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San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Minnesota Timberwolves' Mike Conley (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball in-season tournament game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Tim Reynolds

Voila! Spur’s triple-threat NBA Rookie of the Year

The San Antonio Spurs' French connection has come up trumps, with Victor Wembanyama recognised after having a year like no rookie in NBA history

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts as time runs out in the second half of the final playoff game against the Denver Nuggets.
Basketball
The New York Times

What’s next for the Lakers after a season gone wrong?

The season began with high hopes for the Los Angeles Lakers. But their unflattering finish leaves Darvin Ham’s future as coach in serious peril.

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James Harden (L) was influential in the Clippers' playoff win over Aussie Josh Green's (R) Mavs. (AP PHOTO)
Basketball
Staff Writers

Harden, George star as Clippers level series in Dallas

The LA Clippers have levelled their NBA playoff series against the Mavericks at 2-2 with victory in Dallas, but the Knicks went 3-1 up after beating the 76ers.

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Caitlin Clark is considered the best female college basketballer of all time.
Basketball
Sally Jenkins -Washington Post

Caitlin Clark: The US superstar you need to know about

She changed everything about college basketball for women and what it means to be an American hero. While Clark did not bow out a champion her impact on the sport was in no way diminished.

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Jordon Crawford, Jack McVeigh (centre) and Fabijan Krslovic at the JackJumpers' fan event in Hobart. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Basketball
Ethan James

Thousands toast NBL-winning JackJumpers' return to Tasmania

About 7000 people have packed the Tasmania JackJumpers' home venue to celebrate the NBL club's maiden championship win.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: JackJumpers players celebrate with coach Scott Roth during game five of the NBL Championship Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena, on March 31, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
Basketball
Shayne Hope

JackJumpers win first NBL title in epic decider

The Tasmania JackJumpers have beaten Melbourne United 83-81 to claim a 3-2 win in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series.

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Jack Mcveigh was the hero of game three with his buzzer beater winning shot (not pictured) but the JackJumpers will need to dig deep to win Game 5 in Melbourne.
Basketball
Ethan James

Melbourne out to get jump on Tassie to claim NBL title in decider

Melbourne United will have a home court advantage for the deciding game of the NBL championship series after pipping the Tasmania JackJumpers in game four.

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Josh Giddey's amazing shot.
Basketball
Chris Robinson

You need to be sitting down for this one! Giddey’s epic shot

Josh Giddey tied his NBA career-high mark with 31 points - including making a barely-believable shot while on his backside in Oklahoma City’s loss to Houston.

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Tassie celebrate their win.
Basketball
Shayne Hope

Tassie one win away from NBL title after EPIC buzzer-beater

Jack McVeigh's late triple ended a gripping tussle in game three of the NBL Championship Series, giving Tasmania a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five contest.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to lead Canada against the Boomers at the Olympics.
Basketball
Murray Wenzel

Boomers draw ‘Group of Death’ for Olympics

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

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Lauren Jackson in action during the game three of the WNBL Grand Final series.
Basketball
Caitlin Bassett

Why women’s sport is still in technological dark ages

Human error is unavoidable but while men’s professional sport has high-tech solutions to minimise howlers, women’s sport is not enjoying the same righting of the wrongs.

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Anthony Edwards' dunk.
Basketball
Chris Robinson

Watch: Is this the NBA’s Dunk of the Year?

Anthony Edwards produced one of the NBA’s most ferocious dunks - injuring himself and an opponent in the process - during Minnesota’s NBA win over Utah.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons goes on the attack against Minnesota Timberwolves last month.
Basketball
Staff Writers

Ben Simmons undergoes season-ending back surgery

Australian guard Ben Simmons' NBA season is over but the former No.1 overall pick is expected to make a full recovery before next season's training camp.

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Tai Webster of the Wildcats looks on during game three of the NBL semifinal series between Perth Wildcats and Tasmania Jackjumpers.
Sport
Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats title dreams over after loss to Tasmania

Perth Wildcats entered their home semifinal full of hope but they left in utter disappointment after being beaten by Tasmania JackJumpers and their season is over.

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Ben Simmons career goes from bad to worse with the Aussie NBA star out for the rest of the season due to a back injury.
Basketball
Staff Writers

Simmons out AGAIN: Aussie NBA star to miss rest of season

Ben Simmons troubled career has taken another sorry turn with the Nets star to sit out the remainder of the NBA season due to injury - the third time he has quit a season early.

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