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LeBron: Loss Doesn't Affect Status With Cavs

After skipping out on reporters Saturday night following their Game 6 elimination, LeBron James has finally spoken about the end of Cleveland's season.

James insisted that the loss won't affect his future with the Cavaliers.

"I'm great," said James. "I feel great about this situation that's going on. You want to continue to get better, that's all you can ask. We got better and I feel this team will be better next season. You don't want to take a step backward. I think we went forward from the Boston series [a Game 7 loss in the semifinals] last year.

"Hopefully we can go forward next year."

James added that he hasn't given any thought to signing a contract extension, which can be offered on July 18, with Cleveland.

Via ESPN


Magic: Nelson Is Ahead Of Schedule

Magic spokesman Joel Glass says that point guard Jameer Nelson is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a shoulder injury.

Glass added that his status for the NBA Finals remains uncertain.

Team president Bob Vander Weide told The Orlando Sentinel after Saturday's win over Cleveland that Nelson would consult doctors about a possible comeback.

The All-Star guard has been out since early February, and Magic general manager Otis Smith has maintained that his shoulder injury is season-ending.

Via Yahoo! Sports


Woman Files Civil Suit Against Shannon Brown

Lakers guard Shannon Brown is being sued in civil court for an alleged sex-related incident with a woman in Denver.

Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the suit to ESPN on Sunday.

Bartelstein said the suit resulted from an incident when Brown was playing for the Bobcats, who played in Denver in late January.

"There was absolutely nothing to it," Bartelstein said. "I find it very interesting all of a sudden Shannon Brown has some success and someone decides to sue him civilly. People can draw their own conclusions. I stand by Shannon Brown. Everything Shannon has said to me as to what happened, the prosecutor verifies."

Via ESPN


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