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Aussie sharpshooter Broekhoff joins Philadelphia
Australian sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff is joining Ben Simmons and Brett Brown at the Philadelphia 76ers for their run at the NBA championship.
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NBA
Sixteen COVID cases as NBA admits risks over Florida 'bubble'
Even as the NBA was unveiling its schedule for the conclusion of the regular season, commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the league's "bubble" can't be made totally safe from the pandemic.
NBL
NBL pushes season back two months, sets up clash NRL/AFL clash
The NBL season will start in December, setting up a prolonged clash with the two major football codes.
- by Sam Phillips
Coronavirus pandemic
Friendship, trust lure Brian Goorjian back to the NBL after 11 years
It was hard to see Brian Goorjian ever coming back to the NBL and just as tough to see him coaching a side as troubled as the Hawks, but new ownership and a trusted friend have lured the NBL legend back to Australia.
- by Roy Ward
NBL
Goorjian returns to NBL as new Hawks coach
Master coach Brian Goorjian will return to the NBL for the first time in over a decade, joining the Hawks for the next two seasons.
- by Roy Ward
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NBL
From Philly to the 'Gong: Why former 76ers boss Colangelo is restarting career at Hawks
Bryan Colangelo has scarcely spoken publicly about his controversial exit from the 76ers. When he spoke to the Herald from Arizona, he knew it was the elephant in the room.
- by Sam Phillips
Black Lives Matter
Opals push BA to do more on race, diversity issues
The Australian Opals demanded better and Basketball Australia has come to the table with the national team and organisation pledging to do more to combat racism and discrimination.
- by Roy Ward
NBL
Phoenix re-sign Stephens, opt against retaining Madgen, Trist
The Phoenix have re-signed Kendall Stephens for next season but have opted against keeping Ben Madgen and Daniel Trist.
- by Roy Ward
NBL
'He was cleared': New Hawks owner defends former 76ers GM Colangelo
The Hawks have removed Illawarra from their name and included an eye-catching former NBA general manager in its new ownership structure.
- by Sam Phillips
Coronavirus pandemic
Junior, social basketball closer to resuming but courts an issue
Basketball Victoria is excited about being able to resume junior trainings from June 22 but complex issues remain around stadium availability.
- by Roy Ward