Cavaliers' West breaks finger on shooting hand (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

Water bottle files lawsuit against LeBron, Cavs (Yahoo! Sports)

BREAKFAST NOOK (JE) — An Evian water bottle has filed a lawsuit against Cavaliers' superstar LeBron...

Hawks, Johnson face uncertain future (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Johnson has helped turn the Hawks into contenders, but that might not convince him to stay.

SL: Suns defeat Mavericks, TNT curse; Sixers active in trade talks (Yahoo! Sports)

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Cheez Whiz.

Sixers' Iguodala key to any McGrady deal (Yahoo! Sports)

The Philadelphia 76ers have supposedly been talking to the Houston Rockets about bringing Tracy McGrady and his...

No untouchables on 76ers (Yahoo! Sports)

The word yesterday was that Philadelphia swingman Andre Iguodala had to be included in any kind of deal for...

James leads Cavs to 7th straight victory, 94-73 (AP)

The only question left in the final minutes was whether or not LeBron James would get his 27th career triple-double. He finished one rebound short, but the Cavaliers still beat the Indiana Pacers 94-73 on Friday night to win their seventh straight game. James finished with 22 points, a season-high 13 assists and nine boards.

Kobe-LeBron Nike ad features gun language (AP)

An advertisement featuring the NBA's two biggest superstars includes a gun reference, the same week two players were suspended for carrying firearms to the locker room. The Nike ad, which appears in several publications including Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine, has LeBron James on one page and Kobe Bryant on the other.

Billups, Lee headline NBA's All-Snubbed team (Yahoo! Sports)

Chauncey Billups, David Lee and Chris Kaman all can claim they deserve to play in the NBA All-Star Game.

Celtics hope to pass elite test (Yahoo! Sports)

Still trying to get their legs under them, the Celtics play the Magic, Hawks and Lakers in succession. Will they be standing at the end?

LeBron fined $25,000 for kicking water bottle (AP)

LeBron James has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking a water bottle during Cleveland's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The announcement was made Thursday by Stu Jackson, the league's executive vice president of basketball operations. The NBA says James kicked a water bottle with 12.4 seconds left in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 109-95 win Wednesday night.

Trial postponed for Cavaliers' guard Delonte West (AP)

The trial of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West on weapons charges has been postponed until April 26. Authorities say West was carrying two loaded handguns, a loaded shotgun and an 8 1/2 -inch Bowie knife while riding a three-wheel motorcycle on the Capital Beltway in Maryland in September. Police say he was pulled over after cutting off an officer.

LeBron James teams with McDonald's (AP)

LeBron James is now shooting with a Golden Arch. The NBA superstar has agreed to a multiyear partnership with McDonald's Corp., adding the global fast-food giant to his list of corporate sponsors. Financial terms were not immediately known. James will support several McDonald's programs and promotions as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides housing to the families of...

Cavaliers ease past T-Wolves for 6th straight win (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally won comfortably after a string of nail-biters in beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95 for their sixth straight NBA victory on Wednesday. J.J. Hickson scored a career-high 23 as the Cavaliers were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter, but not before LeBron James added 11 assists.

Hickson's 23 leads Cavs to easy win over T-Wolves (AP)

LeBron James' only moves in the fourth quarter were in a playful dance-off with one of the arena's ushers. After a string of nail-biters, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally enjoyed a blowout. J.J. Hickson scored a career-high 23, James added 11 assists before resting the last 12 minutes and the Cavs finally won comfortably following two weeks of tense-and-tight games, beating the Minnesota...

Shaq's superstar dunk contest grounded (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

Jim Brown wants LeBron to remain in Cleveland (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

Stoudemire headed to Cavaliers? (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cleveland Cavaliers just might get a little stronger before the trading deadline hits.

Suns seeking trade offers for Stoudemire (Yahoo! Sports)

With contract extension talks yet to produce much progress, the Suns could deal Amar'e Stoudemire.

LeBron and D-Wade both get 32, but in the end, Cavs find a way to beat Heat (The Canadian Press)

As expected, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade matched each other with superstar-calibre performances. The difference was that James hit his last shot.

LeBron saves Cavs at the end, beat Heat 92-91 (AP)

LeBron James hit two free throws for the winning points after a scary tumble with 4.1 seconds left as the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 92-91 on Monday. Dwyane Wade, who missed a jump shot at the buzzer, finished with 32 points for Miami, all but two of them in what was an epic first half shootout between superstars.

