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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Life Without LeBron: Cavaliers enter a new, unknown era without James as their centerpiece</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavs move on without LeBron
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Mo Williams stretched his arms out to both sides and announced what the world already knows about the Cleveland Cavaliers.

&#8220;There is no LeBron in this building,&#8221; the Cavaliers guard said. &#8220;Whether we believe it or not, he&#8217;s not coming back.&#8221;
Having lost LeBron James, the Cavaliers now are learning .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/life-without-lebron-cavaliers-enter-a-new-unknown-era-without-james-as-their-centerpiece-151898/">Original source &nbsp;: Life Without LeBron: Cavaliers enter a new, unknown era without James as their centerpiece</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers move on without LeBron James after free agent bolts for Miami</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/09/cavaliers-move-on-without-lebron-james-after-free-agent-bolts-for-miami-119326/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavaliers start life without LeBron
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Life without LeBron has begun for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

One day after LeBron James ended his seven-year stay with the Cavs by announcing he will join the Miami Heat, a move owner Dan Gilbert called a &#8220;cowardly betrayal,&#8221; general manager Chris Grant and coach Byron Scott say their goal ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/09/cavaliers-move-on-without-lebron-james-after-free-agent-bolts-for-miami-119326/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Cavaliers move on without LeBron James after free agent bolts for Miami</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavs coach Byron Scott says it wasn&#8217;t tough decision to lead team that might not have LeBron</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Lage</dc:creator>
		
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Cavs introduce Byron Scott as Clips talk to James

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Byron Scott fondly remembers winning championships with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers.
The new coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers says he&#8217;s confident LeBron James will choose to contend for NBA titles near his roots, too.
&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing like winning at home,&#8221; Scott said Friday afternoon at ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/02/cavs-coach-byron-scott-says-it-wasnt-tough-decision-to-lead-team-that-might-not-have-lebron-117601/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Cavs coach Byron Scott says it wasn&#8217;t tough decision to lead team that might not have LeBron</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers owner says team will not consult with LeBron James in coaching search</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/08/cavaliers-owner-says-team-will-not-consult-with-lebron-james-in-coaching-search-109361/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavs confirm contact with Izzo
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert refused to comment Tuesday on reports he has offered a job to Michigan State&#8217;s Tom Izzo and said superstar free agent LeBron James will not be consulted during the team&#8217;s search for a new coach.

Speaking at a news conference, Gilbert strongly refuted theories that .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/08/cavaliers-owner-says-team-will-not-consult-with-lebron-james-in-coaching-search-109361/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Cavaliers owner says team will not consult with LeBron James in coaching search</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers general manager says LeBron James&#8217; elbow injury needed rest he couldn&#8217;t get</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 20:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavaliers GM says LeBron&#8217;s elbow needed rest

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry says the elbow injury that bothered LeBron James during the NBA playoffs was bad enough that the team would have rested him during the regular season.
Ferry revealed for the first time that the league&#8217;s MVP complained about his elbow before .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/14/cavaliers-general-manager-says-lebron-james-elbow-injury-needed-rest-he-couldnt-get-101953/">Cavaliers general manager says LeBron James&#8217; elbow injury needed rest he couldn&#8217;t get</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James chalks up Game 5 to an &#8220;off&#8221; night, MVP is confident Cavs can win in Boston</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 19:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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LeBron, Cavs still confident
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — As a nation of critics dissected his rare poor playoff game, questioning his effort, digging for deeper clues about his future and wondering if he has what it takes to win an NBA championship, LeBron James worked on his jumper.

As panic spread through the region, swallowing his nearby hometown .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/12/lebron-james-chalks-up-game-5-to-an-off-night-mvp-is-confident-cavs-can-win-in-boston-101162/">Read the original article &nbsp;: LeBron James chalks up Game 5 to an &#8220;off&#8221; night, MVP is confident Cavs can win in Boston</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers may use LeBron James to help contain Boston&#8217;s Rajon Rondo in pivotal Game 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 21:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavaliers may put LeBron on Rondo
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Unable to corral Rajon Rondo so far in the NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers may resort to Plan LeB.

LeBron James, it&#8217;s your turn.
With Rondo coming off an historic 29-point, 18-rebound, 13-assist performance in Game 4, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said Monday he plans to use an assortment ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/10/cavaliers-may-use-lebron-james-to-help-contain-bostons-rajon-rondo-in-pivotal-game-5-100557/">Cavaliers may use LeBron James to help contain Boston&#8217;s Rajon Rondo in pivotal Game 5</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pain to Gain: LeBron James accepts his injured elbow will hurt as he chases NBA championship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 22:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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LeBron: No elbow flare ups in practice
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James knows he&#8217;s in for a painful playoff run.

