Cavaliers, 76ers, Bucks all trying to add forward Hakim Warrick (Yahoo! Sports)

Hakim Warrick is a very popular man these days. The former 6'9" forward for the Memphis Grizzlies is...

Suicide lines: Kobe's odometer; Tinsley seeks NY for less money (Yahoo! Sports)

Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your coq au...

Odom keeps Lakers hanging in the balance (Yahoo! Sports)

Los Angeles won't be the obvious title favorite if free-agent forward Lamar Odom leaves.

Report: Cavs to open season against Celtics; face Lakers on Xmas (Yahoo! Sports)

According to Brian Windhorst's multiple sources, the NBA has set its initial schedule for the 2009-10 season...

Cavs waive guard Kinsey (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived reserve guard Tarence Kinsey. Kinsey made three starts last season for the Cavs and appeared in 50 games, averaging 2 points and 5.5 minutes per game. He played in nine playoff games. Following the season, Kinsey was charged with drunken driving in Tampa, Fla. He joined the Cavs as a free agent last August.

F Jamario Moon heading to Cavaliers (AP)

Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Miami Heat said Friday they had decided not to match the offer sheet Moon signed with Cleveland. Moon finished last season with Miami. The Cavaliers had roughly $3.2 million of its midlevel exception to sign the 6-foot-8 Moon.

Nike giving back James dunk tapes (AP)

Nike says it is returning videotapes it confiscated of NBA star LeBron James getting dunked on at a recent basketball camp. Nike said it is giving back tapes to two accredited journalists who filmed Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunking over James during a recent pickup game at a skills academy run by the superstar at the University of Akron.

Grizzlies are out for A.I., same for Clippers? (Yahoo! Sports)

Allen Iverson's options are limited, David Lee still wants a contract and the T'wolves get ready to pare down their coaching search.

Eyenga picks Spanish club over Cavaliers (AP)

Christian Eyenga, a raw shooting guard drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, will stay with his Spanish club rather than play with LeBron James next season. The 20-year-old Eyenga thanked Cleveland for drafting him with the 30th overall pick, but said Thursday he doesn't feel ready for the NBA.

James reveals struggles with prep fame in new book (AP)

LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated's cover as a 17-year-old and admits he smoked marijuana during his junior year in high school. Those are two of the revelations in a book chronicling James' rise from Ohio hoops prodigy to NBA superstar. In "Shooting Stars," written by James and co-author Buzz Bissinger, James said the SI cover and the...

Police: Shaq's wife recovering from minor crash (AP)

The wife of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal is recovering from a minor fender bender. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Kim Miller says Shaunie O'Neal was a passenger in a town car that was rear-ended by another car at an intersection in Orlando Tuesday. Authorities say the town car had stopped at the intersection when the light turned yellow.

Nets express interest in Davis (Yahoo! Sports)

The Nets are among the latest teams to show interest in Celtics free-agent forward Glen Davis.

Shaq to star in TV sports reality series (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal would deluge Michael Phelps in a cannonball competition. What about a race across the pool? We'll see. The NBA superstar will star in "Shaq Vs.," a TV series where the 15-time All-Star center will challenge top athletes in their respective sports. During one episode in the show, which debuts on Aug.

Cavaliers expand paperless ticketing at arena (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers will expand paperless ticketing to all seats and events at Quicken Loans Arena beginning in October, dropping use of Ticketmaster four months after a settlement was reached with the ticketing giant to end a lawsuit. The club announced Monday that Veritix's Flash Seats paperless ticketing technology will be used for all games, concerts and special events at the arena.

Cavaliers confirm offer to free agent Jamario Moon (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami. The Heat have seven days to match Cleveland's contract offer to the 29-year-old Moon. The Cavs announced the offer on Monday but did not release terms. Miami, which may be pursuing free agent Lamar Odom and clearing out salary cap space for next summer, is not...

Cavaliers confirm offer to free agent Jamario Moon (PA SportsTicker)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami.

Free agent in '10, or extension now for NBA stars? (AP)

LeBron James was more Don King than King James as he faced the cameras to promote the huge event planned for next summer. "I think July 1, 2010, is a very big day," he said last November. "It's probably going to be one of the biggest days in free-agent history in the NBA." Unless James and his pals call the whole thing off.

Heat targeting both Boozer and Odom (Yahoo! Sports)

Dwyane Wade wants the Heat to upgrade their talent. They'd like to deliver him Carlos Boozer and Lamar Odom.

Clippers in talks with Iverson (Yahoo! Sports)

The Los Angeles Clippers are in "very serious" contract talks with free-agent guard Allen Iverson, the...

