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Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

Australian guard Dyson Daniels was a huge contributor in Atlanta's tense 117-116 win over reigning champions Boston as the NBA Cup tipped off.

Simmons fires, Giddey's Bulls push unbeaten Cavs

Simmons fires, Giddey's Bulls push unbeaten Cavs

Simmons fires, Giddey's Bulls push unbeaten Cavs

Simmons fires, Giddey's Bulls push unbeaten Cavs

Josh Giddey and Ben Simmons both impressed for Chicago and Brooklyn respectively, while Houston centre Jock Landale has been sidelined by injury.

Celtics' Brown in no mood for joking Giannis in NBA win

Celtics' Brown in no mood for joking Giannis in NBA win

Celtics' Brown in no mood for joking Giannis in NBA win

Celtics' Brown in no mood for joking Giannis in NBA win

Boston came back to beat the Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo's antics riled one of the Celtics' stars, while LeBron James re-wrote his own NBA record.

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Cavs notch best-ever NBA start, Warriors pip Celtics

Cavs notch best-ever NBA start, Warriors pip Celtics

Cleveland are 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history, the red-hot Warriors beat champions Boston and Boomer Jack McVeigh debuted for Houston.

Simmons gets win over Giddey, Travers makes NBA debut

Simmons gets win over Giddey, Travers makes NBA debut

Ben Simmons has won bragging rights over countryman Josh Giddey, while Luke Travers became Australia's latest NBA player when he debuted for Cleveland.

Mills's hot hand not enough to stop Wemby's rare 5x5

Mills's hot hand not enough to stop Wemby's rare 5x5

San Antonio rising star Victor Wembanyama has posted the second 5x5 of his fledgling NBA career to lift his side to victory over Patty Mills's Utah Jazz.

Thompson, Doncic combine to steer Mavs past Spurs

Thompson, Doncic combine to steer Mavs past Spurs

Klay Thompson has scored 22 points in his first Dallas Mavericks appearance, shining along with Luka Doncic in their NBA season-opening win over San Antonio.

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Daniels' Hawks down Simmons' Nets in Aussie NBA battle

Daniels' Hawks down Simmons' Nets in Aussie NBA battle

Daniels' Hawks down Simmons' Nets in Aussie NBA battle

Daniels' Hawks down Simmons' Nets in Aussie NBA battle

Dyson Daniels has earned bragging rights over Ben Simmons in the Aussie NBA clash in Atlanta, with the Hawks winning their season opener against Brooklyn.

Maligned Nets star Simmons bouncing back to his best

Maligned Nets star Simmons bouncing back to his best

Maligned Nets star Simmons bouncing back to his best

Maligned Nets star Simmons bouncing back to his best

Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze has seen good signs from maligned Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in the NBA pre-season.

Maker's back in NBA mix, Simmons 'here again, ready'

Maker's back in NBA mix, Simmons 'here again, ready'

Maker's back in NBA mix, Simmons 'here again, ready'

Maker's back in NBA mix, Simmons 'here again, ready'

Thon Maker has earned a second NBA crack with Houston in a squad that also features Jock Landale and Jack McVeigh, while Patty Mills is settling into Utah life.

Josh Giddey's NBA pre-season rocked by ankle injury

Josh Giddey's NBA pre-season rocked by ankle injury

Josh Giddey's NBA pre-season rocked by ankle injury

Josh Giddey's NBA pre-season rocked by ankle injury

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has spent the best part of two months nursing a serious ankle injury suffered during the Boomers' ill-fated Olympic campaign.

'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

Jaylin Galloway has opened up about his whirlwind foray into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, and subsequent return to the Sydney Kings.

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games

The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Australian NBA veteran Joe Ingles has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as he waits on a Boomers selection call for the Paris Olympics.

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Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star

Boomers star Josh Green has reportedly been traded by Dallas to Charlotte as part of a multi-team deal that will land Klay Thompson at the Mavericks.

Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides

French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.

NBA 'closes investigation into Josh Giddey'

The NBA is reported to have closed its investigation into Josh Giddey over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.

Giddey heats up late as OKC win again, sweep Pelicans

Josh Giddey has hit three final-quarter triples as the Thunder ran down hosts New Orleans to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep.

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Giddey spectates as OKC pip Pelicans in playoffs return

Josh Giddey was benched for the final 10 minutes as Oklahoma City won their first NBA playoffs game at home since 2019, by 94-92 over New Orleans.

Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating three as Mavs win

Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have played key roles as Dallas claimed a crucial overtime win over Houston, while Josh Giddey starred for the Thunder.

Chip on Giddey's shoulder helps rediscover NBA 'mojo'

Josh Giddey was a standout for an undermanned Oklahoma City as they pushed NBA title favourites Boston, the Aussie notching a team-high 17 points in the loss.

Daniels' all-round statement in NBA injury comeback

Devin Booker stole the show for Phoenix but Dyson Daniels was New Orleans' most effective player in his second NBA game back from knee surgery.

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.

Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Australian centre Jock Landale has registered his equal-third highest NBA points tally in Houston's 10-point win over Chicago.

Patty Mills' Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost

After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.

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