NBA: Denver Nuggets centre Javale McGee a talent that's hard to explain
Benjamin Hoffman 10:21am Explaining JaVale McGee to the uninitiated can be difficult.
Andrew Bogut stars as Golden State Warriors rack up ninth straight win
Russell Jackson 9:05pm Andrew Bogut is enjoying the longest winning run of his career as the Golden State Warriors continued their hot streak against Washington to make it nine straight NBA wins.
Dennis Rodman wants to show North Korea isn't too bad
3:19pm Dennis Rodman said on Monday he wants to show that North Korea isn't so bad, as he took a team of former NBA players on a trip for an exhibition game on Kim Jong Un's birthday.
NBA: Point guards forming a crowded injury ward on their own
Billy Witz 10:47am When the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul came careening off a screen - as he does so often during a game - and crashed to the floor Friday night in Dallas, separating his right shoulder, he joined what has become a distinguished list: ailing NBA point guards.
Fresh Tiger saves game against Taipans
Roy Ward In a game of exhausted players, the rested player can be king.
Dennis Rodman names ex-NBA All-Stars in team for North Korea tour
Dennis Rodman has named a team of former NBA players to participate in an exhibition basketball game in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Sydney Kings captain Ben Madgen wants an end to long breaks between NBL games
Tom Decent Nine-day breaks between basketball games do not sit well with Sydney Kings captain Ben Madgen, so he is calling on the NBL to consider midweek games or double headers to prevent long interludes.
Melbourne Tigers move closer to NBL play-offs berth
Roy Ward Almost two years of transformation is starting to bear fruit for the Melbourne Tigers.
Shane Heal furious as Sydney Kings lose again
Tom Decent The Sydney Kings have surrendered another lead, this time midway through the third quarter, to fall 73-62 against the Cairns Taipans at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Friday night.
NBL finals still an open race
A sense of claustrophobic deja vu hangs over the NBL as a scramble for finals spots looms.
Sam Young laments 'average' form as Sydney Kings prepare for Cairns Taipans
Tom Decent Star NBA recruit Sam Young has rated his performances this season a "C average" leading into the Kings' clash with the Cairns Taipans on Friday night at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Double Dribble: NBA change of guard could have Silver lining
PAUL SUTTOR When one of professional sport's longest and most successful reigns concludes at the end of the month, it's the perfect time for the NBA to shake things up a little.
NBL: Sydney Kings in scramble for finals places
Adrian Warren A sense of claustrophobic deja vu hangs over the National Basketball League as a scramble for finals spots looms over the coming weeks.
NBA: Paul Millsap leads Atlanta Hawks to thrilling win over Boston Celtics
Paul Millsap scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds on Tuesday to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Boston Celtics 92-91.
NBL: Perth Wildcats lose to Cairns Taipans after Matt Knight knocked unconscious
Centre Matt Knight was knocked unconscious in a turning point incident as leaders Perth Wildcats suffered only their second loss of the NBL season at the hands of Cairns Taipans.
Tigers make a long night of it in win over Hawks
Roy Ward Melbourne Tigers claim a double-overtime 91-81 win over the Hawks.
NBA star Tony Parker apologises for 'quenelle' gesture
NBA star Tony Parker apologised on Monday for making a gesture with anti-Semitic overtones in a photograph taken three years ago, which became an issue after French footballer Nicolas Anelka made the same gesture on Sunday.
NBA: Kevin Durant must step up for Oklahoma City Thunder while Russell Westbrook is out
Beckley Mason With the Oklahoma City Thunder being without point guard Russell Westbrook until mid-February after undergoing his third operation in a year on his right knee, Kevin Durant, the NBA's leading scorer, needs to be even more aggressive on offense.
John Isner shows off hoops skills with Perth Wildcats star James Ennis
Brad Elborough Basketball coaches around the world must let out a collective sigh when they see the 208cm frame of American John Isner on the tennis court.
Shane Heal disappointed after Sydney Kings crumble against New Zealand Breakers
Tom Decent The Kings surrendered a three-quarter time lead against the previously bottom of the ladder Breakers to go down 99-83 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Sunday.
NBL players cautiously support Christmas Day matches
Roy Ward NBL Players Association gives cautious support to playing a game on Christmas Day next year.
NBA: New York Knicks collapse in a heap yet again in loss to Toronto Raptors
Zach Schonbrun A day after James L Dolan's impromptu meeting with his embattled team, not much changed for the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Splash brothers Steph Curry and Klay Thompson lead a flood of threes for Warriors
Benjamin Hoffman Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, who make up the starting backcourt for the Golden State Warriors, are shooting 3-pointers more often than any other teammates have before. They are 1-2 in the NBA in 3-pointers and 3-point attempts. And in a league that has gone crazy for the 3-point shot, it could be argued that they are a rare case of players who should be shooting from long range even more.
Kevin Durant pilots Oklahoma City win
NBA scoring leader produces a game high of 34 points and 12 rebounds.
NBA more than just a dream for Aussies
Roy Ward With four Australians in the big time, doors are opening for others.
Shane Heal says finals spot is within reach for Sydney Kings
Tom Decent Sydney Kings coach Shane Heal believes his team is well placed for a top-two finish.
LA Clippers accuse Andrew Bogut's Golden State of playing cowardly basketball
Basketball Andrew Bogut's Golden State Warriors have been accused of cowardly basketball by LA Clippers star Blake Griffin, as the fallout continues from their fiery NBA clash on Christmas Day.
Goulding sinks long bombs to fire Tigers
Roy Ward Live by the three-pointer or die by the three-pointer.
NBL: NZ Breakers lose Pledger for Sydney Kings game
Auckland: The New Zealand Breakers' shaky NBL title defence has suffered another big blow with starting centre Alex Pledger ruled out for up to four weeks.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony out as New York Knicks suffer thrashing from Oklahoma City Thunder
Scott Cacciola The team's problems began when Carmelo Anthony arrived for pregame warm-ups wearing a brown blazer. He grabbed a seat on the bench.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets effort questioned by fans and coach after dismal loss to Chicago Bulls
Andrew Keh The chorus of boos and jeers started with about half a minute left in the game, when Tornike Shengelia attempted to dribble the ball behind his back but instead felt it stripped away. Shengelia, an infrequently used reserve, was far from the object of the fans' ire, but he was the Brooklyn Nets player unfortunate enough to be standing there when it all finally boiled over.
