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Stern advice for James, Gilbert and Jesse Tue Jul 13 14:29:59 2010 EST
onal wisdom says David Stern was thrilled the LeBron sweepstakes kept people talking about his league during the first two weeks of July, but the commish made it clear Monday that he wasn't on board with the way his biggest star dissed the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stern had no problem with James' change of address to Miami but wasn't thrilled with the two-time MVP's public announcement during the made-for- television special called "The Decision." "The advice that he received on this was poor," Ste
Gilbert disagrees with Jackson's views, fined $100,000 by NBA Mon Jul 12 20:49:39 2010 EST
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert released a statement on Monday in regards to Jesse Jackson's reaction to his open letter to LeBron James last Thursday. Hours after James announced his decision to leave Cleveland and sign with the Miami Heat, Gilbert posted an open letter on the Cavaliers' website that called the superstar's hour-long television special announcing his choice a "selfish" and a "cowardly betrayal." The lengthy rant was seen by Jackson as Gilb
Stern says Miami's Big 3 acted within rights Mon Jul 12 19:12:00 2010 EST

NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James was ``entitled'' to decide to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Speaking from Las Vegas, where the league's owners were meeting Monday during summer league, Stern said he would have advised James to tell the Cavaliers ahead of time of the decision and he would have advised against making the announcement a made-for-TV event.

The advice James received ``was poor,'' Stern said, calling it ``ill-conceived.''

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Mural of LeBron James removed in Cleveland Mon Jul 12 09:12:00 2010 EST

CLEVELAND (AP) -LeBron James has left the building.

Workers have removed a gigantic Nike banner featuring James, a sign that hung on the side of a downtown building for years and served as a background for the Cleveland Cavaliers' success during the seven years he played for them.

The mural was taken down after James announced he planned to leave Cleveland as a free agent to play for the Miami Heat. In the hours after James' announcement, some angry fans hurled rocks at the 10-foot-story

Heat throw party to introduce James, Wade, Bosh Fri Jul  9 22:07:24 2010 EST
e Heat is back." The event took place one day after James, the reigning two-time MVP, disclosed his decision to join the Heat. The much-publicized, made-for-TV event Thursday night drew plenty of criticism, including a scathing letter from Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. But Heat fans were in the opposite mood Friday night with chants of "Beat LA! Beat LA!" referring to dethroning the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. "It's going to be amazing to be on the court and to know that
James signing with Miami deflates MSG stock Fri Jul  9 17:13:00 2010 EST
es. That money can now be used elsewhere.

``We are disappointed that LeBron James did not pick the New York Knicks, but we respect his decision,'' Knicks president Donnie Walsh said late Thursday.

The bitterly disappointed owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert ripped James in an open letter on the team's website.

``The self-declared former 'King' will be taking the 'curse' with him down south,'' he wrote.

Marangi had estimated signing James could have boosted earnings befor

Decision 2010: James leaves Cleveland behind Fri Jul  9 11:01:57 2010 EST
is bitterly disappointing to all of us. You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal. You have given so much and deserve so much more. In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight: I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE. You can take it to the bank. "If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of self
Cavs owner: LeBron's signing "selfish" and "cowardly betrayal" Thu Jul  8 23:46:50 2010 EST
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert delivered a fiery open letter to fans, ripping LeBron James' decision to join the Miami Heat as "selfish" and a "cowardly betrayal." Gilbert also offered a bold statement saying the Cavs would win an NBA title before James. In a television special on ESPN devoted to James Thursday night, the reigning two-time league MVP disclosed his free agency decision to join stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to play in Miami this
Clippers introduce Del Negro Wed Jul  7 19:54:22 2010 EST
ract with the Chicago Bulls when he was fired. He compiled an 82-82 regular season record to go with a 4-8 postseason record over two turbulent years with the team. The Bulls finished with a 41-41 mark in each season and were ousted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of this year's playoffs. Prior to his coaching stint with Chicago, Del Negro spent 13 seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, San Antonio, Milwaukee, Phoenix and Golden State, averaging 9.1 points and 3.2 assists in 771 care
ESPN sells its soul for James story Wed Jul  7 12:46:45 2010 EST
r maybe it can put Donnie Walsh, Pat Riley and company on a stage and have LeBron hand the winner a single rose. Either way, the only winner will be James' fed and placed ego. The loser? How about journalism. RANKING LEBRON'S SUITORS: 1. - Cleveland Cavaliers: Less than 24 hours ago, LeBron was reportedly trying to convince Chris Bosh to join him with the Cavs but the big man must have had a few close calls in The Flats since he agreed to play with "The King" anywhere other than Cleveland. Bosh
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