Aussies left hanging on night of huge NBA draft drama
Two of the top-10 picks in the NBA Draft were left seething after being drafted to clubs they were desperate to avoid. Recap the drama and watch highlights of the top 30 picks here.
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We’ve analysed five NBA mock drafts, this is where the Aussies are headed
A nation is behind the Australians dreaming of hearing their names called in this week’s NBA draft. We’ve analysed five mock drafts and spoken with scouts to find a consensus.
Bourne to be a Flyer: Opal-in-waiting escapes Lightning tumult
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Rocco’s modern life: The ‘hectic’ reality of Australia’s next big thing
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Paro destroys Navarro with monstrous left, targets world titles
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‘Doping violations’: 36ers star in China controversy
The NBL’s biggest drawcard, Adelaide’s Montrezl Harrell, has been found guilty of doping violations by China’s anti-doping watchdog.
‘Text me’: Aussie’s dream collab with NBA MVP, best draft day fits
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1000s of kids with nowhere to play basketball, regional funding blow
Basketball is booming in NSW right now, but the sport is struggling to keep up with the growing need for facilities. And regional centres are feeling the pinch, highlighted by Dubbo’s state budget blow.
The little-known ‘future Olympian’ who is Australia’s newest NBA champion
Amid the celebrations and euphoria of the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship was a little-known Aussie who has the potential to be a future Boomers great.
Good, sad and ugly: Every team’s NBL fixture highs and lows
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‘Real ugly’: NBL’s civil war heats up as rebel teams suffer TV snub
The NBL’s two teams at the centre of a legal battle with the competition’s owner Larry Kestelman have been dealt the harshest of hands following the league’s fixture release.
Pacers star defies injury to help take NBA Finals to game seven
Cleared to play with a right calf injury only hours before tip-off, Tyrese Haliburton showed virtually no sign of discomfort as the Pacers grabbed game six of the NBA Finals by the throat early on and never let go.
Explained: How Lakers $15bn bombshell changes the NBA
The Buss family has been the face of the LA Lakers since 1979, but they’ve agreed to sell their majority stake. We examine how it could change the NBA — and its future.
Lakers set for $15 billion sale in NBA bombshell
The LA Lakers look set to get a new owner, with reports emerging the iconic NBA outfit is being sold for an eye-watering sum.
Why Perth Next Star’s drug ban won’t halt NBA dreams
One of the hottest NBA draft prospects tested positive for a banned substance during his time in Australia. One important rule change has come to his rescue.
NBL’s cash splash for players as league ignites new mid-season cup
Record prize money, of which 60 per cent will funnel directly to players, will be up for grabs when the NBL launches its new blockbuster in-season tournament.
Boomers’ coach dream team hits hurdle with NBA gun put aside
The Boomers had decided on a coaching triple threat to usher in their new era – with high-profile NBA figure Quin Snyder a key piece in their puzzle. But those plans look set to be scuppered.
Star import makes $200k sacrifice to join Bryce, Trez in Adelaide
They got Bryce. They got Trez. Now CODE Sports can reveal the Adelaide 36ers have completed their NBL26 roster with another elite import sacrificing what is believed to be as much as $200,000 USD to complete the triumvirate.
‘Small circle of trust’: Heal on the haters, joining United, dad’s legacy
Shyla Heal knocked back big overseas offers for a homecoming at Geelong United. She explains why she turned down big money to return down under, and what life is like following in father Shane’s footsteps.
Second basketball team joins court fight against Kestelman’s NBL
The increasingly heated NSW Supreme Court stoush between the Illawarra Hawks’ Jared Novelly and NBL owner Larry Kestelman has been joined by another top-flight basketball team.
Devil in the detail for new Wildcats logo that has fans seeing double
The Perth Wildcats unveiled a new logo this week – and fans are saying the similarities with the AFL’s Tasmania Devil are a little close for comfort. Are the two too similar? Have your say.
Phoenix owner confirms high-profile business interest in club
A collection of high-profile business people are in talks to join ownership of the South East Melbourne Phoenix, in what would be viewed as a coup for the club.
Aussie NCAA stars set to reap rewards of historic settlement
A long list of Aussies who played NCAA US College basketball, dating back to 2016, are set receive back pay following a historic legal settlement.
Mills’ NBA future in spotlight after big career move
Patty Mills’ future in the NBA – and a potential homecoming to the NBL – is in the spotlight after the Boomers champion’s big career move. Find out more here.
One last ride for Indigenous Aussie NBA pioneer
As Nate Jawai gears up for a final farewell from basketball, he opens up on his rise from Bamaga to the NBA, the health scare which almost ended it all, the Patty Mills NBL return rumours, and what’s next.
Inside star Opal’s key role in viral WNBA Clark-Reese flashpoint
Bec Allen didn’t know if she’d make the court this season. She opens up to JESSICA ROBINSON about her mental challenge in rehab, suiting up for a new team in a new city, and the role she played in the viral Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese flashpoint.
‘Pretty simple’: Aussie Super Bowl champion takes aim at Simmons
Sydney-born Super Bowl champion Jordan Mailata has taken a swipe at Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons, offering frank advice over how he handled his departure from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cotton effect set to shatter 36ers membership records
The Bryce Cotton effect is alive and well in Adelaide with the club already eyeing membership records and corporate hospitality almost fully booked without an NBL fixture.
NBL hoping to join Seven’s successful stable of sports
NBL officials are hoping to broaden their free-to-air television footprint by joining forces with Seven for some mid-week basketball coverage.
Adelaide 36ers fire back after ‘bizarre’ Davis exit
Departed import Kendric Davis has lifted the lid on his messy departure from Adelaide, but the 36ers have refuted his bombshell claims – and say they have the receipts to prove it.
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