Reports Out Of Cleveland Indicate LeBron James Will Be Named NBA MVP

April 30, 2010 at 10:01 pm · Filed under NBA Basketball

The “Cleveland Plain Dealer“ reported Friday that according to their sources Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James will be named NBA MVP this weekend. According to reports James will receive his second straight MVP Award at the University of Akron this Sunday. NBA Commissioner David Stern will make the formal presentation of the trophy at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Monday as the Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics in the second game their Playoff series.

James is only the tenth player in the history of the NBA to win the award in consecutive years. “The Chosen One” helped the Cavaliers to a 61-21 record in the regular season as he averaged 29.7 points, 8.6 assists and 7.3 rebounds this season. The Cavaliers had the best record during the NBA regular season for the second straight year.

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Nowitzki to wait on free agency decision (AP)

April 30, 2010 at 5:24 pm · Filed under NBA Basketball

Dirk Nowitzki isn’t saying yet whether he’s going to become a free agent or return to the Dallas Mavericks next season. The German forward said he needs a week or two to get over his disappointment after the Mavs were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by San Antonio. The former MVP can opt out of his contract July 1.

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Agent: T.J. Ford to return to Pacers next season

April 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm · Filed under NBA Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford will pick up the player option on the final year of his contract and return to the team next season.

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LeBron’s elbow not issue in workout

April 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm · Filed under NBA Basketball

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers star LeBron James is showing no signs of being bothered by a right elbow injury while attempting shots during practice.

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AP source: LeBron wins 2nd straight MVP award

April 30, 2010 at 5:06 pm · Filed under NBA Basketball

LeBron James was voted the NBA’s most valuable player for the second straight year, an AP source confirmed.

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