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.
Basketball
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.
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