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Cavs Welcome Back LeBron!

The wait is over,  LeBron James is officially back in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform and what a seen in was inside a packed Quicken Loans Arena. Of course, James got the biggest ovation during pregame introductions. Then, as the fans requested, James brought back his famous chalk toss.

The King scored his first bucket in his return coming off a beautiful outlet pass from Kevin Love who also officially playing his first game has a Cavalier:

Get use to seeing more of that this entire season.

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LeBron James Arriving In Style!

@kingjames arrives to “The Q” for his @cavs return @nbaontnt! #NBAstyle #phantomcam

A video posted by NBA (@nba) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:28pm PDT

LeBron James arrives to The Quicken Loans Arena in what appears to be a velvet blazer with he flat-brimmed top hat with the side pinches plus some shades pull it all together.

Kevin Love brought his “A” game as well showing that he as some style of his own.

Kevin Love has arrived… pic.twitter.com/2gJyfG8lwy

— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 30, 2014

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LeBron Brings Cleveland Together In Nike Ad

When the Lebron left for Miami, the city reeled. When he returned, it rejoiced.

Nike has released this bone-chilling ad entitled “Together,” in which LeBron breaks down the Cavs huddle with the entire city of Cleveland joining in.

He tells his teammates what and who they’re playing for:

“Every single night, every single practice, every single game, we gotta give it all we got. Cuz’ they gon’ ride with us. Everything that we do on this floor is because of this city. We owe them. We gon’ grind for this city. They gon’ support us, man, but we gotta give it all back to them. We get it done. The toughness that we have on the court is gon’ come from this city. Everybody. The whole city of Cleveland. That’s what it’s all about. It’s time to bring ‘em something special.”

Are you ready Cleveland?

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Hornets to Sell Massive $75 Burger!

hugo’s boss is a big burger worth buzzing about @hornets #buzzcity

A photo posted by Chrissie | Off the Eaten Path (@chrissie_beth) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:03am PDT

The Charlotte Hornets will be selling this massive creation during their home games for the 2014-15 NBA season. The burger is called “Hugo’s Boss,” has 14 patties and weighs eight pounds which is  divided into eight pieces.

They should have Adam Richman of Man vs Food come down and take on that mammoth of a burger now would be a challenge.

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LeBron James On His Return: One Of The Biggest Sporting Events Ever!

While LeBron James’ return to Cleveland on Thursday night is a pretty big deal in the NBA world, it’s probably not as significant as James thinks it is.

While speaking with reporters Thursday morning, James mentioned that tonight’s game would no doubt go down in sports history:

LeBron, moments ago, on Cavaliers opener tonight, "This is probably one of the biggest sporting events that's up there ever."

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 30, 2014

Really, LeBron.

Although tonight’s game may get higher rates than the World Series that ended yesterday.

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Offseason: Kevin Durant Trailer

Earlier this month, it was revealed that HBO and Kevin Durant were teaming up to give the reigning MVP his own show, The Offseason: Kevin Durant.

Here’s a first hand look at the show that will will premiere on HBO on Nov. 4.

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Jordan Brand Turns Kawhi Leonard's 'The Claw' Nickname Into Creative Logo!

Great execution by @Jumpman23 on Kawhi Leonard's new "The Claw" logo. The graphic incorporates his initials nicely. pic.twitter.com/LtUxXX8tWP

— George Kiel III (@geokthree) October 28, 2014

The Spurs rising star Kawhi Leonard is known for his very large hands which have earned him the nickname “The Claw.” Jordan Brand has mange to turn that nickname into a creative logo for the 2014 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

Jordan Brand found a way to turn Leonard’s initials (KL) and his number (2) into a hand.

Very clever.

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Tacko Falls Commits To UCF

Photo: 24/7 Sports

The UCF men’s basketball team is suddenly became a much bigger team with the commitment from one single recruit.

Tacko Fall, a 7-foot-6 center from Senegal who moved to the United States in 2012, has committed to the Knights, according to multiple reports.