Top 25 Capsules (AP)

LeBron James hit two free throws after a scary tumble with 4.1 seconds left for the winning points, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 92-91 on Monday night. Wade finished with 32 points for Miami, all but two of them in what was an epic first half shootout between superstars.

Cavs' Moon returns from abdominal injury (AP)

Cleveland forward Jamario Moon returned to the court Monday night, checking in as a reserve during the first quarter of the Cavaliers' game against the Miami Heat. Moon hadn't played since Jan. 3, and had missed 14 straight shots dating to Dec. 27 before getting hurt. Cavs coach Mike Brown said Moon was medically cleared in time for the team's shootaround practice Monday morning, and the...

Cavs' Moon says he's ready to go (AP)

Cleveland forward Jamario Moon says he has recovered from a left abdominal strain and expects to play Monday night when the Cavaliers visit the Miami Heat. Moon hasn't played since Jan. 3, and had missed 14 straight shots dating back to Dec. 27 before getting hurt. Cavs coach Mike Brown said Moon has been medically cleared, but that he wasn't absolutely certain that Moon would play Monday...

Grizzlies' forecast brightened after A.I. left (Yahoo! Sports)

For the Grizzlies, Allen Iverson's departure was addition by subtraction. Now they're aiming for the playoffs.

SL: Martin, 'Reke questions; Kaman says Gasol not All-Star worthy (Yahoo! Sports)

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your chicken risotto .

SL: Billups voices concern with ASG voting; KG returns to practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your green pork chili.

Game to pay attention to: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (Yahoo! Sports)

Toronto at Cleveland Yes, that's a picture of rap artist Master P playing exhibition basketball with the...

Game to pay attention to: Lakers vs. Cavaliers (Yahoo! Sports)

Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland One of these men would grow up to help helm ESPN's NASCAR coverage.

Cavaliers edge Thunder in last seconds (AP)

Daniel Gibson's 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a 100-99 victory over Oklahoma City on Saturday, the Thunder's second NBA loss in two nights in the final seconds. LeBron James had 37 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, and Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 22 points to help the Cavaliers win their fourth straight.

Gibson's 3, James' D gives Cavs' win over Thunder (AP)

The Cavaliers are down to their third point guard. Their fourth might be the best in the NBA. LeBron James had 37 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds and Daniel Gibson hit a 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds left to carry Cleveland to a 100-99 win against Oklahoma City on Saturday night. It was the Thunder's second loss in two nights in the final seconds.

Cavs sign guard Jackson to 10-day deal (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed point guard Cedric Jackson to a 10-day contract. The move Saturday was prompted by injuries to Mo Williams and Delonte West in the past few days. The team lost Williams to a sprained shoulder and West to a broken finger. Williams is out for at least one month, and the club doesn't know how long it will be without West.

Halfway through the season, Central Division-style (Yahoo! Sports)

If you can wrap your mind around it, we're actually at the midway point of the NBA season.

Shaq talking LeBron into Slam Dunk Contest? (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James says he is skipping the Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA All-Star Game, but his Cleveland Cavaliers...

Cavaliers' West breaks finger on shooting hand (AP)

First, Mo Williams. Then, Delonte West. With the speed in which Cleveland starting point guards are dropping with injuries these days, it's no wonder Daniel Gibson was a little skittish after practice. "I need to stay away from those two guys," Gibson said. The Cavaliers' backcourt woes worsened Friday when the team learned that West broke his left ring finger in Thursday...

Kobe Bryant takes a pass on slam dunk contest (AP)

Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind. Bryant nearly burst out laughing Thursday when asked about O'Neal's idea that the Lakers superstar should appear in next month's All-Star weekend dunk event with LeBron James and Vince Carter.

Cavaliers beat Lakers for a second time (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers showed their Christmas Day win over the Los Angeles Lakers was no gift as they repeated the feat with a 93-87 win over their NBA title rivals on Thursday. LeBron James scored 37 points, including 12 straight in the closing stages, as the Cavs won despite playing their first game without injured Mo Williams.

Lakers star Kobe Bryant tops 25,000 career points (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is the 15th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points and the youngest to hit the milestone. Bryant reached the mark by making one free throw late in the second quarter of Thursday's showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. At 31 years, 151 days, Bryant got to 25,000 in 35 fewer days than Wilt Chamberlain, who finished his career with 31,419...

