Cleveland's audience turnout was 66 percent higher than expected.

(Businessweek) — On July 8 the Akron kid, now a global celebrity, announced on prime-time national television: “I’m going to take my talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat.” Gilbert learned the news at the same time as the rest of the world. To call it a loss is to underestimate its financial […]

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert will most likely never live this day down – the day he tarnished the image of his basketball team by writing a letter attacking Lebron James for his decision to sign with the Miami Heat. The letter cited a  “shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own.” […]

The story of LeBron's business decision that made sports history.

(NY Times) — For the final act of the drama that has captured the imagination of basketball fans around the world, LeBron James plans to announce his decision live on ESPN at 9 on Thursday night. The arrangement, first reported by ESPN, was confirmed by a person close to James, who requested anonymity because he was not […]

by De’Juan Galloway The self-proclaimed “King of New York” and subtle advocate for Lebron James’ relocation to the area, Jay-Z, may have to reconsider that claim. As the bidding war for James continues, The Knicks’ pitch that James could build a worth of a billion dollars takes center stage – planned with earning potential and […]

(The Grio) — Byron Scott has accepted Cleveland’s coaching job, his agent told The Associated Press. Brian McInerney said in an e-mail that the sides are working through some final details, but that Scott has agreed to become Cleveland’s next coach — with or without free agent LeBron James. The team is expected to announce Scott’s […]

(Smart Money) –The fate of the civilized world of course rests with where LeBron James decides to play in 2010 once the NBA’s free agency fanfare commences on July 1. Whether Dan Gilbert (owner of LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers) protects his investment in the franchise by retaining his star player remains to be seen, and will be based in part […]