Category: LeBron James

LeBron helps design sneaker for disabled athletes

… Rehabilitation last week at the team’s facility and presented them with new pairs of the stylish, slip-on sneakers. “Sports should never be taken away from a kid,” the three-time NBA champion said. “It creates fun. It creates laughter. It creates …

Cavaliers Andrew Bogut breaks leg a minute into debut

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After Bogut Injury, Cavs Back to Square One

Andrew Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his Cleveland debut and the Cavaliers were outgunned 106-98 on Monday night by the surging and not-to-be-overlooked Miami Heat, who beat the National Basketball Association champions twice in three nights. Bogut hurt himself attempting to close out on a 3-point shot, when his shin collided with the knee of the White.

Bogut breaks leg in debut as Cavs lose again to Heat

LeBron James didn’t need to speak with Andrew Bogut or see the X-rays on the center’s leg. Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his debut and the Cavaliers never recovered while being outgunned 106-98 by the Heat, which beat the NBA champions twice in three nights.

Durant (hand) expected to be OK to play vs. Sixers2017-02-27T13:11:02

No. 1: Cavaliers’ Griffin restocks roster, again — From Kyle Korver to potentially Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, David Griffin has done it again. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ general manager, under pressure since LeBron James first mentioned needing another “playmaker,” among other things, has replenished a championship roster with pieces needed for a repeat run at the title.

Charles Oakley attends Knicks-Cavaliers game in Cleveland

The former power forward attended his first Knicks game since being arrested after getting into an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Oakley has a strained relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, who banned the former player a few days following the incident.

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt Well done. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and forward Richard Jefferson and center Tristan Thompson and guard Kyrie Irving and guard Iman Shumpert wait for play to begin against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

The Latest: West leads All-Star game 97-92 at halftime

Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. less Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, … more Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top

Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCrAlZ Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award .

Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?

New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York. New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York.

Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’

Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’ This isn’t the first time Oakley has called out Barkley. Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2jQRTH5 Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James finally has had enough of Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley commenting on his career.

Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and the last-place Dallas Mavericks knocked off a title contender for the second straight night, beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers 104-97 on Monday. Wesley Matthews had 21, and rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell scored a career-high 19 in the second game of a 10-day contract, a night after hitting clinching free throws in the final seconds of a win at Southwest Division-leading San Antonio.

Recap: Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Jones, Holiday Lead Pelicans Past Cavs 124-122

Terrence Jones filled in brilliantly for injured All-Star Anthony Davis, scoring a season-high 36 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking LeBron James’ dunk attempt in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-122 on Monday night.

Champion Cavaliers are next for Pelicans, who hope to prove Friday’s ugly loss was an aberration

The only question is whether the New Orleans Pelicans’ 143-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night was the result of a systemic problem or a one-game aberration that’s prone to occur over the course of an 82-game season. Coach Alvin Gentry and his players have formed a consensus around the latter, crediting the NBA’s worst team for having a remarkably strong performance and catching the Pelicans at the wrong time.

MVP Ladder: Giannis’ Arrival

Sidney Moncrief is the last starter to represent the Milwaukee Bucks in an All-Star Game. That drought that will come to an end next month in New Orleans, when Giannis Antetokounmpo will hit the floor at the Smoothie King Center with nine of the other most recognizable faces in basketball.