Season Primer Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty ImagesWith a healthy Gilbert Arenas and a new coach in Flip Saunders, the Wizards are focused on a return to the playoffs.What players and issues will dominate the NBA season ahead? Ian Thomsen knows. Oct 27, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal, Gilbert Arenas face pressure in season ahead - Ian Thomsen - SI.com ... Second Team G Chris Paul, Hornets G Deron Williams, Jazz F Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks F Tim Duncan, Spurs C Shaquille O'Neal, Cavaliers ... Shaquille O'Neal, Cavaliers If the Cavs don't win, he'll get much of the blame. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
2009-10 NBA preview: Fit for a King? Oct 27, 2009
The Cavaliers hope so, after pulling off the biggest move of the offseason and forcing the "tropical" Shaquille O'Neal to dwell in a cold-weather city for the first time in his career. O'Neal joins forces with LeBron James, the league's reigning most valuable player, who is missing some valuable hardware and a ring before he can officially receive his crown. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
ToysforTots campaign kicks off with help from Shaq and ToysR'Us Oct 27, 2009
LeBron James led the Cavs with 18 points and four rebounds, and Shaquille O'Neal added 16 points ... Shaquille O'Neal surveys the scene, his eyes bulging like an iguana's at the sight of the media pack pinning LeBron James into his corner cubicle ... But make no mistake about it, when listening to LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal speak, the topic is of a shared goal - winning an NBA championship. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Top 250 players to target this season Oct 27, 2009
Fantasy NBA Player Rankings - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
As with Artest in Los Angeles, there is going to be a lot of talk that Shaquille O'Neal will cause more harm than good to Cleveland. Don't believe it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Frye and Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings Oct 21, 2009
Frye, the Suns' new starting center following the trade of Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland, scored 16 points in the third, including making all three 3-point attempts. Stoudemire had 12 points in the period when the Suns went from a one-point halftime deficit to a 109-94 lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Snoop Dogg Hosts 'WWE Raw': 'I'm A Big Fan Of Wrestling' Oct 20, 2009
Snoop Dogg Hosts 'WWE Raw': 'I'm A Big Fan Of Wrestling. I don't do no fighting,' MC says to those expecting him to jump in the ring. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Return Engagement? Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty ImagesKobe Bryant may see a lot more of Kevin Garnett and the Celtics this year than a pair of regular-season meetings.Injuries stopped the Celtics from rejoining the Lakers in the Finals. But this year the two appear headed to tangle for the title again, says a survey of NBA scouts, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 20, 2009
The Cavaliers receive four votes to finish No. 1, but two other scouts -- anticipating that Shaquille O'Neal will have a negative impact -- pick them No. 3 or No. 4 in the conference. Despite reaching the NBA Finals last season, the Magic receive no first-place votes and are viewed as the consensus No. 3 team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Howard looking to find Magic free throw touch Oct 15, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain stand out the most, a pair of dominant big men who have six NBA titles between them, but never could solve their free-throw stroke. O'Neal (52 percent) and Chamberlain (51 percent) rank as some of the worst free throw shooters in league history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wizards Jamison sprains shoulder vs. Cavs Oct 15, 2009
Jawad Williams scored 21 to lead the Cavaliers and Shaquille O'Neal added 13 in 19 minutes. Miller came to Washington's training camp sporting a pair of James' shoe model, prompting guard DeShawn Stevenson to say "he got to get them out of here." Stevenson and James have had heated battles in the past, including a postseason war of words two years ago that involved rappers Jay-Z and Soulja Boy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WWE's Smackdown on a Cleaner Image Oct 13, 2009
(AP) Bob Barker, Shaquille O'Neal, Ozzy Osbourne, Al Sharpton and Cedric the Entertainer aren't who you'd expect to see when turning on World Wrestling Entertainment programming. OK, maybe Ozzy. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Cavs spoil Bobcats' preseason opener Oct 8, 2009
NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. James, wearing a pink pair of his signature Nikes for breast cancer awareness month, scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting in 14 minutes. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Iverson to miss home debut Oct 7, 2009
LeBron James scored 15 points and new Cavaliers teammate Shaquille O'Neal played limited minutes in starting the preseason opener, as Cleveland beat Charlotte, 92-87, at Quicken Loans Arena. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Winderman: Lakers, Magic head list of top questions Oct 7, 2009
And, yes, Jackson also made it work through three championships with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant at each others' throats. But the Lakers, indeed, did appear poised for enduring success after their dismantling of the Magic in the Finals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jazz G/F Miles ruptures thumb ligament Oct 6, 2009
