Archive for February, 2010

Dose of Diesel to Cavs’ middle

Looking at their overall statistical profile, this year’s Cleveland Cavaliers are very similar to last year’s. They play at the sixth slowest pace in the league, they rank in the top five both offensively and defensively, and they’re tops in point differential.

A.M. Cleveland Cavaliers Links: J.J. Hickson’s dunks; Shaq and art; All-Star snub

There’s some truth to that, especially recently. Reporter Bob Finnan writes in The News-Herald that Hickson has 39 field goals in his last 10 games.

Sun CEO Tweets Resignation: And 9 More Notable News-Making Tweets

Forget press releases and interviews - today’s headline-makers make the news by using Twitter.

NBA Power Rankings: Motivated Shaquille O’Neal adds inside force to top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal are all smiles on the bench as the Cavaliers continue to roll over the competition in the NBA this season.

Suns facing a dicey future?

Some nicknames and titles are flattering, others aren’t. Take the slogan often attached to the Phoenix Suns, which is both complimentary and cryptic: That, in a nutshell, explains the Suns.

Potential trades could alter fantasy basketball landscape

The Suns’ desire to get out from under Amar’e Stoudemire’s big contract may see the big man moving at the trade deadline.

10 Lakers who have moved to ‘browner’ pastures

Click on the photo for a slide show of 10 players who have left the Lakers - and the limelight.