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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets react during the third quarter against the LA Clippers in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

NBA trio set to finally end 18-month drought

The Denver Nuggets have NBA’s best player and the return of two injured stars has them poised to make a run for the championship.

Tyler Herro's wife spills on life as an NBA WAG

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Partner spills on life as an NBA WAG

The girlfriend of an NBA star has offered up some advice to her Instagram followers and the life they’re getting into with an athlete.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 18: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder waves to the crowd during the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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NBA star gushes over Aussie whiz kid

NBA star Jamal Murray has heaped praise on teen sensation Josh Giddey and pinpointed what he can do to take his game to the next level.

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‘Scary’ pics send shockwaves through NBA

James Harden is one of the most talented players in basketball history but The Beard is as well placed to go all the way than he’s ever been.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 05: Jamal Murray #27 speaks with teammate Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 05, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Nuggets won 116-112. 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. Steve Dykes/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA star caught in Novak’s virus chaos

NBA star Nikola Jokic has tested positive to COVID-19 after mingling with tennis icon Novak Djokovic in their native Serbia.

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Brian Goorjian has signed a two-year deal to coach the Hawks.

Reborn Hawks secure massive coaching coup

The Hawks have risen from the NBL scrapheap with an NBA-led ownership group, and now they’re ready to take flight after landing the greatest coach in the competition’s history.

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Jeanie Buss was sent this disgustng note.

Boss makes disgusting note public

The LA Lakers president has revealed a vile, racist note she received that urged black NBA players to “join” Kobe Bryant in “hell”.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 10: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Lakers 143-120. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA superstars flout shutdown rules

Two of the biggest stars in the game have been snapped openly breaking the NBA’s strict lockdown rules ahead of the season restart.

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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches from the bench during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 15, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Devastating revelation about day Kobe died

Kobe Bryant’s personal assistant has revealed a tragic last-minute decision by the NBA star before his death in a helicopter crash.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 11, 2020 Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center in New York City. - Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was among NBA players on a conference call who raised doubts about resuming the season as planned in a Florida quarantine, according to multiple reports. (Photo by Mike Stobe / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Kyrie rebellion: Superstar looks to stop NBA restart

A coalition of players, headlined by Kyrie Irving, doesn’t want the spotlight from the Black Lives Matter protest taken away by the NBA restart. ‘We will not just shut up and play,’ they said in a statement.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: Ben Simmons #2 of Team LeBron dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against Team Giannis during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Snitch hotline’ falls flat in NBA bubble

Social distancing alarms and a “snitch hotline” will be enforced when NBA players enter the Disney World bubble, but there’ll be some cool perks too.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on January 12, 2020 in New York City. 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 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA star blasted for BLM stance

The NBA wants to restart its season soon but a prominent player has been slapped down for advocating a boycott as protests rage around America.

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(FILES) In this file photo LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court injured during a time out in their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. - Basketball star LeBron James announced June 10 that he and several other professional athletes plan to found a charitable organization to protect black Americans' voting rights, five months ahead of the country's presidential election, The New York Times reported. (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

LeBron pushes against NBA boycott

Several NBA stars believe the return of basketball will impede the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement, but LeBron James disagrees.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 04: Chet Holmgren #34 of Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks dribbles the ball against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers during the first half of the game at Target Center on January 04, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

213cm teen phenom taking US by storm

Could the next LeBron be named Chet? Possibly, as the best high school baller in the US keeps aiming up after embarrassing Steph Curry.

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