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Capitals extinguish Flames in season opening win

The Canberra Capitals have overturned a nine-point point half-time deficit to beat the Sydney University Flames 58-55 at Qudos Bank Arena.

Grizzlies thump Giddey-less Thunder by NBA record 73 points

The Grizzlies have broken a 30-year NBA record by thrashing the Josh Giddey-less Thunder by a stunning 73 points.

Mills runs hot again, Giddey shines in NBA action

Patty Mills has continued his hot hand from long range as Josh Giddey produced one of the best NBA performances of his fledgling career.

NBL game cancelled after 4 positive COVID tests in double-vaxxed

The NBL game between Illawarra and New Zealand has been cancelled after the Breakers' travelling party returned four positive COVID tests.

LeBron James suspended one NBA game after melee

LeBron James has been suspended for the first time in his NBA career for his role in an ugly incident during the Lakers game against Detroit.

LeBron James ejected after wild NBA fracas

LA superstar LeBron James and Detroit centre Isaiah Stewart were both ejected after a fracas during an NBA match in Detroit.

Patty Mills helps Nets sneak past Cavs in NBA

Starting in place of the injured Joe Harris, Patty Mills' 21 points came at the right time as Brooklyn snuck past Cleveland for a 109-99 NBA win.

Patty Mills catches fire with nine threes in Nets big win

Patty Mills has drained a career-high nine three-pointers in his Brooklyn Nets NBA win over Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City.

Josh Giddey shines as OKC extend winning streak

Josh Giddey has showcased his toughness and perseverance in another mature performance to help an inexperienced Oklahoma City grab a third-straight NBA win.

‘Blue collar’ Patty Mills helps Nets break Canada curse

Patty Mills has earned admission into Blake Griffin's "Blue Collar Boys" club as their Brooklyn Nets broke a six-year NBA losing streak in Canada.

Joe Ingles fires for Jazz in win over Atlanta

Utah's dominant NBA start has continued with Aussie Joe Ingles again instrumental as the Jazz shook off the Hawks 116-98.

Patty Mills on target as Nets down Hawks in NBA

Patty Mills has surfaced again in a Brooklyn Nets squad packed with star power, the Boomers guard pouring in 14 points in a statement NBA defeat of Atlanta.

Josh Giddey leads OKC to comeback win over Lakers

Josh Giddey has notched the first double-double of his NBA career to help OKC record to a 123-115 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Giddey’s winless Thunder scare Warriors, Ingles hits milestone

Golden State came from 15 points down to deny Josh Giddey his first NBA win with Oklahoma while Joe Ingles hit his 1000th NBA three.

WNBL to be ‘flexible’ with season schedule

The WNBL is braced for fixture disruptions but is hopeful of completing a full campaign for the first time since the pandemic hit.

Michael Jordan shoes sell for record $1.96m

A pair of sneakers that weren't Nike Air Jordans but were nevertheless worn by Michael Jordan during an NBA game have sold for $A1.96m.

Aussie Giddey shines in OKC’s NBA loss to 76ers

Australia's Josh Giddey put in an eye-catching performance that kept his Oklahoma City Thunder close in a 115-103 loss to Philadelphia.

Mills shines in Nets debut loss to Bucks

Patty Mills has begun his NBA stint with the Nets by scoring 21 points as his side lost 127-104 to reigning champions Milwaukee.

Sixers suspend Ben Simmons for NBA opener

Ben Simmons doesn't want to play with the Philadelphia 76ers anymore and has been suspended for their NBA season opener.

Rockets cut Dante Exum loose on NBA season eve

Canberra's Dante Exum is a free agent, just a month after his future in the NBA appeared to be locked in with the Houston Rockets.

Ben Simmons could return for 76ers’ NBA opener

The Philadelphia 76ers and representatives for the disgruntled Ben Simmons are working toward a resolution of the NBA All-Star's holdout.

NBL tip-off set for December, with fans

Originally set for November 18, NBL tip-off has been rescheduled for December 3, with the priority of getting supporters back into stadiums.

Aussie Josh Giddey fires in NBA pre-season

Josh Giddey has made an immediate impression on the NBA with a mature performance in Oklahoma City Thunder's opening pre-season game.

Embiid: 76ers are built around Simmons

Ben Simmons might have expressed that he was done playing with Joel Embiid - but the 76ers big man has refused to express the same sentiment.

Embiid ‘disappointed’ with Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid says that he's "disappointed" with Ben Simmons while the team brass still have "lots of hope".

NBL import Travis Trice released over anti-vax stance

Travis Trice has become the second NBL player to be released from his contract after refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Canberra’s Dante Exum signs with Houston Rockets

Dante Exum has earned another NBA shot with the Houston Rockets after the Australian guard played a key role in the Boomers' bronze medal.

Former Cannon CJ Bruton to coach Adelaide in NBL

Newly-appointed Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton says he's taking over a power-packed NBL outfit.

Ben Simmons wants out of 76ers: reports

Ben Simmons has informed the Philadelphia 76ers that he wants out of town and will not report to the NBA team's training camp.

NBL seals lucrative broadcast contract

Two NBL games will be shown live on free-to-air television every Sunday as part of the revived league's bolstered broadcast package.