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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 09: Andrew Bogut of the Kings reacts during the round eight NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Sydney Kings at Spark Arena on December 09, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Bogut in NBL MVP contention

Kings coach Andrew Gaze believes Andrew Bogut is building a compelling case to be crowned MVP in his debut NBL season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Matthew Hodgson of the Bullets slam dunks during the round eight NBL match between Melbourne United and the Brisbane Bullets at Hisense Arena on December 10, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Bullets keep firing against United

The in-form Brisbane Bullets have beaten defending NBL champions Melbourne United twice in three days.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats puts a shot up during the round eight NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and the Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena on December 09, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Cotton steers Wildcats home

Perth Wildcats returned to full strength and the winners’ list in their NBL clash against the Cairns Taipans.

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Townsville Fire v Canberra Capitals. Fire's Suzy Batkovic. Capital's Marianna Tolo

Tolo boosts Capitals’ hopes

Opals centre Marianna Tolo marked her return to action from injury in style and boosted the Capitals’ WNBL title chances.

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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 20: Matthew Dellavedova #8 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to an officials call during the first quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Bradley Center on October 20, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Cleveland rocks for Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova is excited to be heading back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA team that gave him his break.

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BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks for the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest poses for a portrait prior to the 2015 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on February 14, 2015 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Giannis dunks his way to history during unguarded moments

In an NBA era defined by the three-point revolution, the worst shooter in the league could also be its best player.

Ben Cohen

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Brian Conklin of the Hawks shoots during the round eight NBL match between the Cairns Taipans and the Illawarra Hawks at Cairns Convention Centre on December 7, 2018 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Hawks pile on misery for Taipans

Illawarra have shown no sign of rust after a week off to dispose of NBL battlers Cairns 95-84.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Andrew Bogut of the Kings walks away after being pushed by Perth Wildcats head coach Trevor Gleeson for listening in on their team huddle during the round eight NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on December 06, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Wildcats coach cops fine

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has been fined $500 by the NBL for pushing Sydney Kings centre Andrew Bogut.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Brad Newley of the Kings drives to the basket during the round eight NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on December 06, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Kings show title credentials

Improving Sydney underlined their right to be considered among the title contenders with a hard-fought home win over Perth.

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Simmons’ 76ers fall to Raptors

Ben Simmons’ hopes of leading Philadelphia to the NBA finals have received a jolt from the league’s hottest team.

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Head Coach of the Sydney Kings, Andrew Gaze during the Round 15 NBL game between the Perth Wildcats and the Sydney Kings at Perth Arena, Perth, on Friday, January 19, 2018. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Busy month key for the Kings

Andrew Gaze is well aware the Sydney Kings’ fortunes will largely rest on navigating a busy schedule over the next month

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Jason Cadee of Australia (left) lays up under pressure from Emir Mujik of Qatar during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between the Australia Boomers and Qatar at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Monday, December 3, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Boomers too strong for Qatar

Australia maintained their unbeaten home record for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers by crushing Qatar 110-59 in Melbourne.

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Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a dunk against Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and Garrett Temple (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 103-95. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Simmons sparks 76ers win

Ben Simmons was dominant in the paint early in the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA win over the Memphis Grizzles.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: #8 Ding Yanyuhang of the Dallas Mavericks looks on with team mates #50 Salah Mejri and #45 Ryan Broekhoff of the Dallas Mavericks during the 2018 NBA China Games match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers at Universidade Center on October 8, 2018 in Shenzhen, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Dirk’s deeds inspired Broekhoff

The superstar who inspired the rise of a skinny kid from Melbourne’s southern suburbs to the Dallas Mavericks.

Peter Mitchell

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Jason Cadee of Australia (right) under pressure from Aren Davoudichegani of Iran during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between the Australia Boomers and Iran at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Friday, November 30, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Boomers qualify for World Cup

Australia have booked their place at the 2019 Basketball World Cup in China after defeating Iran 76-47 in Melbourne.

