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Brazil stun Boomers in basketball boilover in Melbourne

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 injured as Boomers belt Venezuela

Chris Goulding injured as Boomers belt Venezuela

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

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

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.

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Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers' Cup tilt

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.

Basketballer Cambage wants shock switch to Nigeria

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

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

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.

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NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast

NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast

NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast

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

MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL's Sydney Kings

MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL's Sydney Kings

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

NBL's Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky

NBL's Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky

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'

Father's bullying claims left Shyla Heal 'traumatised'

Father's bullying claims left Shyla Heal 'traumatised'

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.

Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.

Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City

Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City

Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City

Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City

Patty Mills is poised to link up with Australian teammates Josh Giddey and Jack White at NBA club the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Opals take bronze as China claim Asia Cup

Opals take bronze as China claim Asia Cup

Opals take bronze as China claim Asia Cup

Opals take bronze as China claim Asia Cup

Australia won bronze at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament with an emphatic 81-59 win over New Zealand, while China beat Japan in the final.

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Mills, Landale set to join Rockets, Exum returns to NBA

Australians Patty Mills and Jock Landale are set to be united at the Houston Rockets while countryman Dante Exum is on his way back to the NBA with Dallas.

Opals lose to China in Asia Cup semis

Australia will play New Zealand for the bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament after losing 74-60 to China, who will play Japan for gold.

Joe Ingles on the move in NBA to Orlando Magic

Australia's Joe Ingles has secured a two-year, $A33 million deal to join the Orlando Magic, signing in the NBA free agency period.

Opals beat South Korea to make Asia Cup semis

Australia will play China in the semi-finals of the women's basketball Asia Cup after a 91-64 win over South Korea.

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Flames 'manhandled' Shane Heal's daughter, court told

Basketball coach Shane Heal's court action against the Sydney Flames has been told of a complaint by his daughter about being harassed by a team staffer.

Dual NBL champion Vasiljevic leaves Kings

Dejan Vasiljevic, a key cog in the Sydney Kings' championship-winning machine, has left the club to pursue overseas opportunities.

Ben Simmons will not play for Boomers at World Cup

NBA superstar Ben Simmons will not play for the Boomers at the upcoming FIBA World Cup, after weeks of speculation about his potential involvement.

Opals lose to hot-shooting Japan in Asia Cup basketball

Australia have missed out on top spot in their group at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament in Sydney, losing 91-66 to Japan.

Opals score second big victory in Asia Cup basketball

Australia will face Japan to determine the winner of their group at the women’s Asia Cup basketball tournament, with the Opals beating Taiwan 91-45.

Opals coast to win over the Philippines in Asia Cup

The Opals have scored a crushing 105-34 win over the Philippines in their opening women's Asia Cup basketball match in Sydney.

Suspended coach can access Flames bullying probe emails

Suspended head coach Shane Heal has been granted access to emails sent by the Sydney Flames relating to an investigation into bullying allegations against him.

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