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LeBron, Meet Your New Teammate: Shaquille O'Neal
The Cavaliers and Suns have reached a deal in principle to send Shaquille O'Neal to the Land of LeBron, Yahoo! Sports reports. Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic and a pick to Phoenix. No confirmation from @THE_REAL_SHAQ yet. [Yahoo!, Twitter]
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By Ben CohenComment by Chris Hanson's Axe: Allen Iverson has to be so pissed right now. By the time Shaq got to this apparent "willing to be... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Well, At Least He'll Be Able To Tell People He Was Coach Of The Year...
Mike Brown, the Cleveland Cavaliers dapper head coach, may have spent his last season with Lebron James. Again, blame this on Joe Posnanski. [ProBasketballNews]
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By DAULERIOComment by Gourmet Spud: This reminds me of the time we gave our father a "World's Greatest Dad" award and then promptly murdered him. 5 Responses | Other threads
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We Were All Witnesses
"Well, that guy is not in the league anymore. The other 2-3 is now on the good side now. That other 2-3 is gone, so we don't have to worry about that no more." [LeBron James, after his last-second shot won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals] More »
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Comment by Random ESPN Source: Everybody who is a Cleveland sports fan remembers where they were when it happened, like the Kennedy assassination or Sept.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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"Wouldn't It Be Amazing If LeBron Saved Our Season?"
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That Wasn't Supposed To Happen Was It?
Let me double check this ... yes, the Orlando Magic did beat Cleveland last night in Game One of the conference finals. That was certainly unexpected. More » -
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MVP Award May Finally Earn LeBron James Some Publicity
The Plain-Dealer says LeBron James will be named the MVP today. He also wins a new Kia, which is awesome because I hear his Datsun pickup is rusted out. [Cleveland Plain-Dealer]
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Comment by Weed Against Speed: Instead of a Datsun, wouldn't it make more sense if LeBron drove a LeCar? 9 Responses | Other threads
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The Cavaliers Seem Pretty Happy With Themselves Right Now
If the NBA were a horrible Michael Bay movie, this is the part where the bad guy would mutter "I fear we've awakened a sleeping giant." Then a Boston Celtics flag would flutter in slow-motion.* More »
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Comment by DM: It's quite alright that Anderson Varejao called Ray Allen a racist, huh? "You don't hit a man in his [groin]," he... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Celtics To Cavs: "Shut Up ... LOL!"
Boston beats Cleveland to move into a virtual first-place tie and give the internet yet another excuse to rethink that "let's have an open dialogue" thing. [Yahoo]
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Comment by Father of 2 Future First Rounders: Frank R posted on Sat Mar 7 6:23am EST What a bunch of 12 year old weinie puffers you posters... 3 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James Saved From Dwyane Wade's Band-Aid Menace
Dwyane Wade was having a lot of fun putting those decorative Band-Aids on his face and NBA fans were starting to take notice. So naturally the league had to put a stop to that. More »
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Comment by Father of 2 Future First Rounders: The NBA - The No Fun League. Wait, that doesn't make any sense. Shit. 3 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James Stunned To Learn He's Just Like Other People
The most bizarre thing happened in the Pacers-Cavs game last night—all-world superduper star LeBron James was not treated like the special little snowflake that he is, but like a real NBA player. More »
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Comment by Athens Grease: "No, no, no. Mine goes 'Da na na na na NA na', and theirs goes 'Da na na na naNA... 3 Responses | Other threads
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TNT Sells Out H-O-R-S-E?
I'm not sure if this is real or just idle (but completely believable) speculation, but USA Today is reporting that the game of All-Star H-O-R-S-E will actually be G-E-I-C-O, to the delight of the sponsor. More »
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Comment by MrRedDevil: For the right price, it could be F-L-E-S-H-L-I-G-H-T. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Would Anyone Else Like To Humiliate The Knicks This Week?
Kobe Bryant scored 61 on Monday. LeBron James put up 52 and a triple-double on Wednesday. What's next? Kevin Garnett scores 45 from inside a water torture cell? More »
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Comment by Jehovahs Witness Protection Program: Except for Spike Lee. He wouldn't do that to a friend. Come on, Spike, why can't you just do the right... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nine-Fingered Kobe Enough To Stop LeBron James
How confident is Kobe Bryant that he deserves the MVP Award? He intentionally dislocated his right ring finger before their game last night and still dispatched the Cavaliers with relative ease. More »
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Comment by Adonis: "Intentionally" dislocated his finger? Ha, more like his wife dislocated it after Kobe's failed attempt at the Shocker during and afternoon... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Kobe vs. LeBron: ¿Quien Es Mas Macho?
