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Latest news: Basketball
US women win eighth straight basketball gold medal
A’ja Wilson starred with 21 points as the United States overcame a late scare to extend their run to a record eight straight women's basketball gold medals.
Aug 11, 2024
Magbegor's monster game seals Opals' bronze
The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.
Aug 11, 2024
Curry's late show seals men's basketball gold for US
The United States have claimed a fifth straight men's basketball Olympic gold medal, defeating France 98-87 in the final.
Aug 10, 2024
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French show way for Boomers wanting a Brisbane moment
The French basketball team used the Paris stage to take their best shot at the mighty United States, but can the Boomers do the same in Brisbane in 2032?
Aug 10, 2024
Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to Olympic basketball bronze
Nikola Jokic has starred as Serbia stormed to the Olympic bronze medal in Paris with a 10-point win over Germany.
Aug 10, 2024
Top NBA draft prospect Karim Lopez joins NZ Breakers
Expected to be a first-round NBA draft pick in 2026, Karim Lopez has joined the New Zealand Breakers through the NBL's Next Star program.
Aug 10, 2024
Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA
United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.
Aug 10, 2024
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Import centre Marcus Lee returns to Melbourne United
Melbourne United have bolstered their line-up by re-signing American centre Marcus Lee, who returns after one season with the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Aug 09, 2024
NBL commissioner Jeremy Loeliger steps down
Jeremy Loeliger has stepped away from his role as NBL commissioner, a role he's had since 2019.
Aug 09, 2024
Wembanyama's France win shot at gold against US
The hottest Olympic ticket in town is likely to be for the men's basketball gold medal match after hosts France won through to a likely date with the USA.
Aug 08, 2024
'Take them down a peg': Opals light fuse for US semi
United States have won 59 consecutive Olympic women's basketball games but the match-hardened, WNBA-stacked Opals are giving themselves a chance.
Aug 08, 2024
Jackson ready for one last USA dance in Paris semi
Opals coach Sandy Brondello could take Lauren Jackson out of cotton wool for one final crack at the United States in their Olympics semi-final in Paris.
Aug 08, 2024
Quiet man Jokic has Serbia ready for US rumble
Nikola Jokic has been the catalyst for Serbia's run to the Olympic men's basketball semi-finals.
Aug 08, 2024
Opals march into Paris semis, eye seven-time champs USA
The Opals' French resurgence has pushed them into a likely semi-final with the US after Australia thumped Serbia 85-67 in their Olympics quarter-final.
Aug 07, 2024
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Goorjian calls time on Boomers reign after Paris exit
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has defended his selection and strategy and confirmed he will step down following the side's Olympics quarter-final exit.
Aug 07, 2024
Mills coy on future after Boomers' OT Games exit
With their Olympics ending with a 95-90 overtime loss to Serbia in their quarter-final, it likely marks the end of an era for the Boomers, led by Patty Mills.
Aug 06, 2024
Giddey's Patty Mills lament: 'He deserved better'
Josh Giddey was left to lament the "what-ifs" and laud Patty Mills' legacy in an overtime loss to Serbia that bounced the Boomers out of the Paris Games.
Aug 06, 2024
Opals surge into quarter-finals, avoid clash with US
The Opals have completed their Olympic resurrection, beating France by seven points to finish second in their group and reach the quarter-finals.
Aug 04, 2024
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South Sudan accuse Games basketball refs of bias
South Sudan impressed many with their Olympic men's basketball campaign but they were furious about the refereeing as they bowed out.
Aug 03, 2024
Serbia, USA in Boomers' path to Paris golden game
The Olympic basketball quarter-final draw is complete and pits the Boomers against Serbia, while United States are their likely semi-final opponent.
Aug 03, 2024
Gangarrus dreams dashed by French-Canadian double
An overtime loss to hosts France cost the Gangurrus an automatic semi-final spot before Canada swiftly ended their maiden Olympic campaign.
Aug 03, 2024
'Diabolical' Boomers survive Games pool of death
A tight Canada win has ensured Australia progressed to the Paris Games quarter-finals despite losing 77-71 to Greece in their final pool game.
Aug 02, 2024
Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win
Lauren Mansfield was sidelined as Australia were pipped 21-17 by Spain to end a four-game winning streak in the Olympics 3x3 basketball pool stage.
Aug 02, 2024
By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win
Cayla George's bench cameo and Sami Whitcomb's best basketball have revived the Opals' Olympic campaign with Australia beating Canada 70-65 in Lille.
Aug 01, 2024
Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push
Three consecutive wins have shot Australia's 3x3 Gangurrus back into the conversation in their Olympic debut in Paris.
Aug 01, 2024
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