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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 20: Liz Cambage #1 and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks react against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena on May 20, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Liz Cambage to ‘step away’ after messy split

Liz Cambage has announced she is stepping away from the WNBA, leaving her professional basketball career hanging by a thread.

NBA insider Ric Bucher appeared to shade Shams Charania — an NBA insider with The Athletic and Stadium — while defending his report that Ben Simmons left a Nets group chat this past season during the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Fresh twist to alleged Simmons text tantrum

An American sports pundit has defended his report that Ben Simmons left a Brooklyn Nets group chat during the NBA playoffs.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 18, 2011, former Boston Celtics basketball player Bill Russell speaks during a DNC fundraiser attended by US President Barack Obama at the Boston Center for the Arts. - NBA great Bill Russell, the cornerstone of a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles and a powerful voice for social justice, has died at the age of 88, a statement posted on social media said July 31, 2022. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

NBA takes historic action in league-first

The NBA has made a historic decision, confirming a league-first move after the death of American legend Bill Russell.

Ben Simmons is back in business this season.

Alleged Simmons text tantrum not what it seems

Ben Simmons has responded after being accused of some poor WhatsApp group chat etiquette as rumours about his relationship swirled.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Josh Giddey of the Adelaide 36ers celebrates during the round 13 NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on April 10, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Raptors hunting for Giddey

Josh Giddey is destined for big things, and he has a host of NBA scouts prepared to travel across the world just to watch him play.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Matthew Dellavedova #18 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, 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. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Delly given ‘every chance’ for Tokyo

Aussie star Matthew Dellavedova won’t play again in the NBA this season because of injury but will be given ‘every opportunity’ to play in Tokyo.

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: The Phoenix Suns mascot, Gorilla performs during the opening night NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at US Airways Center on October 30, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 104-91. 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)

Never before seen $113k deal stuns

American sport has tossed up the weird and wacky before, but the latest news out of the NBA is the craziest thing seen for a long time.

(FILES) In this file photo LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a VOTE shirt during warm-up prior to the start of the game against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. - Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James teased the prospect of a possible bid for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream on January 6, 2021 after co-owner Kelly Loeffler's election defeat. Loeffler, the Republican politician who lost her US Senate run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, is deeply unpopular amongst Dream players after voicing opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement last year. (Photo by SAM GREENWOOD / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

One of the biggest snubs of LeBron’s career

The NBA turned hysterical this week when LeBron James wore one on the chin from an NBA legend, who has now explained his divisive judgment.

Shaquille O'Neal forgot to put underwear on for media day.

Extremely revealing Shaq photo on TV

“That look like a well done steak,” came the call from one of Shaquille O’Neal’s TV colleagues after this picture was aired on TV.

Adelaide 36ers player, Josh Giddey in the heritage singlet the club will be wearing this season. 22 April 2021. Picture Dean Martin

How Ingles is inspiring Giddey’s NBA dream

Adelaide 36ers teenage sensation Josh Giddey has taken the NBL by storm in his debut year – now, he’s set his sights on the NBA.

Injuries don't get much worse.

‘Sickening’: Horrific injury rocks NBA

It was an injury that looked more like damage that would happen in a UFC fight than a basketball match after an innocuous fall.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket as Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns defends during the second half at Barclays Center on April 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of 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. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA stars add Oscar to trophy case

Kevin Durant is one of the best players to ever grace an NBA court but he’s joined Kobe Bryant in a stunning success off the court.

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