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Warriors’ crazy season ticket wait list
THE Golden State Warriors are so popular that the team’s non-refundable season-ticket waiting list exceeds the amount of seats in Oracle Arena
NBA Wrap: Spurs, Warriors extend streaks
THE San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors extended their respective winning streaks, and the Wizards picked up a big win. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
Hakim leads United surge
STAR import Hakim Warrick warns he is getting back to his devastating best as Melbourne United hunt their fourth consecutive win in Cairns.
Sixers desperate to keep handle on Randle
THE Adelaide 36ers are hellbent on retaining exciting playmaking import Jerome Randle beyond the 2015-16 NBL season and already are deep into negotiations with the 175cm superstar.
Yahoo! hoops writer got a steal of deal
ADRIAN Wojnarowski is widely regarded as the NBA’s best reporter, and his new contract with Yahoo! shows just how valuable he is.
Brooklyn Nets fire head coach, reassign GM
THE Brooklyn Nets fired coach Lionel Hollins and reassigned general manager Billy King in the midst of their worst season since moving from New Jersey.
Sixers’ finals fate in their own hands
ADELAIDE’s 87-81 win over the reigning NBL champion Breakers in New Zealand has firmly placed its chances of a third straight finals appearance in its own hands.
Coach’s blunt criticism of Kings’ star
SYDNEY Kings import guard and Boston Celtics draftee Marcus Thornton has been warned he needs to contribute more than just scoring if he wants to make it in the NBA.
Wildcats go back to their heritage
IT wasn’t often the NBL title-winning Perth Wildcats outfits of 1990 and 1991 went through offensive slumps, but when they did, they’d focus on two things.
NBA Wrap: Delly shines as Cavs extend streak
MATTHEW Dellavedova shines in Cavs’ win, San Antonio extend incredible home streak and fit-again Curry combines beautifully with Andrew Bogut.
Sixers ‘ice cool’ in breaking Kiwis
IT was a steamy, muggy night last night in Auckland but the more the heat intensified, the cooler Adelaide became, holding out NBL champion New Zealand 87-81.
United has tough task to stay top
MELBOURNE United must contend with arguably the NBL’s toughest run home in its quest to hold on to top spot on the ladder.
The true story behind NBA Jam
BUSTING the myths of the hugely popular arcade game that sucked down a full $1 billion in coins in the 1990s.
United cage Hawks to reclaim top spot
MELBOURNE United reclaimed top spot on the NBL ladder with a heart-stopping 97-96 win over Illawarra, which was its third consecutive victory.
NBA Wrap: Cavaliers win fifth straight
THE Cleveland Cavaliers won their fifth straight game, while the Trail Blazers’ star guard didn’t play due to a ‘clerical error’. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
Rangers wary of Lightning press
DANDENONG did not take Lightning lightly when it lost to the WNBL’s eighth-ranked team here last month, but it did lack poise when fatigued — a factor both teams will be aware of going into the rematch.
Sydney Kings sign Aussie seven-footer
THE Sydney Kings have signed Victorian centre Jordan Vandenberg to replace injured big man Julian Khazzouh for the remainder of their NBL season.
Gleeson: ‘We threw the ball away’
PERTH Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson felt turnovers played a huge part in his side’s third loss in a row, 71-61 away to Cairns on Wednesday night.
Blicavs boost ahead of Lightning clash
ADELAIDE Lightning’s chances of repeating their shock 72-70 WNBL home win over Dandenong again tomorrow have taken a sideways jolt with Rangers star Sara Blicavs elevated to the Opals.
Wildcats go down to Cairns Taipans
CAIRNS Taipans kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Wednesday night, upstaging the highly fancied Perth Wildcats 71-61 at Cairns Convention Centre.
LeBron concerned for fellow Cleveland star
LEBRON James’ concern over one of his Cleveland co-stars is starting to grow.
Should the Lakers really be doing this?
THE Kobe Bryant NBA farewell tour is in full swing. Yet the GM of the LA Lakers has just made a blunt admission that puts it in a whole new light.
NBA Wrap: Mavs’ double overtime buzzer beater
NBA WRAP: A Deron Williams slice of magic has helped the Dallas Mavericks beat Sacramento in a double overtime classic.
United ready to slay Illawarra monster
SLAYING Illawarra’s “three-headed scoring monster” will be crucial if Melbourne United is to record its third consecutive NBL win.
How Kobe almost didn’t become a Laker
KOBE Bryant was close to not joining the famed Los Angeles Lakers, and it all came down to the actions of one man.
Big Melbourne crowds forced into Cage
THEY’VE been attracting bumper crowds all season, but Melbourne United will be forced into a smaller building due to the Australian Open.
