback, he became part of the problem in his Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 loss to Washington on Wednesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* LeBron believes he could be really good in the NFL Nov 19, 2009
NBA superstar LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns be whitewashed by the Baltimore Ravens 16-0 on Monday and came to one simple conclusion: He could help. If I put all my time and commitment into it, if I dedicated myself to the game of [American] football, I could be really good, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard said on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Browns would give LeBron a shot Nov 19, 2009
FILE - 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. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan ... If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
No winners in A.I., Jackson sagas; more Nov 18, 2009
Imagine a game in which an elite NBA player -- Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony -- touches the ball for about two seconds and doesn't shoot in the final three minutes of a one-point loss on the road. Wouldn't happen, right. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Could struggling Nets make history? Nov 18, 2009
LeBron James' effort to retire No. 23 fails to acknowledge earlier Hall of Famers. Latest spat with Monta Ellis indicative of Don Nelson's poor relationship with team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
On The Clock With Patrick Gaul Nov 18, 2009
I also root for the Cavaliers because I like LeBron James and my roommate is from Cleveland. 20. (Und.com)
LeBron, Cavs hold off short-handed Warriors Nov 18, 2009
Mark Duncan / APCavaliers forward LeBron James flexes after drawing a foul in the first quarter of Clevelands 114-108 victory Tuesday ... CLEVELAND - LeBron James stood in front of his locker while a trainer wrapped his knees and back in ice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shorthanded Warriors fall Nov 18, 2009
LeBron James poured in a game-high 31 points. "They've got one of the best basketball players on the planet, and we gave them a fight," said Maggette, who had 19 points. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
LeBron thinks he could've helped struggling Browns Nov 18, 2009
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help ... LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gridiron King? James says he could star in NFL Nov 18, 2009
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James says he could star in NFL - ESPN. Updated: November 17, 2009, 8:36 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Larry Bird talks trash with Dan Nov 18, 2009
-- Dan asked Bird about LeBron James wanting to see Michael Jordan's No. 23 retired. Bird said that was fine, as long as they didn't retire his number. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hickson powers Cavs Nov 18, 2009
LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points and the host Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutsy effort by the short-handed Golden State Warriors, winning 114-108 on Tuesday night ... LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points and the host Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutsy effort by the short-handed Golden State Warriors, winning 114-108 on Tuesday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eagles' Edwards says not guilty to assault charge Nov 18, 2009
The 26-year-old was traded to the two days after he was accused of punching a friend of NBA star LeBron James on Oct. 5. James called Edwards' actions "childish.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Why would LeBron go to New York? Nov 18, 2009
Sam Greenwood / Getty ImagesLeBron James is sure to garner the richest contract in NBA history when he becomes a free agent in 2010 ... Its the object of everything theyve done for two years as theyve dumped players and payroll, freeing scads of money under the salary cap to throw at LeBron James next year when he becomes a free agent ... A look at the highs and lows of Cavaliers guard LeBron James' career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LeBron could be really good in NFL Nov 18, 2009
CLEVELAND - LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help ... A look at the highs and lows of Cavaliers guard LeBron James' career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bryant (40) gets Lakers back on track Nov 18, 2009
Cavaliers 114, Warriors 108 - LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points, and host Cleveland held off a gutsy effort by shorthanded Golden State. Injuries and illness left Golden State with seven healthy bodies, although the Cavaliers had their own injury concerns. (Boston Globe)
Memo to LeBron: MJ is doing fine without your help Nov 18, 2009
"There were guys who could play the game before Michael. LeBron James didn't grow up watching those guys play," Van Gundy said. "Pretty soon our players will be wearing 373. All the two-digit numbers will be taken.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Going All-in: Clearing the clutter Nov 17, 2009
One thing the sportstalk motormouths forgot to check when discussing LeBron James' plans to stop wearing No. 23 as a tribute to Michael Jordan and his plea to the NBA to retire No. 23 leaguewide: Both James and Jordan are Nike clients. Seems like the last word here is best left to Mars Blackmon: "It's gotta be the shoes.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Warriors ship Jackson to Bobcats Nov 17, 2009
Golden State Warriors send Stephen Jackson to Charlotte Bobcats in two-for-two deal - ESPN. Updated: November 16, 2009, 11:51 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Fan protest fizzles at Browns game Nov 17, 2009
You are not logged in. Two Cleveland Browns fans wear paper bags over their heads before an NFL football game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Cleveland. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nowitzkis fallaway jumper saves Mavs in OT Nov 17, 2009
LeBron James is second at 20 years, 80 days. Cuban spoke at an event for Milwaukee business leaders. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trials of a sports prodigy Nov 17, 2009
On the other end, you have Sidney Crosby and LeBron James, guys whose ages were never evident when they took the ice and court as teens. Hoping to follow the leads of ballers like James, Dakota practices up to 14 hours a week, but outside his Herculean work ethic, Dakota is a typical kid. (CNN)
