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Capitals Nurse star guard after Jarry incident comes under BA scrutiny

Capitals Nurse star guard after Jarry incident comes under BA scrutiny

Canberra Capitals star Kia Nurse is determined to suit up in their crucial clash against the Melbourne Boomers.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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Giannis leads Bucks to huge win over Portland
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Giannis leads Bucks to huge win over Portland

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished an assist short of a triple-double in three quarters to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout the Portland Trail Blazers 143-100.

"No excuses" for rested Melbourne United in Kings clash
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"No excuses" for rested Melbourne United in Kings clash

Despite a hectic schedule this month, Casper Ware says Melbourne United have had a full week to prepare for Sydney Kings so will have no excuses.

  • by Roy Ward
Simmons' 76ers top Pelicans after Davis' missed free throw
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Simmons' 76ers top Pelicans after Davis' missed free throw

Joel Embiid out-duelled Anthony Davis as Philadelphia extended their winning streak to four games with a 121-120 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Craig Moller takes path less travelled from AFL to NBL
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Craig Moller takes path less travelled from AFL to NBL

Six years ago Craig Moller was on the verge of being drafted by Fremantle and even though his AFL career didn't work out, he is now preparing for international basketball.

  • by Roy Ward
Melbourne CEO tells fans to 'get on board' with United or Phoenix
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Melbourne CEO tells fans to 'get on board' with United or Phoenix

Melbourne United have plenty to focus on this season but they have already cast an eye to their new cross-town rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix.

  • by Roy Ward
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NBA fine Kevin Durant $25,000 for cursing at fan
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NBA fine Kevin Durant $25,000 for cursing at fan

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a fan.

Fellow Australian Ryan Broekhoff follows Joe Ingles' path to NBA
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Fellow Australian Ryan Broekhoff follows Joe Ingles' path to NBA

Like fellow Australian Ingles before him, Broekhoff played in Europe for five years before he realised a dream by debuting in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.

  • by Ben Mallis
Melbourne stars chase wins, not starts as line-ups keep changing
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Melbourne stars chase wins, not starts as line-ups keep changing

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman will continue to move around his players as the team prepares to host Sydney Kings at Melbourne Arena on Saturday.

  • by Roy Ward
Embiid's 33 and 17 carries Philadelphia past Suns
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Embiid's 33 and 17 carries Philadelphia past Suns

Joel Embiid scored 33 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Phoenix Suns 119-114 on Tuesday [AEDT].

Exams don't end as Canberra Capitals undergo concussion tests
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Exams don't end as Canberra Capitals undergo concussion tests

Players will return for more tests should they show symptoms of a concussion throughout the season.

  • by Caden Helmers