SHAQUILLE O'NEAL

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Maybe you didn't notice, but the Cavs have won 11 of their past 12 games, and they are 9-1 since Shaquille O'Neal was injured.  Full story »

Shaquille O'Neal did not speak with reporters Monday, but the team confirmed he is beginning the early stages of rehabilitation for his right thumb. Full story »

  Anderson Varejao is a thorn in the side of many opposing teams, especially the Boston Celtics. For the second straight game against the Celtics, Varejao had his way on back cuts and offensive rebounds. He finished Sunday's game with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Boston Herald reporter Mark Murphy writes that no one hurts the Celtics more off the... Full story »

Coach Mike Brown is trying to find some playing time for forward Leon Powe, because once the team gets healthy, Powe will have a tough time getting off the bench. Full story »

Though James will play Friday night, forward Antawn Jamison likely will not because of stiffness in his left knee, according to Cavs coach Mike Brown. Full story »

    NationalPost.com columnist Bruce Arthur has an interesting take on LeBron James and Sacramento Kings' rookie Tyreke Evans on his twitter page: As rookies: LeBron: 20.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.9 a, 1.6s, 3.5 tos, 417 fg%, .754 ft%. Tyreke: 20.3, 4.9, 5.4, 1.5, 2.9, .462, .744. Just sayin'. Arthur certainly knows number are not everything, and to compare... Full story »

  General Manager Danny Ferry didn't have to look far when it came to a blueprint of success. As a player and front office member of the San Antonio Spurs, Ferry learned from one of the best organizations in sports.   Apparently, he used that same philosophy to help build the Cleveland Cavaliers. Reporter Justice Hill writes on RealClearSports.com how... Full story »

The Cavs, who host the Detroit Pistons tonight, are in a jovial mood as they are riding a five-game win streak, but they also are riding coach Mike Brown, who is celebrating his 40th birthday today. Full story »

In a move sure to delight Cavaliers fans, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has announced his intentions to rejoin the team and has asked agent Herb Rudoy to begin negotiations with the Cavs on March 22, the first date he can do so. Full story »

  Since the New York Knicks (and their media) have left Cleveland since Monday's blowout victory for the Cavaliers, the attention on where LeBron James may play next year shifts to New Jersey. Well, sort of. Dreams of LeBron playing in New Jersey are starting to fade. New York Post columnist George Willis certainly has his doubts. But what... Full story »

It was reported that Shaquille O'Neal's right thumb injury would have him out for at least eight weeks, and he would miss the rest of the regular season, and possibly the first round of the playoffs. O'Neal is optimistic that he will be back earlier to help the Cleveland Cavaliers down the stretch. On ESPN: The center, who had thumb surgery on Monday,... Full story »

Based on a survey of 173 NBA players in a Sports Illustrated poll, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao came in fourth as one of the dirtiest players in the NBA. Tough guy Reggie Evans of the Toronto Raptors received 21 percent of the votes, followed by Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers with 13 percent, Andres Nocioni of the Sacramento Kings... Full story »

General Manager Danny Ferry and several players let the former Cavs center they would love to see him return to Cleveland. Full story »

The last thing New York Knicks' fans want to hear is what if LeBron James doesn't sign with the Knicks this summer? Or Dwyane Wade? Or Chris Bosh? It is a possibility. NewJersey.com reporter Steve Adamek writes if James does not come to New York, maybe the Knicks should go after players like Joe Johnson, Amar'e Stoudemire or Rudy Gay (a restricted free... Full story »

LeBron doesn't entertain the New York media for the slightest second after Monday's rout. Plus, enjoy Scott Shaw's photo gallery from the game. Full story »