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Basketball

Atlanta Hawks waive Aussie NBA stalwart Patty Mills

The Atlanta Hawks have confirmed they are waiving their veteran Australian guard Patty Mills.

No charges for Josh Giddey as US police drop investigation

Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Josh Giddey records triple double in huge Thunder NBA rout

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 and Josh Giddey had a triple-double as Oklahoma City beat the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 to share top in the NBA's west.

Opals great Lauren Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback

Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.

High-profile lawyer appointed in Josh Giddey case

Prominent US women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred is acting on behalf of the family at the centre of investigations into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey.

Boomers coach offers Josh Giddey support amid NBA investigation

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.

NBA probing Aussie star Josh Giddey’s alleged relationship with underage girl

The NBA is investigating an allegation Boomers star and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underaged girl.

Damian Lillard stars on Bucks debut to sink 76ers in NBA

Damian Lillard has delivered in front of home fans on his Milwaukee debut, scoring 39 points in their NBA season-opening 118-117 win over Philadelphia.

Jokic, Nuggets enjoy season-opening NBA win over Lakers

Nikola Jokic has recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began the defence of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the LA Lakers.

Opals claim bronze as China win Asia Cup

China have dramatically ended Japan's run of five straight women's Asia Cup basketball titles, with Australia taking bronze to cap a stirring comeback for captain Tess Madgen.

Nikola Jokic guides Denver Nuggets to first NBA title

A Nikola Jokic double-double has guided Denver to their first NBA title in team history, the Nuggets defeating Miami 94-89 in Game 5 for a 4-1 series win.

Dante Exum flattened in mass EuroLeague brawl in Madrid

Play has been abandoned with less than two minutes left on the clock after a EuroLeague basketball match in Spain ended in an all-in brawl.

Basketball Australia blocks trans athlete Lexi Rodgers from women’s comp

An expert panel convened by Basketball Australia has ruled trans athlete Lexi Rodgers ineligible for this season's NBL1 South women's competition.

LeBron James stars for the Lakers in play-in win

The LA Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks have won the opening two games of the NBA's play-in tournament.

LeBron James breaks NBA’s scoring record

LeBron James is now the NBA's leading point scorer after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark of 38,387 points.

Injured Opals legend Lauren Jackson out for WNBL season

Lauren Jackson's unrivalled basketball career appears to have ended on a heart-breaking note after the Opals legend suffered an injury in her WNBL tribute match.

Aussie Josh Giddey stars in OKC win over Nets in NBA

Australia's Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have scored 28 points apiece in Oklahoma City's 112-102 win over a Ben Simmons-less Brooklyn in the NBA.

Capitals finally on the board with victory over Bendigo

The UC Capitals finally scored a win, the Melbourne Boomers continued their dominance and two star Opals were dealt injury setbacks in round 10 of the WNBL.

Flames heap more pain on winless Capitals in WNBL

The Capitals' winless run continued, Lauren Jackson had another big game and Cayla George posted the WNBL's first triple-double in a decade during round seven.

Melbourne Utd’s Isaac Humphries comes out as gay

Melbourne United starting centre Isaac Humphries has announced he's gay and hopes more professional sportsmen will follow suit.

Lauren Jackson goes out on a high, leads Opals to World Cup bronze

Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

Lauren Jackson confirms Opals exit after WC

Lauren Jackson has confirmed the bronze-medal match at the women's basketball World Cup will be her last for the Opals.

Basketball comeback a mental game: Lauren Jackson

Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she has been tested more by the mental rather than the physical requirements of making a comeback to basketball.

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $A15m

Michael Jordan's jersey worn in the NBA Finals during his 'Last Dance' season has fetched a record price.

Lauren Jackson still at her best: Opals captain

Australian Opals captain Tess Madgen has declared that basketball great Lauren Jackson is still at the top of her game as the squad prepares for the FIBA World Cup that begins in Sydney later this month.

Lauren Jackson to play for Flyers in WNBL after World Cup

Lauren Jackson's basketball comeback will extend beyond this year after the 41-year-old confirmed a WNBL return to follow September's World Cup.

Lauren Jackson earns Opals World Cup recall

Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for this year's World Cup in Australia.

Aussie Dyson Daniels heads to Pelicans in NBA draft

Australian Dyson Daniels says he can help power New Orleans' NBA Finals charge after being taken at pick No.8 in the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.

Capitals legend Lauren Jackson to join Opals camp in Canberra

The lure of a second world title has brought Canberra Capitals and Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson out of international retirement.

Golden State Warriors win NBA title, Steph Curry named MVP

Stephen Curry has starred for the Golden State Warriors, who beat Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 to win their seventh NBA title and fourth in eight years.
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