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Melbourne United say biggest offer in team history couldn't keep Ware

Melbourne United say biggest offer in team history couldn't keep Ware

Melbourne United chief executive Vince Crivelli believes his side couldn't have gone any higher in the race to sign star import Casper Ware.

  • by Roy Ward

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King-sized blow: Sydney lure Casper Ware from Melbourne United
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King-sized blow: Sydney lure Casper Ware from Melbourne United

The Sydney Kings have again got the better of Melbourne United during free agency after luring championship winning point guard Casper Ware to the club for next season.

  • by Roy Ward
Rising stars: Smith, Magbegor taken in first round of WNBA draft
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Rising stars: Smith, Magbegor taken in first round of WNBA draft

Australian rising stars Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor have joined WNBA clubs with a rich history of Australian influence.

  • by Roy Ward
Experts praise Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor ahead of WNBA draft

Experts praise Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor ahead of WNBA draft

Australian stars Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor are both poised to become WNBA players when the league holds its annual draft on Thursday.

  • by Roy Ward
Opals Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor primed for WNBA draft selection
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Opals Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor primed for WNBA draft selection

Australian Opals duo Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor are tipped to be selected in Thursday's WNBA draft in New York.

  • by Roy Ward
Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Los Angeles Lakers president
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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Los Angeles Lakers president

Five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson promised to return the Lakers to greatness, but he ended up resigning his position in an impromptu gathering.

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Wade, Nowitzki drop 30 in home finales, Creek gets NBA minutes

Wade, Nowitzki drop 30 in home finales, Creek gets NBA minutes

Dwyane Wade has scored 30 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 122-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the final home game of his NBA career.

Delly fired up for Boomers campaign but eyes more years in NBA
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Delly fired up for Boomers campaign but eyes more years in NBA

Matthew Dellavedova can't wait to suit up for the Boomers in their home games against Canada and USA followed by the FIBA World Cup.

  • by Roy Ward
Philadelphia crack 50 wins for second consecutive season
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Philadelphia crack 50 wins for second consecutive season

Australians Ben Simmons and Jonah Bolden have helped the Philadelphia 76ers win 50 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1986.

Steph Curry on the rise again at NBA champs Warriors
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Steph Curry on the rise again at NBA champs Warriors

Curry is a big reason why Golden State is back on top despite a sometimes tumultuous season, scoring 40 points in the game against the Cavs.

Phoenix sign Trist while Taipans pinch Deng from Sixers
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Phoenix sign Trist while Taipans pinch Deng from Sixers

Daniel Trist and Majok Deng have joined new clubs as NBL free agency continues.

  • by Roy Ward