NBA players’ dads complain about team
THE Philadelphia 76ers’ season just went from bad to worse, with the players’ dads complaining on behalf of their sons.
Opal Ebzery hoping Flames shine bright
OPAL Katie-Rae Ebzery has warned the Sydney Uni Flames must produce their best basketball of the season to topple Perth Lynx on Thursday – but she is also confident they can produce it.
Celtics could play game at Fenway Park
COULD the Boston Celtics lace ‘em up at Fenway Park? The team president is already in talks to make it happen.
Time off presents 36ers with new challenges
IT has been one of the biggest challenges of Joey Wright’s coaching career and until Friday’s NBL road game to New Zealand, he won’t know if he’s succeeded.
Lakers’ awkward decision on Kobe farewell
KOBE Bryant will get the ultimate honour after ending his iconic Lakers NBA career – yet there’s a difficult call to make that may get an unusual solution.
Jimmy Butler eclipses MJ’s scoring record
JIMMY Butler has broken a longstanding Chicago Bulls scoring record that was previously held by Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
NBA Wrap: Butler leads Bulls comeback effort
JIMMY Butler scored 40 points in the second half alone to lead the Bulls to victory, and the Lakers won their third straight game. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
NBA rookie’s dad heckles coach
JAHLIL Okafor’s rookie season just keeps getting weirder, with the star rookie’s dad reportedly heckling 76ers head coach Brett Brown from the sidelines.
NBA Wrap: Draymond Green stars for Warriors
DRAYMOND Green was the star of the night in a Warriors win, and the Kings defeat the Suns in a high scoring affair. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
NBA: Nuggets star stretchered off court
DENVER Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried was taken off the court on a stretcher with a neck brace on Saturday night after his team’s loss to the Warriors.
More open-air games on NBL agenda
MORE open-air games and even music concerts are on the agenda under an NBL plan to beef up its game day experience.
Popular NBA referee Joey Crawford to retire
JOEY Crawford, one of the NBA’s most popular referees, announced that he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season.
Wildcats fighting fit for Cairns trip
FORWARD Shawn Redhage believes the Perth Wildcats will head into their first game of the New Year fighting fit after four days away from the court.
NBA Wrap: Wizards too strong for Magic
WASHINGTON start 2016 in style against Orlando, Miami brings the heat and Toronto beat Charlotte. All the news and results are in the NBA Wrap.
Sport’s most bitter New Year’s message
MATT Barnes had a horror 2015: A friend hooked up with his ex-wife and pop superstar Rihanna publicly humiliated him. On New Year’s, the NBA star let it all out.
The NBA millionaire living with his parents
GIANT NBA sensation Kristaps Porzingis will make more than $4 million this season – yet lives with mum and dad. His explanation actually makes sense.
NBA Wrap: Warriors hold off Houston
GOLDEN State bounce back without Steph Curry to defeat Houston, Russell Westbrook leads Thunder, Detroit beat Minnesota. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
Kings already planning for next season
SLIPPING to a 4-15 win-loss record the Sydney Kings know there is little they can do to save this season and are instead focused on future player development.
Taipans need some venom on the road
CAIRNS Taipans coach Aaron Fearne has challenged his men to find their inner beast away from home if they intend on returning the playoffs.
NBA new year’s resolutions
JUST in time for the new year we rate the season so far in the NBA and nominate a goal for every team heading in to 2016.
NBL sets sights on Asia
THE reborn National Basketball League could be playing regular season games and a Euroleague-like tournament in China and the Philippines within five years.
Defence key to United’s title push
POINT guard Nate Tomlinson says unselfishness and a strong defensive mindset will be the key if Melbourne United is to push for the NBL title this season.
Bogut steps up but Warriors miss Curry
GOLDEN State battle without Steph Curry as Andrew Bogut comes to the fore and Boston cheer for Kobe Bryant. All the latest results are in the NBA Wrap.
Fire primed for NYE showdown
THERE will be no coasting into 2016 for the Townsville Fire as the defending WNBL champions gear up for tonight’s hugely important clash with competition leaders the Perth Lynx.
How Kobe almost became a Celtic
IT is unimaginable: Lakers legend Kobe Bryant never pulls on an LA jersey and is instead a Boston Celtic. Yet it very nearly happened – here’s the inside story.
NBA star shot, thieves steal teeth
NEW York Knick Cleanthony Early was shot in the knee just after he left a strip club — after forking over jewellery, money and even the gold caps in his teeth.
Sydney kneels to king Kickert
THE Sydney Kings’ horror season continued after a perfect shooting night from Daniel Kickert led Melburne United to victory in Sydney.
