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Alex Condon

BasketballCommentsPremiumAlex Condon’s dreams are way bigger than just playing NBA

WA’s Alex Condon is one of the country’s most exciting youngsters and NBA clubs have their eyes on him, and now that the big man has played for Australia, he’s revealed just how big his basketball goals are.

Craig O'Donoghue

The King to WA?

BasketballCommentsLeBron the Wildcat? WA clubs put hand up for NBA legend

The biggest name in world basketball is looking for a new home and there is no shortage of suitors in the west.

Mitchell Woodcock

LeBron James is leaving the Lakers but his destination remains unclear.

BasketballLeBron James quits Lakers to upend NBA hierarchy

Even at 41 years old the superstar is set to spark a bidding war to tilt the power balance again.

Tim Reynolds, AP

Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to a win in Game 5 and the NBA title. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballCommentsKnicks crowned NBA champions as Brunson fires again

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks have done it again, overcoming Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title.

Staff Writers

U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.

BasketballCommentsTrump booed as security tightened for NBA Finals blockbuster

WATCH: US president Donald Trump has received a largely negative reaction amid an appearance at an NBA Finals game that saw security ramped up in New York City.

Chris Robinson

Bam Adebayo after his big night.

BasketballCommentsHeat star passes Kobe for second-most points in an NBA game

Miami’s Bam Adebayo has produced one of NBA’s all-time most remarkable performances, pouring in 83 points for the second-highest tally in a game in league history.

Chris Robinson

Jock Landale became an instant hero for the Atlanta Hawks.

BIG WINVideoTraded Aussie becomes instant hero on debut after six-hour drive

The 30-year-old had just boarded a flight with his old team when he got the call to ‘get off the damn plane’.

Roger Vaughan and Shayne Hope, AAP

James Harden has shifted to Cleveland.

BasketballCommentsHarden on the move in blockbuster NBA trade

James Harden has landed on a fifth NBA team in as many years, with the superstar guard heading to Cleveland in a blockbuster trade.

Chris Robinson

Jock Landale has shifted to the Jazz.

BasketballCommentsMore Aussie Jazz as Landale gets traded

Jock Landale will become the latest Australian to pull on a Utah Jazz uniform, with the centre part of a multi-player swap ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline.

Chris Robinson

LeBron James won’t be starting in next month’s All-Star Game.

BasketballCommentsA 22-year first as LeBron’s All-Star streak finally ends

For the first time since 2004, LeBron James has failed to be named as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game.

Chris Robinson

Allen Iverson shared advice for Bryce Cotton

BasketballCommentsIverson's advice for Cotton as legends meet

Bryce Cotton has got his ‘full circle moment’ as he finally got to meet his boyhood hero Allen Iverson, but what advice did the NBA legend have for the five-time MVP?

Jake Santa Maria

New Zealand Breaker star Karim Lopez.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNBL or college cash? How league is taking on mega NIL dreams

Fifteen NBA clubs are in Perth watching NBL games at HoopsFest and while the money available play in US colleges is massive, the league believes youngsters will still value development over dollars

Craig O'Donoghue

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has been thrust into the middle of an ugly NBA scuffle.

NBAVideoCommentsAussie NBA star caught in middle of ugly on-court scuffle

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has been thrust into the middle of an ugly NBA scuffle after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke an unspoken cardinal rule. WATCH THE VIDEO

Aaron Kirby

LeBron James’ streak of scoring more than 10 points in each of his NBA games since 2007 is over.

BasketballCommentsLeBron’s CRAZY 19-year streak finally comes to an end

One of the most remarkable streaks in sport has come to an abrupt end, with American basketball legend LeBron James’ near 20-year run of scoring at least 10 points in each of his NBA games now over.

Josh Kempton & Jake Santa Maria

Nico Harrison has lost his job.

BasketballCommentsMavericks fire general manager who triggered Doncic trade

Barely nine months after executing one of sport’s most shocking trades, the Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison.

Chris Robinson

Chicago coach Billy Donovan has given an update on Josh Giddey's ankle injury. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumBulls coach hopeful for quick Giddey injury return

Chicago's in-form Australian point guard Josh Giddey has had his terrific campaign stalled by an ankle injury, but it's hoped he won't be out for long.

Murray Wenzel

Josh Giddey was at his dynamic best against the 76ers. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumGiddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win

Australian star Josh Giddey has banked successive triple-doubles to help haul Chicago to a thrilling win over Philadelphia.

Melissa Woods

NBA’s biggest names have been swept up in a federal probe uncovering a mafia-linked gambling network.

NBACommentsInside the NBA Mafia betting scandal that has rocked the USA

A title-winning NBA Hall of Fame coach has been charged for allegedly rigging poker games, while Lebron James has been dragged into the mess days after the season started.

Rick Maese, Jeremy Roebuck

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Victor Wembanyama are all looking to make plenty of noise this NBA season.

Basketball CommentsPremiumHow all 30 NBA teams are placed as new season begins

Who will soar – and who will struggle? Ahead of Wednesday’s tip-off, here’s the lowdown on each NBA team in order of their title hopes, from elite contenders to rebuilding pretenders.

Chris Robinson

Queensland teenager Rocco Zikarsky will start his NBA career at Minnesota.

HOOP DREAMSporting dream now real life for giant Aussie teen: ‘We’re fired up’

The former swimmer was ‘near Olympic level’ before switching sports and taking the world by storm.

Digital Staff

Lachlan Olbrich, Alex Toohey and Izan Almansa are all hoping to hear their name read out at the NBA Draft over the coming days.

BasketballVideoComments‘Cats forward, young Aussies face NBA draft moment of truth

Outgoing Perth Wildcats forward Izan Almansa is among a handful of NBL graduates looking to continue Australia’s strong recent record as an NBA breeding ground when Thursday’s (WA time) draft gets underway.

Chris Robinson

Alex Ducas is now an NBA champion.

BasketballCommentsAlexander the great! Geraldton product wins NBA ring

Geraldton’s Alex Ducas has become the ninth Aussie-born player - and the second West Aussie - to win an NBA championship ring after Oklahoma City prevailed in the deciding game of the finals against Indiana.

Chris Robinson

Tyrese Haliburton was in tears after the injury blow.

ALL OVERVideoArena falls silent as NBA superstar goes down in championship finale

The 25-year-old was in tears and punching the floor in frustration just minutes into Game 7.

Glenn Valencich

Luke Travers and Luke Jackson in the Fremantle rooms.

BasketballCommentsLuke who it is! Aussie NBA gun celebrates Freo win in rooms

Fans in the Fremantle rooms celebrating the Dockers’ win were treated to a double dose of superstar Lukes, with Freo star Jackson joined by childhood friend and NBA gun Travers after the Thursday night victory.

Chris Robinson