Roman, Rocco and Australia’s next-gen hoop stars
Josh Giddey is just the beginning. Australian basketball has never been more flush with young talent. Scout Michael Houben on what he saw at the AIS National Performance Camp.
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‘WTF’: NBA mercilessly mocks star’s outfit
An NBA star has made yet another bold fashion statement on his way into a match as fans had a field day roasting the look.
How NBL can fix awards ‘disgrace’
Anger followed this week’s announcement of the NBL’s 2023 award finalists after several highly-rated players missed out. Aussie basketball great Chris Anstey says there’s an easy fix.
Johnson wants return to Bullets despite ‘ups and downs’
It’s been a mixed season in Brisbane for former Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson. He’s watched coaches come and go and the Bullets languish in second last. But he’s open to an NBL24 return.
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‘Crazy’ Lakers bench meltdown stuns NBA
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Simmons not ‘prepared mentally’ to play
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‘It’s over’: Philly is done with Simmons
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NBA star slams ‘disrespectful’ snub
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Fans stunned by star’s ‘ridiculous’ effort
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‘Four years’: Simmons saga just beginning
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China wipes NBA team from existence
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