Chasing an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers at less than 100 percent, the two-time league MVP said Thursday that his injured right elbow — now with its own Twitter page — feels better but it won&#8217;t .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/06/pain-to-gain-lebron-james-accepts-his-injured-elbow-will-hurt-as-he-chases-nba-championship-99425/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Pain to Gain: LeBron James accepts his injured elbow will hurt as he chases NBA championship</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will not have scheduled MRI on right elbow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 17:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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James tests elbow in practice
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers star LeBron James will not undergo another planned MRI on his injured right elbow.

As James practiced Thursday before leaving for Boston, a team spokesman said doctors don&#8217;t feel an additional MRI is necessary &#8220;at this point.&#8221; Last week, an examination revealed that James has a strained elbow ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/06/cavaliers-superstar-lebron-james-will-not-have-scheduled-mri-on-right-elbow-99368/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will not have scheduled MRI on right elbow</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James&#8217; elbow issue not going away as Cavaliers regroup after Boston&#8217;s Game 2 win</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 22:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavs review tape as Game 3 with Celtics awaits

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James and his scrutinized right elbow remained out of sight on Tuesday, deepening the mystery about his perplexing injury.
Hours after being embarrassed on their home floor by the Boston Celtics in Game 2, the Cleveland Cavaliers were summoned to their practice facility by .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/04/lebron-james-elbow-issue-not-going-away-as-cavaliers-regroup-after-bostons-game-2-win-98939/">Original article &nbsp;: LeBron James&#8217; elbow issue not going away as Cavaliers regroup after Boston&#8217;s Game 2 win</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fouls &amp; towels: Celtics GM Danny Ainge seen tossing towel as Cavaliers shoot free throws</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 18:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Celtics GM seen tossing towel as distraction

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — A nuisance as an NBA player, Danny Ainge is still being a pest as general manager.
Boston&#8217;s GM was spotted in TV replays throwing a white towel in the air to distract Cleveland forward J.J. Hickson at the free throw line in the third quarter of Game ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/04/fouls-towels-celtics-gm-danny-ainge-seen-tossing-towel-as-cavaliers-shoot-free-throws-98889/" title="Fouls &#038; towels: Celtics GM Danny Ainge seen tossing towel as Cavaliers shoot free throws">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cleveland Cavaliers back at practice after poor performance in Game 2 loss to Boston Celtics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 16:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Cavs back to work as Game 3 with Celtics awaits

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Seething after Cleveland&#8217;s Game 2 loss, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown is having his Cavaliers practice.
The Cavs had been expected to have Tuesday off after being embarrassed 104-86 by the Boston Celtics on Monday night. But Brown wants his players to watch tape and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/04/cleveland-cavaliers-back-at-practice-after-poor-performance-in-game-2-loss-to-boston-celtics-98873/">Read : Cleveland Cavaliers back at practice after poor performance in Game 2 loss to Boston Celtics</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James not expected to miss any playoff games because of strained elbow, bone bruise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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LeBron has strained elbow but expected to play

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James shot left-handed layups and short jumpers at practice Thursday, but the Cavaliers superstar is not expected to miss any of Cleveland&#8217;s playoff games because of his strained right elbow and bone bruise.
James was re-examined Wednesday night by team doctors, who took more X-rays ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/29/lebron-james-not-expected-to-miss-any-playoff-games-because-of-strained-elbow-bone-bruise-97486/" title="LeBron James not expected to miss any playoff games because of strained elbow, bone bruise">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mission ImpossiBulls? Chicago sets sights on knocking off top-seeded Cavs in NBA first round</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Bulls eyeing upset of Cavaliers
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — They pushed the Boston Celtics to the edge last season. This year, they want to shove the Cleveland Cavaliers over it.

The Chicago Bulls didn&#8217;t fight their way into the NBA playoffs to be somebody&#8217;s punching bag.
This underdog doesn&#8217;t plan to roll over and play dead.
&#8220;You don&#8217;t go into .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/16/mission-impossibulls-chicago-sets-sights-on-knocking-off-top-seeded-cavs-in-nba-first-round-94271/">Source &nbsp;: Mission ImpossiBulls? Chicago sets sights on knocking off top-seeded Cavs in NBA first round</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shaq takes part in some of Cavs&#8217; practice; center has been out since Feb. 25 with thumb injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Shaq working his way back from thumb injury

