Cavaliers Jun 2007 Archive

• Ferry Given Permission To Exceed Lux Tax

  Akron Beacon-Journal | Jun 20, 2007

  According to team sources, General Manager Danny Ferry has permission from Cavs ownership to exceed the luxury-tax threshold for the first time in team history.

• Gooden Being Shopped?

  Chicago Tribune | Jun 18, 2007

  The Cavs have salary-cap issues and might be unable to re-sign Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic, two of their top six players.

• Cleveland Wants Varejao And Pavolvic Back

  Beacon-Journal | Jun 16, 2007

  Anderson Varejao and guard Sasha Pavlovic become restricted free agents this summer and the Cavaliers want them both back.

• Finals Ratings Hit A New Low

  FoxSports | Jun 15, 2007

  San Antonio's four-game sweep of Cleveland finished with a record-low 6.

• James Expects Cavaliers To Remain Contenders

  USA Today | Jun 15, 2007

  The Cleveland Cavaliers came up short in their first trip to the NBA Finals, bowing out in Game 4 Thursday night with an 83-82 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

• LeBron's Girlfriend Gives Birth To Son

  Akron Beacon-Journal | Jun 14, 2007

  LeBron James' girlfriend, Savannah Brinson, gave birth early Thursday to the couple's second son, Bryce Maximus James.

• Stern Responds To Low TV Ratings

  Sports Illustrated | Jun 14, 2007

  Commissioner David Stern responded to the record-low TV ratings for the NBA Finals by saying that they were a sign of the changing media times.

• Persistent Injury Finally Sends Hughes To The Bench For Game 3

  Washington Post | Jun 13, 2007

  Despite a valiant if ineffective effort, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes, limited to one good foot, had to shut it down on Tuesday.

• Spurs Win To Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead

  Yahoo.com | Jun 13, 2007

  The Spurs can tie up the 2007 NBA Championship with a win Thursday night

• Spurs Cautious As Series Shifts To Cleveland For Games 3, 4

  San Antonio Express-News | Jun 12, 2007

  Tim Duncan knows about Sunday's fourth quarter and the confidence the Cleveland Cavaliers might have gained from their rally.

• Cleveland Looking To Buy A Pick

  Beacon-Journal | Jun 11, 2007

  Assistant GM Chris Grant said the Cavs might have the green light to buy a pick for as much as $3 million.

• Newble Won't Opt Out

  Beacon-Journal | Jun 11, 2007

  Ira Newble has until the end of the week to decide whether to terminate the final year of his contract.

• Spurs Control Game 2, Take 2-0 Lead To Cleveland

  Yahoo! | Jun 11, 2007

  Tony Parker scored 30 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 23 as the Spurs schooled Cleveland in championship basketball for three quarters, overpowering the overmatched Cavaliers 103-92 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals.

• Parker's Back, Hip Sore But He Will Play

  San Antonio Express-News | Jun 9, 2007

  One day after getting knocked hard to the floor in the opening game of the NBA Finals, Spurs guard Tony Parker said his back was "very sore" but he expects to play Sunday when the series resumes.

• Game 1 TV Ratings Slip 19 Percent From '06

  Sports Illustrated | Jun 8, 2007

  Game 1 of the NBA finals drew the lowest rating ever for an opening-game in prime time, dropping 19 percent from last year.

• Brown: Lineup Won't Change

  Denver Post | Jun 8, 2007

  Even though rookie guard Daniel Gibson was the Cleveland Cavaliers' best player offensively Thursday night in Game 1, it won't lead to a promotion.

• Spurs Outclass Cavs In Game 1

  Yahoo.com | Jun 8, 2007

  Tim Duncan and the Spurs put on a clinic Thursday night, defeating the Cavaliers 85-76 in Game 1 of the NBA finals.

• LeBron Banner Could Cost State Of Ohio Millions

  ESPN | Jun 7, 2007

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• Sources: Brown Likely To Get Raise And Extension After Finals

  Akron Beacon-Journal | Jun 6, 2007

  According to team sources, once the NBA Finals are completed, Mike Brown and the team are expected to enter talks about a raise and an extension of his contract.

• Bowen Unfazed By Task Of Guarding James

  Sports Illustrated | Jun 6, 2007

  In his more than 10 years in the league, San Antonio's Bruce Bowen has seen plenty of impressive players and breakout performances -- most of them just a few inches from his face.

• Asking Price For Cavs Tickets Reaching Five Figures

  ESPN | Jun 6, 2007

  Buy a used car, make a down payment on a house or sit courtside to see LeBron James in the NBA Finals? Asking prices for premium seats are reaching five figures as the Cavaliers bring the championship series to Cleveland for the first time.

• LeBron Ready For Finals, Thrilled With Son's Upcoming Birth

  AP | Jun 5, 2007

  As if the finals weren't big enough, LeBron James has another major event in his life coming up.

• Favored Spurs Won't Underestimate Cavs

  Sports Illustrated | Jun 5, 2007

  LeBron James may be the star, but the Spurs know better than to ignore the other four Cavaliers on the court.

• Jordan Praises LeBron On Latest Career Milestone

  ESPN | Jun 4, 2007

  Michael Jordan praised 22-year-old LeBron James for leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory over the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference finals.

• Chauncey: "There's Nobody On That Team Who Is Better Than Ours"

  Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 2007

  Chauncey Billups didn't sound like a man who wouldn't be back with the Pistons following their elimination in the playoffs.

• Cleveland Rocks!

  Yahoo.com | Jun 3, 2007

  Crown the Cleveland Cavaliers the Eastern Conference champions, and on their way to their first NBA finals.

• Pistons Miss McDyess After Ejection

  AP | Jun 1, 2007

  The Pistons needed Antonio McDyess on Thursday night.

• LeBron Spectacular In Double-Overtime Win

  Yahoo.com | Jun 1, 2007

  LeBron James used one of the most spectacular performances in playoff history to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to the verge of their greatest season.