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Goorjian stresses on final selection as young stars look to new NBA teams
Boomers’ coach says his three young NBA stars won’t be distracted by their recent trades as he and his selectors figure out which players to cut from their Paris 2024 roster.
- by Roy Ward
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Celtics secure 18th NBA title
Boston Celtics have won their 18th NBA title, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in a one-sided finals series.
Need for speed: With Father Time and Paris approaching, Boomer handover begins
Veterans Patty Mills and Joe Ingles are pushing hard to make the final Olympics squad, but it’s the next generation of stars who will determine how far the team can go in Paris.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
‘I’m ready to get off the big screen’: Giddey grapples with prime Boomers role and new start with Bulls
Josh Giddey is looking forward to again taking the court for the Australian Boomers but he admits he is ready to get out of the spotlight after a torrid NBA season.
- by Roy Ward
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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
‘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
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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.