The Phoenix Suns dealt 15-time all-star center Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday, hours before the 2009 NBA Draft.

Cleveland and Phoenix have agreed to a deal that will send Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers, ESPN reported Wednesday. The deal would team the veteran center with NBA MVP LeBron James, boosting the Cavaliers' chances of capturing the league title. The report indicated Cleveland would send Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic to Phoenix along with the 46th pick in Thursday's draft and $500,000. A trade sending O'Neal to Cleveland had been rumored throughout the recently completed season.

Mo Williams scored 10 of his 25 points in the third period Saturday night to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 102-97 victory against the Utah Jazz. Williams sank three three-pointers in Cleveland's 34-24 third period, including two in a 17-second span. LeBron James scored a game-high 33 points with 14 rebounds and nine assists.

Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 12 assists and six rebounds Monday night, but also suffered a dislocated finger in the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-88 win over Cleveland. Bryant dislocated the ring finger on his right hand during the first quarter.

LeBron James compiled 29 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists Friday night, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-78 victory over New Orleans. It was the 20th home game of the season for the Cavaliers and they have won them all. James made 12-of-24 attempts from the field and scored 14 points in the fourth period.