Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:45:27 PDT)
Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday. Police wouldn't answer questions about motive or suspects. But records indicate that Wright, 34, revered in his hometown as a generous and likable sports hero, was probably carrying a large amount of cash when he...

Suns eye Blanks for GM job
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:22:00 PDT)
Cavs executive Lance Blanks has emerged as a frontrunner for Suns position.

Cavaliers Team Report
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:25:27 PDT)

The Cavaliers have four legitimate power forwards on the roster, but only one of them was in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League. J.J. Hickson was one of the most impressive big men in Vegas and will likely be in the starting lineup once the regular season starts.

Antawn Jamison might be a tad bit better, but Hickson will more than likely be the starter.

The 6-foot-9, 242-pound Hickson could be a future star in this league.

"He's proved that he's got to play," Cavs coach Byron Scott said. "He's averaging 20-something points a game. He's doing great. I love his attitude."

Hickson was one of three outstanding bigs at summer league. Washington's JaVale McGee and Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins were the other two.

So if Hickson is going to be the starter at...

Body of Lorenzen Wright found near Memphis
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:40:25 PDT)
On Monday, we mentioned the mysterious disappearance of former NBA journeyman Lorenzen Wright.

Lakers dealing Vujacic?
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:15:40 PDT)
Guard Sasha Vujacic has helped the Los Angeles Lakers win two consecutive NBA Championships, but now the team is...

Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo slams Chris Bosh
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:10:54 PDT)
While it took Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert just a few hours to compose his well thought out Comic Sans...

Wolves trade Sessions, Hollins to Cleveland for West, Telfair
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:10:35 PDT)
A good chunk of the BDL readership might claim otherwise. There's not much I can do to sway them.

SL: Chris Paul happy in N.O.?; McGrady to Bulls in jeopardy
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:30:14 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your clambersnambers.

Timberwolves trade Sessions, Hollins to Cavs
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:33:18 PDT)
Goodbye, LeBron. Hello, Ramon. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed their first post-LeBron James personnel move on Monday night, trading troubled guard Delonte West and point guard Sebastian Telfair to the Minnesota Timberwolves for point guard Ramon Sessions, 7-footer Ryan Hollins and a future second-round pick.

Timberwolves to trade Sessions, Hollins to Cavs
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:01:54 PDT)
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair.

Cavaliers Acquire Sessions From Minnesota For West, Telfair
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:46:33 PDT)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired combo guard Ramon Sessions from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Delonte...

T'wolves trade Sessions to Cavs
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:54:00 PDT)
The Cavs are sending Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the T'wolves for Ramon Sessions and Ryan Hollins.

Rondo, Celtics refuse to sweat Heat
(Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:30:00 PDT)
LeBron James has joined forced with Dwyane Wade, but Rajon Rondo sees no reason to worry about them yet.

Report: Former NBA player Wright missing
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:45:23 PDT)
The sister of Lorenzen Wright says the former NBA player has been missing for nearly a week. Savia Archie tells WREG.com in Memphis that Wright was last seen Sunday when he was expected to fly out of the city. The family has filed a missing persons report with police, who tell the website they don't suspect foul play.

Cavaliers sign forward Christian Eyenga
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:44:27 PDT)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have added their first player since LeBron James left as a free agent, signing swingman Christian Eyenga. Terms of the deal were not immediately known. The Cavs selected Eyenga in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2009 draft, but the 21-year-old played in Spain last season to develop his skills.

Barnes reaches 2-year deal with Lakers
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:26:00 PDT)
Matt Barnes turned down more money from the Cavs to sign with the defending champions.

LeBron James is a business, man
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:10:43 PDT)
Before LeBron James signed with the Miami Heat, the NBA audience was treated to study after study, blog post...

Five teams interested in Matt Barnes
(Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:32:47 PDT)
The world thought swingman Matt Barnes was headed to the Toronto Raptors via a sign-and-trade with the Orlando...

Cleveland fans dumping LeBron gear
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:15:37 PDT)
They're taking the jerseys off their backs for LeBron James. Then tossing them away -- for a good cause. Stung by the NBA superstar's decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, Cavaliers fans have been unloading their unwanted No. 23 jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at locations around the city.

Three teams interested in Flip Murray
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:17:56 PDT)
Veteran guard Flip Murray spent last season with the Charlotte Bobcats and the Chicago Bulls .

Kings send Brockman to Bucks
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:40:00 PDT)
The Kings have agreed to send Jon Brockman to the Bucks in a sign-and-trade deal.

Bigs on the move: Miller, Ilgauskas, Anthony
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:15 PDT)
You'd think that Brad Miller heading to the Houston Rockets is just another case of some team overpaying for...

Cavs and Wolves Reportedly Discussing a Deal for Ramon Sessions
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:17:32 PDT)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had about as bad an offseason as any team in recent history. Their franchise savior,...

Scott ready to guide rebuilding Cavs
(Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:57:00 PDT)
Byron Scott joined Cleveland knowing LeBron James might not stay. He's ready to lead the Cavs without him.

More on tap: Bitter LeBron beer back in Cleveland
(Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:45:23 PDT)
A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. Great Lakes Brewing Co. says 30 gallons of "Quitness" ale sold out in three hours Wednesday at the company's downtown brewpub. The beer will return Saturday on a first-come, first-serve basis.