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They were worried no one would show up. It became the most-watched game of the year
Sydney owner Paul Smith calls it NBL’s State of Origin. This is the story of how the Kings turned Christmas Day into game day.
- by Iain Payten
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Taipans dodge Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby
Mitch Norton’s attempted game-winner was released a fraction of a second after the final buzzer and Cairns have hung on to beat Brisbane 102-101 in an epic finish to their NBL derby.
- by Shayne Hope
‘My own person’: NBA royalty behind quest to end championship drought
A Brisbane Bullets star never quite appreciated the enormity of the company he was in growing up. Now, that wisdom holds the key to a title charge.
- by Nick Wright
‘Protect his rights’: NBA commissioner opens up on Josh Giddey probe
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has broken his silence over a league and police investigation into allegations Australian basketballer Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
- by Jon Pierik
‘Mum got sick of us hitting our heads’: Why Australia’s tallest NBA prospect lives in a shipping container
Rocco Zikarsky is one of the most exciting young talents in Australian basketball. He outgrew the family home, literally, and is on course for the NBA draft in 2025.
- by Roy Ward
‘A 100 per cent I do’: Under-siege Giddey backed for Olympics amid investigation storm
The Australian NBA star looks as if he is playing with the weight of the world on his shoulders as a police investigation continues into allegations he had an improper relationship with a teenage girl.
- by Roy Ward
Police investigate allegations Josh Giddey had relationship with minor
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by police in California following social media allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.
- by Jon Pierik and Claire Siracusa
Giddey scrubbed from Weetbix posts
Josh Giddey’s sponsorship with Weet-Bix is reportedly worth $40 million.
Boomers coach throws support behind Giddey
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is set to visit the United States in December and will check in on Josh Giddey
‘Getting better and better’: Daniels shines in opening month of NBA season
Dyson Daniels has had a breakout start to the NBA season and is one of a number of Aussies making their mark on basketball’s biggest stage.
- by Roy Ward
Fans cheer Giddey despite allegations involving relationship with minor
Australian Josh Giddey was allowed to play in the Thunder’s home game on Sunday (AEDT) despite the ongoing investigation.
- by Billie Eder and Jon Pierik