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Nikola Jokic elbows NBA owner

Star in hot water after elbowing NBA owner

NBA superstar Nikola Jokic could be staring down the barrel of a suspension after making contact with a team owner in an ugly stoush.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts to a point in the fifth set against Karen Khachanov during their MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Nine of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 06, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Kyrgios goes nuclear in Twitter outburst

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios wasn’t a happy man on Monday morning as he took to social media to vent his frustration.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 24: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 24, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons drops Aussie bombshell

Ben Simmons has endured a rollercoaster relationship with the Australian public, now the NBA star looks set to do the unthinkable.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 04: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game two of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Fans turn on NBA superstar after playoffs stinker

Anthony Davis failed to show and LeBron James faded from king to pauper. And the notoriously fickle LA fanbase turned on one of their game one heros.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Patty Mills #8 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates his shot late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center on December 03, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

‘Absolute money’: Patty Mills goes off

Patty Mills continued his stellar form in the NBA with another clutch display earning high praise from teammates and fans.

NBA kingpin’s bonkers $2.8m purchase

NBA kingpin’s bonkers $2.8m purchase

Billionaire owner of the NBA team the Dallas Mavericks has surprised many by splashing out on a tiny town where no one lives.

Oklahoma City got spanked by the Memphis Grizzlies. Picture: Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images

World roasts NBA team’s 73-point humiliation

It’s official: the Thunder are the worst team in NBA history after they were on the wrong end of the competition’s biggest point differential in history.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 20: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 20, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

America hands Aussie teen 13-year first

Aussie young gun Josh Giddey has won over many American pundits in his first NBA season and now he’s got an award to prove it.

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Patty Mills #8 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets react after a made shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Nets defeated the Cavaliers 117-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Mills’ latest accolade proves he’s the best

If there was any questions about the regard in which Patty Mills is held, there certainly aren’t anymore after he collected his biggest award yet.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a missed shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 30, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 104-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Yikes’: NBA superstar crashes back to earth

Steph Curry has started the season on fire for Golden State but he crashed back to earth in the biggest game of the season so far.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 24: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates in the 124-116 OT win against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LeBron Covid drama rocks NBA

LeBron James has been sidelined yet again as his disrupted season faces yet another obstacle that could sit him for an unknown period of time.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 26: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on November 26, 2021 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Giddey kept quiet in rare off night

Josh Giddey forgot to bring his shooting game against Houston as the Rockets shackled the young Aussie, while Joe Ingles continued his recent vein of form.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on November 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Covid-19 nearly killed NBA superstar

Following his return to the court after being sidelined with Covid, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid opened up on the toll it took on him.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Enes Kanter #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts before the game against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on October 27, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

‘So damn cringe’: Star’s bizarre name change

Boston Celtics centre Enes Kanter will become an American citizen later this week, and with it, will take on a “cringe” new name.

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