"The King" -- LeBron James -- and his shiny new bauble, 14-time All-Star center Shaquille O'Neal, made their first public appearance together as Cavaliers teammates at the University of Akron's Rhodes Arena, the building where James burst on to the national scene while playing many of his high school games. Unfortunately, Delonte West wasn't there to see it. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New-look Pistons top Heat Oct 6, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal tweeted "Let's go Steelers let's go" on his Twitter account after Pittsburgh's 38-28 victory against San Diego Sunday night ... Now Shaquille O'Neal is siding with the Steelers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CC Sabathia goes for 20th win on Friday night Oct 2, 2009
over to Orlando, taking Joba Chamberlain and Chien-Ming Wang along to watch the Magic beat the Phoenix Suns and Shaquille O'Neal. His contribution to the Yankees can't be overstated, bigger than his size 15 spikes and size 42 baseball pants. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chandler gives Bobcats a strong voice in the middle Sep 30, 2009
After months of hype, LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal are finally wearing the same uniform. Continuity isn't sexy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership Sep 30, 2009
Sept. 29: Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James share mutual admiration and a desire to lead Cleveland to a championship ... LONDON (AP) -Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tweet wisely Sep 23, 2009
Nobody figured this out faster than Shaquille O'Neal, the former Suns center now in Cleveland ... Shaquille O'Neal, NBA. (AZCentral -- Sports)
LeBron set to play self in upcoming comedy film Sep 18, 2009
James is following new Cavaliers teammate Shaquille O'Neal into the film world. O'Neal, acquired by Cleveland in June to help James win his first NBA title, has starred in several motion pictures, including "Blue Chips" and "Kazaam.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Suns buy out contract of Pavlovic Sep 16, 2009
PHOENIX (AP) -The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SteveAschburnerInside The NBA Free agency, the labor deal and Twitter will shape the season. Sep 16, 2009
Then Shaquille O'Neal barged in as The Big Tweeter -- which, come to think of it, might be the new standard for cultural tipping points: Once Shaq climbs aboard, whatever the gimmick or trend, it's more back nine than front nine. More recently, we have had Minnesota's breaking the news of coach Kevin McHale's firing from his Blackberry and Miami's putting out there for the whole WiFi world personal thoughts and demons that belonged in a locked diary somewhere. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
From good to god-awful, stars take the mike Sep 6, 2009
But for every 20 atrocious albums by Don Johnson, Kelly Osbourne and Shaquille O'Neal, a single celebrity will emerge who doesn't make you want to stab your ear canals with a knitting needle ... Shaquille O'Neal: Actual lyric: "Brought me into this world, but you're not my dad/ Messed around with them drugs made my moms mad.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Sizing up college Football vs. the NFL Sep 4, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal vs. Jaoquin Phoenix ... Shaquille O'Neal vs. Kobe Bryant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LeBron rides toward free agency Sep 3, 2009
James discussed his impending free agency in 2010 - aka The Summer of LeBron in New York and other NBA points - the possibility of signing a short-term contract extension with Cleveland, new teammate Shaquille O'Neal and the responsibility of being a role model. "I am who I am," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Exclusive private jet service's former employees arrested for stealing client lists and financial data Aug 23, 2009
Boca Raton cops have arrested the two former employees of Halcyon Jets, a top-tier aircraft services broker that serves such A-listers as singer Kanye West, film director Spike Lee and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. Matteis. (The Palm Beach Post)
Going All-in: Who needs our TV pals? Aug 23, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal, on former Phoenix Suns teammate Steve Nash being listed as executive producer of the "Shaq VS." summer TV series: "He's the Canadian Aaron Spelling, and I'm the black (Steven) Spielberg.". Members of the Gentlemen's Club recently presented Hanford High grad Cougar Williams a $300 check to help defray some expenses as he enters Cal Poly this fall. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Baby Boomers need to find their groove against Tall Blacks Aug 23, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Boden WestoverAugust 23, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stunning visuals in X Games documentary Aug 22, 2009
Lines such as "If you don't push yourself, your soul does" and "Who needs an A in history, when you can get an X?" belong in just two places: a Christopher Guest mockumentary or a Shaquille O'Neal rap album. This promotion for the ESPN event is poorly written, contains too much hero worship and profiles too many events - including one that combines the high jump with motorcycles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
THE TO-DO LIST: 10 things you should check out this week Aug 18, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal goes head-to-head with top athletes like Albert Pujols in a new reality series premiering Tuesday on ABC.AP ... Ever wonder how Shaquille O'Neal's unique athletic skill set might translate to other fields of play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Health Care Goes Electronic Aug 14, 2009
The Dunkman: Shaquille O'Neal Shaq talks NBA hoops and why he built a business on affordable sneakers. Face To Face: Heidi Klum The supermodel is transitioning from the runway to a super personality. (Forbes -- Business)
