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This NBA superstar says he wants to play for Australia. This is why it won’t happen
The 32-year-old NBA superstar’s comments that he would love to play for Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics caused quite the stir Down Under.
- Roy Ward
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In the name of the father: How the dad of a $500m NBA star made the ’Gong great again
His son Jayson is the highest-paid player in the NBA. But Justin Tatum is forging his own name – and winning hearts – with basketball success in a small steel city on the other side of the world.
- Iain Payten
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Fans give Star-Spangled Banner icy reception before players brawl in US, Canada face-off
Canadian fans booed the US anthem before an ice-hockey match between the nations, in response to US President Donald Trump’s attitude towards their country. The match then got off to an explosive start.
- Stephen Whyno
Ben Simmons has gone from All-Star to punchline. Will a third NBA team save him?
The Brooklyn Nets and representatives of Ben Simmons have negotiated a buyout of his $US40 million NBA contract.
- Roy Ward
Costs kept secret as Melbourne gets set to host NBA and NFL
The NSW government rejected an offer to bring the NFL to Australia worth an estimated $15 million a game. But Victoria is splashing out on American sport, with NFL and NBA teams on their way Down Under.
- Jon Pierik and Cara Waters
Shock trade sends Luka Doncic to join LeBron James at LA Lakers
The three-team trade blindsided NBA pundits. It sends Doncic to the Lakers at the peak of his powers, where he will join forces with James, who might be 40 years old, but is still making an impact.
- Brian Mahoney
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Harsh, unapologetic, unstoppable: Why Michael Jordan is the GOAT
Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Jake Niall continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.
- Jake Niall
Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz
From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.
- Greg Dundas
Christmas miracle: Why the Sydney Kings, and the NBL, delivered the gift of live sport
Andrew Bogut played several Christmas Day games in the NBA. When he came home, he helped to launch a new tradition with the Sydney Kings.
- Jonathan Drennan
Million-dollar decision: Why Alex Toohey waited to nominate for the NBA draft
The NBA beckons for Sydney Kings forward Alex Toohey and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to have his name called in the NBA draft this June.
- Roy Ward
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