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Hawks swoop late for unlikely playoff win in New York

Hawks swoop late for unlikely playoff win in New York

CJ McCollum has helped Atlanta close a 12-point deficit to silence the hostile crowd in New York and level their NBA playoff series with the Knicks at 1-1.

36ers captain's contract release after NBL finals loss

36ers captain's contract release after NBL finals loss

36ers captain's contract release after NBL finals loss

36ers captain's contract release after NBL finals loss

Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

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Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing

Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing

The WNBL's latest franchise, the Tasmania Jewels, have unveiled a two-time WNBL champion and medal-winning Opal as their inaugural marquee player.

Hawks' injured Boomer to miss two weeks of NBA playoffs

Hawks' injured Boomer to miss two weeks of NBA playoffs

Jock Landale will miss the first two weeks of Atlanta's NBA playoffs campaign as he's still sidelined with a sprained right ankle.

Rising Australian stars selected in WNBA draft

Rising Australian stars selected in WNBA draft

Four Australians have been picked by the Toronto Tempo, New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft.

'Shocked': more Aussie stars ink new WNBA contracts

'Shocked': more Aussie stars ink new WNBA contracts

A plethora of Australians have been snatched up by WNBA teams ahead of the league's season beginning in May.

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NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs.

Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Dyson Daniels was among a swag of players left out of Atlanta's final regular-season game as the Australian guard gets set for the NBA playoffs.

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

The race for a direct finals berth will come down to the last days of the NBA's regular season, with Australian star Dyson Daniels' Atlanta in the spotlight.

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Michigan have won their first US college basketball title since 1989 at the expense of Tasmanian Jacob Furphy and his University of Connecticut team.

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

He grew up in a small country town, now Jacob Furphy is one win away from joining an exclusive club of Australians to win the top US college basketball title.

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

The Kings have won the NBL title without a host of injured key players, providing further motivation to keep winning and claim another championship next season.

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells insists there are plenty of positives to take from an NBL season that ended in heartbreak in the championship series.

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Kings beat 36ers in overtime for sixth NBL title

American point guard Kendric Davis starred as the Sydney Kings defeated the Adelaide 36ers in overtime to claim their sixth NBL championship.

Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider

History is on the Sydney Kings' side as they enjoy home court advantage for the NBL title decider, but the Adelaide 36ers won't go down without a fight.

'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

A trio of Australians, including a rising WNBL guard, have been selected in the WNBA's expansion draft ahead of the season beginning in May.

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Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.

'Underdog': Jewels to build team as free agency begins

The WNBL's free-agency period has started and Tasmania are looking to build their roster ahead of a maiden season in the competition.

36ers coach Wells denies Goorjian disrespect accusation

Adelaide coach Mike Wells insists he wasn't disrespecting Boomers' great Matthew Dellavedova with his criticism during their cliffhanger NBL grand final series.

Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger

The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the Adelaide 36ers escaped with a one-point win over the Sydney Kings.

Wells focuses on coaching not NBL body-shaming saga

The Adelaide 36ers and Sydney Kings' bitter NBL championship series has spilt onto the sidelines in recent days amid a slanging match between rival owners.

'Don't obsess': Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta coach has revealed the mindset behind the Australian's improved shooting as the Hawks' terrific NBA form continued against Boston.

'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

Geelong Venom have announced three-time WNBL coach of the year Cheryl Chambers as their new mentor, with the side setting their sights on making finals.

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