LOS ANGELES (AP):

Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting from the Cleveland Cavaliers centre.

Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce on Monday in Los Angeles. She cited irreconcilable differences.

She is seeking spousal and child support and full legal custody of the couple's four children. No monetary amounts were listed in the court filing.

The O'Neals were married for six years, 11 months.

Shaquille O'Neal is a 15-time All-Star centre with four NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. He was traded from the Phoenix Suns to Cleveland in June.