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Embiid stars as 76ers crush Knicks

Ben Simmons and JJ Redick provided key support to NBA superstar Joel Embiid as the 76ers thumped the Knicks.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Cameron Bairstow of the Bullets takes on the defence during the round seven NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Illawarra Hawks at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 22, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Bullets halt slide against Hawks

Lamar Patterson’s Antipodean adventure hit full steam as he steered Brisbane to a 104-85 win against Illawarra.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Jerome Randle of the Kings looks to pass during the round six NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena on November 18, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Randle leads Kings to crushing win

Jerome Randle has shown why he’s a former NBL MVP with a five-star display for Sydney.

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Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) shoots the game-winning basket next to Charlotte Hornets' Dwayne Bacon (7) during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Butler buzzer beater bags win

Ben Simmons rediscovered his groove but it was newcomer Jimmy Butler who starred for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Goulding of United attempts to get around Matthew Hodgson of the Bullets during the round six NBL match between Melbourne United and the Brisbane Bullets at Hisense Arena on November 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

United lift to fire in last stanza

Defending champions Melbourne United have stepped up in the fourth quarter to close out a win over the Brisbane Bullets.

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WNBL: Melbourne Boomers v University of Canberra Capitals. Lindsay Allen, Boomers.Picture: Mike Dugdale

Allen turbocharges Boomers

Melbourne import Lindsay Allen has seemingly rocketed into early-season MVP calculations.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: (back row L-R) South East Melbourne Phoenix head coach Simon Mitchell, South East Melbourne General Manager Tommy Greer, Deputy Premier James Merlino and NBL Chief Executive Jeremy Loeliger pose for a photo with kids during the launch of the new NBL franchise South East Melbourne at the State Basketball Centre on November 17, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images for the NBL)

Phoenix to join NBL

The NBL’s newest team will be known as the South East Melbourne Phoenix and will play in a predominantly green strip.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 126-117. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

James passes Wilt in big-game show

LeBron James had a season-high 44 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain for fifth place on the NBA’s career scoring list.

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Craig Moller has been a big driving force behind the Chargers strong start to the SEABL season.Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

Ex Docker Moller set for Boomers

Craig Moller is poised to achieve a historic crossover and become the first ex-AFL player to play for the Boomers.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: DJ Kennedy of United steals the ball away from Lucas Walker of the Taipans during the round five NBL match between Melbourne United and the Cairns Taipans at Hisense Arena on November 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

United win thriller against Taipans

NBL champions Melbourne United pulled off a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Cairns 87-80.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Perth Wildcats at Wollongong Entertainment Centre on November 11, 2018 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Injury-hit Wildcats savage Hawks

American import Bryce Cotton and former Boomers guard Clint Steindl combined to carry Perth past Illawarra Hawks.

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Hapless Flames lose eight straight

Bendigo won a thriller to move up to second behind WNBL leaders Perth, who survived a Kelsey Griffin masterclass.

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David Wear of the Kings is challenged by Tai Wesley of the Breakers during the Round 2 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Sydney Kings at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, October 21, 2018. (AAP Image/David Rowland) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Gaze backs import to bounce back

Andrew Gaze is set to stick with his Kings’ starting line-up against Adelaide, despite import David Wear’s failure to fire.

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Kevin White of the Hawks looks for a shot despite pressure from Casper Ware of United during the Round 5 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Thursday, November 8, 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Hawks take flight against United

Four-time Olympian David Andersen turned back the clock to lead the Hawks to an 87-81 upset of Melbourne United.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: Andrew Bogut of the Kings look dejected after defeat during the round four NBL match between Melbourne United and the Sydney Kings at Melbourne Arena on November 5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

United spoil Bogut’s return

Defending NBL champions Melbourne United spoiled Andrew Bogut’s homecoming by defeating the Sydney Kings 77-70.

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