The 31-7 Cavaliers will play the 31-8 Lakers tonight in the greatest regular season game in history until they play again next month. More »
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Comment by ClintonPortishead: If that photo took place in Utah, they'd be legally married. 1 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James: Sicker Than Sick
• We get it. You're good: What is the reality here?That the Cavs are the best team in the NBA right now or that the Celtics free-fall is more than just a temporary speed bump. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by FedEx Pope: Yeah, who's got time to fact-check? Psh, it's not like it's his job or anything. 8 Responses | Other threads
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The Boston Celtics Dynasty Has Collapsed
Everybody panic! The once dominant Celtic steam engine has gone completely off the rails and it's unclear if they'll be able to save their season after losing to... oh my... the New York Knicks? More »
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Comment by Don't Hate Azian Zero, Hate the Game: Thank you NBA...for giving us a make up call that's about 6 months too late after the playoffs. Fuck you... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Nike And LeBron To Cover All Of Cleveland In A Fine White Powder
I have seen some questionable game day promotions in my time, but the one that Cleveland has cooked up for their big Christmas game against Washington may just take the cake. More »
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Comment by MarkKelsosMigraine: Hey Duaners, throw out your picks for great movies to watch on Christmas with your wife/girlfriend. Non-Xmas themed picks please. 49 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron: Don't Start Printing Those #23 Knicks Jerseys Just Yet
Not sure if you've heard, but the summer of 2010 is a rather important one in the NBA. More »
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Comment by Sculptor?!? I just met her!: So, how much extra money are we supposed to throw at you for getting our hopes up again, LeBron? 7 Responses | Other threads
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The Hawks Do Everyone a Favor, Derail King James
Atlanta snaps Cleveland's winning streak, a rare Jerome James sighting, and a debut win for Philly's interim coach. More »
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By KOGODComment by BigTenObsession: Rare? I see Jerome James all the time at the Sizzler! 2 Responses | Other threads
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30 Previews In 30 Days: The Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA training camps have begun; the season is rapidly approaching. Can you dig it? I knew that you could. And so we continue our previews: 30 of them in 30 days. Up next is a team that is composed primarily of water and carbon: The Cleveland Cavaliers. More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by toledostripper: I'm one of the five best commenters in the world. 5 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron Would Head To Europe for $50 Million a Year
$50 million just so happens to be about $30 million more than any NBA team can pay under the salary cap. That sound you just heard is the NBA brass trying to figure out if they need some sort of superstar carve out in the salary cap structure. Either that or getting a capless division set up in Europe. But surely, LeBron's just bluffing, right? More »
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By Clay TravisComment by Perroneous: I'm just spitballing here. But, why don't we just pay him in Canadian dollars? more » | Other threads
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Let's Start Guessing Where LeBron Will Play In Two Years
The summer of 2010. That's when LeBron James will shun Northeast Ohio, get a plane ticket, head to New York City, play basketball, and win a championship with either the Knicks, the Nets, or an amalgamation of the relocated Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers, the Long Island Clizzers. More »
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By Matt SussmanComment by T-dawg: Uhm, not in Seattle. Fucking David Stern. more » | Other threads
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nba closer
The Truth Really Does Hurt. Just Ask LeBron and The Cavaliers
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who watched some legendary basketball yesterday. When he's not being really freaking impressed by Paul Pierce and LeBron James, he can be found being...really freaking impressed by Paul Pierce and Lebron James at Basketbawful. Enjoy!
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By BasketbawfulComment by kurt9988: Cleveland GM Danny Ferry needs to dump Ben Wallace, who is washed up and worthless. Maybe LeBron will pull... more » | Other threads
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LeBron's Mother Is Not Someone With Whom You Should Trifle
Last night's Celtics-Cavaliers Game 4 tilt will be remembered for two things: First, LeBron James' ridiculous, "you know, I could do this all the time if I really wanted" driving dunk, and, mostly, James' mother yapping at the Celtics who were wrapping her poor boy, and James responding with a subtle, "Sit your ass DOWN." When we remember the last time Momma James made news, it becomes clear that's not the first time LeBron's had to put his mom in her place.
