NBA
Bogut dives into NBA, Hong Kong, South Park firestorm
Star Australian basketballer Andrew Bogut has waded into the storm sparked by the Houston Rockets' GM after his public support for protests in Hong Kong.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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China
NBA in no-win situation as single tweet sparks China furore
One tweet about the Hong Kong protests has sparked criticism from China that threatens the NBA's expansion efforts in its most important international market.
- by Derek Wallbank and Alfred Cang
Analysis
Analysis
The NBA is back and courting reality
The NBA is where meaningful conversations on adult issues reside at a time when it doesn't feel right to just stick to sport.
- by John Branch
Ben Simmons
Simmons' jump shot dominates talk at 76ers' training camp
Several teammates and coach Brett Brown were asked if they've seen any evidence of an improved shot from the Australian star over the first three days of camp.
- by Keith Pompey
NBL
Phoenix star Creek still shooting for an NBA recall
Mitch Creek lived up to his tag as the South East Melbourne Phoenix's franchise player and his strong outside shooting could help him return to the NBA.
- by Roy Ward
Basketball
Paul Pierce picks Clippers for NBA title
After acquiring superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, NBA legend Paul Pierce believes the Los Angeles Clippers will be the team to beat for the championship this season.
- by Ronny Lerner
Ben Simmons
Simmons ready to shoot three-pointers
The Australian All-Star said if he is open this NBA season he will attempt jump shots and three-pointers, breaking the shackles on an area of his game opposition teams have exploited.
NBL
Ex-NBA star to take over Bullets as NBL gets another pre-season lift
Kevin Martin played 12 seasons in the NBA. Now he heads a new group at the helm of the Bullets as the NBL adds more US connections.
- by Phil Lutton
NBL
Froling faces frustrating NBA visa wait after Iran trip
Harry Froling's Australian Boomers debut in February has placed his hopes of playing an NBA pre-season game under threat.
- by Roy Ward
NBL
'More hotels, more planes': Melbourne United face torrid travel schedule
Melbourne United open the NBL season at home on Thursday night but they do so in the middle of an exhaustive travel schedule.
- by Roy Ward
Ben Simmons
Simmons' hard work tipped to pay off ahead of huge NBA season
Ben Simmons has been putting in the work and re-discovered his love for basketball and both he and his Philadelphia 76ers are expected to shine in 2019-20.