LeBron James: 'I'm where I want to be'

Jeff Zillgitt   Playoff LeBron James, LLC - unofficial title because he's all business right now - is in post-season form.

Baynes boosted by facing Dellavedova and Cavaliers

Roy Ward   Aron Baynes says the Pistons are pumped up for the NBA playoffs after a seven-year absence.

Australian teen to enter NBA draft

For the first time in history, two Australians are set to go in the first round of the NBA draft, with teenage giant Thon Maker receiving the green light to make the jump.

Brilliance of Bryant right to the buzzer

Bill Plaschke   LA Lakers legend played the last game of his 20-year career like it was his first, leaving fans hoarse and numb while leading his team to a comeback victory over Utah Jazz.

Townsville Crocodiles exit the NBL

Ed Jackson   The NBL's Townsville Crocodiles are no more. The club has announced it has withdrawn from the league, effective immediately, after its board decided it was no longer a commercially sustainable entity.

Kobe says farewell in spectacular style

Kobe Bryant has ended his legendary career in spectacular fashion, scoring 60 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback win over Joe Ingles' Utah Jazz.

Warriors bag No. 73 and the NBA record

Scott Cacciola   Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors had largely resisted acknowledging the importance of his team's pursuit. For his players, the number 73 sparkled for months like a diamond amid the confetti of so many lopsided wins. They wanted to make history. Kerr was more concerned with chasing another championship.

Live: Momentous day for Kobe and the Warriors

Paul Zalunardo   Join us for all the action as the NBA farewells a legend, while the Golden State Warriors go for a record-breaking 73rd season win.

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As Kobe Bryant says goodbye, I'd like to say thank you

Caron Butler   People say that you never get flowers while you can still smell them. So Kobe, on your last day in the NBA, I feel like it's important for me to tell you - and tell everyone - how much you're appreciated.

Curry should be NBA MVP. And no, it's not close

Tim Bontemps   It was going to be difficult for Stephen Curry to find a way to improve on his magical 2014-15 season. He did it.

Warriors tie Bulls' mark with 72nd win

Diamond Leung   The Warriors joined the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls as NBA teams with the most wins in a single season after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Sunday to improve their record to 72-9.

Mills, Spurs look for another NBA title

Paul Johnson   The tough love dished out to Boomers point guard Patty Mills by hard-marking San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has helped the previously "overweight" star take his game to a new level this season.

Warriors cling on for another NBA win

Chris Bernucca   ​The Golden State Warriors' quest for NBA history is still alive - barely - after a 100-99 triumph over the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies.

Gunners fall short again in home opener against Ballarat

Jon Tuxworth   The Canberra Gunners' winless start to the South-East Australian Basketball League season has continued after losing a high-scoring encounter to Ballarat 105-100 at Belconnen on Saturday night. 

Simmons won't play for Boomers in Rio

Teenage basketball phenomenon Ben Simmons has decided against playing for Australia at this year's Olympics.

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Bogut makes us stronger: Curry

Paul Johnson   ​Steph Curry may be Golden State's money man on court but the NBA's leading point scorer this season knows Andrew Bogut is helping him cash the cheques.

Bogut stars in Warriors NBA win over Spurs

Paul Johnson   Andrew Bogut has dominated on the defensive end as Golden State downed San Antonio 112-101 in a blockbuster NBA Western Conference clash at Oracle Arena.

More signings to come for reborn Bullets

Vince Rugari   The Brisbane Bullets are poised to announce more player signings next week after unveiling Adam Gibson and Daniel Kickert as their first recruits for their comeback NBL season.