Cavaliers' Brown ejected (PA SportsTicker)

BOSTON (Ticker) - Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown was ejected from Wednesday's 92-87 loss against the Boston Celtics.

Cavaliers' James leaves game with injury (PA SportsTicker)

BOSTON (Ticker) - Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James left Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics with a sprained right ankle.

Cavs' James youngest to 10,000 points (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to record 10,000 career points after he dunked with 4:54 left in the third quarter of Wednesday's contest vs. the Boston Celtics.

LeBron James leaves game against Celtics (AP)

LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night after spraining his right ankle in the first half, but he returned for the start of the second. X-rays were negative. Although the team said at halftime his return was questionable, he took the floor with the starting five when the game resumed.

LeBron James injures ankle, becomes youngest to score 10,000 points in loss (AP)

LeBron James hopped off the court and limped to the locker room, unsure if he'd be able to return for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure enough, the All-Star forward came back and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 points. That still wasn't enough to beat the Boston Celtics. "It doesn't make me happy to do it in a losing effort," James said after the 92-87 loss Wednesday night.

Included in big trade, Cavs also picked up trade exception (Yahoo! Sports)

It was totally glossed over with all the other big news, but the Cleveland Cavaliers got something else in their...

Was Sonics GM Presti "paying off debts" in deals with Spurs, Cavs? (Yahoo! Sports)

The Seattle SuperSonics got just the expiring contracts of Ira Newble, Donyell Marshall and Adrian Griffin from...

James, Ginobili honored by NBA (PA SportsTicker)

LeBron James capped off another solid week for the Cleveland Cavaliers when he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Paxson: Hughes arrival doesn't signal Gordon's departure (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson insists the arrival of Larry Hughes from the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Wallace, West start in debuts for Cavaliers; Smith, Szczerbiak enter early (AP)

The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers hit the floor for the first time Sunday night against Memphis. Cleveland, which was involved in a three-team, 11-player trade Thursday, started Ben Wallace at power forward and Delonte West at point guard alongside LeBron James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Devin Brown. The other two players picked up in the deal, forward Joe Smith and guard Wally Szczerbiak, came off the...

In Wallace, Szczerbiak, Cavs get reinforcements for LeBron (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cleveland Cavaliers put the exclamation point on an unusually busy NBA trading season Thursday, acquiring...

Lakers get top grades; Nuggets not so much (Yahoo! Sports)

How did the Lakers grade out for landing Pau Gasol? What about the Nets for dealing Jason Kidd?

Cavs working on blockbuster deal? (Yahoo! Sports)

Two league sources said the Cleveland Cavaliers ' front office is mulling over a blockbuster trade ahead of the...

Cavaliers G Gibson out 4-6 weeks (PA SportsTicker)

The Cleveland Cavaliers learned they will be without guard Daniel Gibson for four to six weeks due to a high ankle sprain.

Thumbs up: LeBron James gives stamp of approval on Cavaliers deals (AP)

LeBron James danced in his seat. Guess he likes the trades. James, who had been hoping the Cavaliers would pull the trigger on a deal prior to Thursday's trading deadline, gave his stamp of approval to the club's acquisition of Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Joe Smith and Delonte West -- four players the Cavs feel can get them an NBA title.

As Cavaliers wait for new players from trade, they sign 2 others to face Wizards (AP)

As he waited for Big Ben, Wally and the rest of the reconfigured Cavaliers to arrive, LeBron James welcomed two new teammates on Friday. They got here just in time. With only six healthy players able to suit up, the Cavaliers, who traded six others away in a three-team blockbuster before the deadline, signed Kaniel Dickens and Billy Thomas from the NBA's Developmental League on Friday so they'd...

Cavaliers sign F Dickens, G Thomas (PA SportsTicker)

The Cleveland Cavaliers moved to plug the gaps in their roster Friday, signing forward Kaniel Dickens and guard Billy Thomas from the Colorado 14ers of the D-League.

Cavaliers Daniel Gibson could miss 6 weeks with ankle sprain (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson could miss six weeks with a severely sprained left ankle, the latest costly injury for the defending Eastern Conference champions. Gibson injured his ankle in the second quarter of Wednesday night's win over Indiana when he and Pacers guard Travis Diener were diving in the lane for a loose ball.

Ben Wallace to Cavs in 11-player deal (PA SportsTicker)

LeBron James wanted the Cleveland Cavaliers to improve their roster. The Cavaliers reportedly shook it up Thursday, acquiring Ben Wallace in an 11-player, three-team megadeal.

Cavaliers G Gibson hurts ankle (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson exited in the third quarter of Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers with a left ankle injury.

Cleveland guard Daniel Gibson injured vs. Pacers (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers and did not return. Indiana guard Travis Diener made contact with Gibson while both were diving for a loose ball. Gibson was helped off the court by teammates. A Cavaliers spokesman said X-rays were negative, and the team would re-evaluate the injury Thursday morning in...

