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Late NBA draft twist as Melbourne prospect realises dream, former United player chosen with final pick
The NBA dream of Melbourne-born Johnny Furphy has been realised, but only after another shock move during the second round of the NBA draft on Friday morning.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
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LeBron James, son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move
No father-son duo has ever played alongside each other in the NBA before but that will soon change after 19-year-old Bronny James was picked up by his famous father’s team.
- by Rory Carroll
Bronny James' agent delivers NBL threat
Rich Paul did everything in his power to get Bronny James to his desired destination at the NBA draft.
Ohanti saved by batboy
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was saved by the quick hands of the batboy from what could have been a severe injury against the Chicago White Soxs.
‘Girls deserve better’: Billionaire businessman, Tesla chair take over WNBL
Billionaire Larry Kestelman and Tesla Motors chair Robyn Denholm will overhaul the Women’s National Basketball League after striking a deal with Basketball Australia.
- by Jon Pierik
New Lakers coach fires back at journalist
Redick expressed how he felt about his lack of NBA coaching experience in a fiery answer to a question during his opening press conference
Knicks land Bridges in blockbuster trade
NBA star Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks.
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Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
- by Jon Pierik
Aussie basketball star eyes NBA draft
Melbourne teenager Johnny Furphy is expected to be drafted into the NBA.
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‘A lot of history’: Giddey becomes fifth Australian to join the Chicago Bulls
Australian guard Josh Giddey has a new NBA home, and will soon be eligible for a lucrative rookie-scale contract extension.
- by Jon Pierik
Giddey traded to NBA rival
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has been traded from OKC Thunder to NBA rivals the Chicago Bulls.