LeBron injures wrist on dunk

LeBron James says he hurt his left wrist by banging it on the rim while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards.

Jamison gets double-double in season debut; LeBron hurts wrist

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

...James leaves the bench as his team is defeated by the Washington Wizards, 108-91, during an NBA basketball game at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh

Browns would give Cavs' James a shot

If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.

Cavaliers-Wizards Preview

Cavaliers-Wizards Preview

First Cup: Friday

...games into his sixth season in New Orleans, and less than two full seasons after being named NBA Coach of the Year, might seem hasty. The thought was he'd finish out the last year...

The confounding world of athlete tattoos

Rick Reilly's column for Nov. 11 looks at the confusing nature of the athlete tattoo, from DeShawn Stevenson's backward P to Kenyon Martin's lips and incorrect Bible verse.

Knight known for academics, athletics

Brandon Knight is the top-ranked point guard -- and No. 4 overall recruit -- in the ESPNU 100. But he might be better known for his performance in school, writes Matt Winkeljohn.

Future Power Rankings: Teams 21 to 25

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers gets stretched out before the game against the Washington Wizards on November 3, 2...

First Cup: Wednesday

...and Celtics coach Doc Rivers was thought of as a lost ball in tall weeds among national NBA observers. Today, Wolves fans would probably settle for a three-year plan that brings the Wolves back...

Wizards lead early, but Cavs rally back for third straight victory

LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out Washington's big men and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, beating the Wizards 102-90 on Tuesday night.

First Cup: Tuesday

...stage. Just play. That's all you have to do.' " John Reid of The Times-Picayune: "An NBA spokesman says the league is reviewing the postgame incident which took place during in Boston involving New...

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Wizards-Cavaliers Preview

Scott Van Pelt

...Arenas grabbed his attention and why LeBron James will need help to lead the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals