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Battle of the ages: The veteran Boomers stars fighting for one last Olympic charge
In a rare interview, Boomers coach Adam Caporn discusses Patty Mills, Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles, and Australia’s new wave of basketball talent.
- Jon Pierik
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The 229cm teenager with NBA scouts watching – and a dream to join Wemby
JK Mach is impossible to miss, and NBA scouts are most intrigued by what he could become.
- Jonathan Drennan
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He signed with Melbourne, now NBA star Joe Ingles wants to be reunited with Patty Mills
Australian basketball star Joe Ingles opens up on his return to the NBL with Melbourne United, a great mate he would love to play with, and whether he wants to continue his distinguished career with the Boomers.
- Jon Pierik
‘Boogie’ battled ‘crazy as hell’ Bogut in the NBA and loves it here. So why didn’t he play in the NBL?
DeMarcus Cousins has turned his post-NBA career into an international odyssey and hits Melbourne this week. Before his visit, he opened up about why he never took up an offer to play in the NBL.
- Roy Ward
Be like Mike: Josh Giddey opens up on Michael Jordan comparisons
Australian star Josh Giddey has opened up about a frustrating season, and his links to Michael Jordan and the record books.
- Jon Pierik
Rare air: Big-money pressure no concern as Josh Giddey joins Michael Jordan in Bulls record books
Josh Giddey’s sparkling start to the NBA season is justifying his lucrative contract, challenging records held by the greatest Chicago Bull of all and drawing praise from other legendary figures from the club’s past.
- Roy Ward
Atlanta Hawks lock in ‘Great Barrier Thief’ on eye-watering new NBA deal
Dyson Daniels’ fourth NBA season is about to tip off, and he’s signed a new contract that places him among Australia’s highest-paid athletes.
- Murray Wenzel
Training in Australia is a ‘bloodbath’. But this Aussie NBA player chose to do it anyway
Australian NBA star Jock Landale thinks he has “lucked out” by signing with the Memphis Grizzlies but he thinks a stint back home in Australia will give him the ideal launching pad.
- Roy Ward
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$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey
Australian star Josh Giddey is seeking a monster pay day but the Chicago Bulls are offering a much lower figure. Who has the upper hand?
- Jon Pierik
‘A really dark time for me’: How this Australian shook off his demons to land an NBA deal
Tyrese Proctor reflects on how his success was built from heartbreak after signing a four-year contract worth at least $5.25 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Roy Ward