Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has confirmed she will not join the Opals in Paris this year, officially announcing her retirement from international basketball. The 42-year-old made the announcement following Australia’s 85-52 victory over Germany in Belem on Sunday AEDT, which ensured the Opals qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in France. “I’m done …...
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Jackson one step closer to fifth Olympics
Two huge blocks in the final seconds and a clutch three-pointer from veteran Cayla George helped the Australian Opals overcame what could be their biggest challenge on the path to the Paris Olympics, taking down Brazil in Brazil in the first of three crucial qualifiers. Defying a raucous home crowd and a spirited second-half comeback...
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‘Simple as that’: Aussie great’s big Giddey trade call as pre-deadline whispers get louder
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze believes it’s a “realistic prospect” Josh Giddey will be traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey’s statistics are down across the board in his third NBA season — he’s averaging 11.6pts, 6.3rbs and 4.6 assists and 25 minutes per game. Giddey was given plenty of opportunities in his first two...
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Simmons ruled out two days after incredible return
By Sam Worthington and Simon Brunsdon Australian basketball star Ben Simmons has suffered another injury setback just two days after his long-awaited return. Simmons suited up for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday and starred in the 147-114 victory over the Jazz, almost three months since his previous game. But on Thursday morning Simmons was ruled...
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NBL signs Memorandum of Understanding with Japan’s B.League | Sporting News Australia
The National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday announced a Memorandum of Understanding had been reached with the Japanese Professional Basketball League (B.League) with the hope of growing the game in both countries. As part of the agreement, Japanese and Australian teams could head overseas to play in the other’s pre-season tournaments, while the feasibility of...
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Australian basketball star Josh Giddey will not face charges over alleged relationship with minor
Josh Giddey will not face charges after police in California dropped an investigation into the Australian NBA star’s alleged relationship with a minor. Key points: California police have dropped their investigation into Australian NBA player Josh Giddey Giddey was the subject of social media accusations of a relationship with an underage girl The 21-year old...
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‘I grew to love the people’: Chris Anstey’s unorthodox journey to Australian basketball icon status | Sporting News Australia
For fans of Australian basketball, there aren’t many names that are more iconic than Chris Anstey, the two-time NBL MVP and trailblazer of the sport – both literally and figuratively. Just the second Aussie ever drafted in the first round of an NBA Draft, Anstey spent two pivotal years finding himself in the world’s top...
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‘Come on, bro’: Nick Kyrgios calls out Australian basketball legend
Nick Kyrgios wasn’t happy with what he was hearing during the Christmas Day contest between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Tasmanian Jack Jumpers. The Phoenix emerged victorious in the blockbuster contest, running away to secure the 85-77 win in the final quarter. Watch every game of the NBL season LIVE with ESPN on Kayo...