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Green labels New York Knicks experiment 'pathetic'

Not happy: Draymond Green.

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green had a lot to say after their match up on Sunday when the New York Knicks announced just seconds before tip-off that they would play the first half without music, video, or in-game entertainment.

Cotton stars as Perth Wildcats win NBL crown

Five star: Grand final MVP Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats drives to the basket.

The Wildcats have secured their eighth NBL title, with star import Bryce Cotton draining 45 points to lift his side to a 95-86 win over Illawarra in Sunday's grand final clash at Perth Arena.

LeBron James welcomes Andrew Bogut to Cavs

"He will do whatever it takes to help his team win so I respect that": LeBron James on Andrew Bogut.

LeBron James likes Andrew Bogut's will to win, the depth he will add to the already loaded Cleveland Cavaliers' roster and the potential to reveal inside knowledge about their great rivals, the Golden State Warriors.

Perth go 2-0 up in NBL grand final series

Charging towards a title: Casey Prather grabbed 18 points.

The Perth Wildcats are on the cusp of a second straight NBL championship after an 89-77 defeat of the Illawarra Hawks in game two of the grand final series in Wollongong.

How Australian star Bogut fits in at the Cavaliers

Heading to Cleveland: Andrew Bogut has plenty to offer the Cavs.

The Andrew Bogut sweepstakes are over and the NBA championship-winning centre will take his talents to Cleveland Cavaliers and attempt to take down his former Golden State Warriors teammates for the championship.

Bogut to talk with four NBA clubs: report

Andrew Bogut is reportedly considering his options.

Andrew Bogut is reportedly set to talk to four clubs including defending champions Cleveland after moving a step closer to sorting his NBA future by finalising a buyout of his contract.

Wildcats win game one of NBL grand final series

Bryce Cotton put on a burst for the Perth Wildcats in game one.

Star import Bryce Cotton overcame a slow start to help power the Perth Wildcats to a 89-77 victory over the Illawarra Hawks in game one of the best-of-five NBL grand final series at Perth Arena.

Time is right for the Hawks, says Coenraad

Ready for the Wildcats: Illawarra Hawks forward Tim Coenraad.

It's been seven long years since the Illawarra Hawks last contested an NBL grand final series. But after stunning the Adelaide 36ers in Adelaide, they are now back in the big dance as history beckons.

Bogut trade talk intensifies

Philosophical: Andrew Bogut, in action for the Mavericks in November.

SYDNEY, Feb 23 AAP - Speculation is mounting that Australian NBA star Andrew Bogut is about to be traded, with title contenders the Boston Celtics a favoured destination.

Perth Wildcats roar into NBL grand final

The Wildcats are into another NBL grand final after a clean sweep over Cairns in the semis.

The Perth Wildcats will get a chance to defend their NBL title, winning through to the grand final with a 74-66 victory over the Cairns Taipans at the Perth Arena.