Perfect Kickert dethrones Kings
BIG man Daniel Kickert produced the perfect game to inspire Melbourne United to its second NBL win in four days in Sydney on Wednesday night.
NBA Wrap: Delly fills stat sheet in Cavs win
MATTHEW Dellavedova had a big game as the Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets, and the Hawks solidified their stop toward the top of the East. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
NBA: Suns’ Eric Bledsoe out for the season
SAD news out of Phoenix, where the Suns’ Eric Bledsoe will miss the remainder of the season after surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Delly blasted for ‘illegal’ play — as he sits on bench!
PHOENIX Suns coach Jeff Hornacek mistakes Matthew Dellavedova for Cavs team-mate Iman Shumpert as he sprays Aussie for foul play.
Childress fit for marquee duel
THE marquee match-up NBL fans have been waiting for is finally here, as former NBA stars Josh Childress and Hakim Warrick go head-to-head.
NBA Wrap: Stephen Curry posts triple-double
STEPHEN Curry exploded for a triple-double in a Warriors win, and Patty Mills had another big game off the bench for the Spurs. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
United aim to silence King
RETURNING Sydney Kings star forward Josh Childress stands between Melbourne United and its attempt to claim a second NBL win in four days on Wednesday night.
Was this the worst mistake in NBA history?
THE Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant and immediately sent him packing. On the day of his final game in Charlotte, here’s how and why the unthinkable went down.
Kobe’s surprising advice to teen self
KOBE Bryant earned NBA icon status as a ferocious competitor. Nearing retirement, he was asked what advice he would give his young self and his response was surprising.
Matt Barnes suspended for two games
THE NBA suspended Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes two games without pay ‘physical altercation’ with New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher.
Globetrotters great Meadowlark Lemon dies
MEADOWLARK Lemon, the ‘’clown prince’’ of basketball’s barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, has died. He was 83.
Goulding says United can’t slacken off
MELBOURNE United guard Chris Goulding has challenged his teammates to maintain the rage after Sunday night’s NBL win over ladder-leaders Perth.
Kobe Bryant’s self-imposed hell
NBA star Kobe Bryant is one of the fiercest competitors ever seen on the basketball court, at least as hard on himself as he is on his opponents.
Goulding blows Wildcats, packed house away
MELBOURNE United rediscovered the form that took them to nine consecutive wins after downing NBL leaders Perth in front of 10,000 fans at Hisense Arena.
Breakers gatecrash Kings’ house-warming
JOE Connelly said his Sydney Kings side need to get physical after 38 points from Corey Webster helped New Zealand gatecrash Sydney’s house-warming party.
NBA Wrap: 76ers win first road game
THE Philadelphia 76ers won their first road game of the season, and Joe Ingles had one of his best games of the season. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
Carmelo Anthony becomes lockdown defender
CARMELO Anthony is known for his offensive prowess, but it’s his work on the defensive end that had been the star wing’s biggest improvement.
Steph Curry is ‘hurting the game’
THE Golden State Warriors defeated LeBron James and the Cavaliers in a much hyped Christmas Day showdown, but not all is merry in the Bay Area.
No Christmas break for Wildcats
THERE has been no time for festivities at the Wildcats, with the club training on Christmas Day ahead of Sunday’s away clash with Melbourne United.
Cadee’s clean sweep for Kings
GROWING up wiping the floors at Sydney Olympic Park as a Western Sydney Razorbacks fan, Jason Cadee dreamt of playing at the venue. Now he’ll live that dream.
LeBron catches fan calling him a crybaby
WHEN you’re sitting courtside at a blockbuster NBA game there’s only one rule you must follow — don’t call LeBron James a crybaby. WATCH LEBRON CATCH HER RED-HANDED
What an NBA Finals rematch would look like
THE NBA Finals rematch between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day lived up to its billing. Here are five things we learned.
Kobe leads All-Star vote getters
IT might be the season of Steph Curry, but when it comes to All-Star love, Kobe Bryant still rules the NBA world.
Kings coach set for fairytale comeback
SYDNEY’S injury crisis is so bad the club is set to call on current assistant coach, Ben Knight, for the Kings’ clash on Sunday and the match could mark an incredible milestone.
Star Wildcat to be heavily targeted
PERTH Wildcats import Jermaine Beal will be aiming to inflict more pain on Melbourne United during Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash at Hisense Arena.
10 things to watch on NBA’s Christmas Day
CHRISTMAS Day in the NBA brings some of the best games of the year. Here are 10 things to watch for during the most wonderful time of the year.
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