ChrisMannixInside The NBA Why Euro leagues are no threat, Boozer's next destination, more. Aug 13, 2009
Who will play in more games this season: Shaquille O'Neal or. -- @jmurf1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Simon Cowell parties with Playboy Aug 12, 2009
Jon Voight, Shaquille O'Neal, Jack Osbourne, James Van Der Beek, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Shannon Elizabeth, Jon Lovitz and Hefner's former girlfriend Bridget Marquardt also attended the bash ... Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal was far more casual, wearing a pair of Superman boxers and a plain white T-shirt. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shaq tosses first pitch at Cards-Reds tilt Aug 12, 2009
ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals had an extra person in their hitters meeting on Tuesday afternoon when NBA star Shaquille O'Neal sat in to hear about Reds starter Justin Lehr. The 7-foot-1, 325-pound O'Neal, who threw out the first pitch before the Cardinals' game against the Reds on Tuesday night, is in town to film an episode for his new reality television show, which will debut this fall. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Juneau's famous first son Aug 9, 2009
He also had a few starstruck moments, especially the first times he stepped on the court opposite Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone and Kevin Garnett. "It's different," said Boozer, who had a modest upbringing in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
ScottHoward-CooperInside The NBA School's back in session with offseason grades for all 30 clubs. Aug 7, 2009
Instead, owner Dan Gilbert reached deep into the wallet and GM Danny Ferry made move after move: Shaquille O'Neal for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic, Anthony Parker as a free agent, Jamario Moon as a free agent, Anderson Varejao re-signed ... and will say it again: There is justification in re-signing Grant Hill and extending Steve Nash's contract, just as trading Shaquille O'Neal is understandable. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Charges laid over domain name theft Aug 7, 2009
Pro basketballer Mar Madsen, right, takes on the Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal in 2004. Madsen reportedly bought the stolen domain name P2P.com from Daniel Goncalves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Bulls and Bears in the NBA offseason Aug 5, 2009
So, Danny Ferry brings in the original "Man of Steel" in the aging Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq will just clog up things for LeBron James on the offensive end and make things more difficult for Cleveland on the perimeter. (ABC 7 News, DC)
IanThomsenInside The NBA The Lakers may have trumped everyone by signing Ron Artest. Jul 27, 2009
They have provided Bryant with a more aggressive : a 6'7", 260-pound stopper who can shoot the three as well as dominate in the post. In this seismic off-season, during which contenders like the Magic (who acquired ), the Cavaliers (Shaquille O'Neal), the Celtics () and the Spurs ( and ) have made major upgrades, Los Angeles' signing of Artest threatens to trump all those moves, taking the league's best team and improving it on both ends of the floor -- provided L.A. holds on to sixth man , a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Up close and personal Jul 26, 2009
Finally, we lament the departure of Shaquille O'Neal, if only because we will miss his child-like joy and (childish. humor. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ben and Shaq stage thriller in Ambridge Jul 25, 2009
Last night, Ambridge Area High School's Moe Rubenstein stadium was turned into a giant stage for the taping of an episode of "Shaq Vs.," a new ABC reality television show starring Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal. This taping featured Mr. O'Neal going head-to-head against Mr. Roethlisberger in a football competition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pass the sugar Jul 25, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal used to be that dominating basketball centre who once starred in the highly underrated film Blue Chips but now he's just a massive lump clearing out the Cleveland lane for LeBron James. Yet while while he desperately tries to cling to his fading on-court career, the 37-year-old is also trying to reignite his on-camera life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cory Gunz Talks Reality Show With Nick Cannon, Mixtape With DJ Drama Jul 21, 2009
Bronx MC tells Mixtape Daily his upcoming show is 'about bringing hip-hop back and taking it all the way to the top. We're trying to do things real elegant for '09, '10 and beyond. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Shaq courts competition on new reality show Jul 20, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal accepts his Cleveland Cavaliers jersey from Patrick Powell, 13, and James Robinson, 14 ... By Gary Levin, USA TODAY NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is getting ready to multitask. (USA Today -- Life)
Phat stance: Fox adds an imitator Jul 17, 2009
Phat stance: Fox adds imitator to telecasts - USATODAY.com. Phat stance: Fox adds imitator to telecasts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Movers And Shakers Jul 14, 2009
All of the contenders have improved, from Orlando (Carter, ) to Cleveland (Shaquille O'Neal and ) to Boston () to San Antonio (Jefferson and McDyess) to Dallas () and even Denver (which added Ty Lawson as a dynamic backup to ). It should be a terrific season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
It's a New Night and New Time for Season Four of MTV's Hit Series 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew' Jul 8, 2009
