Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection
The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.
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Boomers cut three players ahead of FIBA World Cup
Coach Brian Goorjian has reduced his Boomers World Cup squad to 15, with NBA centre Thon Maker as well as Sam Froling and Keanu Pinder the casualties.
Import guard Ian Clark joins Melbourne’s NBL title push
NBA and NBL title winner Ian Clark has joined Melbourne United on a one-year deal, while Cairns' signing of import Josh Roberts completes their roster.
NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast
Gold Coast will host the NBL's pre-season Blitz in a move that presents the city with a chance to show it warrants the return of a franchise.
NBL’s Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky
Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.
MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL’s Sydney Kings
American guard Jaylen Adams will return to the Sydney Kings to help the side push for their third consecutive NBL title.
Father’s bullying claims left Shyla Heal ‘traumatised’
Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.
Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City
Patty Mills is poised to link up with Australian teammates Josh Giddey and Jack White at NBA club the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Flames coach’s harsh words for ‘selfish’ players
Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.
Flames ‘manhandled’ Shane Heal’s daughter, court told
Basketball coach Shane Heal's court action against the Sydney Flames has been told of a complaint by his daughter about being harassed by a team staffer.
Ben Simmons will not play for Boomers at World Cup
NBA superstar Ben Simmons will not play for the Boomers at the upcoming FIBA World Cup, after weeks of speculation about his potential involvement.
Spurs snare Wembanyama in NBA draft with high hopes
San Antonio have taken French basketball star Victor Wembanyama as the No.1 pick in the NBA draft and he is widely tipped to become the sport's next big thing.
Ex-NBA assistant Abdelfattah is Kings’ new coach
Back-to-back NBL champions the Sydney Kings have unveiled former Houston Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah as their new head coach.
Heal given chance to shine in Opals’ Asia Cup squad
The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.
Boomers ‘good to go’ regardless of Simmons decision
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way.
Denver defeat Miami in Game 5, claim first NBA title
A Nikola Jokic double-double has guided Denver to a first NBA title in franchise history, the Nuggets defeating Miami 94-89 in Game 5 for a 4-1 series win.
Cancer return prompts Mangakahia basketball retirement
Sydney Flames' Tiana Mangakahia has announced her retirement as a basketball player, pledging to live life to the max as she battles a fresh cancer diagnosis.
Penny Taylor to join Gaze in basketball’s Hall of Fame
Australian basketball world champion and two-time Olympic silver medallist Penny Taylor will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame later this year.
Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement
The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.
Basketball world cup door remains open for Simmons
Basketball sensation Ben Simmons remains a chance to make an appearance in Australia's world cup team with coach Brian Goorjian leaving the door open.
Daniels aims to pip Boomers veterans for World Cup spot
It's a tight race for positions on Australia's basketball World Cup team but NBA rookie Dyson Daniels thinks he's got what it takes to be able to earn a place.
Dellavedova returns to NBL with eye to fourth Olympics
Matthew Dellavedova is rejoining Melbourne United in the NBL on a two-year deal after returning to the NBA for one season.
Boomers go bust, but Sobey cops World Cup snubs on chin
Nathan Sobey thinks he and Aron Baynes still had plenty to offer the Boomers, but insists he isn't angry after their World Cup squad omission.
Wildcats sign French rising star Alexandre Sarr
The Wildcats have tapped into the NBL's Next Stars program for the first time, signing highly touted NBA draft prospect Alexandre Sarr on a one-season deal.
Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad
Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.
Simmons ‘strong chance’ for World Cup: Boomers coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian wants Ben Simmons in his World Cup team and believes the divisive NBA talent is a strong chance of playing.
Josh Giddey commits to Boomers’ World Cup tilt
Josh Giddey is set to line up alongside fellow NBA stars Patty Mills and Joe Ingles as the Australian Boomers chase World Cup glory this year.
Shaneice Swain earns WNBA Magic moment
Cairns teenager Shaneice Swain has been snapped up by the Los Angeles Sparks, in a WNBA draft that took Aliyah Boston to Indiana Fever as pick No.1.
Pinder pens two-year NBL deal with Perth Wildcats
High-flying forward Keanu Pinder will return to Western Australia after signing a two-year deal with Perth Wildcats.
South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach
Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge.
Giddey’s career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss
Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.