Ilgauskas' agent says the center plans on rejoining Cleveland

By Mary Schmitt Boyer, The Plain Dealer


In a move sure to delight Cavaliers fans, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has announced his intentions to rejoin the team and has asked agent Herb Rudoy to begin negotiations with the Cavs on March 22, the first date he can do so.

"It is Zydrunas' desire to return to the Cavaliers if a suitable contract can be agreed upon," Rudoy said in an e-mail to reporters. "He has been overwhelmed and deeply touched by the outpouring of support and affection by the fans and by his teammates. He hopes to return to bring a championship to the Cavaliers and to the city of Cleveland."

 Team doesn't know if it's thumbs up or down with Shaquille O'Neal


Brian Windhorst, The Plain Dealer

The hard news on Shaquille O'Neal's thumb, be it good or bad, is going to wait a day.

The Cavaliers center missed Friday's game at Toronto after suffering a sprained right thumb Thursday night in Boston when he was smacked on the hand by Celtics forward Glen Davis during a shot attempt.

 Cavs await Suns trade decision

While he was walking through the halls of Quicken Loans Arena prior to a recent game, Danny Ferry paused to let LeBron James pass into the Cavaliers' locker room.

Every move Ferry makes seems to be geared toward his superstar.

Now as James' pending free agency nears this summer, Ferry could be facing his most challenging moment in his five years as Cleveland's general manager.

 J.J. Hickson's role in deadline trade deals becoming more unlikely

Brian Windhorst, The Plain Dealer

As negotiations hit their homestretch ahead of next week's trade deadline, there seems to be a point crystallizing when it comes to the Cavaliers' position.

League executives who have been speaking with the Cavs and other sources also involved in talks say that whether or not the Cavs make a deal may come down to J.J. Hickson. Simply, several teams want Hickson included in any trade package and, to this point, the Cavs have been balking at many of them. Hickson is not untouchable, but the team has made it clear in talks that it would take a special offer to get him.

 Cavaliers may not wait until deadline to make a trade decision
Brian Windhorst, The Plain Dealer

Technically the NBA's trade deadline is February 18th at 3 p.m., which means there's 15 shopping days left.

 Cavs face plenty of speculation before trade deadline


By George M. Thomas - Beacon Journal staff writer

CLEVELAND: Trade season in the NBA is akin to trying to sift out plot points in a soap opera. The rumors and innuendoes fly from every direction, most fueled by rampant speculation and fan desire.

In the past couple of seasons, the Cavaliers have been a curiosity in the process. They went from a blockbuster trade two years ago — acquiring Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West — to not making a move last season.

Most outside of the organization believe the Cavs are desperate to make any kind of move before the Feb. 18 trade deadline to ensure LeBron James doesn't leave as a free agent after the season. History shows, though, that General Manager Danny Ferry will ultimately make a decision that's in the best interest of the franchise.

 Artest: Cavs 'nothing' without LeBron

Ken Berger


Ron Artest is always good for a laugh, even the night after the Lakers lost to the Cavs for the second time this season. But in this case, he has a point.

Asked before the Lakers played the Knicks Friday night if the Cavs would be a playoff team without LeBron, Artest didn’t hesitate.

 Jamison could be good deal for Cavs


CLEVELAND: Nothing extraordinary transpired at Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night. An outmanned rival showed up to be pounded into submission by the Cavaliers 121-98.

I know that has not always been the case this season, when the home team so often has played down to the level of its opponent. But on this occasion, the Cavs toyed with the Washington Wizards, who were without Gilbert ''Doc Holiday'' Arenas, whose indefinite suspension for bringing a firearm (or two or three) into an NBA venue began hours before the game.

 Hughes believes LeBron James will stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers
BY Frank Isola

Larry Hughes understands that the chances of him returning to the Knicks next season are slim to none. Unfortunately, the same may be true of one Hughes' best friends as well.

 Cleveland Cavaliers may not be done tinkering with roster
Brian Windhorst

The Cavaliers are just days away from opening training camp but may not be done with their roster.

 Cleveland Cavaliers sign Miami Heat swingman Jamario Moon to an offer sheet

 Ron Artest coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers?

 Anderson Varejao to opt out of his contract

 Wallace Pondering Retirement?

 Jason Kidd to the Cavs next year?