These rising stars of dance have performed with Shaquille O'Neal, Ne-Yo and New Kids on the Block, and have appeared around the world from New York City to Guam. A waiting Sunday night audience of die-hard fans will tune-in to see which new crew will join the growing list of the dance industry's future icons to have once graced the "America's Best Dance Crew" stage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No one can argue Shaq's big rsum Jul 7, 2009
Recently, they bantered about the Cleveland Cavaliers' merits of acquiring Shaquille O'Neal. Tom was for the addition of LeBron James' new bodyguard. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Game On! blog Jul 5, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal just wrapped up his introductory press conference in Cleveland, and of course he had some good lines. Here's his best stuff. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bryant stays with Lakers Jul 2, 2009
Shaq checks out Cleveland: Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cleveland Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA: Market is open, but who will shop? Jul 1, 2009
LeBron James will be the guest of honor, flanked, perhaps, by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal, Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash. It should be a glorious time for teams with cap space and superstars with good realtors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hill tops Suns' free-agent list Jun 30, 2009
Hill's No. 1 on Suns' free-agent list. Hill's No. 1 on Suns' free-agent list. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sports contributes endangered species Jun 30, 2009
Species: NBA teams that have never asked Shaquille O'Neal to bring them a title. Status: Dwindling. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jazz make qualifying offer to Millsap Jun 27, 2009
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS: The Cavs bolstered their frontcourt before the draft by acquiring 15-time All-Star center Shaquille O'Neal from Phoenix in exchange for center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic, Cleveland's second-round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and cash considerations. The move will certainly generate interest but it was the Cavs' lack of wing players that proved fatal in the East finals as the Magic spread the floor and took advantage of Cleveland's big men on the defensive end. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Warriors deny drafting Curry as trade bait Jun 27, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number -- his old one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No-Brainer: Clippers Pick Griffin No. 1 Jun 27, 2009
The deal that sent Shaquille O'Neal to play alongside LeBron James in Cleveland was completed earlier Thursday, and Eastern Conference champion Orlando acquired Vince Carter from the Nets in a swap completed shortly before the first pick was made ... Shaquille O'Neal teamed up with Lebron James will help the Cavaliers. (CBS News)
Clippers Take Griffin With No. 1 Pick In NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
The deal that sent Shaquille O'Neal to play alongside LeBron James in Cleveland was completed earlier Thursday, and Eastern Conference champion Orlando acquired Vince Carter from the Nets in a swap completed shortly before the first pick was made. San Antonio landed Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee on Tuesday, and more big names could be available this summer as teams are forced to slash payroll. (KCRA 3, CA)
LeBron, Shaq to chase a title together with Cavs Jun 26, 2009
With a timetable to win an NBA championship ticking loudly before James has a chance to test free agency in the summer of 2010, the Cavs completed a blockbuster trade months in the making by acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round pick in 2010 and $500,000. LeBron and Shaq. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pitt's Blair, Young snubbed in round 1 Jun 26, 2009
The NBA news of the day was Cleveland acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns. Mitchell said he'd like to see Blair get drafted by Cleveland, but Blair said he would be happy wherever he landed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GAME ON!: Cherner blogged the draft live Jun 26, 2009
9:41: Shaquille O'Neal in a telephone interview offers his condolences to the Michael Jackson family ... 8:55: Phoenix trades away Shaquille O'Neal and could be trading away Amare Stoudemire ... 6:46: ESPN draft analyst Mark Jackson (18th pick in 1987) compares Shaquille O'Neal to the washed up Muhammad Ali. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blockbuster: Cavs Acquire Shaq From Suns Jun 26, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James To Become Teammates ... The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a blockbuster trade Thursday to unite the superstars, acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns in hopes he can help LeBron James deliver this seemingly sports-cursed city its first major pro championship in 45 years. (KCRA 3, CA)
Soprano family values Jun 25, 2009
In their latest effort to keep LeBron James in the fold, the Cavaliers have landed Shaquille O'Neal from the Suns in the revival of a deal they tried to make back in February. Latest Sports Headlines. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Thirty greatest NBA draft picks of all time Jun 24, 2009
Magic Johnson ranks as best No. 1 pick in history of NBA draft - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday June 23, 2009 12:15PM; Updated: Tuesday June 23, 2009 2:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Trading Shaq should work for Suns Jun 19, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal is a funny guy ... Shaquille O'Neal (center) sits on the bench with Kobe Bryant (left) and Amare Stoudemire during the second quarter of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Sports)
