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Key takeaways from the Boomers' exhibition matches
BOOMERS TAKEDOWN SERBIA
FIBA Patty returns as Boomers overpower Jokic and Serbia
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MCVEIGH TO HOUSTON
Sources: Jack McVeigh agrees to deal with Rockets
Australian forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN.
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TEAM USA SURVIVE BOOMERS FRIGHT
Giddey-Landale combination on show in Boomers outing vs. USA
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Windy: Team USA overwhelmed in the paint by Australia
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Jayson Tatum drops the hammer for a poster flush
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LeBron drills a deep trey for Team USA
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OLYMPIC WARM-UPS
Boomers' exhibitions vs. USA, Serbia: What to look for, where and when to watch
There are less than two weeks until the Paris Games, and the Boomers are in Abu Dhabi for exhibition games against Team USA and Serbia. Here's all you need to know for the series, including the storylines to look out for, and how to watch on ESPN.
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NOTHING BUT NET
Boomers' Olympic potential lies in line-up flexibility
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Jade Melbourne realises her Olympic dream
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Rose gold-tinted glasses: Has Goorjian selected the right Boomers squad?
WOMEN'S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
Ally Wilson's journey from falling out of love with basketball to 3x3 Olympian
It was mid-2021 and Ally Wilson was on the verge of quitting basketball, now she is a key member of Australia's Gangurrus heading for the Paris Olympic Games.
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BOOMERS SQUAD REACTION
Australian roster decision on Matisse Thybulle 'came down to the wire'
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OPALS SQUAD
Lauren Jackson's hardest week ends with Opals Olympic history
Widely regarded as the greatest basketballer Australia has ever produced, Lauren Jackson left her resumé at the door and embraced a different role entering Opals training camp on the way to selection for her fifth Olympics.
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On for young and old: Opals Olympic squad reaction
Isobel Borlase was born 15 days after Lauren Jackson claimed a silver medal with the Opals at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Twenty years later, the youngest and oldest member of the Opals Olympics squad will look to guide the Aussies onto the podium in Paris.
BOOMERS SQUAD
Giddey ready to lead multiple Boomers generations to Olympic glory
A year into the Boomers transition between generations, coach Brian Goorjian believes he and his team have made the necessary calls to strike the right balance heading into Paris, including letting Olympic debutant Josh Giddey lead from the front.
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Boomers squad takeaways: Snubs and surprises for Paris
The team for Paris is in, and the reaction has been loud. But what are the key takeaways from this selection? Olgun Uluc breaks down the snubs and surprises.
Ingles excited about move to Timberwolves
OPALS VS. CHINA
OLYMPIC EXHIBITION
Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has ticked another box in her preparation for a fifth Olympics as Amy Atwell made a last-ditch bid for a ticket to Paris in the Opals' 91-63 thrashing of China.
OPALS VS. CHINA
Opals, Jackson brush off China in Olympics warm-up
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has taken another step towards a fifth Olympics as Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase pressed claims for Paris tickets in the Opals' 94-66 friendly win over China.
AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS
McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win
Jack McVeigh has given his Olympic selection hopes a huge boost with an outstanding performance in the Boomers' 107-87 friendly win over China.
Boomers can have 'best defence in the Olympics': Thybulle
BRING ON PARIS
'I feel like I belong': McVeigh making strong case for Paris
Jack McVeigh's decision to prioritise the Boomers' camp over his honeymoon is paying off. As he competes for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics, his performance is making a strong impression, writes Olgun Uluc.
Basketball Australia
Aussie Boomers notes: Camp has been ultra-physical, unbelievably competitive
The news from the first two days of Boomers Camp is that everything has been ultra-physical, unbelievably competitive, with all involved acutely aware of the stakes at play.
FURPHY LANDS AT PACERS
Furphy on being picked by Pacers: Dream come true, perfect fit
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OPALS OLYMPIC CAMPAIGN
How important are pre-Olympic friendlies for Opals campaign?
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'Hungry for more': Olympics next stop for Tolo, then onto Bendigo
When Marianna Tolo arrives in Bendigo for WNBL preseason she hopes to have some extra, precious cargo in tow.
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GIDDEY TRADED TO BULLS
Pitman: Giddey's addition perfect for Bulls
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Why Windhorst calls Caruso's trade to Thunder a 'stunning move'
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BASKETBALL
Melo joins Next Stars program as Global Ambassador
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has joined the NBL's Next Stars program as a Global Ambassador, the league announced on Tuesday.
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Carmelo Anthony's team ownership aspirations starting in Australia's NBL
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HOOPSFEST
Perth will be the ultimate hub of Australian basketball in September
All NBL and WNBL teams will descend onto Western Australia as it becomes the Mecca of basketball in the country for the inaugural HoopsFest
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The NBL "Unleashes" Hoopsfest
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BOOMERS STATE OF PLAY
Boomers state of play: On the plane, in the terminal, or still packing their bags?
Who's going into Boomers camp already getting comfortable in their seat on the flight to Paris, and who should be looking over their shoulder and unsure if it's even worth packing a bag? Olgun Uluc takes a look at the current state of play.
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NBA DRAFT
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Where Aussie Furphy could land after lottery
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43 and free: LJ balancing family and fitness in fifth Olympics bid
WNBA
Aussies out to make their mark on the WNBA season
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How much each NBL team spent in 2023-24
Lynx's Atwell making most of second WNBA opportunity
NBL FREE AGENCY
NBL 2024-25 Live Free Agency tracker
It's already time to look ahead to the 2024-25 NBL season, and it all starts with free agency.
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NBL salary cap explainer: Team spend, cap hit, marquees, luxury tax
What's the difference between a team's spend and its cap hit? What's a marquee player, who can be one, and when should it be used? What happens when teams go over the cap? ESPN's Olgun Uluc answers all of these questions in this NBL salary cap explainer.
AUSSIES IN THE WNBA DRAFT
Meet the three Aussies joining the WNBA
Three Australians are expected to be selected at the 2024 WNBA Draft, all watching proceedings from different parts of the world. Megan Hustwaite spoke to Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase, and Jaz Shelley ahead of the big day.
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NBL
Kenny Smith appointed NBL Next Stars ambassador
Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars' Player Initiatives, North America, the league announced.
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How the JackJumpers won the NBL Championship
In arguably the greatest ever NBL Championship Series, ESPN's Olgun Uluc dissects the island being defended, the JackJumpers' resilience, Jack McVeigh winning MVP, and Jordon Crawford coming up big.
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Olgun Uluc interviews the Tasmania JackJumpers following their maiden Championship win
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Championship Series Takeaways: Lightning almost strikes twice, Delly's redemption
Lightning almost struck twice for Jack McVeigh and the JackJumpers, Matthew Dellavedova redeemed himself, injury clouds hang over both sides, and more. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 4.
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Matthew Dellavedova hits the go-ahead bucket and Jo Lual-Acuil comes up with the clutch steal
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Locks, bolters, and more: Assessing the Opals' squad for Paris
NBL 2024 Free Agency Guide: Who to watch, re-signings, key dates
Top Headlines
- Heal awarded $5000 in court battle with Flames
- Phoenix release Creek for overseas opportunity
- Mills returns to form as Boomers defeat Serbia
- Sources: Jack McVeigh agrees to deal with Rockets
- Boomers give Team USA fright in Oly warm up
- Shane Heal seeks thousands over missing payslips
- Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m
- NBA draft prospect Lewis joins NBL's Phoenix
- Breakers heading to US for NBA pre-season games
