‘End of an era’: NBA coaching great steps away
Stars of the NBA have paid tribute to Gregg Popovich after he brought one of ‘the greatest’ NBA coaching careers in history to a close.
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‘End of an era” Pop stands down as coach
NBA: Greg Popovich has stood down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will now move into a president of basketball operations role.
Save our Lightning: Boomers great’s plea to SA government
Without a team in Adelaide, the WNBL faces a real battle to grow the game says basketball great Phil Smyth, thus why government support is required.
Brunson ices Knicks’ series win
NBA: The New York Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals after Jalen Brunson scored the match-winner in game six.
Brunson sinks Pistons with CLUTCH three
NBA: Jalen Brunson has sent the Detroit Pistons packing, after he capped a 40-point performance with a clutch three to seal Game 6 and the series…
Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples
Among the most recognisable faces in the country, Australia’s sporting power couples are taking over. But behind the movie star smiles the challenges they face, and sacrifices they make, can paint a very different picture.
LeBron James to consider his NBA future
LeBron James may have played his final NBA game declaring that he will take time to consider whether he plays another season following the Lakers’ exit from the playoffs.
Lakers knocked out of NBA playoffs
NBA: A Rudy Gobert double-double has set the tone as the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked out the LA Lakers within five games.
Doubt hangs over Lebron’s future
NBA: Lebron James has left doubt hang over his future in the NBA after the LA Lakers bowed out of the 2025 post-season.
Back-to-back? MIP Daniels reveals big vision for NBA future
What’s better than winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award? Winning two MIP’s, of course. Fresh off a deserved recognition for a breakout season, Dyson Daniels is a man with a big, big plan.
JJ Redick snaps at substitution question
NBA: LA Lakers coach JJ Redick was not happy to essentially be asked if he will lean on his staff to help with substitutions tonight.
Dyson reacts to winning Most Improved!
NBA: Aussie Dyson Daniels was announced as the recipient of the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award, beating out Clippers’ Ivica Zubac…
How Dyson locks down the NBA’s best
NBA: Atlanta Hawks’ Aussie star Dyson Daniels gave a detailed answer as he dissected his defense against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving….
Government called in to save historic WNBL team
All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government.
Rising Aussie WNBA star suffers horror season-ending injury
Just two weeks being drafted into the WNBA, young Australian Georgia Amoore’s dream has turned into a nightmare with a shocking training injury.
Daniels lands major NBA gong after breakout season
He may have missed out on Defensive Player of the Year, but Dyson Daniels could not be denied for his all-round improvement in his first season at the Atlanta Hawks.
Aussie star wins prestigious NBA award
He may have missed out on the defensive title, but Aussie star Dyson Daniels has picked up another major NBA award.
Aussie makes history, wins major NBA award
He may have missed out on Defensive Player of the Year, but Dyson Daniels could not be denied for his all-round improvement in his first season at the Atlanta Hawks.
Lightning strikes on WNBL: SA’s most successful franchise to fold
A seven team WNBL26 season could be a strong reality, with officials expecting South Australia’s most successful sporting franchise, Adelaide Lightning, to fold.
Defy doubters: Why Rocco is set to shock the NBA draft
He didn’t have the expected breakthrough NBL season, but a legendary Boomer says the seven-foot-three Rocco Zikarsky is primed to defy the doubters at the 2025 NBA Draft.
Bucks out after dramatic OT loss
NBA: The Milwaukee Bucks season is officially over after an overtime loss to the Pacers, leaving uncertainty over the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo….
NBA star comes face-to-face with rival’s dad
An NBA star has criticised his own dad, who was spotted taunting a rival player in a bold act that sparked ugly scenes in the playoffs.
NBA star’s dad taunts Giannis after playoffs win
Giannis Antetokounmpo exchanged words with the dad of one of his rivals after being taunted following a brutal exit from the NBA playoffs.
Bucks choke 7pt OT lead in under 40s
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs after letting a 7 point lead slip in overtime against the Indiana Pacers to lose…
Butler leads Warriors past Rockets
NBA: The Golden State star returned from a one-game absence and rejoined the starting lineup for a 109-106 Game 4 Warriors victory.
NBL championship-winner on Kings’ radar
They’ve signed superstars Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis, now the Sydney Kings have sights on a Melbourne United big man, MATT LOGUE reports.
Lillard suffers horror achilles injury
NBA: The Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears were realized when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon….
Lakers down 1-3 after Edwards drops 43
NBA: 43 points from young gun Anthony Edwards has helped the Timberwolves gain a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Inside life-changing deal for Australia’s female basketballers
The WNBL salary cap will grow by almost $200,000 and the minimum wage will double over the life of a landmark new collective bargaining agreement. MICHAEL RANDALL has the details inside.
Antman capitalises on late LeBron foul!
NBA: Anthony Edwards challenged a call from the referees that resulted in a foul from LeBron James, gifting Edwards two late free throws, which…
Late referee blunder ROCKS playoffs!
NBA: Referees missed Tim Hardaways Jr. being fouled by Josh Hart on the final play of the Pistons’ 94-93 loss to the Knicks, with the NBA acknowledging…
ALL-TIME buzzer beater shocks playoffs!
NBA: Aaron Gordon has produced a clutch play for the ages as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 in a NBA playoffs thriller…
Magic & Bucks secure ‘must-win’ game 3’s
NBA: Both the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks have won their respective game three clashed in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Bron’s 38 not enough – Lakers down 1-2
NBA: 38 points from LeBron James was not enough for the Lakers who have fallen to 1-2 against the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs.
NBL free agency: What every club needs to complete its roster
The NBL off-season has delivered plenty of bombshells but most NBL clubs still have plenty of work to do to complete their rosters. Here’s a look at every team’s needs.
Aussie star snubbed for prestigious NBA award
History was always against Dyson Daniels and his hopes of claiming one of the NBA’s top awards, with the Aussie star denied by a Cleveland rival.
Lebron exposed, NBA great caught in act
NBA superstar LeBron James has been caught red handed by a broadcast camera during the Lakers’ win over the Timberwolves.
Beasts of the East take 2-0 leads
NBA: Eastern Conference Finals favourites the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have both taken 2-0 series leads respectively in their…
Rockets level series against GSW
NBA: The Houston Rockets have dominated the Golden State Warriors to level the series at 1-1 in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
NBA Wrap: Doncic GOES OFF for Lakers
NBA: Luka Doncic lead the way for the LA Lakers with 31 points in their win over the Timberwolves to tie the series 1-1 and elsewhere Oklahoma…
Shaq waddles off set as nature calls!
NBA: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal had the audience in stitches, after he abruptly needed a bathroom break.
NBA Wrap: Clippers, Pistons level series
NBA: Kawhi Leonard helps the LA Clippers level series vs. Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons hold off the New York Knicks to go 1-1.
Sydney Kings sign superstar guard Davis
NBL: The Sydney Kings are thrilled to announce that guard Kendric Davis has signed a one-year deal with the club.
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