Fall, who is currently a senior at Liberty Christian Prep in Tavares, Fla., had received offers from several major programs such as Georgetown, Clemson and Kansas State, but chose to stay close to home.

Despite only being a teenager, Fall already has three inches on the current tallest player in the NBA, Hasheem Thabeet of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who stands at 7-foot-3.

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Mookie Blaylock To Serve 3 Years In Prison

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Retired NBA All-Star point guard Daron “Mookie” Blaylock will serve three years in prison after entering a guilty plea for vehicular homicide on Monday. according to Steve Visser of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Blaylock, 47, was originally  sentenced to 15 years but was granted a reduced prison term as part ofa plea deal.

Although he didn’t have any alcohol in his system at the time of the crash that killed Monica Murphy on May 31, 2013, Blaylock had a history of abusing the substance and that results in having seizures.

Blaylock’s defense team argued that the crash was brought on by a medical condition that caused Blaylock to black out behind the wheel.

That was also the basis of the reckless driving and vehicular homicide charges to which Blaylock pleaded guilty. Doctors had advised him not to drive since he was prone to seizures. Blaylock had multiple prior DUI offenses, according to Palmer.

Blaylock was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 12th overall pick of the 1989 NBA Draft before being traded to Atlanta. He spent seven years with the Hawks, leading them in career three point field goals (made and attempted), and career steals.

Blaylock was among the best defensive stoppers in the game at the point guard position in NBA history.

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Report: Reggie Jackson Injury At Practice

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With the reigning MVP Kevin Durant being a out the early portion of the 2014-15 NBA season, the last thing the Oklahoma City Thunder can afford is more injuries. Unfortunately, on Monday the Thunder’s bad luck continues this time with guard Reggie Jackson.

The Oklahoman’s Anthony Slater provided more detail:

Reggie Jackson being helped off the practice floor, putting no weight on his right foot. No official word on what it is.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 27, 2014

Royce Young of ESPN adds the following, including comments from Thunder head coach Scott Brooks:

Two injuries today, actually. Reggie Jackson twisted an ankle and Jeremy Lamb hurt his back. Both questionable for Wednesday.

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) October 27, 2014

Scott Brooks on the Thunder's injury run: "Never seen anything like it." As it stands now, they'll have nine available players for Wednesday

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) October 27, 2014

Jackson was a lock to the team’s primary source of scoring off the bench coming off a season where he logged 13.1 points and 4.1 assists in 28.5 minutes per game last season.

Now OKC will be hoping that Jackson won’t be sidelined as long as Durant.

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Kevin Durant Hinting At Returning Home?

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LeBron James has returned home. Is Kevin Durant the next NBA superstar to do the same in the summer of 2016?

The MVP has tons of talent around him in Oklahoma City, but the Washington, D.C., native may be intrigued by the idea of suiting up for his hometown Washington Wizards.

On Monday, the 26-year-old tweeted a response to ESPN’s Britt McHenry when mentioned KD doing an similar ad to what LeBron did in his hometown of Arkon. His rely  had some people thinking he’d sign with the hometown Wizards at some point in his career.

@BrittMcHenry just wait on it

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) October 27, 2014

McHenry was referring to this new Beats by Dre commercial featuring LeBron James and his homecoming back to Cleveland:

KD could be hinting that he will have a homecoming of his own in the future, or maybe he was just saying it’s only a matter of time before he gets a similar commercial of his own.

Durant quickly clear that up:

@AlexKennedyNBA thats actually a lie. She didnt ask me about that, she asked me about shootin a commercial back in my hometown. Get it right

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) October 27, 2014

With that, Thunder fans can breathe a sigh of relief. For now at least.

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LeBron James and Wife Savannah Welcome Baby Girl Zhuri!

Photo: Associated Press

Maybe the next WNBA superstar was born yesterday.

According to TMZ, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James’ family has grown by one, as his wife Savannah gave birth to the couple’s third child last week. Zhuri is James’ first daughter.

