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Boomers takeaways: Giddey leads the way in World Cup warmup win
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BOOMERS
Why coming 'home' and reconnecting with Australia is so important for Josh Green
Having lived in the United States since the age of 15, Boomers guard Josh Green opens up to Olgun Uluc about the importance of coming "home" to Australia, and "how much the country really means" to him, ahead of the FIBA World Cup warmup matches.
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Josh Green: Wearing Aussie colours a childhood dream come true
Dallas Mavericks wing Josh Green shares the inspiration he stills takes watching Australia's national teams, and the connection he feels wearing the same green and gold.
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BOOMERS
'I'm not recruiting you': Goorjian not going to beg Simmons for Boomers return
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian won't compromise the national team program's values to bring Ben Simmons into the Australian side, saying any return to national duties must be mutually beneficial.
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Goorjian: Boomers would benefit Simmons, but we won't recruit him
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Boomers' Delly era over as Goorjian looks to future ahead of World Cup
BOOMERS
'It's gotta be built around him' - Boomers set to rely on Giddey
Josh Giddey just missed the cut for the Boomers' bronze medal Olympic campaign in Tokyo, but for the FIBA World Cup, coach Brian Goorjian says Australia is going to go all in using Giddey as the playmaker.
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Goorjian on Giddey's Boomers role: 'It's like Andrew Gaze'
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'A scripted nightmare': How Luc Longley rediscovered his pride after storied basketball journey
Boomers camp begins: Key World Cup selection questions for coach Goorjian
Determined Chris Goulding 'not interested in slowing down' ahead of World Cup
SPURS
SUMMER LEAGUE
Fleur McIntyre absorbing everything with the Spurs during 'Wemby-mania'
Sydney Kings assistant coach Fleur McIntyre thought San Antonio Spurs executive R.C. Buford was joking when he asked her over to help out with the Summer League team.
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THUNDER
NBA
Josh Giddey talks OKC rookies & taking on bigger leadership
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Aussies, Kiwis to watch at this year's NBA Summer League
NBA
WIZARDS
"Inseparable" Vasiljevic and Cooks united again at Wizards
After back-to-back championships with the Sydney Kings, Dejan Vasiljevic and Xavier Cooks are once again united, this time with the Washington Wizards.
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Dejan Vasiljevic opts out of his Sydney Kings' contract
Australian guard Dejan Vasiljevic has exercised the NBA and Europe out in his contract with the Sydney Kings, sources told ESPN, bringing an end to his time with the two-time defending NBL champions.
What to expect from Opals' opponents at the FIBA Asia Cup
BLAZERS DRAFT NBL NEXT STAR
NBA
Rayan Rupert's highlights he's taking to the Trail Blazers
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How Opals rejection and Poland expedition saw Alanna Smith rise in the WNBA
NZ Breakers boss Mody Maor talks roster build, Dererk Pardon, culture, and import hunt
NBL
Breakers sign Lithuanian NBA prospect through Next Stars
New Zealand Breakers will welcome NBA prospect Mantas Rubštavicius to the franchise ahead of the upcoming NBL season, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
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PELICANS
NBA
Dyson & Dash 1-on-1: Daniels brothers share backyard battles
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Preview of the Aussie stars featuring in the new WNBA season
BOOMERS
What to expect from Boomers' opponents at FIBA World Cup
The World Cup draw has been announced with the Boomers landing in Group E alongside Germany, Finland and Japan. Here's what to expect from the Boomers' opponents.
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NBL Grand Final MVP to NBA debutant, Xavier Cooks' wild 72 hours
U18 NATIONAL CHAMPS
BASKETBALL
U18 prospects Zikarsky, Fennell the standouts at National Championships
The Australian U18 National Championships are now done and dusted with some of the nation's best prospects putting on a display in Brisbane. These are the prospects who stood out.
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Joe Ingles' long journey back to the NBA playoffs with the Bucks
JOCK LANDALE
ONE-ON-ONE
Sleepy Jock Landale awake to exciting times ahead
Phoenix Suns big man Jock Landale entered his second season in the NBA with the intent of focusing on diet, sleep and general wellbeing. To this point, it's been a success..
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Landale talks playoffs, KD trade to Suns & learning under CP3
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What to expect from the Aussie contingent in the NBA postseason
NBL
FREE AGENCY
Why Will McDowell-White re-signed with the NZ Breakers for NBL24
Will McDowell-White was one of the hottest free agents in the NBL with interest across the league. But his decision to stay with the NZ Breakers speaks volumes as to where he wants to take his game.
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Your team-by-team guide to NBL Free Agency
Ranking the NBL's top 15 players after season 2022-23
Top Headlines
- ESPN unveil talent for 2023 FIBA WC coverage
- 5-star Flowers leaving L'ville for Australia's NBL
- Goulding injured as Boomers belt Venezuela
- Dellavedova dropped from Boomers squad
- Will Cummings signs with the SEM Phoenix
- 'In cahoots': Cambage flags shock Nigeria switch
- Boomers cut 3 players ahead of FIBA World Cup
- Sources: Clark agrees to deal with Melb. United
- Sources: Import pair to return for NBL24
