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Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia

Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia

Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.

Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win

Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win

Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win

Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win

Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.

Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets

Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets

Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets

Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets

The Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in four games against NBA clubs on a pre-season trip to the United States and Canada.

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Boomers to continue a proud record at Paris Olympics

Boomers to continue a proud record at Paris Olympics

Australia's Boomers will be going to the Olympics for the 14th consecutive Games - and didn't have to lift a finger in Japan to celebrate the fact.

Boomers into the Paris Olympics after NZ World Cup exit

Boomers into the Paris Olympics after NZ World Cup exit

Australia have qualified for the Paris Olympics after New Zealand lost to Greece at the World Cup.

NBL not that different to NBA: Kings import Valentine

NBL not that different to NBA: Kings import Valentine

Chicago Bulls-turned-Sydney Kings guard Denzel Valentine says his first impressions are that there is not much of a difference between the NBL and the NBA.

Simmons eyes Paris Olympics as Boomers begin evolution

Simmons eyes Paris Olympics as Boomers begin evolution

Promoted starter Josh Green played with authority in a crucial World Cup win for a new-look Boomers team that could add Ben Simmons for the Paris Olympics.

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Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win

Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win

Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win

Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win

Australia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan.

Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset

Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset

Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset

Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset

Germany scored the first 10 points of the final quarter to upset Australia 85-82 in a high-stakes basketball World Cup group stage game.

Mills, Giddey lay platform for Boomers' World Cup win

Mills, Giddey lay platform for Boomers' World Cup win

Mills, Giddey lay platform for Boomers' World Cup win

Mills, Giddey lay platform for Boomers' World Cup win

Classy efforts from Patty Mills and Josh Giddey helped Australia overcome a shaky start to beat Finland 98-72 in their opening men's basketball World Cup match.

Boomers ready for Finnish firepower at FIBA World Cup

Boomers ready for Finnish firepower at FIBA World Cup

Boomers ready for Finnish firepower at FIBA World Cup

Boomers ready for Finnish firepower at FIBA World Cup

Finland star Lauri Markkanen will be out to lead his nation past highly fancied Australia when the nations clash at the FIBA World Cup on Friday night.

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Jock Landale is out of the World Cup in Japan after scans revealed he sustained a ligament injury in the Boomers' warm-up match against South Sudan.

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

An ankle injury looks likely to keep star Boomer Jock Landale out of basketball's World Cup, with NBA champion Jack White set to step up in his place.

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

Landale hurt as Boomers crush South Sudan in WC warm-up

The Boomers have thrashed South Sudan 88-67 a World Cup warm-up match, but their injury concerns mounted after Jock Landale's return lasted five minutes.

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Brazil stun Boomers in basketball boilover in Melbourne

Brazil fired early and rallied late to upset the off-target Boomers in Melbourne in a harsh warning before the Basketball World Cup.

Chris Goulding injured as Boomers belt Venezuela

Chris Goulding suffered an injury as Duop Reath and Josh Giddey put on a clinic in the Boomers' 97-41 win over Venezuela in Melbourne.

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.

Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers' Cup tilt

First-time USA coach Steve Kerr knows the world has caught up to them, even if some of the biggest foreign NBA stars won't play at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

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Basketballer Cambage wants shock switch to Nigeria

Ex-Opal Liz Cambage has made the shock claim she's trying to play for Nigeria, the basketball team she was accused of racially abusing before Tokyo Olympics.

Boomers cut three players ahead of FIBA World Cup

Coach Brian Goorjian has reduced his Boomers World Cup squad to 15, with NBA centre Thon Maker as well as Sam Froling and Keanu Pinder the casualties.

Import guard Ian Clark joins Melbourne's NBL title push

NBA and NBL title winner Ian Clark has joined Melbourne United on a one-year deal, while Cairns' signing of import Josh Roberts completes their roster.

NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast

Gold Coast will host the NBL's pre-season Blitz in a move that presents the city with a chance to show it warrants the return of a franchise.

MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL's Sydney Kings

American guard Jaylen Adams will return to the Sydney Kings to help the side push for their third consecutive NBL title.

NBL's Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky

Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.

Father's bullying claims left Shyla Heal 'traumatised'

Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.

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