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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after hitting the game winning shot against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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. Rob Carr/Getty Images/AFP

‘Ridiculous’ NBA shot is just plain ‘nuts’

The NBA has a new superstar on its hands and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winner proves he is the next big thing.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen with Shaquille O'Neal. Photo: Getty, AFP and NBA on TNT, Twitter.

Shaq, Gisele, Osaka sued over $47b ‘deception’

An American man is coming after some of the biggest celebrities on the planet over a collapsed multi-billion dollar “scheme”.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets stands for the national anthem before their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on November 15, 2022 in Sacramento, 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. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP

‘S**t’: Sad Simmons truth amid thrashing

Ben Simmons had his best game as a Brooklyn Nets player but it didn’t stop the side from getting blown away by the Sacramento Kings.

Josh Giddey had a brain fart. Photo: Getty Images and Twitter

US mercilessly roasts Aussie blunder

Aussie NBA gun Josh Giddey has pulled off more than his fair share of highlights early in his career — this will not be one of them.

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International Basketball Series Australian Boomers V USA Basketball at Marvel Stadium, Saturday August 24, 2019. Matthew Dellavedova of the Boomers in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Key man Delly will be ready for Tokyo

Matthew Dellavedova has been plagued by injuries this NBA season and missed a stack of games but he doesn’t want to miss the Olympics.

Shaquille O'Neal and DiDi Richards with her mother.

Hot mum ‘loved’ being hit on by Shaq

WNBA rookie DiDi Richards says her mum is loving the new-found attention she’s getting after Shaquille O’Neal called her “fine” on live TV.

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

Jordan’s final texts to Kobe revealed

They may be two of the greatest competitors the NBA has ever seen but the final messages between MJ and Kobe have revealed much more.

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 10: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring to cut lead with under a minute left in the fourth quarter of a game between the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on May 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

NBA reacts to star’s ‘crazy’ 47-year first

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook has surpassed one of the all-time greats, breaking a record which has stood since 1974.

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.

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