Archive for 2009/01


James’ buzzer-beater lifts Cavs

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James tossed up a rare airball from the top of the 3-point arc that s…

Deveney: Mock draft: Griffin is a sure thing at No. 1

If there ever was a team desperate to win the lottery in a given year, it’s the Thunder, who would love to have a shot to draft Oklahoma Sooners big man Blake Griffin.

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant top NBA All-Star voting

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — He was the first to dress as Superman to win a dunk contest.
He’s now t…

LeBron, Mo combine for 67 as Cavs hold off Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The road was a bit smoother for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Portland.After…

Deveney: Midseason report: Where we’ve been, where we’re headed

It’s time to take a look back at some of the season’s developments and look ahead to what the rest of the season holds for NBA fans, including predictions for all of the league’s top honors.

Deveney: Power Poll: No more denying the Magic

After defeating three division leaders, it’s impossible to deny the Magic the top spot in the NBA Power Poll.

Bryant, Gasol lead Lakers past Cavaliers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dislocated right ring finger and all, Kobe Bryant did just what the Los Angeles …

LeBron wears Browns jersey in commercial

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James once dreamed of playing in the NFL. He did for 30 seconds.
In a t…

LeBron, Cavaliers sting Hornets 92-78

CLEVELAND (AP) — With LeBron James nursing a head cold, two starters out with injuries and his team…

Cavaliers’ West to miss 6 weeks with broken wrist

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers starting guard Delonte West will miss up to six weeks with a broken righ…