LeBron leads Cavaliers over Kobe and Lakers 93-87 (AP)

As chants of "M-V-P" filled the electrified air, LeBron James locked his thumbs under his maroon jersey and made it pop off his chest. The Cavaliers had beaten the NBA champions again, and James soaked in every second. "This," he said, "is what I live for." Cleveland showed its Christmas Day win over Los Angeles was no gift as James scored 37 points, including 12...

Cavs' Mo Williams out 1 month with shoulder injury (AP)

Cavaliers starting point guard Mo Williams will miss at least one month with a sprained left shoulder, a major blow to the Eastern Conference's top team. Williams injured his shoulder in Tuesday night's win over Toronto when he reached for a steal in the third quarter. He was taken to the locker room for an examination and treatment before returning to the floor and making a key 3-pointer...

Cavs' Mo Williams out with shoulder injury (AP)

Cavaliers starting point guard Mo Williams will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a sprained left shoulder. The Cavaliers did not say how long they could be without Williams, their second-leading scorer. The team said Williams, who scored 28 points against the Lakers on Christmas Day, was being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic.

Cavs, Lakers to get reacquainted (AP)

Seconds after LeBron James and his Cavaliers teammates dismissed the Toronto Raptors, one excited Cleveland fan began a solitary chant. "Beat L.A., Beat L.A.," he screamed. Dude, chill. It's January. But maybe not too early to dream about June. After all, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are coming.

Shaq tops 28,000 career points (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has become the fifth player in NBA history to score 28,000 points. With his first basket on Tuesday, a layup in the lane in the opening minute against Toronto, O'Neal joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387), Karl Malone (36,928), Michael Jordan (32,292) and Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) as the only players to reach the milestone.

Shaq wants stars to dunk (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal has a plan to save the NBA's All-Star dunk contest: Bring back the superstars and do it for devastated Haiti. Following Tuesday night's win over Toronto, O'Neal was asked if he would like to see teammate LeBron James participate in this year's event. That's when he offered his idea.

LeBron just misses triple-double in Cavs win (AP)

LeBron James scored 28 points and performed a few signature dunks as the Cleveland Cavaliers began a long home run over the next month by beating the Toronto Raptors 108-100 in the NBA on Tuesday. James had 11 assists and nine rebounds as the Cavaliers, who just returned from a long road trip, improved to 15-3 at Quicken Loans Arena, where they'll play 10 of their next 12 before Feb.

O'Neal hits 28,000 career points, LeBron scores 28 as Cavs beat Raptors 108-100 (The Canadian Press)

CLEVELAND - Shaquille O'Neal had one regret about moving into elite NBA scoring air. It should have happened long ago.

LeBron just misses triple-double as Cavs down Raps (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had one regret about moving into elite NBA scoring air. It should have happened long ago. O'Neal became the fifth player to score 28,000 career points, and the Big Diesel made his enormous presence known at both ends of the floor as the Cleveland Cavaliers began a long stretch of home games with a 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Stern turns down Hawks protest over shot clock (AP)

The NBA denied the Atlanta Hawks' protest over a shot-clock error in last month's loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Commissioner David Stern ruled on Tuesday the mistake didn't have a "clear impact." The Hawks protested their Dec. 30 defeat after officials failed to notice that the 24-second clock was not reset after a miss by Cleveland with 1:56 remaining.

Cavs trading Ilgauskas for Hornets' West? (Yahoo! Sports)

There is just one month to go before the NBA trading deadline so all sorts of scenarios will be popping up in...

LeBron's big fourth quarter leads Cavs over Clips (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers were dead serious down the stretch against the Los Angeles Clippers. A little levity along the way didn't hurt, either. LeBron James scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Eastern Conference leaders survived a 3-point attempt at the final buzzer by Baron Davis for a 102-101 victory on Saturday night.

55 and under: Jennings' pace slows from hot start (Yahoo! Sports)

Brandon Jennings' 55-point game has proven to be both a blessing and a curse for the Bucks rookie.

Rookie's late shot lifts Jazz over Cavs (AP)

Rookie Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end a frenzied series of comebacks and give the Utah Jazz a 97-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Thursday. LeBron James had led the Cavaliers on a 22-4 run earlier in the fourth quarter and put Cleveland up by six points with 33 seconds left, but the visitors couldn't clinch it from the free throw line.

Rookie's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Jazz over Cavs (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz traded comebacks in the fourth quarter before the least experienced player on either team completed the final rally. Once Sundiata Gaines let go of his 3-pointer and the buzzer sounded Thursday night, there was no chance for the lead to change again. Utah 97, Cleveland 96.

