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NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of the public.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Scott Spits
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‘Sorry, not sorry’: American import defends his actions in courtside basketball fracas
After being ejected from John Cain Arena when tensions rose in Sunday’s fiery NBL clash, Montrezl Harrell hit social media to explain his side of the story after an ugly clash with spectators.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Roy Ward
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Robinson turns to NBA great for help in bid to rebuild Roosters
With the Roosters staring at their most challenging season in a decade after losing a host of star players, coach Trent Robinson has gone global in his preparation for 2025.
- by Danny Weidler
NBA star shoves columnist who mentioned his son and dead brother
Joel Embiid is being investigated by the league after confronting the newspaper journalist who wrote a column questioning his professionalism.
- by Kevin Cooney
Why a 220cm teenage NBA prospect is being held back
He has been tipped to go quickly in the looming NBA Draft. So why is Australia’s most promising youngster spending so much time on the bench?
- by Nick Wright
How Simmons can win back the fans’ trust, and why Giddey can be a hit in Chicago
Your guide to the Aussies in the NBA, the Knicks’ Melbourne link, our biggest earners, and how a league laughing stock landed in a $2 billion fortress.
- by Roy Ward
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‘Weak’: Phoenix owner launches scathing attack on former Boomer
The Phoenix’s win was overshadowed by a hostile social media post from team owner Romie Chaudhari, who attacked Chris Goulding on X, labelling the United star “weak”.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
The Mount Druitt club behind South Sudan’s Olympic stars
South Sudan’s first Olympic basketball team was built on courts in North America and Australia. Meet the Sydney club breeding the next generation of Olympians.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
Carmelo Anthony: The dark side of NBA, dress codes and LeBron
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony – one of the 75 greatest players of all-time – is selling the NBL to the world as part of a new role with the Australian league.
- by Roy Ward
With son Bronny, LeBron James finds ‘pure joy’ as 22nd season dawns
He won’t let his son call him “Dad” on court, but LeBron and Bronny will attempt to make history as the first father-son combination to play together in the NBA.
- by Ben Golliver
Australian NBA star Giddey reveals secret Olympics injury
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has revealed he ruptured an ankle ligament while playing for Australia at the Olympics in Paris.
- by Jon Pierik
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