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Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have beaten fellow Australian star Joe Ingles' Orlando in the NBA, while compatriot Ben Simmons' Brooklyn lost to Boston.

Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought

Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought

Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought

Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought

Brisbane can sew up just their second finals appearance in eight seasons since their NBL rebirth with victory over New Zealand in Auckland.

Giannis leads Bucks to big NBA win over Jokic's Nuggets

Giannis leads Bucks to big NBA win over Jokic's Nuggets

Giannis leads Bucks to big NBA win over Jokic's Nuggets

Giannis leads Bucks to big NBA win over Jokic's Nuggets

Milwaukee have crushed defending NBA champions Denver 112-95 in a battle of two title contenders, with Giannis Antetokounmpo recording a double-double.

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Breaker Abercrombie to call time on 15-year NBL career

Breaker Abercrombie to call time on 15-year NBL career

After 15 seasons and four NBL titles with the New Zealand Breakers, Tom Abercrombie has announced his retirement at the end of this campaign.

Time for Simmons to make Boomers call: Luc Longley

Time for Simmons to make Boomers call: Luc Longley

Former Boomers assistant coach and NBA great Luc Longley says the time is right for Ben Simmons to make a call on his international future as Paris 2024 nears.

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.

Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification

Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has announced she will not take part at the Paris Olympics, after the Opals clinched their place at the Games.

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Hawks leave Kings' NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread

Hawks leave Kings' NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread

Hawks leave Kings' NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread

Hawks leave Kings' NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread

The Sydney Kings will have to rely on other results falling their way to make the NBL finals after losing at home to bitter rivals Illawarra.

Breakers' play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United

Breakers' play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United

Breakers' play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United

Breakers' play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United

Melbourne United are closing in on a top-of-the-table finish in the NBL and have dented the New Zealand Breakers' own post-season hopes at John Cain Arena.

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

The Cairns Taipans put up a fight but the Perth Wildcats powered away late for a 117-88 victory to secure a top-two NBL regular season finish.

Roth's pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record

Roth's pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record

Roth's pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record

Roth's pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record

Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis

Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis

Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis

Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis

Dejan Vasiljevic has issued a public plea for Scott Ninnis, Isaac Humphries, Trey Kell and former star Antonius Cleveland to join him as long-term 36ers.

Sobey's 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers

Sobey's 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers

Sobey's 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers

Sobey's 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers

Brisbane are on the verge of ending their long playoff drought after thrashing Adelaide by 18 points behind ex-36er Nathan Sobey's brilliance.

Breakers beat Hawks in thriller on Harvey's missed bomb

Breakers beat Hawks in thriller on Harvey's missed bomb

Breakers beat Hawks in thriller on Harvey's missed bomb

Breakers beat Hawks in thriller on Harvey's missed bomb

Parker Jackson-Cartwright stepped up in the absence of fellow import Anthony Lamb to lead NZ to a heartstopping three-point win over Illawarra.

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Curry runs hot from long range, Green nets 15 in NBA

Steph Curry has nailed his first seven three-point attempts on the way to a 42-point haul in Golden State's 131-109 NBA win over the Indiana Pacers.

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.

Green gets NBA win against fellow Aussie Simmons' Nets

Josh Green has continued his strong NBA form with 12 points in a Dallas road win over the Nets, while Kyrie Irving drained 36 points in his return to Brooklyn.

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Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.

Tatum should be NBL coach of the year: Gary Clark

Justin Tatum has spearheaded the turnaround at the Illawarra Hawks and import Gary Clark believes he should be recognised on the NBL's awards night.

Josh Green's hot hand helps Mavericks beat 76ers in NBA

Aussie Josh Green has scored 20 points to go with six rebounds, four assists and two steals to help lead Dallas to a 16-point NBA road win over Philadelphia.

NBL's Perth Wildcats fined over Doolittle's concussion

NBL side Perth insist player welfare is their top priority after the Wildcats were fined over their handling of Kristian Doolittle's concussion.

Giddey leads OKC in double-OT triumph over Toronto

Australia's Josh Giddey has scored 24 points, and was one of five OKC players with 20 or more, in a 135-127 double-overtime triumph against Toronto in the NBA.

Breakers end Perth curse to shake up NBL Finals picture

The NZ Breakers won in Perth for the first time since 2021 to enhance their NBL Finals hopes, despite the early loss of star import Anthony Lamb to injury.

Tassie's scoring high leave 36ers on NBL 'life support'

The Tasmania JackJumpers forged an early lead and didn't let up in a 109-86 win over Adelaide that all but ended the 36ers' NBL Finals hopes.

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