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Michael Randall is a basketball reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports, covering the NBL, WNBL, NBA and Australian senior and junior international and representative teams.

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Ultimate guide: Every WNBL club’s free agents, signed stars

Free agency has kicked off in the WNBL and more than 80 players across the league are out of contract. See every free agent and the stars your club needs to sign.

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Boomers World Cup: Why Baynes and Simmons were left out

The Boomers have released their talent-stacked squad for the upcoming World Cup and there are two big names missing from the list. So why didn’t they make the cut?

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Ben Simmons (left) of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jonah Bolden of the Australian Boomers squad are seen in action during the Boomers training session at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Saturday, August 3, 2019. Members of the 18-man Boomers World Cup Squad have touched down in Melbourne for the beginning of a six-day training camp. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Comment: Is Simmons’ Boomers return good or bad for Aussies?

The naysayers were quick to question why Ben Simmons suddenly wants to represent the Boomers. But they will be very quiet if he confirms he’s in, writes Michael Randall.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 04: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game two of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 04, 2023 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. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Fans turn on NBA superstar after playoffs stinker

Anthony Davis failed to show and LeBron James faded from king to pauper. And the notoriously fickle LA fanbase turned on one of their game one heros.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second quarter in game one of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on May 02, 2023 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)

LeBron takes first blood in battle of NBA superstars

The LA Lakers — led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James — have overcome a final-quarter scare to seize the initiative in their blockbuster playoff series against Golden State. Recap Game 1 here.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 17: Dyson Daniels #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 17, 2023 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Gold rush: NBA young gun’s bold FIBA World Cup prediction

Dyson Daniels says he will be part of the Boomers’ camp before this year’s World Cup, and the Pelicans star says he’s confident the Boomers will make history and win it all.

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Exum avoids injury from sickening attack as punishment revealed

The basketball world says the punishment handed to Guerschon Yabusele is far too lenient as Boomers guard Dante Exum avoided serious injury for the sickening on-court attack.

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Broken spine fears after Aussie star attacked

Australia’s Dante Exum was body slammed to the ground in a shockingly violent on-court attack with suggestions his opponent should be jailed.

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Broken spine fears as Aussie hit in wild basketball brawl

Australia’s Dante Exum was body slammed to the ground in a shockingly violent on court attack which descended into chaos.

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WNBL players caught in crossfire as BA, owners go to war

In what looms as a flashpoint in the WNBL’s 43-year history, bleeding club owners have united to fight Basketball Australia over the league’s future. And it’s getting messy.

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