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers center Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is getting closer to returning from a thumb injury.
O&#8217;Neal took part in some of practice Thursday, although coach Mike Brown isn&#8217;t counting on him being back before the playoffs.
O&#8217;Neal has been sidelined since tearing a ligament in his right thumb Feb. ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/01/shaq-takes-part-in-some-of-cavs-practice-center-has-been-out-since-feb-25-with-thumb-injury-90088/">Shaq takes part in some of Cavs&#8217; practice; center has been out since Feb. 25 with thumb injury</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James ready for return on Friday, Antawn Jamison likely will miss 76ers game</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
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LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again.
James missed two games after twisting his right ankle last Friday against Detroit, but is likely to play at Philadelphia on Friday night.
&#8220;I&#8217;m always a guy who wants to play every game, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/11/lebron-james-ready-for-return-on-friday-antawn-jamison-likely-will-miss-76ers-game-83184/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : LeBron James ready for return on Friday, Antawn Jamison likely will miss 76ers game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers star LeBron James files paperwork to change uniform from No. 23 to No. 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
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James files papers to switch from No. 23 to No. 6

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The number on LeBron James&#8217; back will be different next season. The Cleveland Cavaliers can only hope the logo on the front of his jersey remains the same.
James has filed paperwork with the NBA to change his uniform number next season to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/02/cavaliers-star-lebron-james-files-paperwork-to-change-uniform-from-no-23-to-no-6-80759/" title="Cavaliers star LeBron James files paperwork to change uniform from No. 23 to No. 6">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers center Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has surgery on injured thumb; out 6 to 8 weeks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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O&#8217;Neal has surgery to repair injured thumb

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Now that his regular season is all but ended, Shaquille O&#8217;Neal promises he&#8217;ll make it up to Cleveland in the playoffs.
The Cavaliers center had surgery on his injured right thumb Monday and seems likely to miss the rest of the regular season. He should miss about ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/01/cavaliers-center-shaquille-oneal-has-surgery-on-injured-thumb-out-6-to-8-weeks-80548/">Read more : Cavaliers center Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has surgery on injured thumb; out 6 to 8 weeks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s injured right thumb will require surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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O&#8217;Neal to have surgery to repair injured thumb

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s regular season could be over. Now the Cavaliers hope the center they acquired for the postseason will be back in time for the playoffs.
O&#8217;Neal will undergo surgery Monday to repair his injured right thumb. He was examined Sunday by Dr. Thomas Graham at  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/28/shaquille-oneals-injured-right-thumb-will-require-surgery-80438/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s injured right thumb to be examined by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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O&#8217;Neal to have thumb examined by hand specialist

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers center Shaquille O&#8217;Neal will have his injured right thumb examined Sunday by Dr. Thomas Graham at the National Hand Center in Baltimore.
An MRI Saturday confirmed the injury was a significant sprain. O&#8217;Neal, who was hurt during a win at Boston on Thursday, will miss ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/28/shaquille-oneals-injured-right-thumb-to-be-examined-by-hand-specialist-dr-thomas-graham-80330/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s injured right thumb to be examined by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Leon Powe, Mo Williams nearing returns as Cavs continue trade talks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Powe, Williams due back soon to Cavaliers
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Even if they fail to make a trade before Thursday&#8217;s deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have reinforcements on the way.

Forward Leon Powe, signed during the offseason from Boston, could make his debut Thursday against Denver following summer knee surgery. Mo Williams may need a little more time, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/17/leon-powe-mo-williams-nearing-returns-as-cavs-continue-trade-talks-76400/">Leon Powe, Mo Williams nearing returns as Cavs continue trade talks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron, Cavaliers carry 12-game winning streak into Thursday&#8217;s game against Orlando</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James hopes Thursday&#8217;s matchup with the Orlando Magic is as successful as his Super Bowl commercial with Dwight Howard.
Cleveland, on a 12-game winning streak which is also the NBA&#8217;s longest this season, can tie the franchise record with a victory in a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/10/lebron-cavaliers-carry-12-game-winning-streak-into-thursdays-game-against-orlando-74109/">Source article &nbsp;: LeBron, Cavaliers carry 12-game winning streak into Thursday&#8217;s game against Orlando</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>West could return to Cavs&#8217; lineup Tuesday against New Jersey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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West could return on Tuesday
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers&#8217; lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

