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Two-inches spark NBA Finals conspiracy

A bizarre drama ahead of game three of the NBA Finals has sparked online conspiracy theories in the first game of the series in Boston.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors argue in the second quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Celtics crush Warriors as Draymond fouls out

Boston regained the lead in a topsy-turvy NBA Finals series, shrugging off an aggressive Draymond Green to topple the Warriors.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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‘Are you kidding?’: Warriors destroy Boston

The NBA Finals series is locked up at 1-1 after the Golden State Warriors secured a comprehensive victory in San Francisco on Monday.

Stephen A. Smith and Michael Jordan.

US star slammed for Michael Jordan claim

NBA pundit Stephen A. Smith is copping a tsunami of backlash after claiming that Michael Jordan changed basketball for the worse.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 31, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘I’m in’: Simmons’ huge Olympic call

The Boomers are a step closer to rocking the Olympics with Ben Simmons after he was included in a strong squad featuring 12 NBA stars.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after hitting a three point basket at the end of the second quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 14, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Star smashes ‘truly historic’ NBA record

A written-off NBA star has exploded in stunning fashion with a point-scoring frenzy that is off the charts in the record books.

Juliana Carlos on Instagram. Photo: @julianacarlos

Live mic exposes rude ‘Karen’ sledge

A live microphone shows an ugly twist in the quarrel between a courtside Karen and LeBron James. WARNING: Explicit language.

Not everyone is a LeBron James fan.

‘Karen’ who tried to bring down LeBron

NBA star LeBron James mocked “courtside Karen” after becoming embroiled in a fierce exchange with a spectator mid-game.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 27: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at AT&T Center on January 27, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Mills launches new Indigenous league

Australian NBA champion Patty Mills has been blessed with opportunities to live out his NBA dream. Now he wants to give the next generation that same chance.

Kevin Love and Kate Bock are engaged.

NBA star’s sweet proposal to swimsuit model

It’s love by nature and now love by name for model Kate Bock after she said yes to a wedding proposal by NBA champion Kevin Love.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Ryan Broekhoff #45 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket past Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 31, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Broekhoff confirms NBL option

Boomers swingman Ryan Broekhoff has been in limbo since mid-December, but he could return to the NBL if he fails to secure another NBA deal.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 31: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards celebrates in front of Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets after making the game-winning shot during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 31, 2021 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. Will Newton/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA stunned by 2.5 seconds of madness

Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook did the impossible in mere seconds as a crazy sequence of events saw Washington stun the Nets.

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