Cavaliers sign veteran swingman Anthony Parker (AP)

Anthony Parker's fondest basketball memories came overseas, where he won three Euroleague championships and twice was named league MVP. After signing Monday with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Parker believes he has a legitimate shot at winning his first NBA title. "For me it's always about who really saw me fitting in with what they're trying to do," Parker said.

Cavaliers sign guard-forward Anthony Parker (PA SportsTicker)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed veteran free-agent Anthony Parker to add depth to the backcourt.

Varejao happy to be sticking with Cavaliers (AP)

Even when he opted to become a free agent, Anderson Varejao thought his best option was to remain a Cleveland Cavalier. Less than a month after declining an option year on his contract, Varejao signed a six-year deal that could pay him $50 million with incentives, but averages closer to $7 million annually.

Cavaliers reach deal to retain Varejao (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao -- the energetic big man with long, curly hair known to the team's fans as "Wild Thing" -- have agreed on a multiyear contract. Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced the signing Thursday afternoon, though terms were not disclosed. The 6-11 center/forward from Brazil has played five years in the NBA, all with the Cavaliers.

Reports: Cavaliers, Varejao reach deal (PA SportsTicker)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million.

Artest joins Lakers; Celtics, Spurs upgrade (AP)

Finally a Laker, Ron Artest won't guarantee another ring for his new team. Especially not since some recent NBA champions made moves that could get them back to the top. Boston and San Antonio signed veteran power forwards Wednesday, with Rasheed Wallace joining the Celtics and Antonio McDyess agreeing to a deal with the Spurs.

Nike takes videographers' tapes at LeBron camp (AP)

What happens at LeBron's camp stays at LeBron's camp. A minor controversy erupted at the LeBron James Skills Academy on Monday night when two videographers recorded a pickup game in which Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunked on James. Gary Parrish reported on CBSSports.com that a Nike representative confiscated tapes of the dunk after conferring with James.

McDyess to sign with Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

Coveted free agent Antonio McDyess has decided to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, a league source told Yahoo!

Pistons close to naming Kuester coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Cavs assistant John Kuester is the new leader for the Pistons' coaching job.

Cap set at $57.7M; Seven to pay luxury tax (Yahoo! Sports)

The Knicks and the Mavericks were hit with the biggest luxury tax bill, each paying about $23M.

Source: Johnson too costly for Pistons (Yahoo! Sports)

Cavs assistant John Kuester is the new leader for the Pistons' coaching job.

Source: Pistons no longer considering Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)

Pistons coaching search appears to be down to two: Cavs assistant John Kuester and Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau.

Sources: Assistants in the hunt for Pistons job (Yahoo! Sports)

Cavs assistant John Kuester and Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau are contending with Avery Johnson.

Sources: Assistants in the hunt for Pistons position (Yahoo! Sports)

Cavs assistant John Kuester and Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau also are contending with Avery Johnson for Detroit job.

Confident Shaq joins Cavs (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

Confident Shaq joins Cavs (AP)

His nickname hasn't arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place. "'Win a Ring for the King,"' Shaquille O'Neal said in announcing his goal to help LeBron James get his first NBA championship. The Big Benefactor? Dressed smartly in a black suit, pink shirt and matching tie, the inimitable Shaq was introduced Thursday for the first time as a member of the Cavaliers,...

The Shaq Show: O'Neal wants a ring for the King (AP)

Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Shaquille O'Neal and his oversized persona debuted in Cleveland on Thursday with a stated goal for next season. His friend LeBron James craves a championship, and O'Neal is here to serve. "My motto is very simple," O'Neal said. "'Win a Ring for the King."' The 15-time All-Star center with four NBA titles was...

Updated odds to win 2010 championship following Draft, trades (Yahoo! Sports)

Bodog's odds to win the 2009-10 NBA Championship have been reassessed and posted following last week's...

Celtics continue to recruit Wallace (Yahoo! Sports)

The Celtics have discussed having Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen meet with free-agent forward Rasheed Wallace.

Shaq arrives in Cleveland (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate. O'Neal and a small group of associates met briefly with Cavs coach Mike Brown and others at the Cleveland Clinic Courts in...

NBA free agents: 2009 class (Yahoo! Sports)

Team-by-team list of NBA free agents.

Pistons dump Curry (Yahoo! Sports)

I don't know what else it will take for people to realize that they constantly underrate Flip Saunders.

Cavaliers' Varejao now a free agent (AP)

Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.2 million contract for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent. The hustling Varejao posted career-highs in starts (42), scoring (8.6), field-goal percentage (.536) and minutes (28.5) per game last season for the Cavs, who won 66 regular-season games but were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals by Orlando.