Basketball

The new Boomers jerseys have drawn ire from past and present Australian basketballers.
Sport
Matt Shrivell

‘What the f...’: Outrage over new Olympic basketball kit

Past and present players have weighed in heavily after the latest Australian basketball uniform was launched ahead of the Olympics and the feedback has been nothing short of brutal.

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Luka Doncic got the first NBA Finals triple-double in Dallas Mavericks history, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Boston Celtics from taking a 2-0 series lead.
Basketball
Jimmy Golen

Rampant Doncic not enough as Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Luka Doncic, who was listed as questionable to play for Dallas less than two hours before tip-off racked up the first NBA Finals triple-double in Mavericks franchise history. But The Mavs still lost.

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Josh Green (8) and fellow Boomer Dante Exum have reached the NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks.
World
Staff Writers

Aussies in rarified air and NBA Finals

Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter as a Dallas Mavericks team featuring Boomers pair Josh Green and Dante Exum won through to the NBA Finals.

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Corey 'Homicide' Williams has passed away.
Sport
Craig O'Donoghue

NBL world mourning death of ‘Homicide’ Williams

Former NBL star and huge personality Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams has passed away after a battle with cancer and the basketball community is shattered.

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The Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) scored 43 points as New York notched a thrilling win over Indiana. (AP PHOTO)
Basketball
Brian Mahoney

Late three-pointer arrives just in the Knick of time

Jalen Brunson has scored 43 points to lead the New York Knicks to a thrilling 121-117 win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals.

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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)
Other Sports
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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