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SportAustralian Associated PressClippers storm home to beat Giddey's Thunder in LA
Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have missed the chance to close in on an NBA playoff spot, going down 127-105 to the Clippers in Los Angeles.Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points, making 13 of 15 field goals, as the home side on Thursday won their first game since losing Paul George to a knee injury.
SportAustralian Associated PressNBL's Kings re-sign grand-final hero Angus Glover
The Sydney Kings have retained another piece of their championship-winning team, signing grand-final hero Angus Glover to a new two-year contract.Glover played a pivotal role in the decisive fifth game of the championship series despite suffering from abdominal spasms that left him struggling to talk and stand upright in the second half.
SportYahoo SportsTips to win a fantasy basketball championship in Week 23
Ready to win it all? Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus gives you the blueprint.
SportYahoo SportsLeBron James denies return timetable after reports claim he'd play final week of Lakers' regular season
James missed the past 12 games with a foot injury.
SportYahoo SportsPG13’s sprained knee, the red-hot 76ers & MJ selling the Hornets | No Cap Room
In the very first episode of No Cap Room, Jake Fischer and Dan Devine have lots of fun talking about the NBA news of the day and previewing the last few weeks of the season.
SportAustralian Associated PressJoe Ingles and Bucks consolidate top spot in NBA
Joe Ingles and the Milwaukee Bucks have moved two wins clear atop the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 130-94 demolition of easybeats San Antonio.One of three teams in the East to have already clinched a playoff spot, the Bucks (52-20) are now further ahead of second-placed Boston having played one game fewer.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Target these 2022-23 rookies in drafts next season
We're nearly to the close of the 2022-23 fantasy basketball season — it's time to check on the NBA rookie class, one last time.
SportYahoo SportsPacers forward Buddy Hield fined $25,000 for 'making an obscene gesture' on the court
Buddy Hield would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those meddling NBA cameras.
SportYahoo SportsPelicans clear Zion Williamson to return to on-court activities, still out for 2 more weeks
Williamson has been out of action since injuring his hamstring on Jan. 2 against the Sixers.
SportAustralian Associated PressProud Townsville Fire coach lauds WNBL champions
Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm has expressed his pride in helping deliver the North Queensland franchise their fourth WNBL championship following their 2-0 grand-final series sweep over Southside Flyers.Seebohm took the head coaching role at Townsville in 2020 and made an immediate impact, guiding the Fire to a grand final berth while winning the league's Coach of the Year award for the second time.
SportAustralian Associated PressTownsville Fire surge to title after grounding Flyers
Townsville Fire have stormed to the 2022/23 WNBL championship after coming from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat Southside Flyers 82-69 and complete a 2-0 grand-final series sweep.The Fire closed Wednesday night's game two match-up at Melbourne's State Basketball Centre with a 25-13 fourth-quarter effort to secure their 16th consecutive victory and cap their barnstorming run to the title.
SportAustralian Associated PressOKC win, Nets slip up in race for NBA playoffs spots
Oklahoma City have scored a crucial road win over a Western Conference rival as the race for the NBA post-season enters the home stretch.The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Australian Josh Giddey, held on for a thrilling 101-100 victory against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
SportYahoo SportsWhy Giannis Antetokounmpo has been 2022-23's most disappointing fantasy basketball player
The Greek Freak was drafted as a top-five pick in 2022, but fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus explains why the superstar is leaving fantasy managers wanting this season.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Will Karl-Anthony Towns return to give your team a playoff boost?
Fantasy basketball analyst Alex Barutha shares everything you need to know from around the NBA this week.
BusinessYahoo SportsMagic Johnson reportedly joins Josh Harris' bid to buy Commanders
The ownership group Josh Harris is assembling to buy the Commanders just got a little Magic.
SportAustralian Associated PressRandle points-fest fails to earn NBA win for the Knicks
Julius Randle has scored 57 points to tie the third-highest total in Knicks history, but Minnesota rode a sizzling start and a steady finish to win 140-134.The Timberwolves made more than 70 per cent of their shots in the first half and led by 17 before Randle carried the Knicks back with a franchise-record 26 points in the third quarter.
SportAustralian Associated PressGalloway becomes first champion King to re-sign
Rising star Jaylin Galloway has become the first player to re-sign with the Sydney Kings after the side's second consecutive NBL championship victory.Galloway is coming off a career-best NBL season, earning an average of 10 more minutes of game time for the Kings this campaign compared to the previous year and making his Boomers debut in the World Cup qualifying campaign.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: It's time to load up on key NBA talent for Week 22!
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals who he's targeting for the semifinal round of the playoffs!
SportYahoo SportsBomani Jones on Ja Morant, Lakers & the MVP race | Good Word with Goodwill
Bomani Jones joins Vince Goodwill for a fun conversation about all things NBA.
SportAustralian Associated PressGiddey's OKC stun Suns, keep NBA playoffs dream alive
Oklahoma City's deadly backcourt duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey have thrown down another warning to their Western Conference rivals that they plan on being involved in the NBA post-season.The M-V-P chants rained down on Gilgeous-Alexander as he hit two critical free throws with 10 seconds remaining to help the Thunder hold off Phoenix 124-120 at home on Sunday.
SportAustralian Associated PressNBL MVP Xavier Cooks makes cameo NBA debut for Wizards
NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has made his NBA debut for the Washington Wizards just hours after having his first workout with the team.Less than four days after leading the Sydney Kings to a second consecutive title with victory in Game 5 of the NBL grand final series, Cooks came off the bench for four minutes in the Wizards' 132-118 home loss to the high-flying Sacramento Kings on Saturday.
SportYahoo SportsAnthony Davis takes blame for Lakers loss after three mistakes in final seconds: 'The last play was my fault'
Anthony Davis put up strong numbers, but his key mistakes in the final seconds resulted in the Lakers losing Friday's game.
SportAustralian Associated PressFire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker
Indestructible Townsville Fire are one win away from their fourth WNBL championship after demolishing the Southside Flyers 94-63 in Game One of the best-of-three grand final series.The 31-point winning margin at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Saturday night was the biggest in WNBL grand final history.
SportAustralian Associated PressBuzzer-beater settles Mavericks-Lakers NBA thriller
Dallas' Maxi Kleber has pulled off his best imitation of superstar teammate Luka Doncic to snatch a thrilling 111-110 victory for the Mavericks with a buzzer-beating three-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers.The sidelined Doncic has repeatedly beaten the Lakers with big shots over the years, but in his absence it was Kleber who stepped up to the plate, taking a pass from Kyrie Irving to sink the Lakers.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Top pickups for your playoff matchups
If you're looking ahead to Week 22, we have some adds to prioritize for a boost in upcoming fantasy postseason matchups.
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