Organisation: Cavaliers

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Did LeBron take his eye off the ‘main thing’?

Although he would be lambasted after The Decision, with people in his hometown of Cleveland so scorned they’d burn his Cavaliers jersey, history has proven that LeBron James made the right call that summer of 2010 by opting to join the Miami Heat.

Love him or loathe him but there’s no ignoring King James

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Long shots: Why the odds are stacked against LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - Game Seven

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Round 4: Cleveland v Golden State, again

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LeBron defies Celtics as Cavs back in finals

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Celtics anticipate ‘heavyweight punch’ in Game 2 against Cavs

Basketball - New Jersey Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers - Barclays Center

Hail to the king: All credit to LeBron, from LeBron

Gods make their own importance

Thu, 25 Jan, 2018

Taking sides in the sweeper debate

Hurling justice delayed, while not ideal, is still justice.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Basketball: Warriors closing in on greatest of all time accolade

One victory left for the Golden State Warriors to claim another title. Not the one as NBA champions. The one as the best team ever.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2017

LeBron James inspired by ghost of Jordan

Could LeBron James, at least someday, be as good as or even greater than Michael Jordan, asks Kieran Shannon.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors focus on their final task

Kevin Durant does not need to be told that Golden State Warriors should have a muted celebration after winning the Western Conference finals.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

When McIlroy becomes a Trump asset, it matters

Trump could do with some help from a major sports star these days, writes Kieran Shannon

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

LeBron James moves to ninth in all-time scoring list as Cavaliers win

LeBron James is edging closer towards the summit of the NBA all-time top scorers list with 27 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 114-84 win over the Miami Heat.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

LeBron James leads Cavaliers to eighth win in nine games with eight assists

The Cleveland Cavaliers won for an eighth time in nine NBA games this season as they had too much for the Charlotte Hornets.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

'This is what I came back for,' says Le Bron James after securing comeback to win NBA title

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the way as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a historic comeback to win the NBA title.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Giants collide for NBA’s perfect finale

It’s the two-time reigning MVP who is trying to finish off a record setting season with a second straight title, against a two-time champion who is tantalisingly close to finally ending Cleveland’s 52-year title drought.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Cleveland Cavs reclaim the one thing they needed: Hope

Like everyone else, Draymond Green could only watch as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sent the NBA Finals back to Cleveland.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Lethal LeBron reminds Warriors the Cavaliers ain’t done yet

Crawling on the floor after a loose ball, LeBron James gathered himself and quickly got to his feet.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Five

Golden State Warriors look to taste champagne in Cleveland again

When the Golden State Warriors returned to Cleveland in January for the first time since clinching the championship there last June, Stephen Curry raised a little stir when he said he hoped the visiting locker room “still smells a little bit like champagne”.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Stephen Curry inspires Golden State Warriors to showdown with Cleveland Cavaliers

Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into an NBA title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2016

New injury to Stephen Curry mars Golden State win

The Golden State Warriors' NBA play-off win over the Houston Rockets was overshadowed by another injury for reigning MVP Stephen Curry.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

LeBron James faces Kobe Bryant one last time

LeBron James savoured every bump from Kobe Bryant in the low post.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

It’s pretty cool, says LeBron James after breaking 25,000-point record

After becoming the youngest player in NBA history to surpass 25,000 career points on Monday, LeBron James sat in the locker room in the Wells Fargo Center with his feet in an ice bucket, an ice bag on each knee and another ice bag on his back.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Night for the ages for LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Finals

LeBron James had a night for the ages as he hauled the Cleveland Cavaliers level in the NBA Finals with a 95-93 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

Boston Celtics make the most of Cavalier approach

On Monday, the Boston Celtics were the surprising beneficiaries of one of the most generous systems in professional sport.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

LeBron feels the Heat as his Cavaliers crumble

LeBron James returned to Miami for the first time on Christmas Day but there was no generosity afforded from the Heat who saw off his Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

A sporting feast of Christmas TV crackers

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Wed, 24 Dec, 2014

Royals take in basketball game with Bey and Jay Z

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have rubbed shoulders with Brooklyn royalty when they met Jay Z and Beyonce at a New York basketball match.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

These commentators really enjoyed watching a man sing ’Journey’ to his goose

During a game between the University of Miami’s Hurricanes and University of Virginia’s Cavaliers over the weekend, one man managed to entertain the masses - and the commentators - with a slightly bizarre but utterly heartfelt performance.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Emotional days for sports stars and fans in Ohio

The college basketball season in the US started early this past Sunday.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2014

LeBron’s philanthropic direction reassuring on every level

On Saturday, July 5, the LeBron James camp approached Sports Illustrated writer Lee Jenkins and set in train what is arguably the best scoop of the US sporting year.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Turning up the Heat on one of US sport’s greatest winning streaks

When the members of the LA Lakers team that won the 1971-72 NBA title got together last year to reminisce about the good old days, one question dominated the event: would there ever be a season like theirs?

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

From living homeless to household name

JOB offers are rolling in for a homeless Ohio man with a golden radio voice who has become an online sensation. And industry experts believe he could quickly become a millionaire.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2011

The life of LeBron

LeBron James will be out of contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010 and speculation about his future has already reached fever pitch, writes Simon Lewis.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2009