NBA trading deadline: Seven deals that should happen (SportingNews.com)

Every February, the air grows thick with trade rumors. Usually, nothing comes of them, and thousands of anxious NBA fans are forced to confront broken hopes and dreams. Oh, and all the time they've wasted poring over possibilities.

Cavs talking trade with several teams, Newble best chip (Yahoo! Sports)

According to several league sources, the Cleveland Cavaliers are involved in discussions with a handful of...

Miller, Cassell hot commodities on point guard market (Yahoo! Sports)

With Dallas-bound Jason Kidd apparently spoken for, the player drawing the most attention from promising title...

10 bold predictions for the NBA's second half (SportingNews.com)

I don't believe in reasonable predictions. You know, the kind that might as well have involved two highly...

James again delivers All-Star game statement (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cavs still haven't found LeBron James any help. That's just one more obstacle for him to plow through.

Cavs upgrade key to keeping James, may seek Artest (Yahoo! Sports)

The talk is that LeBron James' associates are making it clear to the Cleveland Cavaliers that improving the team...

James again delivers statement in All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cavaliers have yet to find LeBron James any help. That's just one more obstacle for him to plow through.

All-Stars talk trades at NBA's midpoint (PA SportsTicker)

Carmelo Anthony wants some help, too.

Cavs couldn't get Kidd, James doubts team will make big trade (Yahoo! Sports)

The potential blockbuster deal sending New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks is a...

Magic GM backs Van Gundy calling out Howard (Yahoo! Sports)

When Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith hired Stan Van Gundy to coach the Magic, he liked the fact Van...

LeBron James enters partnership with State Farm (AP)

LeBron James has teamed up with a good neighbor. The Cavaliers' All-Star forward has signed a sponsorship agreement with State Farm insurance, which is hoping the popular 23-year-old can help it attract young adult policy holders. Terms were not disclosed. "The relationship will be focused on helping connect our State Farm brand and products -- particularly our auto and renters insurance -- to a...

Van Gundy sits Howard after conflict (Yahoo! Sports)

Orlando Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy says he and superstar Dwight Howard have "a little bit of...

Euroleague coach wants to be NBA assistant, maybe with Cavs (Yahoo! Sports)

Euroleague powerhouse CSKA Moscow coach Ettore Messina, whom Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown considers a...

LeBron goes it alone for banged-up Cavaliers (AP)

LeBron James really had to carry the load for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were missing four of their top seven scorers for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Guard Daniel Gibson, averaging 11.6 points, was on the inactive list after straining his right hamstring the previous night in a loss at Houston.

Pavlovic, Varejao still out for Cavs (PA SportsTicker)

CLEVELAND (Ticker) - The Cleveland Cavaliers' injury worries show no sign of easing.

Yao scores 22 as Rockets hold off LeBron and Cleveland (AP)

Minutes after the Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tracy McGrady was slurping down chicken noodle soup. He was sick all day, skipped the morning shootaround and showed up less than an hour before the game. Good thing Houston didn't need its All-Star guard too much in this one. Yao Ming had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Rafer Alston had 17 points and nine assists in the Rockets' 92-77...

Bulls trading Duhon to Cavs for Gooden unlikely (Yahoo! Sports)

The Chicago Bulls have had some interest in Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden for several years,...

Celtics back on top, but for how long? (Yahoo! Sports)

The Hornets are tumbling while the Jazz and Cavs continue to climb in latest Powerless Rankings.

Cavaliers F Gooden leaves game (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden left Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics with a groin injury at the six-minute mark of the third quarter.

Cavaliers Team Report (The Sports Xchange)

In the closing moments of games, the Cavaliers have a secret weapon on the defensive end: LeBron James.

Known as a poor defender early in his career, James has become one of the Cavs' best on-the-ball defenders. James made life miserable for All-Stars Kobe Bryant and Brandon Roy in recent games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.

"(His defense has) come a long way," Cavs coach Mike Brown said. "He's taken the challenge. Every year he's gotten better. His on-the-ball defense—he can be one of the best in the league.

"I don't think he's close to capping his abilities."

Brown said he never puts James on the best offensive player to start the game because he doesn't want him to pick up any cheap fouls.

Cavaliers' Gooden makes trip after getting hurt in win over Boston (AP)

Cavaliers starting forward Drew Gooden traveled with his teammates to Houston on Wednesday, one day after straining his right groin during the third quarter of a win over Boston. Gooden, who injured himself on a putback dunk in the Cavs' 114-113 win, underwent an MRI that confirmed the injury. Gooden was held out of a light workout before the team departed for Thursday night's game against the...

Tuesday's NBA Capsules (AP)

LeBron James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston for the second time this season, downing the Celtics 114-113 on Tuesday night. James added 12 assists, nine rebounds and five steals to pace the Cavaliers, who improved to 15-4 since Dec. 25 and handed the NBA's best road team just its fifth loss away from home.

