Basketball

 Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic holds his knee after an injury against the Miami Heat.

MVP favourite faces at least four weeks on sidelines

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic faces at least four weeks on the sidelines.

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Australia's Josh Giddey has suffered a hamstring injury in Chicago's NBA loss to Minnesota. (AP PHOTO)

Aussie NBA star suffers hamstring injury in big loss

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has suffered a blow in his All-Star hopes, limping off in Chicago's home defeat to Minnesota with a hamstring injury.

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey could be on the verge of his first NBA All-Star selection. (AP PHOTO)

'Walking triple-double' Giddey backed as NBA All-Star

Andrew Gaze says Josh Giddey is more than earning his pay packet and must be in the conversation for a first NBA All-Star call-up.

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Darryl McDonald was reluctant to become Brisbane Bullets' caretaker, but has been a success. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker

Support is growing for Darryl McDonald to be appointed Brisbane's coach on a full-time basis, with Monday's upset 99-85 win over NZ helping his cause.

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Dylan Windler was injured and Kristian Doolittle was superb in Perth's win over Tasmania.

‘Pissed-off’ Doolittle makes statement in Wildcats’ road win

Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle stepped up big-time with a huge return to form to lift Perth to a big road win, but their injury crisis may have deepened.

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Bryce Cotton celebrates as Kristian Doolittle laments Perth's late-game meltdown.

That’s wild! Bryce declares crazy comeback his best win ever

Bryce Cotton has declared Sunday’s astonishing comeback from 21-points down to beat the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena the greatest victory he’s ever been part of.

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Bryce Cotton felt the love in his return to Perth.

‘MVP! MVP!’ Red Army’s STIRRING tribute to returning Cotton

Bryce Cotton has received a hero’s welcome from Wildcats fans in his much-anticipated return to Perth. WATCH THE VIDEO

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LeBron James’ streak of scoring more than 10 points in each of his NBA games since 2007 is over.

LeBron’s CRAZY 19-year streak finally comes to an end

One of the most remarkable streaks in sport has come to an abrupt end, with American basketball legend LeBron James’ near 20-year run of scoring at least 10 points in each of his NBA games now over.

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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges over rigged poker games.

NBA coach enters plea to Mafia-linked rigged poker game case

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges he engaged in rigged high-stakes poker games that prosecutors said had ties to the Mafia.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2025.

NBA superstar Steph Curry in shock split

World sporting superstar Stephen Curry and sporting giant Under Armour have announced a surprise parting of the ways after a 13-year partnership.

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Nico Harrison has lost his job.

Mavericks fire general manager who triggered Doncic trade

Barely nine months after executing one of sport’s most shocking trades, the Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison.

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Perth are banking on David Duke Jnr (left) as the man to deliver them a title. (AP PHOTO)

Former NBA guard to replace Wildcats' axed import

David Duke Jnr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court as coach John Rillie attempts to ignite their NBL title push.

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Miami's Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested amid a gambling probe. (AP PHOTO)

NBA stars arrested in sports rigging, gambling probe

NBA Hall of Famer and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups is among 30 people charged amid gambling investigations involving the league and organised crime.

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LeBron James  speaks with the media during Los Angeles Lakers media day on September 29.

Retiring or gimmick: LeBron teases “The Second Decision”

Ticket prices for the Lakers’ final home game of the season have soared after a cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz.

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Tiana Mangakahia in action for the Sydney Flames.

Australian basketball in mourning as former WNBL guard dies aged 30

Tiana Mangakahia was surrounded by family and friends when she tragically lost her battle.

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