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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.
- by 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.
- by Iain Payten
This coach has his team five wins from a title. Here’s why he frustrates his players
Josh King hates losing, loves coffee and his relentless drive has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix recover from a 0-5 start to reach the NBL semi-finals.
- by Roy Ward
Giddey kills 76ers in NBA romp
Josh Giddey put himself in rare company after a dominant effort against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBL star Xavier Cooks tested positive to cocaine
The drug carries a maximum four-year ban, but the penalty can be reduced to a month if proven it was taken for recreational use and not to enhance performance.
- by Chris Barrett
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NBL superstar given provisional anti-doping ban on eve of play-offs
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks is now likely to miss Thursday night’s NBL finals play-in game after being handed a provisional suspension over a potential anti-doping violation.
- by Jon Pierik
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.
- by 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.
- by Jon Pierik and Cara Waters
NBA coming to Australia
The NBA has reportedly agreed to send a team to play in Melbourne later this year.
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