After LeBron James decided that he will come back to his home town team, the odds of the Cleveland Cavaliers hoisting their first NBA title next season just gone up considerably. That's according to the odds-makers in Las Vegas who put the Cavs in a commanding 4-1 adds to win the 2015 NBA Finals. Even the defending champions San Antonio Spurs who dismantled the Heat in their recent finals match up are less favored than than the Cavs with a 5-1 odds. Obviously, the big boys in Vegas are seeing something brewing in Cleveland with LeBron's arrival. After all, they put Cleveland 80-1 a week ago when LeBron was still undecided as a free agent and the odds have been slowly falling as the like livelihood of a return to Ohio grew.
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Hugh Jackman Starts Filming New Peter Pan Movie: Cast and Photo Updates
X-Men Days of the Future Past star Hugh Jackman is currently in London to film his new movie “Pan.” The Australian actor had to shave his head and grow beard for his role in the movie. He will be playing the role of pirate “Blackbeard.”
Derrick Rose, Chandler Parsons, chosen by Team USA; Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and 2-time Olympic champions LeBron and Melo not part of the team
USA has just announced the 19 players from the NBA will make it to the men's basketball roster. Chicago Bulls star point guard Derrick Rose and four players from the 2012 Olympic men's basketball champions were among the 19 players who were chosen for this year's U.S national team roster. Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, James Harden and Anthony Davis were the four holdovers announced one Monday, including new comers DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors and Chandler Parsons who has just been acquired by the Dallas Mavericks after Houston declined to match the offer made by the Mavs. Interestingly, the NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard was not chosen to participate in this summer's team USA.
2014 NBA Free Agent Predictions: Lance Stephenson might end up with the L.A Lakers or Boston Celtics this offseason
Before LeBron James decided to opt out with his contract in Miami and test the 2014 NBA free agency market, Lance Stephenson was the most intriguing free agent. And right now, he might just be the best player left on the market with LeBron James deciding to come home to Cleveland and Carmelo Anthony staying put in in New York. Stephenson deserved to be an All-Star last season being one of the league's 10 best perimeter defenders and leading the league in triple doubles. With that being said, it wont come as a surprise if Lance Stephenson has drawn interest from several teams including the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
NBA Free Agency Rumors and Predictions: The Miami Heat after LeBron James departure; Chris Bosh excited with new leadership role
While the Cleveland Cavaliers where busy celebrating the return of The King LeBron James, Pat Riley and the rest of the Miami Heat front office were busy scrambling on what they would do with their $55 million cap space with no LeBron max contract to fill it in with. By default they will be hailed as the biggest losers this summer in the 2014 NBA free agency and the reason is obvious: they lost the best basketball player and the biggest fish in the free agency market.The Heat, however, quickly moved on and took the best of what was left in the market after LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were no longer available. Luold Deng, a 10 year veteran and defensive forward perhaps the best option in the SF position, agreed to sign with the heat and fill in the huge void left by LeBron James.
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Tech manufacturers have always been on the lookout for the next best trend or innovation on their smartphones and other mobile devices. It appears that Apple will be going for more flexible and even bendable devices like the iPhone 6, iPod and iPad. According to recent patent sightings, units like the iPhone 6 may come with bendable cases allowing people to fold or bend them. A new process for testing small particles has also been discovered.
