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Alex Sarr and fellow likely top draftee Zaccharie Risacher atop the Empire State Building in New York.
Basketball
Chris Robinson

From a Wildcat to a Wizard? Sarr primed for NBA draft dream

He may end the week as a Washington Wizard, but Alex Sarr will forever be a Wildcat – and he’s praised the impact the NBL has had in fast-tracking his development as one of the NBA’s top draft prospects.

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Alex Sarr is set to be one of the first names called out at this week’s NBA Draft.
Basketball
Chris Robinson

As Sarr’s star rises, so too does Wildcats’ reputation

Alex Sarr is firming to become the highest NBA draft pick to have come out of the NBL – and the Perth Wildcats have declared the young star’s ascension stamps them as a global destination club.

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Oklahoma star Josh Giddey has reportedly been traded to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA.
Sport
Andrew Seligman

Young Aussie NBA star axed in latest body blow

Reports are emerging that one of Australia’s shining stars in the NBA has been axed by his club after a year he will want to forget

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Liz Cambage has debuted a new look to her Instagram fans.
Basketball
Harrison Reid

Aussie Olympian totally unrecognisable after amazing transformation

‘Completely different person.’

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Jerry West, the basketball legend whose silhouette inspired the NBA logo, has died aged 86.
Basketball
Taylor Renouf

Basketball legend, inspiration for NBA logo dies aged 86

Three-time basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died aged 86.

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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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