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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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Physical threats: Bogut feud erupts over trans debate

An Australian Opal has accused online followers of Andrew Bogut of threatening her with physical violence over the debate regarding a trans participant in the women’s NBL1 competition.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: The Sydney Kings pose with the Dr John Raschke trophy after winning game five of the NBL Grand Final series between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena, on March 15, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Chequebook already open: Kings hardly resting on laurels

The Sydney Kings are enjoying the spoils of back-to-back NBL titles — but they’ve also wasted little time in preparing for a historic three-peat as they begin sifting through available talent.

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Trans basketball player breaks silence amid debate

The transgender athlete hoping to play in the women’s NBL1 basketball league says she wants to emulate some of the sport’s biggest stars and has detailed her “overwhelming” gender experience.

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NBL free agency: Master vs. Apprentice to secure rising star

NBL free agency is fast approaching and we have the latest intel on every move that may or may not be made, including a battle between the Bullets and United to secure one young gun.

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Young Aussie on path of Bronzed Boomers

He’s one of Australia’s best young talents and now he’s being recognised on a global scale. This 18-year-old is one to watch for the future of basketball in green and gold.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Shyla Heal of the Fire celebrates victory during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Southside Flyers and Townsville Fire at State Basketball Centre, on March 22, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Sweetest 16: Fire romp to WNBL title with awe-inspiring streak

Townsville capped one of the WNBL’s greatest winning streaks in stunning fashion, romping past Southside Flyers to end a title march which started more than two months ago.

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Basketball’s bold move on trans issue

Following an application by a transgender athlete to play in the NBL1 competition, Basketball Australia has stepped in to assess the application.

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Kings’ embarrassing error in erasing Heal from history

The Sydney Kings have admitted to an embarrassing error in leaving club legend Shane Heal off the Wall of Legends for their grand final game five victory.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Xavier Cooks of the kings and Kings head coach Chase Buford smile during game three of the NBL Grand Final series between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena, on March 10, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

The key figures who led ‘us against them’ Kings to title

The Kings adopted an us-againt-the-world mentality to drive them to back-to-back NBL titles, but who were key players making that dream a reality?

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: Head coach of the Breakers Mody Maor reacts during game four of the NBL Grand Final series between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena, on March 12, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Breakers owner sanctioned over referee tweets

The fallout from Game Four of the NBL GF series has cost New Zealand owner Matt Walsh and the team after they vented their frustration on Twitter.

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