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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 17: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat celebrates a basket against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 17, 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. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA star goes berserk in epic Playoffs win

The NBA has witnessed another special performance by Miami star Jimmy Butler, who had statisticians reaching for record books.

Patrick Beverley ripped into Chris Paul.

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NBA star slammed for ‘disrespectful’ TV rant

One of the NBA’s biggest pests has been slammed for tearing a rival to shreds in a wild TV rant that has been labelled “disrespectul”.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 15: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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)

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‘WTF is going on’: NBA favourites fall apart

The Phoenix Suns have been knocked out of the NBA Playoffs following an “embarrassing” first half against the Dallas Mavericks.

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‘Absolute demolition’: NBA champs dethroned

The Boston Celtics has eliminated reigning champions the Milwaukee Bucks to advance through to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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How good would it have been to see LeBron and MJ go at it?

LeBron, MJ photo puts NBA in a spin

As sports fans search for content while leagues everywhere are suspended, it’s no wonder this photo caught NBA lovers’ attention.

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NBA star dropping buckets from downtown

The NBA is applauding a new silent assassin after his brazen slide into an Instagram influencer’s messages revealed a scoring beast.

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DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on November 17, 2018 in Dallas, 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 ==

Superstar’s positive test rocks NBA

The NBA season has taken a huge step towards being cancelled completely after four players, including Kevin Durant, tested positive for coronavirus.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 15: Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz speaks to the media during 2020 NBA All-Star - Practice & Media Day at Wintrust Arena on February 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Teammates virus stoush cooling down

An NBA star has began to forgive a teammate who became the first athlete in the league to test positive for the coronavirus.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo playing guitar on NBA break

Shut-out NBA star’s new skill goes viral

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be one of the best basketball players on the planet, but his new talent shows he shouldn’t quit his day job.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) reacts after hitting a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Star’s radical plan to save NBA season

An NBA star’s radical proposal to turn the rest of the season into a hybrid knockout tournament has basketball fans salivating.

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In this file photo taken on December 04, 2019 Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert cools down after warm ups before a NBA game against Los Angeles Lakers in Salt Lake City, Utah. - Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert, who apologized for his careless actions before he was diagnosed with novel coronavirus, has pledged to donate more than half a million dollars to health services and arena workers affected by the pandemic. More than half the money will go towards COVID-19 related social service programs in Utah, Oklahoma City and the French health care system, the NBA's Jazz said in a statement on March 14, 2020. (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP)

NBA’s Patient Zero has one major regret

Rudy Gobert – the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus – has opened up about his recovery from the virus, and spoken about his remorse over a seriously misguided prank.

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‘Only fair’ to declare EPL season ‘null and void’

The high-profile boss of a Premier League struggler has made the sensational call that this year’s competition be declared ‘null and void’ – potentially robbing runaway leaders Liverpool of their first title win in 30 years. LATEST UPDATES INSIDE

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 04, 2019 Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert looks at the fans in the stands during an NAB game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Salt Lake City, Utah. - The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said March 11, 2020. The test result was reported shortly before Utah's game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City was to begin, and that game was abruptly postponed. The NBA did not name the player who had tested positive, but several US media outlets reported it was French defensive standout Rudy Gobert, who was listed first as questionable for the game and then as out with illness. (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP)

Virus idiot’s $800k act of redemption

Rudy Gobert was savaged after a horrifying coronavirus gag blew up in the NBA star’s face, but now he’s trying to make amends.

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A general view of the main straight of the track after the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 was cancelled at the the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Friday, March 13, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sport grinding to a halt as virus grips world

World sport has been thrown into chaos as the latest sweeping cancellations due to the Coronavirus hit overnight – starting with the Dutch Grand Prix. ALL THE LATEST NEWS INSIDE.

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