Basketball

The Sydney Kings have pulled off a major coup, luring NBL coaching great Brian Goorjian back to the club on a three-season deal.

Patty Mills’ quest for another NBA title remains alive after the Boomers veteran signed on with the Miami Heat after being cut from the Atlanta Hawks only days ago.

The Atlanta Hawks have waived veteran guard Patty Mills meaning his career in the NBA is all but over. The Boomers star could return to Australia to play in the NBL.

Luka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak.

Four-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton already ranks among the league's all-time greats but remains focused on adding more team success to his list of accolades.

Ben Simmons lost his star teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Erving last season now he has lost his coach after the Brooklyn Nets sacked Jacque Vaughn.

It was raining three-pointers as the East shattered the record for most points by a team in an NBA All-Star Game.

Victor Wembanyama recorded the first triple-double including blocks in three years as Milwaukee crushed the defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets.

Former Boomers assistant coach and NBA great Luc Longley says the time is right for Ben Simmons to make a call on his international future as Paris 2024 nears.

Vanessa Bryant did not hold back to dispel criticism over the choice of pose for a statue honouring Kobe Bryant outside the Laker’s home court as it was revealed there would be two more erected.

Aussie basketball superstar Ben Simmons was given a noisy reception by his former club before his Brooklyn Nets scored a 15-point NBA win over the 76ers.

The NZ Breakers won in Perth for the first time since 2021 to enhance their NBL Finals hopes, despite the early loss of star import Anthony Lamb to injury.

The Australian guard had just capped off a sterling comeback from a 38-game absence before copping yet another injury drama.

Jayson Tatum’s stunning points haul and critical last-ditch defence proved vital for the Celtics in a high-scoring thriller against the fast-finishing Indiana Pacers.

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons could return to action as early as Monday, according to multiple reports.