Basketball
Kyrie Irving drops NBA trade bombshell
KYRIE Irving has dropped a massive NBA trade bombshell, requesting a move away from the Cavaliers - largely because of LeBron James. Four teams have already been touted.
Perth Wildcats sign new import
FRESH off re-signing the reigning NBL Grand Final MVP, the Perth Wildcats have added a new import to its roster.
Why Aron Baynes chose the Celtics
ARON Baynes was stuck behind an All-Star centre in Detroit, so his arrival in Boston will be a welcome change for the Australian big-man. And he admitted that much in his first interview since his signing.
Why Belinda Snell hesitated to be an Opal
IT was the deepest cut basketballer Belinda Snell has ever felt — being dropped from the Opals prior to what she thought would be her fourth Olympics.
‘He makes everyone feel good about themselves’
ANDREW Bogut will be 35-years-old by the time the Tokyo Olympics roll around, but despite his age and injury woes, the big Boomer will be key to capturing an elusive medal.
Ginobili set to return for Spurs: reports
SAN Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is poised to return for a 16th season with the NBA giants, reports said.
Bullets too good for China
THE Brisbane Bullets defied the absence of a host of their stars to beat China 89-83 at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre on Tuesday night.
Lonzo, Lakers big winners at NBA Summer League
THE NBA Summer League has come to an end, with the Los Angeles Lakers and their newest star coming away as the big winners of the event.
Bullets set to lose Craig to NBA
BRISBANE Bullets are bracing for life without last season’s best defensive player Torrey Craig, who is set to sign with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA after impressing in the Summer League.
Creek returns to await Utah’s call
MITCH Creek returns to Adelaide this week hopeful of earning an invitation to training camp with the Utah Jazz, after impressing in the NBA’s summer league.
Ex-Docker’s magic start for Melbourne United
MELBOURNE United recruit Craig Moller showed why Andrew Gaze described losing the ex-Dockers rookie ruckman as one of his “saddest days”.
Goulding: United up for China test
MELBOURNE United star Chris Goulding is racing the clock to be fit for Sunday’s pre-season friendly against the Chinese national team.
‘Nobody in the world needs that much money’
FOR someone written off for much of his career who will now be paid $67 million over the next four years, Australian NBA star Joe Ingles is refreshingly humble.
Gone: Webster released by Wildcats
THE Perth Wildcats have granted Corey Webster’s request to be released from his contract, the team announced on Thursday night.
Sneaky tactic as Ball bounces back
LONZO Ball’s dud of a debut is long forgotten. And on Thursday, so were his Big Baller Brand sneakers.