Guard Mo Williams, out with a shoulder injury, says West will play against the Nets, although coach Mike Brown says he hasn&#8217;t received final clearance. That could come Tuesday morning during shootaround.
West has missed .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/08/west-could-return-to-cavs-lineup-tuesday-against-new-jersey-73546/" title="West could return to Cavs&#8217; lineup Tuesday against New Jersey">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Insecurity guards: Cavs&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand, adds to Cleveland backcourt woes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Cavaliers&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — First, Mo Williams. Then, Delonte West.
With the speed in which Cleveland starting point guards are dropping with injuries these days, it&#8217;s no wonder Daniel Gibson was a little skittish after practice.
&#8220;I need to stay away from those two guys,&#8221; Gibson said.
The Cavaliers&#8217; backcourt woes worsened Friday ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/22/insecurity-guards-cavs-west-breaks-finger-on-shooting-hand-adds-to-cleveland-backcourt-woes-68108/">Insecurity guards: Cavs&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand, adds to Cleveland backcourt woes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand in win over Lakers, adding to backcourt woes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Cavs&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Cavaliers&#8217; backcourt took another hit on Friday when the team learned that Delonte West broke his left ring finger in a victory over the Lakers.

West became the second Cleveland point guard to be injured this week when he injured his shooting hand Thursday night. He ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/22/cavaliers-west-breaks-finger-on-shooting-hand-in-win-over-lakers-adding-to-backcourt-woes-68067/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Cavaliers&#8217; West breaks finger on shooting hand in win over Lakers, adding to backcourt woes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Trick shots provide a welcome treat for LeBron James, Cavaliers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Trick shots a treat for Cavaliers
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland&#8217;s Jamario Moon witnessed plenty of half-court trick shots during his two years with the Harlem Globetrotters. He saw another on Sunday when Mo Williams made a 48-footer in the Cavaliers&#8217; 102-89 win against Oklahoma City.

Silly shots from strange angles aren&#8217;t new to the Cavaliers, who create .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/14/trick-shots-provide-a-welcome-treat-for-lebron-james-cavaliers-56241/">Trick shots provide a welcome treat for LeBron James, Cavaliers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers aren&#8217;t placing restrictions on Delonte West, but won&#8217;t start him, either</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Mike Brown will leave Cavs&#8217; West on bench
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Delonte West sat under the basket after practice on Monday chatting with teammates. Cleveland&#8217;s troubled star was expected to face reporters for the first time since taking two leaves of absence during training camp and missing the Cavaliers&#8217; first three games.

Instead, he quietly slipped through .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/02/cavaliers-arent-placing-restrictions-on-delonte-west-but-wont-start-him-either-43028/">Cavaliers aren&#8217;t placing restrictions on Delonte West, but won&#8217;t start him, either</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wife of Cavaliers G Delonte West files domestic violence report, no charges filed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Cavs&#8217; West subject of domestic violence report

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The wife of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has filed a domestic violence report against her husband.
The report, filed with Cleveland police on Sunday, says that Kimberly West met with authorities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, where she had gone to fly to her father&#8217;s house ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/26/wife-of-cavaliers-g-delonte-west-files-domestic-violence-report-no-charges-filed-41026/">Wife of Cavaliers G Delonte West files domestic violence report, no charges filed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavs&#8217; Brown says domestic violence report filed against guard Delonte West</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Cavs coach: West cited in domestic violence report

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says a domestic violence report has been filed against guard Delonte West.
Calls to Cleveland police by The Associated Press were not returned Monday.
West has not appeared in any preseason games, and Brown has not decided yet whether he will be ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/26/cavs-brown-says-domestic-violence-report-filed-against-guard-delonte-west-40975/">Original article on  : Cavs&#8217; Brown says domestic violence report filed against guard Delonte West</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James, 2 teammates have Influenza A, but Cavs proactively treating them for H1N1 virus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James didn&#8217;t get any sympathy from his teammates when he came back to work after spending two days sick in bed.

They ran the other way.
&#8220;You come back around and everyone is like, &#8216;Ugh, you got the cooties,&#8217;&#8221; James said Thursday. &#8220;They don&#8217;t want to be around you.&#8221;
James and two Cleveland teammates .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/15/lebron-james-2-teammates-have-influenza-a-but-cavs-proactively-treating-them-for-h1n1-virus-37767/">LeBron James, 2 teammates have Influenza A, but Cavs proactively treating them for H1N1 virus</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A Big Stretch: After a summer trying new hobbies, Shaq seeks to loosen up with yoga</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has made a career out of twisting around opposing centers.

Now he is doing it to himself.
After a summer of boxing, football, beach volleyball and swimming, Shaq has a new hobby — yoga. He attended his first class at a suburban Cleveland studio on Wednesday night.
&#8220;I&#8217;m the worst yoga student in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/08/a-big-stretch-after-a-summer-trying-new-hobbies-shaq-seeks-to-loosen-up-with-yoga-35773/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: A Big Stretch: After a summer trying new hobbies, Shaq seeks to loosen up with yoga</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shaq roots for Steelers, but admits he&#8217;s a bandwagon football fan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — First LeBron James swore his love to the Yankees and Cowboys. Now Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is siding with the Steelers.