Along with newly born Zhuri and his wife, James has two sons, 10-year-old LeBron Jr. and seven-year-old Bryce Maximus. Congrats to LeBron and Savannah.

But James will have to quickly shift gears as his second go around with the Cavaliers set to officially kickoff Thursday night against the New York Knicks.

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LeBron James Appears In 'First Home Game' Commercial For Sprite!

On Oct. 30, the king returns to his rightful throne in Cleveland, Ohio.

In this commercial for Sprite, LeBron James returns to Patterson Park in Akron, much to the delight of fans, to take in his first “home game.” Even though the Cavs fans have already witnessed James balling in a Cleveland jersey in the preseason it doesn’t feel officially until its the regular season.

The season-opener will be electric to say the least when James steps out on that court. That is going to be one special sense.

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NBA Precious Metals Collection By Champs Sports!

Photos: Champs Sports

The time has come, its basketball season people .

Of course whether you are a true diehard fan or one of those bandwagon fans you have to look fly supporting your team and The Game Plan by Champs Sports has the gear that you need with the NBA Precious Metals Collection.

The NBA Precious Metals Collection was inspired by the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy, features the finest selection of adidas gear including the all-new D Rose 773 III, a fresh new colorway of the classic Samoa, and an array of apparel such as jerseys, tees, and more.

Gear up for the NBA season.

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Report: No Progress In Extension Talks Between Kawhi Leonard, Spurs

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With Friday’s deadline just around the corner, Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs have failed to make any progress on an contract extension according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.

The Finals MVP will become a restricted free agent in next summer without an extension agreement by Oct. 31 which is the deadline for extensions for the player of the 2011 NBA’s draft class.

Wojnarowski noted that Spurs president and general manager R.C. Buford and Leonard’s agent Brian Elfus have been in talks the past few weeks, but no progress has been made.

Leonard, who is considered one of the NBA’s rising stars, will command a max deal if he doesn’t sign an extension with the Spurs by Friday. Let’s say the Leonard doesn’t ink a new contract at the end of the week then the Spurs would have to match a max offer sheet this summer to reatain the young star but there runs the risk of Leonard signing a similar offer sheet that Chandler Parsons signed with the Dallas Mavericks.

Parsons signed a three-year, $46 million offer sheet that included a player option on the third year.

Wojnarowski points out the multiple ways the Spurs can play this:

San Antonio could sign Leonard to a five-year, $90 million-plus extension now, if the Spurs were willing to make him their designated player. San Antonio could also negotiate a four-year deal at the maximum contract level – or below – before the Friday deadline. As a restricted free agent next summer, the Spurs could also sign Leonard to a five-year extension at or below the maximum contract level.

Leonard averaged 12.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, two assists and 1.7 steals during the regular season with the Spurs and 14.3 points in the playoffs on the Spurs’ way to the NBA championship and a Finals MVP performance.

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Kevin Durant Helps A Blindfolded James Harden!

Houston Rockets star James Harden needed some help to get past three defenders on the court while blindfolded.

No worries because former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant had his back in this new BBVA commercial.

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Report: Anderson Varejao, Cavs In Contract Extension Talks

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Anderson Varejao has spent his entire NBA career a Cavaliers uniform and the Cleveland’s front office appears committed to ensuring he’s part of the organization for the long haul.

Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that the Cavs and their bigman were engaged in “serious” contract extension negotiations. Wojnarowski noted that no deal is imminent, so it’s unlikely to the both sides to make an announcement in the near future.

The Brazilian is in the final year of a six-year, $48 million deal he signed in 2009 which he’s due to rack in $9.8 million. At age 32 and heading into his 11th NBA season, a three or four-year deal would likely take Varejao to the end of his career.

Varejao is considered one of the league’s most aggressive rebounders and defenders in the post which will serve the Cavs well against their biggest competition in the East, the Chicago Bulls.

Last season Varejao played 65 games for Cleveland averaging 8.4 points and 9.7 rebounds in 27 minutes a game.