‘That’s why I’m here’: Simmons declares plans in bid for NBA return
Ben Simmons has taken a huge step towards a shock return to the NBA, and it all starts in Melbourne.
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Patty Mills snubs NBL offers as Aussie icon joins new club
The NBL’s chase for five-time Olympian Patty Mills was unsuccessful as the Australian basketball icon decided on France as his landing point for season.
Aussie Olympic star signs $4.7m deal with NBA powerhouse
He is a dual citizen of Australia and America, having lived in Sydney for several years during his childhood.
Star named for Boomers debut after five-year citizenship battle
A long fight has finally paid off for six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton, with the star guard named to debut for the Australian Boomers.
'Top of the list': Giddey urges Boomers to end sad eligibility saga
Josh Giddey has one man 'right at the top of the list' to be picked by the Boomers for the World Cup. An off court factor complicates things.
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Delly not out of the race for 2028 Boomers spot
Matthew Dellavedova may be nearing the latter end of his career, but he is not ready to rule out a fifth Olympic appearance before he takes his last-ever shot on the court.
Boomers won on the buzzer - but no one could watch it
There was pandemonium for the Boomers after a late winner. But only those in the stadium saw it live.
Ben Simmons' role in fierce rivalry that's set to be reignited
The Boomers and Tall Blacks are set to go toe-to-toe once again as two proud basketball nations eye a spot in next year's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Simmons hit with worst insult possible by respected pundit
One of the most popular podcasters in American sport has raked through the ashes of the Aussie's career, rating him No.1 in a list no one wants to be on.
Son of a '90s basketball hero's wild ride to America's south
From the shock of seeing fried alligator on a menu to being in a crowd of 100,000 crazed fans at a football game - Max Mackinnon's shift to LSU has been unforgettable.