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Basketball‘Create havoc’ - Patty’s bold NBA call

Patty Mills has joined a star-studded NBA line-up at the Brooklyn Nets and had big aims to build on his Olympic brilliance.

Russell Gould

BasketballEmbiid 'disappointed' with Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers' main man Joel Embiid reckons he's "disappointed" in his key Australian sidekick Ben Simmons over his stand-off at the NBA franchise.

John Salvado

BasketballNBA's Wiggins denied vaccine exemption

Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins won't be able to play home games in the NBA unless he takes the COVID-19 vaccine.

AAP

BasketballCan the Sixers woo back Ben Simmons?

The future of Ben Simmons at Philadelphia 76ers is still not certain despite all the suggestions of an inevitable divorce between the Aussie and the franchise.

Dan Gelston

BasketballRivers won't give up on Simmons at 76ers

Amid suggestions that Aussie star Ben Simmons has played his last NBA match for the 76ers, coach Doc Rivers says he hopes to win him back as a key player.

AAP

BasketballGoorjian ‘open’ to coaching Boomers in Paris

Brian Goorjian helped the Boomers create history with a maiden medal in Tokyo, but will he continue coaching Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Matt Logue

TROUBLE IN PHILLY VideoIs Simmons about to leave Philadelphia?

Ben Simmons' rift with the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be beyond repair with reports that the Australian NBA star will not return for training camp.

Dan Gelston

Major blowCommentsWildcats star out for up to four months

The Perth Wildcats’ run of bad luck has continued with Todd Blanchfield requiring knee surgery; ruled out for the start of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Rewards comePremiumWNBL timing perfect for Willetton’s Gandini

Emma Gandini put study and work ahead of her basketball dream for years but now she’s ready to test herself in the WNBL after signing for Perth Lynx

Craig O'Donoghue

Trade showdownSimmons refuses to show at 76ers training

NBA pre-season training starts in a week, but Ben Simmons remains determined not to report to Philadelphia 76ers camp amid a messy trade standoff.

Matt Logue

He’s here!PremiumWildcats import lands in Aus with good news

Vic Law has carried an ankle injury for months but the new Perth Wildcats import can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball‘Extraordinary times’: Anti-vax first as player cut

The choice to be vaccinated or not is going to become a game-changing issue not just for the NBL going forward, but athletes and officialdom in all sports.

Matt Logue

BasketballNBL's Breakers cut anti-vax player Webster

New Zealand Breakers player Tai Webster has followed older brother Corey out the door at the Auckland-based NBL club because of his COVID-19 vaccination stance.

Shayne Hope

No jab, no play?Breakers cut anti-vax NBL star Webster

NBL star Tai Webster has been released from his New Zealand Breakers contract because of his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Shayne Hope

BasketballBoomers star thrown $20m lifeline

He’s struggled with injury throughout his career but Danté Exum has been given Aussie basketball star another shot at playing in the NBA.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballExum Rockets his way to another NBA shot

Dante Exum has leveraged his fine Olympic Games campaign with the Boomers to earn another crack at the NBA with Houston

Murray Wenzel

Ennis the menaceEnnis gives shout-out to Wildcats days with EPIC T-shirt

He’s eyeing an eighth season in the NBA, but don’t think for a second that James Ennis has forgotten about his Perth Wildcats roots.

Chris Robinson

Delayed start?PremiumNBL’s November tip-off in frame to be pushed back

The Perth Wildcats’ path to NBL grand final redemption could start in December rather than November, with the league floating a later start date to maximise crowd attendance.

Matt Logue

BasketballAussie legend’s Ben Simmons plea

Ben Simmons’ NBA career is in limbo, but Boomers legend Andrew Gaze believes there can be an amicable way forward for both Simmons and Philadelphia.

Matt Logue

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On demand: WABL finals week 3 - Grand finals

The West Australian brings you exclusive coverage of the Western Australian Basketball League finals throughout September with this weekend ramping up with the grand finals.

Staff writers

Star retiresPremiumOlympian Burton trades sneakers for whiteboard

WA basketball star Nat Burton’s career took her to the Olympics but now she’s determined to start a new phase with life as Perth Lynx assistant coach

Craig O'Donoghue

Grand plansPremiumHutchy’s plan to lift Wildcats to even greater heights

New Perth Wildcats owners Sports Entertainment Group believe their early appointments are a strong indication of how aggressive they will be to add more championships to the trophy cabinet.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballNBL champion wins biggest battle

Veteran big man Alex Pledger displayed plenty of fight during his career, and he relied on similar resilience to overcome his cancer battle.

Matt Logue

Selling stockPremiumNew Wildcats owners almost finished offloading United shares

New Perth Wildcats owners, Sports Entertainment Group are in the final stage of selling their shares in Melbourne United and will have completed the deal before the start of the NBL season.

Craig O'Donoghue