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LeBron to the rescue once more as US pressed again

LeBron to the rescue once more as US pressed again

Four-time Olympic gold medallists the US will enter the Olympics unbeaten in five warm-up games but again it was a close-run thing as they defeated Germany.

Spanish sting: Boomers prep for Games grudge match

Spanish sting: Boomers prep for Games grudge match

Spanish sting: Boomers prep for Games grudge match

Spanish sting: Boomers prep for Games grudge match

Another chapter will be written in Australia's basketball history with Spain when they clash in a high-stakes Games opener.

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Dante Exum will play through the pain of a badly dislocated finger suffered in the Boomers' one-point defeat of France that completed a positive Games build-up.

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Tim Paine joins JackJumpers in high performance role

Tim Paine joins JackJumpers in high performance role

The Tasmania JackJumpers have bolstered their high-performance department with the acquisition of former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine.

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and Arike Ogunbowale have starred in the All-Star's nine-point win over the Paris-bound US women's Olympic team.

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

The US have been warned that their path to another Olympic gold medal is no certainty, with LeBron James' late bucket beating South Sudan in a pre-Paris test.

Exum cleared of injury as Boomers' tilt gains pace

Exum cleared of injury as Boomers' tilt gains pace

A week out from the Boomers' Olympic opener, Dante Exum has been cleared of concussion after a nasty fall in a comfortable warm-up defeat of Puerto Rico.

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Defence the catch-cry for high-powered US team

Defence the catch-cry for high-powered US team

Defence the catch-cry for high-powered US team

Defence the catch-cry for high-powered US team

Team USA basketball head coach Steve Kerr is focusing on defence as they try to defend their Olympic Games title in Paris.

Shane Heal awarded $5000 in court battle with Flames

Shane Heal awarded $5000 in court battle with Flames

Shane Heal awarded $5000 in court battle with Flames

Shane Heal awarded $5000 in court battle with Flames

A judge has awarded Shane Heal a $5000 penalty from the Sydney Flames for failing to provide payslips while he was their head coach.

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Encouraging displays against Serbia and the US have given coach Brian Goorjian cause for optimism as the new-look Boomers chase Olympic medal glory in Paris.

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

The Boomers will head for the Olympic Games boosted by an 84-73 victory over a Serbian team spearheaded by NBA superstar Nikola Jokic.

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Australia have battled back from a 24-point deficit against a US team full of NBA All-Stars to lose by six points in their UAE Olympic warm-up.

Basketball legend seeks thousands over missing payslips

Basketball legend seeks thousands over missing payslips

Basketball legend seeks thousands over missing payslips

Basketball legend seeks thousands over missing payslips

Basketball legend and former Olympian Shane Heal is seeking thousands in compensation for not receiving payslips during his time coaching the Sydney Flames.

Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m

Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m

Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m

Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m

The Perth Wildcats are set for their second ownership change in the space of three years, with Mark Arena signing a deal to buy the NBL club.

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NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL's Phoenix

Trinidad and Tobago forward Malique Lewis has joined South East Melbourne under the NBL's Next Stars program in an attempt to boost his NBA draft stock.

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Greek Freak awaits: Boomers' Paris path locked in

Josh Giddey is relishing the chance to prove himself for the Boomers in a stacked Olympic pool featuring world No.2 Spain and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece.

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has explained his decision to leave Matisse Thybulle out of the Paris Olympics side and recall veteran Matthew Dellavedova.

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Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games

Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.

Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks

Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight.

Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up

Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne.

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Australian NBA veteran Joe Ingles has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as he waits on a Boomers selection call for the Paris Olympics.

Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China

It's crunch time for the Australian Boomers ahead of the Paris Olympics, with a 17-man squad to be cut to 12 following a warm-up series sweep of China.

'Fitter than ever': Opals coach warns rivals of Jackson

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is still setting new benchmarks at 43 years of age, as she chases an elusive Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Opals, Jackson brush off China in Olympics warm-up

Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase were outstanding as veteran Lauren Jackson produced a solid display in the Opals' big win over China in Melbourne.

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