Injury denies Durant Phoenix welcome, Daniels shines
Dyson Daniels has played his part in New Orleans' impressive win over Dallas, while a late injury denied Kevin Durant a home-court debut for new outfit Phoenix.
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Giddey has 17 assists in seventh NBA triple-double
Josh Giddey has done as he pleased in Oklahoma City's 137-128 defeat of Golden State, notching a career-high 17 assists as part of a seventh NBA triple-double.
Sydney Kings won’t be distracted by Cooks’ NBA deal
As they hunt back-to-back NBL titles, the Sydney Kings are determined not to become distracted by Xavier Cooks' impending move to the NBA.
Sydney Kings’ Cooks takes ‘last chance’ for NBA deal
Newly-minted NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has signed with the Washington Wizards and will become the 11th Australian playing in the NBA this season.
Knicks end Simmons’ run, Thybulle thrives for Blazers
Australian Matisse Thybulle was prolific in his Portland debut, while compatriot Ben Simmons finally lost an NBA game against the New York Knicks.
Aussie impact as Durant move shakes NBA landscape
Ben Simmons will be left in Brooklyn without his All-Star mates, with Kevin Durant set to be traded to Phoenix and join Australian Jock Landale at the Suns.
76ers halt Simmons, Curry’s Nets fightback
Brooklyn have become the first NBA team since 1982 to lose despite shooting at least 64.5 per cent from the field, downed 137-133 by Philadelphia.
Nets lose despite Simmons triple-double
Ben Simmons showed more offensive intent in his NBA injury return, but his triple-double wasn't enough as the Nets again lost without star man Kevin Durant.
‘We belong’: Giddey’s OKC warning for NBA
Josh Giddey has declared his side can match it with any NBA team after scoring 20 points as Oklahoma City beat Philadelphia 133-114.
NBA star Luka Doncic fires again for Mavs
Dallas won for the eighth time in nine games as Slovenian superstar Luke Doncic delivered his ninth triple-double of the NBA season.
Mitchell scores 71 as Cavs catch Bulls
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the eighth-highest individual haul in NBA history, as the Cavaliers came from behind to beat Chicago in overtime.
Giddey sparks OKC’s record rout of Boston
Josh Giddey scored 17 points in the third quarter alone and finished with 25 as the Thunder rolled the NBA's top-ranked team Boston 150-117.
Mavs rave as Green stars in Phoenix rout
Australian Josh Green's breakout NBA season has continued, shooting six-from-seven to finish with 16 points in Dallas's 19-point defeat of Phoenix.
Boston boss Nets as Simmons, Mills sit out
Australians Ben Simmons and Patty Mills have watched their Brooklyn teammates crumble to the NBA-best Boston, while Jock Landale was busy in Phoenix's win.
Giddey fill-up helps Thunder past Wolves
Josh Giddey had one of his most prolific outings of the NBA season as Oklahoma City passed a tough test on the road in Minnesota with a 135-128 win.
Green Doncic’s sidekick as Mavs pip GSW
Luka Doncic's triple-double has helped Dallas end a four-game losing streak with Australian Josh Green playing a crucial second fiddle against Golden State.
Simmons injured as Durant stars for Nets
Ben Simmons has left the game in the first quarter but Brooklyn star Kevin Durant carried his NBA side to a win over Orlando that improved the Nets to 11-11.
Sixers earn last laugh over happy Simmons
Ben Simmons defied the raucous boos in Philadelphia to flirt with a triple-double, although his Brooklyn side faded to lose by nine in his NBA homecoming.
Fears for Simmons as Philly return nears
Ben Simmons faces a torrid time on his return to Philadelphia next week, 76ers legend Charles Barkley says, despite the Australian showing some NBA improvement.
Celtics go top of NBA after Thunder scare
Josh Giddey got Oklahoma Thunder to within reach of a second-straight road win before Boston's seventh victory in a row moved them to top of the NBA standings.
Delly takes chance in Kings’ comeback win
Matthew Dellavedova has made the most of the first true opportunity in his NBA second-coming, helping Sacramento to a comeback win over Charlotte.
Brooklyn slump to seven-year worst in NBA
Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets have been exposed defensively in a 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers that sealed their worst start to an NBA season since 2015.
Thybulle snubbed at 76ers, Bucks beat Nets
Matisse Thybulle has fallen down the pecking order at struggling Philadelphia, while Ben Simmons was taunted in a Nets loss and Jack White made his NBA debut.
Landale cements role as Suns fire in NBA
Another tough showing from Jock Landale has sparked Phoenix into form and established the Australian as the title-chasing Suns' back-up centre.
All NBA eyes on Simmons’ Nets return
Ben Simmons knows the attention on his basketball return comes with the territory, but there's other Australians worth watching in the NBA this season too.
Giddey’s Thunder too powerful for 36ers
Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have put the clamps on touring NBL outfit Adelaide 36ers to end any hopes of claiming another NBA scalp in pre-season action.
Rookie Daniels sharp in first NBA look
Australian Dyson Daniels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, three steals and two blocks in his first outing for New Orleans in the NBA pre-season.
Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
36ers make NBL history, shock NBA’s Suns
The Adelaide 36ers have shocked the star-studded Phoenix Suns 134-124 in an historic NBA pre-season victory for the touring NBL club.
Mills, Irving in Simmons’ corner at Nets
Kyrie Irving has cast aside his own NBA turbulence, declaring he'll help Ben Simmons achieve "whatever greatness looks like for him" in the NBA with Brooklyn.
Ben Simmons opens up on his NBA woes
Australia's much-maligned NBA star Ben Simmons has offered some rare candour ahead of the new season in an interview with his former teammate JJ Redick.