Cleveland&#8217;s newest superstar crossed enemy lines when he tweeted &#8220;Let&#8217;s go Steelers let&#8217;s go&#8221; on his Twitter account after Pittsburgh&#8217;s 38-28 victory against San Diego Sunday night.
O&#8217;Neal acknowledged on Monday that he&#8217;s a &#8220;bandwagon ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/05/shaq-roots-for-steelers-but-admits-hes-a-bandwagon-football-fan-34781/">Original article on  : Shaq roots for Steelers, but admits he&#8217;s a bandwagon football fan</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Mike Brown still can&#8217;t believe he is coaching two superstars.

Mo Williams called it destiny.
The Cavaliers don&#8217;t care if destiny equals dynasty — they&#8217;d be happy to win that first NBA championship.
LeBron James and Shaquille O&#8217;Neal have practiced together for only two days. Despite the small sample size, Williams has seen enough to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/30/lebron-shaq-working-well-together-through-cavs-first-2-days-of-practice-33060/">Source article &nbsp;: LeBron, Shaq working well together through Cavs&#8217; first 2 days of practice</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cavaliers&#8217; Delonte West fails to report to team&#8217;s first practice; coach says absence unexcused</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Less than 24 hours after saying he was focused on basketball, Delonte West skipped Cleveland&#8217;s first day of practice.

The Cavaliers&#8217; troubled guard did not show up for Tuesday&#8217;s morning workout to the surprise of coach Mike Brown, and missed the evening session at Cleveland Clinic Courts.
General manager Danny Ferry said West, who ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/30/cavaliers-delonte-west-fails-to-report-to-teams-first-practice-coach-says-absence-unexcused-32363/">Read : Cavaliers&#8217; Delonte West fails to report to team&#8217;s first practice; coach says absence unexcused</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Veteran NBA swingman Anthony Parker signs with Cavaliers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Anthony Parker&#8217;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.
&#8220;For me it&#8217;s always about who really saw me fitting in with what they&#8217;re trying .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/13/veteran-nba-swingman-anthony-parker-signs-with-cavaliers-11601/">Veteran NBA swingman Anthony Parker signs with Cavaliers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>The Big Ringbearer: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal wants to deliver NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBron</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — His nickname hasn&#8217;t arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place.

&#8220;&#8216;Win a Ring for the King,&#8217;&#8221; Shaquille O&#8217;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 ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/the-big-ringbearer-shaquille-oneal-wants-to-deliver-nba-championship-to-cleveland-lebron-8378/">The Big Ringbearer: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal wants to deliver NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBron</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron James</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home.

Shaquille O&#8217;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&#8217;Neal is here to serve.
&#8220;My motto is very simple,&#8221; O&#8217;Neal said. &#8220;&#8216;Win a Ring for the King.&#8217;&#8221;
The 15-time All-Star ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/love-shaq-cavs-are-thrilled-with-shaquille-oneal-who-aims-to-win-a-ring-for-lebron-james-8255/">Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron James</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hello, Cleveland: Shaq introduced by Cavaliers, says he&#8217;s here to win ring for LeBron</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

&#8220;My motto is very simple,&#8221; the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday. &#8220;Win a ring for the King.&#8221;
Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O&#8217;Neal was introduced Thursday by the Cavaliers, who believe he ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/02/hello-cleveland-shaq-introduced-by-cavaliers-says-hes-here-to-win-ring-for-lebron-8206/" title="Hello, Cleveland: Shaq introduced by Cavaliers, says he&#8217;s here to win ring for LeBron">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shaq arrives: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal introduced as LeBron&#8217;s teammate on the Cavaliers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates — and says he can help them win a title.

Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O&#8217;Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team&#8217;s suburban practice facility.
The Cavaliers are hoping that the 15-time All-Star can help .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/02/shaq-arrives-shaquille-oneal-introduced-as-lebrons-teammate-on-the-cavaliers-8194/">Source &nbsp;: Shaq arrives: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal introduced as LeBron&#8217;s teammate on the Cavaliers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Still Hurting: Cavs GM Danny Ferry, coach Mike Brown reflect on coming up short of NBA title</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Summer&#8217;s offseason arrived sooner than Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry had hoped, but it&#8217;s here.

And as he begins to evaluate the Cavaliers, a team that won 66 games in the regular season and 10 in the playoffs, Ferry will compare them to the NBA&#8217;s elite before reshaping the roster.
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