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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Stephen Curry #30 after scoring a fast-break off a steal against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chase Center on January 04, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Unsung Warriors rookie is the Steph Curry of getting run over

Brandin Podziemski came to the Warriors this season as a little-known rookie who looked a useful role player. Then it emerged that he has a superpower: Nobody in the NBA is better at getting knocked over.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Patty Mills of Australia looks on during the match between the Australian Boomers and South Sudan at Rod Laver Arena on August 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Kings coach’s big call on Mills’ return to the NBL

In a major boost for the Boomers’ Olympic hopes, Patty Mills is staying in the NBA, but could a future return to the NBL be on the cards? MATT LOGUE and MICHAEL RANDALL find out.

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Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are in the midst of a sensational NBA season. Picture: Getty Images

What the Celtics are doing this NBA season is ridiculodonkulous

While the NBA title road will go through defending champion Denver and Nikola Jokic, this astonishing Boston Celtics team is in the midst of demolishing the league, writes JASON GAY.

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AFL Round 10. 23/05/2021. Collingwood vs Port Adelaide at the MCG, Melbourne. Tom Wilson of the Magpies . Pic: Michael Klein

Andrew Gaze’s huge rap for former AFL Pie chasing NBL return

The calls for Bryce Cotton to be a Boomer keep coming, while NBL legend Andrew Gaze has high praise for a former AFL defender as NBL clubs circle.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Patty Mills of Australia looks on during the match between the Australian Boomers and South Sudan at Rod Laver Arena on August 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Gaze: The move Patty Mills has to make after NBA axing

Patty Mills is without a team after being cut by NBA’s Atlanta Hawks — and the equation is simple for the Boomers captain as he weighs up his next move ahead of the Olympics.

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Streaming services are about to change the sports broadcast rights landscape in the US.

Inside America’s seismic sports streaming shift and what it means for us

Netflix paid $5 billion for the WWE’s top show. Three giants changed the game by teaming up. What is going on in US sports streaming? SHANNON GILL talks to a revolutionary figure about the huge implications.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The NBA’s superstars can’t stop scoring. Is basketball broken?

This season is responsible for the five best offences in NBA history. Players are scoring 70 points. Teams are putting up 140—and losing. What is going on? ROBERT O’CONNELL investigates.

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Melbourne United's Ariel Hukporti is on a collision course with the NBA.

NBL Next Star’s ‘crazy’ 15,000km effort to break into the NBA

The NBL Next Stars program has delivered several lottery picks to the NBA – but few have gone to the lengths of Melbourne’s Ariel Hukporti to reach the biggest stage in basketball.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes the court for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on May 07, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Heritage, Family, Failure: Inside the mind of Giannis

When Giannis Antetokounmpo’s speech on failure after the Bucks playoff exit went viral last season it showed a very different side to ‘the Greek Freak’. He opens up to LANE FLORSHEIM about life off the court.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talk to each other after the Lakers beat the Warriors in double overtime at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

The nixed trade that could have paired LeBron and Steph

The Golden State Warriors launched a bid to pair one-time NBA Finals rivals Steph Curry and LeBron James before trade deadline. MELISSA ROHLIN writes on what might have been had the veteran icons been united.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 122-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The unstoppable move that’s taking the NBA by storm

This NBA season, some of basketball’s biggest stars are finding new players to pass to: themselves. The results have been spectacular, writes ROBERT O’CONNELL.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball down the court during the first half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 05, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

LeBron’s history of cryptic messages and what happened next

LeBron James has sent the NBA into a frenzy with a cryptic tweet, something he has made a habit of across his career. MELISSA ROHLIN examines the string of consequences.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 04: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball past Gregory Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at TD Garden on February 04, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Paul Rutherford/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Paul Rutherford / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Seismic shift in US sport as new joint streaming service unveiled

Fox, Warner and ESPN have announced a new sports streaming service joint venture as media rights for major US sports increase. Here are the key talking points.

(FILES) Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets helped up from the floor by teammate Danuel House Jr. #25 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center on January 30, 2024 in San Francisco, California. The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on February 1, 2024 for violating injury reporting rules but were found not to have violated Player Participation Policy rules for benching Joel Embiid. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

This all-powerful version of Joel Embiid may be finished

Joel Embiid is headed for knee surgery, so what does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers’ season and his NBA career? YARON WEITZMAN examines the major talking points.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tai Webster of the Wildcats reacts during the round 17 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats at State Basketball Centre, on January 27, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘He’s already a star’: Red Army backs the wrong Wildcat MIP

Perth’s loyal fanbase is mounting a case for Tai Webster’s to be named NBL24’s Most Improved Player — but they’ve got the wrong Wildcats, Michael Randall and Matt Logue write.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 25: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on January 25, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The no-name leading the New York Knicks to contention

The New York Knicks play in the NBA’s biggest market, which makes its rise with a low-profile roster and an underrated star in Jalen Brunson all the more interesting writes MARK W. SANCHEZ.

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 14, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bombshell Giddey trade call looms

Australian great Andrew Gaze has made an ominous call regarding the immediate NBA future of star Boomers guard Josh Giddey – on a day when fellow Aussie Ben Simmons shone.

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Australia's Xavier Cooks dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group F match between Australia and Japan at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa on August 29, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Japanese NBL team? Why it’s closer to reality than you think

The potential for a Japanese team to join the NBL in the coming years has become a reality after a new international partnership was signed. Follow all your basketball news in Crosscourt.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 122-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The Timberwolves are finally good, yet now must pay for it

It’s been two decades since the Minnesota Timberwolves last had a postseason win. They’re finally good again but for their new owners, contending for an NBA title will come at a hefty cost.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo after setting a new franchise record of 70 points after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why Joel Embiid is playing like Wilt Chamberlain reincarnated

Nobody has ever scored like the owner of the NBA’s sole 100 point game, Wilt Chamberlain. ROBERT O‘CONNELL writes that after a 70 point outing Joel Embiid is posting numbers to rival him.

Delly's Boomers dream remains alive, thanks, in part, to his return to the NBL with Melbourne United.

Goorj’s Boomers commitment to Delly ahead of Paris

Many thought when Matthew Dellavedova wasn’t selected for the World Cup, his decorated international career was over. Boomers coach Brian Goorjian wasn’t among them. Here’s why.

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‘No surprise’: Why US police could not charge NBA star

The high-profile lawyer representing the teenager who allegedly had a relationship with Josh Giddey has spoken out for the first time, revealing why the case was dropped.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Alan Williams of the Phoenix reacts after being fouled out of the game during the round six NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Nissan Arena, on November 02, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Star’s season over in hammer blow for fading Phoenix

Injury-ravaged South East Melbourne’s season was already on life support, but news surgery will end one of its star’s 2023-24 campaign might have killed off any hope of an NBL miracle.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns is introduced to the NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Footprint Center on December 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Hornets 133-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘I don’t want to get traded’: Durant’s Phoenix vow

Despite all the talk about his unhappiness with the faltering Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant tells MELISSA ROHLIN that he doesn’t want to go anywhere.

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 23: Dante Exum #0 of the Dallas Mavericks brings the ball up court during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on December 23, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sam Hodde/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sam Hodde / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Lebron, Luka… and Dante? Exum emerges as Boomers’ best player

Ben Simmons gave Brian Goorjian a proper grilling in an hour-long face-to-face chat during the Boomers coach’s fact-finding mission ahead of the Paris Games. Here’s what that revealed about the controversial Nets star.

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