Category: NBA

The Boston Celtics’ winning run goes on, with Jayson Tatum’s 32 points helping his NBA-leading team to a 10th successive victory with a 138-110 thumping of Dallas.  Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) had his first action since January 26, the Australian scoring four points in 15 minutes on court. His countryman Duop Reath enjoyed a...

Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the NBA season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems. The Brooklyn Nets said Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists and seek treatment options for the pinched nerve in his lower back that has...

The Atlanta Hawks have announced that they’re waiving their popular veteran Australian point guard Patty Mills. The 35-year-old from Canberra, who’s had an 879-game career in the NBA, had not been getting much playing time with the Hawks, averaging 2.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 10.6 minutes in 19 games off the bench this season.  He...

In short: Australian point guard Patty Mills has been released by the Atlanta Hawks midway through his 15th season in the NBA. Mills could now join another team, ahead of the playoffs starting in April. What’s next? There has been speculation he could return to the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won an NBA championship in...

Six NBA championships. seven All-Star selections. seven All-NBA selections. No. 33 retired by the Chicago Bulls.  That is the legacy of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, one of the pillars of the legendary 1990s Bulls and a member of both the 50th and 75th NBA Anniversary Teams.  Currently in Australia as part of the No Bull...

Comments made by Scottie Pippen on Australian TV are going viral in the United States after the NBA legend’s latest claim about his former teammate Michael Jordan. Pippen’s spiteful comments about his broken relationship with the five-time NBA most valuable player have created headlines around the world it recent years, but it is a strangely...

Australia’s journey towards a third consecutive FIBA Asia Cup title begins with two games in the opening window, including a matchup against Indonesia on Feb. 25.  The Boomers played in their first FIBA Asia Cup in 2017, winning the title in their inaugural tournament. They then proceeded to win back-to-back championships in 2022.  Australia, touting...

Johnny Furphy has emerged as a potential lottery pick in this year’s NBA draft, with one expert projecting the Australian guard/wing to go as high as 13th overall. It comes after a stunning run of form for the Kansas freshman since being rewarded with a starting spot in the Jayhawks’ 78-66 win over Oklahoma on...

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen says he didn’t watch this year’s NBA All-Star Game and thinks it is hurting basketball after scoring records were shattered in a lethargic match on Sunday. The 73rd edition of the annual clash left fans irate and even left participating players disgruntled as the Eastern Conference became the first team...

Joe Ingles has done it again. The Australian basketball star has sent American fans into a spin after a clip from a recent game went viral. Watch an average of 9 NBA Regular Season games per week LIVE on ESPN, available via Kayo. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > If you’ve ever...

If only it counted when you kicked the ball through the hoop. Aussie big man Jock Landale has shared a remarkable trick shot after he kicked an AFL footy from one end of a basketball court through the goal at the other end of the court. And it was first go — the 211cm giant...

The NBA trade deadline has passed and while no Australians are on the move, there were some key calls made by their respective teams that could have a flow-on effect. From Josh Giddey’s post-season minutes at OKC to Jock Landale’s future in Houston and a crushing injury blow for Dyson Daniels — the latest edition...