Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager.

Quotes from LeBron James and reaction from around the NBA after he announced Thursday that he will leave Cleveland to play for the Miami Heat next season:

Quotes from LeBron James and reaction from around the NBA after he announced Thursday that he will leave Cleveland to play for the Miami Heat next season:

When the months of suspense peaked, LeBron James delivered a few words that rocked the NBA and changed two cities and franchises.

The opportunities seem endless: A fast break flanked by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. A pick-and-roll with Amare Stoudemire that would be nearly impossible to stop.

LeBron James concluded his personal free-agent summit on Saturday by hearing presentations from the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose pitch focused on his familiarity with their franchise and tickled his sense of humor, and the Chicago Bulls, the last team and the one believed to have the best chance of stealing him from Ohio.

With New Jersey, New York, Miami and the Los Angeles Clippers having come and gone after making their pitches to land James, the Bulls and Cavaliers will have opportunities to convince reigning MVP LeBron James that they are the team for him.

Finally free to leave Cleveland, LeBron James is ready to hear reasons why he should.

A cagy Phil Jackson says he has "no desire at all" to return to Chicago to coach the Bulls, though would "like to have a vodka" with the new owner of the New Jersey Nets.

The first step in what the New Jersey Nets hope is a quick turnaround is in place.

NBA teams could find more money to spend during shopping season.

The Duke Blue Devils are national champions.