A night after 55, Bucks Jennings moves on Nov 16, 2009
He broke Milwaukee s franchise rookie scoring mark held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, joined LeBron James as the only two players to score at least 55 points in a game before turning 21 and fell three points shy of Wilt Chamberlain s NBA rookie record set in 1960. Last night, that s the past, Jennings told The Associated Press by phone after his Sunday session. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bucks rookie Jennings rolls for 55 points Nov 16, 2009
Revisit the only time LeBron James will visit the Mecca of Basketball this season. 14896 views. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jennings scores 55, leads Bucks past Warriors Nov 16, 2009
It was also the most points scored by a rookie since Earl Monroe had 56 on Feb. 13, 1968, and the second-most by a player under the age of 21, only topped by the 56 points scored by LeBron James on March 20, 2005. "I was scoreless after the first quarter and really struggling," said Jennings, who hit 21 of 34 shots after hitting just one of his first seven shots. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Mailbag: With Nash running, Suns gunning out West Nov 16, 2009
With the uncertainty surrounding Delonte West, and with the lack of a definitive scorer on the wing opposite LeBron James, I think they remain prime players in what should come down to a Stephen Jackson lottery ... Q: Given the recent media coverage, what are the real the odds of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade being teammates in Miami. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NBA : Jennings scores 55 as Bucks beat Warriors Nov 16, 2009
At Cleveland, Ohio, LeBron James three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the Cavs to their fourth straight victory. James was 6 of 15 from the floor, but finished with 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
League's retirement of No. 23 to honor Jordan seems unlikely Nov 15, 2009
NEW YORK -- LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan's number seems unlikely ... LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan's number seems unlikely ... LeBron James scored eight of his 21 points in the final minute, as Cleveland pulled out a gritty 107-103 win over Utah. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawks' streak extends to four Nov 15, 2009
Cavaliers 107, Jazz 103: At Cleveland, LeBron James' three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the short-handed Cavaliers to their fourth straight victory. Pacers 113, Celtics 104: At Indianapolis, Danny Granger scored 29 points and Indiana handed Boston its second straight loss. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Deep thoughts, cheap shots and bon mots ... Nov 15, 2009
LeBron James says he's going to switch his jersey number from 23 to 6 next season as homage to Michael Jordan. Gosh, where's my hankie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Though Nelson is slowly closing in on victory record, it’s hard to find a silver lining in Golden State Nov 15, 2009
Keep it in play Michael Jordan changed the face not only of the NBA but also sports marketing, but there is no way his number should be retired throughout the league, as the Cavaliers LeBron James has suggested. And the fact that the NHL retired 99 for Wayne Gretzky is not a good reason. (Boston Globe)
NBA unlikely to retire No. 23 Nov 15, 2009
NEW YORK LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan's number seems unlikely. FILE - 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. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woods (68) is masterful in Australia Nov 15, 2009
Basketball Retirement of No. 23 seems unlikely LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan s number seems unlikely. James said last week he is considering switching his number next season and wants other players to do the same in honor of Jordan, the Hall of Famer often regarded as the league s best player ever. (Boston Globe)
GAME REPORT: Cavaliers 107, Jazz 103 Nov 15, 2009
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - LeBron James scored eight of his 21 points in the final minute, as Cleveland pulled out a gritty 107-103 win over Utah. James added nine assists and six rebounds while getting plenty of help from Mo Williams, who had 21 points, and J.J. Hickson, who set a career-high for the second consecutive game with 20. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jennings’s 55 lift Bucks over Warriors Nov 15, 2009
Cavaliers 107, Jazz 103 - LeBron James s 3-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted shorthanded Cleveland over visiting Utah. Pistons 106, Wizards 103 - Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and Detroit held host Washington to one field goal over the final five minutes. (Boston Globe)
LeBrons late 3 lifts Shaq-less Cavaliers Nov 15, 2009
David Liam Kyle / Getty Images ContributorLeBron James was 6 of 15 from the floor, but finished with 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists ... CLEVELAND - After LeBron James finished off Utah, Cleveland coach Mike Brown called him Rembrandt. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA unlikely to force all teams to retire No. 23 Nov 15, 2009
LeBron James brought up the notion after Michael Jordan went to a Cavs game ... LeBron James said he may change his number next year out of deference to Michael Jordan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
LeBron closes out another masterpiece Nov 15, 2009
After LeBron James finished off Utah, Cleveland coach Mike Brown called him Rembrandt. After James did it to Miami on Thursday night, Brown called him Picasso. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Nov 15, 2009
LeBron James is ready to give up the No. 23 jersey out of respect to Michael Jordan and is urging others in the NBA to do the same ... There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasnt Michael Jordan first. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LeBron wants 23 to be basketball's sacred number to honour Jordan Nov 15, 2009
CLEVELAND: LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honour Michael Jordan ... There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade - you name all the best players in the league right now and the last 10 years, there would be 00004000 none of us without Michael Jordan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
