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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 11: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts from the bench against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at FedExForum on May 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 ==

Warriors’ staggering NBA humiliation is laughable

Injured star Ja Morant was living it up on the sideline as he watched Memphis utterly destroy Golden State in the playoffs.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

No excuse for pathetic NBA Playoffs flop

A spectacular choke is unfolding in the NBA Playoffs with the 76ers’ coach ready to “burn it” with his team on the brink.

Jeanie Buss has denied rumours about LeBron James.

Angry Lakers owner denies LeBron rumour

Jeanie Buss has forcefully shut down a rumour doing the rounds about LeBron James and the Lakers after a dismal early-season exit.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is fouled by Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 09, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Devastating late blitz ruins Giannis, Bucks

Not even a dominant display from Giannis Antetokounmpo could save Milwaukee as Boston’s late rampage kept their series in the balance.

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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 ==

Aussie’s NBA career uncertain

Aussie Ryan Broekhoff is on the lookout for a new NBA team after being waived by Philadelphia.

Ben Simmons and James Harden

Simmons linked to blockbuster trade

Aussie basketball superstar Ben Simmons has once again had his name linked with a league-rattling move as the season draws closer.

Patty Mills of Australia celebrates after making a basket in the final minutes during match 2 of the Pre-FIBA World Cup series between Australia and the USA at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, August 24, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

How Mills shocked Goorjian

We all know that Patty Mills bleeds green and gold, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian was blown away by Mills’ passion for Australia.

LeBron James was fuming after seeing the viral video. Photo: Instagram, AFP.

Sickening viral video enrages LeBron

A children sport incident is now a police matter after a viral video left America horrified and NBA superstar LeBron James fuming.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 28, 2020 Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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. - Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season on September 18, 2020. The 25-year-old from Greece became just the third player in history to earn MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the same season, after Michael Jordan in 1988 and Hakeem Olajuwon in 1994. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

All-Star’s $305m unanswered question

The Milwaukee Bucks are sweating on a decision from Giannis Antetokounmpo which could alter the entire landscape of the NBA.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban smiles during the game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2019 in 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. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA powerbroker’s $134m wipe out

High profile NBA team owner Mark Cuban has made a classy gesture after revealing he’s about to see $134 million disappear.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

‘It hurt me’: LeBron on NBA Finals dig

LeBron James says his reaction to reading ex-teammate Kyrie Irving’s shot at him was “are you f***ing kidding me?”.

James Harden was revolting against his own team and spotted by fans in Las Vegas venues. Photo: Getty, Instagram.

Strip club revolt shows ’toxic’ NBA mess

An NBA star indifferently sprung in a Las Vegas strip club has plunged the league’s biggest basket case into an outright crisis.

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