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Will Darnell Jackson Be The Odd Man Out? | Thu 11 Mar

Second-year forward Darnell Jackson appears to be the odd-man out when the Cavaliers sign center Zydrunas Ilgauskas on or near March 22. Bringing back Ilgauskas would give the Cavs eight big men. “Eight good big guys,” Jackson corrected.

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Surgery Not Needed For Antawn Jamison | Thu 11 Mar

Antawn Jamison has a cyst behind his left knee that filled with fluid in the San Antonio game. Jamison insisted he wouldn’t need surgery. “(A) little cyst in the back of my knee has some fluid in it,” Jamison said. “No surgery is involved. I know my body.”

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LeBron James To Return Friday Vs. Sixers | Tue 9 Mar

Mike Brown decided to hold LeBron James out of a second consecutive game, following a plan to give James a full week off. The plan is to give James Tuesday and Wednesday off as well and then let him practice Thursday and return Friday in Philadelphia.

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Jamison Leaves Game With A Knee Issue | Tue 9 Mar

Antawn Jamison has left Cleveland’s game against San Antonio in the third quarter with stiffness behind his left knee. Jamison did not appear to injure himself but walked gingerly to the locker room before being evaluated by Cleveland’s medical staff.

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Cavaliers’ Mo Williams Is Off-Target Again | Mon 8 Mar

Mo Williams thought his slump was over. He shot 17 times Saturday night, but made just three as the Cavaliers lost to the Bucks. With LeBron James taking the night off, the off-target shooting came at a bad time and continued Williams’ shooting woes.

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Mike Brown To Rest LeBron James Again? | Sun 7 Mar

It already was going to be a tough game. Then Mike Brown made it tougher. Brown elected to rest LeBron James – and hinted he might do it again Monday. The coach denied it had anything to do with the fact that James rolled his ankle Friday.

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Danny Ferry Promoted To Team President? | Sun 7 Mar

According to Peter Vecsey of The New-York Post, some sources say plans are advanced to re-sign Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry and promote him to team president. Assistant GM Chris Grant will be elevated to the top spot.

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O’Neal Instantly Knew Injury Was Serious | Fri 5 Mar

In an interview with cavs.com, Shaquille O’Neal said he knew instantly that he’d sustained a serious thumb injury after the Celtics’ Glen Davis hit his hand last week. “Story of my NBA career. Every time I’ve been hurt it has been a freak injury,” O’Neal said.

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Ilgauskas Wants To Return To Cavaliers | Thu 4 Mar

The agent for Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Herb Rudoy, says that the center wants to return to the Cavaliers and will enter into negotiations with the Cavs on March 22, the first day that Cleveland can officially talk with him about a contract under league rules.

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Cavs Hurt Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ Feelings | Thu 4 Mar

Agent Herb Rudoy said Zydrunas Ilgauskas is weighing his options and that he has mixed feelings. “He’s got a big emotional investment in Cleveland, in the city and the team,” he said. “On the other hand, he was not happy to be used as a pawn in the trade.”

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LeBron James Was Booed For Lame Dunk | Thu 4 Mar

A non-sellout crowd of 17,502 gave Lebron James an earful of boos after he came up with a steal in the first quarter and took off for a breakaway dunk, only to jump awkwardly off the wrong foot before gently throwing down a two-handed dunk.

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Ilgauskas Wants To Return To Cavaliers | Wed 3 Mar

Sources said General Manager Danny Ferry met with Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who has been working out for the past week in New York, where he maintains an off-season home. It is believed Ferry made Ilgauskas an offer to re-sign with the team at that time.

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The Cavaliers Are In Touch With Ilgauskas | Wed 3 Mar

According to league sources, the Cavs reached out and made contact with Zydrunas Ilgauskas on Monday after he had cleared waivers and become an unrestricted free agent. The team had not officially been in touch since they traded him on Feb. 17.

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LeBron James To Twist His Jersey Number | Tue 2 Mar

LeBron James told The Plain Dealer on Monday that he’s filed the paperwork with the NBA to switch his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6 next season. He had to make the decision this week, the deadline to make the request to the NBA is Wednesday.

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O’Neal Has Surgery, Is Out 6 To 8 Weeks | Mon 1 Mar

Shaquille O’Neal had surgery on his injured right thumb Monday and the Cleveland Cavaliers say he will be out 6 to 8 weeks. O’Neal was examined Sunday by specialist Dr. Thomas Graham at the National Hand Center in Baltimore. Graham performed the surgery.

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O’Neal Out For Rest Of Regular Season | Mon 1 Mar

Shaquille O’Neal will have surgery on his sprained right thumb, which likely will mean he will be out for the remainder of the regular season. Brown will start Anderson Varejao in O’Neal’s place and also use J.J. Hickson, Antawn Jamison and Leon Powe at center.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Down; What’s Next? | Fri 26 Feb

The Cavaliers received disturbing news regarding center Shaquille O’Neal’s sprained thumb. The Cavaliers labeled it a “significant” injury, one that might keep him out for an extended period of time. “He’s out (tonight),” said Mike Brown of O’Neal.

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LeBron James Wants Big Z To Come Back | Fri 26 Feb

LeBron James also wants Zydrunas Ilgauskas to return. “He knows I would love him to be back here,” James said. “I want him back here, especially since we’re competing for a title. He’s one of the main reasons I want to win a title for this team.”

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Jackson, Green Are Send To The D-League | Thu 25 Feb

With their roster undergoing changes and coach Mike Brown shortening his rotation, the Cavaliers have assigned forward Darnell Jackson and rookie guard Danny Green to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, their D-League affiliate.