Cavaliers signs Tarence Kinsey

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tarence Kinsey today.

Kinsey split last season between Memphis and Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul in the Turkish league. In his second season with Memphis, he averaged 3.6 points and 8.7 minutes in 11 games.

In Turkey, Kinsey averaged 9.2 points in 14 games.

As a rookie with Memphis in 2006-07, Kinsey made 12 starts in 48 games and averaged 7.7 points.

Lebron James on the cover of TIME magazine

Lebron James is on the cover of TIME magazine as the “Leader of the Redeem Team”

“I want U.S.A. basketball to be dominant again,” he says emphatically. “Every time people see the red, white and blue, they fear us.” Lebron said.

Lebron James is not only leading a team of all stars but he is also guaranteeing the gold medal.

So you’re going to bring a hoops title back home to the U.S., the country that gave birth to the game, reared it and then lost the ball to more graceful global neighbors? “Absolutely,” James responds. Guarantee it? “Absolutely.”

When asked about his leadership, “you’re going to be hearing LeBron on the court, yelling and screaming, talking on defense,” Wade said.

“James insists he can still treat Jason Kidd, a 14-year NBA vet, and Bryant, the league’s reigning mvp, like green rookies if they screw up. He’ll feel free to scream in their face. “I can’t play unless I’m that type,” he says. “There’s no way I can hold back.”

NBA 09 The Inside Features Lebron James

In Sony’s keynote where they announced NBA 09 The Inside, Lebron James was featured as the guy in the main menu. Here is a preview of the menu as reported in the Sporting Blog:

The game will be available on PS3 and will be delivered in 1080p HD

From the press release:

For the first time on PS3, NBA 09 The Inside includes “The Life”, providing fans with a completely unique and inside experience of life in the league. This year The life starts fresh, allowing players to control the paths of three different characters while guiding them through all-new challenges and storylines in the quest to go from development league to the NBA. In addition to The Life, NBA 09 The Inside delivers a full featured Franchise Mode, allowing players to experience every facet of running their own NBA team.

NBA 09 The Inside once again showcases its progression system, where players earn skill and experience rewards used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles. This year, players will be able to customize up to five different players to take through the progression update. Also for this year, in game lighting has been revamped along with updated character animations and skin textures to provide a higher level of detail and realism. Adding to the atmosphere, NBA 09 The Inside utilizes a true T.V. broadcast presentation with highlights, a broadcast-style camera, and a comprehensive and in-depth audio commentary with top broadcast talent. With new modes, revamped character models and environments, and a robust online system with player profiles and quick play options, NBA 09 The Inside is set to push the envelope for NBA action and bring an unparalleled basketball experience to the PS3.

Gibson signs a multi-year contract with the Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson has signed a five year contract with the team, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

Per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Daniel has been an important part of our Cavs family the last two seasons. He has worked to grow as a player and we love his passion for winning and the game itself. He’s been great off the court as well, and is exactly the kind of person we’re proud to have with us,” said Ferry. “In re-signing Daniel, it helps the Cavs both build continuity and create a young core that will be in Cleveland for many years to come.”