LeBron James scores 33 points and Cavaliers beat Celtics 114-113 (AP)

A win against the league's best team went a long way toward making LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers feel like legitimate contenders. James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cavaliers, playing as well as any team in the NBA, beat the Boston Celtics for the second time this season with a 114-113 victory on Tuesday night.

LeBron James scores 33, barely misses triple-double in Cavaliers' 114-113 win over Celtics (AP)

They've got nothing comparable to Boston's rich history, roll call of Hall of Famers or the Celtics' current trifecta of superstars. The Cleveland Cavaliers, though, have one thing all to themselves -- LeBron James. And more often than not, he's enough. James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cavaliers, playing as well as any team in the NBA, beat Boston for the second time...

James pleads no contest (PA SportsTicker)

LeBron James' speeding ticket will reportedly cost him $259.

Cavaliers' James pleads no contest to driving 101 mph (AP)

LeBron James pleaded no contest to driving 101 mph on his 23rd birthday in December and was ordered to pay $259 in fines and court costs. The Cleveland Cavaliers star entered the plea on the speeding charge Monday through his lawyer in Medina Municipal Court, clerk of court Nancy Abbott said Tuesday.

Report: Cavaliers' James pleads no contest to speeding charge (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James pleaded no contest Monday to a speeding charge and paid $259 to settle a ticket he received in December, a newspaper reported. The All-Star was accused of driving 101 mph on his 23rd birthday in December. The plea was entered through James' attorney in Medina Municipal Court, where Magistrate Charles Lawrie ordered James to pay $259 in fines and court costs,...

Cavs may be interested in Sixers Giricek (Yahoo! Sports)

An item in the Akron Beacon Journal suggested that the Cleveland Cavaliers may be interested in Philadelphia...

Varejao to undergo MRI (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao will undergo an MRI on his injured left ankle Monday.

Cavs lack trade assets, but may pursue Grizzlies Miller (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Cavaliers General manager Danny Ferry has been very active in recent weeks trying to put together a...

NBA's leading scorer returns to lineup for Cavaliers against Clippers (AP)

LeBron James returned to the Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing a game because of a sprained right ankle. James missed Cleveland's 101-95 loss in Seattle on Thursday night after injuring the ankle the previous night against Portland. James, the NBA's leading scorer at 30.1 points per game, went through a hard workout on the court before the game...

James returns from ankle sprain, leads Cavaliers past Clippers, 98-84 (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers' plan for success this season is pretty basic: When LeBron James plays, good things usually happen. James scored 28 points Saturday night after missing a game with a sprained right ankle, leading the Cavaliers to a 98-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. James missed Cleveland's 101-95 loss in Seattle on Thursday after injuring the ankle the previous night against...

Varejao out 3-4 weeks with sprained ankle (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Anderson Varejao was examined on Wednesday and it was revealed that he has a...

GM Kerr recovers from early Sun burns (Yahoo! Sports)

Steve Kerr is out to prove you can serve as a GM of a team while living about 350 miles away from headquarters.

Cavs F James sits with injured ankle (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was forced to sit out Thursday's game against the lowly Seattle SuperSonics with a sprained right ankle.

James, Yao earn monthly honors (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming were named the NBA's Players of the Month for January on Friday.

Cavs F James to be game-time decision (PA SportsTicker)

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, who is suffering from a sprained right ankle, will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's contest against the Seattle SuperSonics.

LeBron James out for Cavs at Seattle because of ankle sprain (AP)

LeBron James missed his sixth game of the season on Thursday night, sitting out against the SuperSonics after spraining his ankle in the second quarter of Cleveland's victory over Portland. James tested the injured ankle about 90 minutes before the game, taking a series of 3-pointers, but putting very little weight on the ankle and his feet barely leaving the floor as he hoisted jumpers.

Cavaliers Team Report ()

   Cavaliers assistant coach Hank Egan, sidelined since late December after having triple-bypass surgery, is back with the team on a part-time basis.

   One of his jobs is to evaluate coach Mike Brown's performance.

   "Sometimes in situations you can be in as a head coach, you can say or do the wrong thing," Brown said. "He'll tell me if I'm out of line. That's something that you need."

   Egan hasn't been cleared to travel with the team or sit on the bench. After having prostate surgery in July, he started working out to get back into shape. But he kept hitting a wall.

   "I felt funny," Egan said.

Seattle builds big early lead, holds off LeBron-less Cavs late 101-95 (AP)

With LeBron James out nursing a right ankle sprain, the Seattle SuperSonics finished off a sweep of last year's NBA finalists. Chris Wilcox scored Seattle's first 10 points, Kevin Durant had 12 of his 24 in the first quarter, and the SuperSonics held off a late Cleveland surge to beat the James-less Cavaliers 101-95 on Thursday night.