NBA
Giddey snubbed again in NBA awards, Exum into final four, NBL free agency begins
Josh Giddey has missed out on being named in the All-Rookie first team, while NBL free agency has begun and the league is also looking at an aggressive expansion into Canberra.
- by Roy Ward
Latest
Bucks come back, Aussie grabs US chance and is an NBA move on cards for grand final MVP?
Xavier Cooks has battled self-doubt and injury to star in the NBL and now his NBA dream is within reach; Anneli Maley is impressing in her second chance in the WNBL; and the Bucks came back from 14 down in the last to stun the Celtics.
- by Roy Ward and Angus Thomson
Analysis
NBL
Slam dunk: Basketball winning the battle for hearts and minds
Clear pathways, excellent domestic leagues and international success have helped basketball enter a new golden era in Australia.
- by Angus Thomson and Phil Lutton
This Sydney King was a top NBA prospect. Then the pandemic hit
Makur Maker returned to Australia to reignite his goal of playing in the NBA and is a genuine threat in a team on the cusp of an NBL title.
- by Angus Thomson
‘I love playing with him’: Giddey sees big future for Shai partnership
Josh Giddey sees a big future for himself and star teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBL wants to add a play-in game next season and an AFL coaching great has been spotted at the NBA playoffs.
- by Roy Ward
‘It sucks’: Giddey processes award snub, turns focus to next NBA season
Josh Giddey admits he is disappointed media members didn’t give him any votes for the NBA rookie of the year award but he knows there are bigger things ahead as he plans to be stronger and more dangerous next season.
- by Roy Ward
‘Zero competitive fire’: NBA great slams Simmons over play-off absence
Ben Simmons’ continued absence from the Brooklyn Nets’ line-up as they struggle to keep their heads above water in the NBA play-offs has drawn the ire of some of the biggest names in basketball.
- by Russell Bennett
‘I doubted myself’: How Bendigo teen Dyson Daniels rode the bumps to the verge of the NBA
Dyson Daniels doubted himself when facing the hungry, powerful athletes on the fringe of the NBA, but he looked to some past greats for advice and is now poised to be a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft.
- by Roy Ward
‘Elite’ Exum dunking for fun at Barca, Simmons debut close, Giddey misses out
Dante Exum is thriving in Spain, Ben Simmons could make his debut for the Nets very soon, Josh Giddey has missed out on a major NBA award and Perth import Vic Law is likely to miss the NBL finals.
- by Roy Ward
Simmons closer to Nets debut, Kyrie fined $68,000 for giving Boston fans the finger
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says Ben Simmons has been cleared for contact, a notable step toward his debut with the team, while Kyrie Irving has been fined for giving Celtics fans the finger during game one.
‘A kid from Bendigo’: Dyson Daniels declares for NBA Draft
Bendigo teenager Dyson Daniels has declared for the NBA Draft and could follow the likes of countryman Josh Giddey and Josh Green in becoming a first-round pick.
- by Roy Ward