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By LeitchComment by RachelRayIsTheDevil: Few things are quite as entertaining as an unglued sistah. Just stand clear. more » | Other threads
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Celtics Shown Up By LeBron, Punked By LeBron's Mom
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who's starting to think Tuesday is the new Monday. When he's not wishing he was still chillin' in bed, he can be found rubbing his chin in a thoughtful way at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by garbageday: @The Seaward (nee Tocchets Bookie): +1, especially for typing out the guttural noises. Saw them last year (in Cleveland) --... more » | Other threads
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Pizza Madness Grips Ohio
OK, it wasn't quite THAT bad. But Papa John's 23-cent pizza promotion in Northeast Ohio on Thursday did draw enormous crowds, and wasn't completely peaceful. Aside from some stores running out of pizzas, there were shoving matches and verbal altercations as people waited in line for discount pies for as long as five hours. More »
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By rickchandComment by iHaveaRagingTebowner: If you are waiting in line for 5 hours just to get a $.23 pizza you....must be from Ohio. more » | Other threads
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LeBron James Has Obviously Never Been A Waiter
Anbody who's ever been a waiter in their life realizes that it can be a dreadfully demeaning job. Regardless of how much tip money you collect for five hours of work (most of which usually go back into the restaurant during the post-shift decompression time at the bar) there's always a moment when you say to yourself, "This is why I should've never been an English major." More »
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By DAULERIOComment by Dany Heatley Speedwagon: I'll agree that "above average" service does warrant a tip. But the expectation that tips are supplimental to income is... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Merciful God Answers Prayers, Ends Game 1 Of Cavs-Celts Series
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who woke up this morning without Internet access and had to rush off to a Caribou Coffee, where the "free WiFi hotspot" actually cost him a bag of Deep River potato chips. When he's not finding a way to do his Deadspin column at the last second, he can be found wiping the sweat out of his armpits at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More » -
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NBA Playoffs: A Tuesday Night Viewer's Guide
Ah, sweet Tuesday...still 20 percent better than Monday. Basketbawful is here to help you celebrate that fact and disentagle all those thoughts you thought you had about tonight's Cavs-Celtics game. More » -
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Free Darko On Boston-Cleveland
We're looking at every NBA Playoff series through the eyes of both Free Darko. Here's Free Darko's look at the Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers series. Your author is Dr. Lawyer IndianChief. More » -
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Flee To The Cleve Tonight, Everybody
The playoffs tip back off tonight, and after a weekend that brought us an amazing Suns-Spurs game and that fun 76ers upset — which we have a feeling will be like a lower-grade version of that Sixers-Lakers Finals: One inspiring win followed by a sweep — we are treated to two doozies tonight. More » -
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LeBron Overrated, Rated Over Gilbert Arenas
So the verbal barbs were barbered between Gilbert Arenas and LeBron James to christen the Wizards-Cavaliers series, although the counterbarbs by Cleveland were done not in words, but in second-half points. So Cleveland begins with the series lead after with a 93-86 victory in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs first round. And as is the customary "braggin' rights" ritual, Gilbert Arenas awarded a celebratory big sandwich to the Cavaliers bench. More » -
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Free Darko On Cleveland-Washington
We're looking at every NBA Playoff series through the eyes of both Free Darko and Basket Bawful. Here's Free Darko's look at the Cleveland Cavaliers-Washington Wizards series. Your author is Bethlehem Shoals. More » -
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Washington Versus Cleveland: The "LeBron Gets Knocks Out In The First Round?!" Series
Over the next few days, Basket Bawful and Free Darko will be previewing each NBA Playoff series. Basket Bawful looks at the Eastern Conference today, finishing with the series between the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers, which begins Saturday. More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by Juancho: @Magnakai Haaskivi: Mike Brown is one of those guys who just has "assistant coach" written all over him. Too bad... more » | Other threads
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Highway Robbery In The NBA
In more than 20 years of following professional basketball, I've never seen anything like this. The Philadelphia 76ers had seemingly beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-89. Time had expired. The Sixers were in their locker room celebrating. But stop the presses! The referees had — after reviewing the video and discussing the situation — ruled that Devin Brown was fouled with 0.2 seconds left on the clock. The Philly players returned to the court to watch Brown calmly sink both 'throws. Game over (again). Cleveland wins, 91-90. More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by J.L. White: Sorry, but that wasn't the best example of Highway Robbery in 2008. /Sonics fan //David Stern's golden boy is, in fact, Clay... more » | Other threads
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The NBA Playoff Guest List Is Ready. Guess Who's Not Invited?
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who don't want to work. He just want to bang on the drum all day. When he's not quoting obscure 80s lyrics, you can find him watching old episodes of The Smurfs at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by suntastic: /threadjack Schultz trying to sue Bennett and get Sonics back (!) [sports.espn.go.com] more » | Other threads
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Lance Allred Is Not The Smiling Face Of Polygamy
Cleveland Cavaliers bench player Lance Allred was raised on a polygamist compound until the age of 13, and since, you know, that's been in the news lately, CBS "The Early Show" interviewed him about it this morning. We wouldn't say it went well. More »
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By LeitchComment by Bring Me The Head of Karim Garcia: If there's anything I hate more than a shill who rationalizes underage sexual abuse, it's a shill who rationalizes underage... more » | Other threads
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LeBron Is Human After All
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who isn't going to cover the Blazers/Clippers game, because of the pain it caused my eyes to watch. (Although I will tell you that Portland won 82-80.) When he isn't recovering from the ugliness of professional basketball, he can be found making fun of it at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by benschon: I think the correct draft order for pick up ball is: 1. Very tall guy 2. Smooth looking not-as-tall guy 3. Barack Obama 4.... more » | Other threads
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The Clashing Of The Titanic Titans
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who is in no way related to Kevin McHale and who has taken the necessary legal steps to ensure that it stays that way. When he's not screaming in soulless rage at the merciless Pagan gods, he can be found making fart jokes at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »
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By BasketbawfulComment by ItsAlwaysSunnyInGoldenState: Andris Biedrins had one more offensive rebound last night than Monta Ellis.......in a game where he had 26 rebounds. more » | Other threads
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