Did the Cavaliers tank to help draft LeBron James? Of course (Yahoo! Sports)

Does "rebuilding" equal "tanking?" Chris Tomasson, the respected veteran NBA reporter at...

Game to pay attention to: Cavaliers vs. Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland at Utah This is John Stockton. In 2001-02, the year this photograph was taken, John Stockton averaged...

Cavs make it four straight wins against Warriors (AP)

LeBron James kept asking for the ball in the paint and made big plays there down the stretch. With the Warriors going small, he took advantage of the mismatch. James had 37 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak against Golden State to four with a 117-114 victory Monday night.

Game to pay attention to: Cavaliers vs. Warriors (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland at Golden State Something about this just feels worth our time. Cleveland, coming all the way down from...

Cavs, Nuggets, Wolves want parts of Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)

The Indiana Pacers may have only won 11 games this season and are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for second to...

Rondo has triple-double as Celtics beat Raptors 114-107 (The Canadian Press)

Boston coach Doc Rivers asked point guard Rajon Rondo to give the Celtics an early burst of energy.

LeBron scores 41 as Cavs hold off Blazers 106-94 (AP)

LeBron James doesn't even stumble wearing two different shoes. James, sporting one blue shoe and one orange shoe to go with Cleveland's retro uniforms, had 41 points and 10 rebounds in the Cavaliers' 106-94 victory over the late-charging Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. James, who had 20 points in the first quarter alone, said it was the first time he'd worn two different...

Wolves offered Pacers Jefferson for Granger (Yahoo! Sports)

Now questioning whether Al Jefferson is worthy to build around, the T'wolves unsuccessfully tried to land Danny Granger.

Minus 'Melo, Nuggets still turn back James, Cavs (AP)

Even without Carmelo Anthony on the court, the Pepsi Center is still LeBron James' personal house of horrors. Anthony had the best seat in the arena for the big visit from James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-97 Friday night.

Injuries, internal strife crippling Blazers (Yahoo! Sports)

The Blazers began the season looking like contenders in the West. Now they do well to have enough players to practice.

Why can't we send Antawn Jamison to Cleveland? (Yahoo! Sports)

Antawn Jamison on the Cavs? Antawn Jamison, shipped from the Wizards to the Cavaliers? Why wouldn't that work?

James, Cavs rock Wizards (AP)

In the span of a few hours, the Washington Wizards lost their leading scorer, their on-court leader and maybe their season. Taking the court only hours after star guard Gilbert Arenas was suspended indefinitely by pitiless NBA commissioner David Stern, the Wizards were beaten 121-98 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, a possible preview of darker days ahead for Washington.

Cavaliers waive G Coby Karl, son of Nuggets coach (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived guard Coby Karl. The team announced the move on Wednesday. The son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl appeared in three games with the Cavaliers, grabbing two rebounds in five minutes. He did not attempt a shot. Karl was invited to training camp and made the team's roster on a non-guaranteed contract.

Nets reach buyout with Alston (Yahoo! Sports)

Veteran point guard Rafer Alston will draw interest from contending teams after the Nets waived him.

Cavaliers' Moon to miss 3 weeks (AP)

Cleveland's Jamario Moon is expected to miss at least three weeks with a left abdominal strain. Moon, signed as a free agent last summer from Miami, is averaging 5 points and 3.5 rebounds as a reserve for the Cavaliers. Coach Mike Brown said Moon could likely play through the injury, but the team is being cautious.

Cavaliers ready to make some deals? (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal already. What else could they possibly want?

Murray's 3-pointer lifts Bobcats past Cavs 91-88 (AP)

The road is suddenly becoming a friendly place for the Charlotte Bobcats. Less than 24 hours after pulling off a surprising win at Miami, the Bobcats topped that with a 91-88 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Ronald Murray hit a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left to put Charlotte up for good, and the Bobcats shocked the Cavaliers, snapping Cleveland's seven-game win streak and...

James helps Cavaliers beat Nets 94-86 (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their seventh straight victory by beating the New Jersey Nets 94-86 in the NBA on Saturday. LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Mo Williams added 18 points for the Cavaliers, who have won 12 of 13. They have defeated some of the NBA's top teams during their winning streak, but struggled against the league's worst for much of this...

Iverson needed Philadelphia's warm embrace (Yahoo! Sports)

Not interested in chasing a championship, Allen Iverson ended his retirement for the one team he wanted to join.