Basketball

Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller were on hand as Karl-Anthony Towns helped the Knicks keep the Eastern Conference Finals alive.

Knicks’ die-hard celeb fans praying New York can defy history

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points against the Pacers to help the Knicks keep their NBA title dreams alive, but they must overcome a damning stat to avoid bowing out of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Bryce Cotton says he was forced to leave Perth by the Wildcats due to an ultimatum about his future.

The one voice I don’t want to hear in the Cotton drama

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Bryce Cotton’s move from the Wildcats to the 36ers has shocked Perth basketball fans and everyone is having their say.

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Bryce Cotton dropped a bombshell when he claimed the Perth Wildcats parted ways with him.

Wildcats respond to Bryce’s NBL bombshell

Bryce Cotton dropped a bombshell when he claimed the Perth Wildcats parted ways with him. Now, the club’s owner Mark Arena has responded.

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Bryce Cotton has opted for a fresh start after winning five league MVP awards at Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Farewell Perth: NBL icon Cotton stuns NBL with backflip

Bryce Cotton, the record-breaking star who is one of the NBL's all-time greats, has left Perth Wildcats and signed a three-year deal with a rival club.

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Josh Hart copped an elbow to the face during New York’s Game 5  loss to Boston.

Blood spilt as Celtics keep series alive minus Tatum

WATCH THE VIDEO: Defending champion Celtics have staved off elimination in the NBA playoffs with a convincing win over the Knicks infront of their home crowd without Boston superstar Jayson Tatum.

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Donovan Mitchell and Tyrese Haliburton.

Cavs surrender large lead in humiliating NBA playoffs exit

Tyrese Haliburton was again on fire as the Indiana Pacers completed their shock rout of the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Jayson Tatum was in tears as he was wheeled into the dressing room.

Celtics superstar’s injury nightmare, Warriors face elimination

WATCH THE VIDEO: The New York Knicks are on the brink of breaking a 25-year NBA drought, while the Wolves are on course to knock out a Curry-less Golden State.

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Michael Jordan will make his debut as an NBA commentator next season.

Michael Jordan makes another shock NBA comeback

The legend has been a relative basketball recluse for years but will now step onto the frontline like never before.

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Stephen Curry has a hamstring strain.

Warriors reveal Chef’s cost of game one win over Wolves

The Golden State Warriors will likely need to force at least a game six to see the return of superstar Stephen Curry against Minnesota.

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Josh Giddey playing social basketball on Monday night.

NBA star stuns with social basketball cameo in Melbourne

WATCH: Imagine rolling up to your Monday night social basketball game to realise you’ve got the daunting assignment of guarding Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey.

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Dyson Daniels (left) has won the NBA’s Most Improved award.

Aussie Daniels crowned NBA’s Most Improved Player

After being recognised for his rapid rise by being crowned the NBA’s Most Improved Player, the message from Dyson Daniels was clear: There’s plenty more improvement to come.

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Vanessa Bryant marks what would have been her 24th wedding anniversary with Kobe Bryant by sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute and continuing their legacy.

Kobe Bryant’s wife shares heartbreaking image on anniversary

Vanessa Bryant has marked what would have been her 24th wedding anniversary with Kobe Bryant by sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute and continuing their legacy.

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Alex Condon will enter the 2025 NBA draft field.

Perth’s Condon puts hand up for NBA draft

Perth’s Alex Condon has entered the field for this year’s NBA draft, but will maintain his college eligibility should he decide to instead return to the University of Florida.

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LeBron James has become the first male athlete to get his own Ken doll from Mattel.

‘That’s dope’: LeBron takes next step into Barbie’s world

The NBA superstar’s doll joins nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, introduced to the iconic Mattel toy line last year.

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Alex Condon (right) produced a strong showing in the NCAA championship game.

West Aussie helps lead Florida to US college title

Perth’s Alex Condon has played a key role in leading his team to US college basketball’s biggest prize, with Florida pulling off a remarkable comeback to beat Houston in the title game.

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