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Free agent forward Drew Gooden agreed to terms on a three-year, $23 million contract to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, agent Bill Duffy said Monday.  Gooden, the team’s top rebounder last season, has been a solid complementary player to All-Star forward LeBron James, who committed to a three-year contract extension with the Cavaliers in July. […]

Just after Cliff Robinson stood out in the Field House, before Ray Allen lit up Gampel Pavilion, before Richard Hamilton helped deliver UConn’s first national title, there was Donyell Marshall, the first prize recruit of the Jim Calhoun era whose national stature speeded the program’s ascension. “A lot of people don’t know, except my mom, […]

Peter Kogoy of the Australian News reports that Mark Price is planning an aggressive approach in his role as coach of new club South Dragons. “While Price’s coaching resume is limited to college and high school, the 40-year-old American brings impeccable playing credentials to the new Melbourne team. A four-time NBA All-Star with Cleveland Cavaliers, Price had […]

The people’s daily online sees a different side of LBJ.  As LeBron James walked onto the court to thunderous cheers before Team USA’s match with China’s national team on Monday, he clapped his hands twice before saluting all of his team-mates. It was a relatively understated gesture for the NBA superstar, with fans more used […]

After blowing out China Puerto Rico, Team USA’s third exhibition game wasn’t so easy, as they narrowly edged Brazil 90-86. LeBron James was fairly quiet, shooting 3-of-8 for 11 points with one rebound and one assist. Here’s what James said to the media after the game  Click below to see what LBJ had to say. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ star LeBron James scored 23 points and Carmelo Anthony added 18 to lead the United States to a 119-to-73 win over China.  In today’s game in Guangzhou, China, the Americans led by 23 at halftime and by 40 after three quarters. James thrilled the capacity crowd in the southern Chinese city with several […]

More changes are being made involving the Cleveland Cavaliers in game presentation.  A week after the Cavs showed Michael Reghi the door with two years left on his contract, owner Dan Gilbert is now changing his public address announcer, reported 5 On Your Side sports director Chris Miller.  Ronnie Duncan lasted just one year amid […]

SI.COM tells us how the Three Amigos, Lebron, Melo, and Duane are making the most of their playing together for Team USA. “It’s been nearly 20 minutes since the USA basketball team finished its morning practice session at the Thomas & Mack Center, but none of the players have left the court. In fact, they’re […]