From the Bronx via Boston and Bulleen to NBA’s biggest stage
Kyrie Irving was not only born in Australia, but his family’s ties with the nation run far deeper than just a place of birth for one of the NBA’s super stars, writes MATT LOGUE.
NBL
‘Whole new level’: NBA great joins Aussie pathway
The NBL’s Next Stars program has created eight NBA players and a basketball legend has signed on to help find even more.
NBA great set to become NBL expansion club owner
He’s already a ten-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medallist, but Carmelo Anthony is adding another string to his bow as he is set to be a NBL club owner.
Mega offer made for huge stake in Hutchy’s NBL team
Craig Hutchison has received an offer for 90% stake in Perth Wildcats, subject to a number of conditions, MATT LOGUE and MICHAEL RANDALL reveal.
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Crosscourt: Melbourne’s case for second Sydney side
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SuperCoach NBL: Buy, hold, sell round 12
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SuperCoach NBL Round 12 Sells
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Taipans hold on as Bullets denied late
Basketball: The Bullets will be heartbroken after they were denied a buzzer beater victory against the Taipans.
Kings produce road win over Jackjumpers
Basketball: The Sydney Kings have grinded a win on the road in Tasmania to defeated the Jackjumpers by eight points in an important victory.
Taipans hold on in thriller after Bullets beaten by the buzzer
A match-winning three pointer from Brisbane Bullets’ Mitch Norton came a second too late as the Cairns Taipans held on in a thrilling one-point win. Catch the full details from round 11 of the NBL.
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