Free agency rumors about LeBron continue to swirl

While his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won’t hestiate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles.

“I think you do what is best for you and you do what is best for your career,” James said Tuesday night when asked about his sense of loyalty to the Cavaliers before they played the Nets in New Jersey.

“…I go out and I play hard and that’s loyalty,” James added. “It’s hard because it’s a business.

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Magic’s balanced attack overcomes 40 by Bosh



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Celtics, others may be interested in Marbury

NBA Player’s Association attorney Hal Biagas is expected to resume Stephon Marbury buyout talks with Knicks president Donnie Walsh Wednesday or Thursday, with a possibility of a formal proposal coming by week’s end, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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T-Mac practices day after re-injuring knee

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday’s win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.

Tracy McGrady also practiced Tuesday after re-aggravating his sore left knee in Monday’s game. McGrady was going to have an MRI on the knee, but decided with team officials that the test was unnecessary and practiced instead.

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Cavs dominate second half, win eighth straight



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It’s been a rough stretch for Mark Cuban

The Mavs stink. MLB is blackballing him. And the SEC is on his case. Kevin Hench is almost sorry for billionaire Mark Cuban. Almost.

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Clippers have problems all over

What’s wrong with the Clippers? Where do you want to start? Charley Rosen takes aim at a truly dysfunctional team.

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Different stars have greatness in common

With Kobe Bryant passing Larry Bird on the NBA scoring list, Charley Rosen takes the opportunity to compare superstars.

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Power Rankings: Cavs eye top spot

LeBron James’ new sidekick is working out just fine, but are the Cavs ready to take over No. 1 in John Galinsky’s Power Rankings?

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Martin fined $20,000 for actions after ejection

Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Saturday for his actions after being ejected from a game.

Martin was penalized for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection in a loss at Cleveland on Thursday.

Martin was thrown out following a flagrant foul for slamming his shoulder into Cleveland forward Anderson Varejao.

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