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Goorjian stresses on final selection as young stars look to new NBA teams

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
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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

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

‘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
Late NBA draft twist as Melbourne prospect realises dream, former United player chosen with final pick
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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
LeBron James, son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move
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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
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‘Girls deserve better’: Billionaire businessman, Tesla chair take over WNBL

‘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
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
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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
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Aussie basketball star eyes NBA draft

Melbourne teenager Johnny Furphy is expected to be drafted into the NBA.

‘A lot of history’: Giddey becomes fifth Australian to join the Chicago Bulls
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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
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Giddey traded to NBA rival

Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has been traded from OKC Thunder to NBA rivals the Chicago Bulls.