Bogut backs Simmons' NBA focus and future Boomers prospects
Roy Ward Australian NBA veteran Andrew Bogut has backed teenage star Ben Simmons' decision to focus on the NBA Draft and miss the Boomers' Rio Olympic campaign.
Gunners front court stars in breakthrough win in Brisbane
Jon Tuxworth 2:22 PM A renewed focus to get shots in the paint paid off for Canberra Gunners in securing a first win of the South-East Australian Basketball League season 93-80 at Brisbane Spartans on Saturday night.
Curry tweaks ankle, but Warriors beat Rockets
Diamond Leung 9:55 AM The Warriors throttled the Houston Rockets to start the playoffs, but they played most of the second half without guard Stephen Curry, who tweaked his right ankle near the end of the first half. He is being listed by coach Steve Kerr as questionable for Game 2.
Pacers upset Raptors in Toronto
7:06 AM Paul George scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers upset the Toronto Raptors 100-90 to take the opening game of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Toronto.
Sixers' NBA demise a cautionary tale for AFL clubs
Jon Pierik The Golden State Warriors have been one of world sport's feel-good stories. The fluent manner in which they went about securing last season's NBA title through their small-ball, high-scoring game, and have backed up by breaking the record for most regular-season wins, has been something to behold.
Golden State Warriors reset for NBA playoffs
Roy Ward Andrew Bogut and his Golden State Warriors have just set a piece of NBA history that may never be broken.
NBA says no decision yet on All-Star Game in Charlotte
Frank Pingue The NBA has not yet decided if the 2017 All-Star Game will be moved from Charlotte due to a 'discriminatory' LGBT law.
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.
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.
'I'm not sad at all': Kobe Bryant
Martin Rogers There will be a day when Kobe Bryant will wake up and it will finally hit home that he is no longer a basketball player.
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.
