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SportYahoo SportsCeltics reportedly acquire Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers for five players and a first-round pick
The Celtics managed to retain their core players while acquiring Malcolm Brogdon from the Pacers.
NewsYahoo SportsMiles Bridges' wife, Mychelle Johnson, shares disturbing images of alleged assault
Mychelle Johnson wrote in an Instagram post that she "can’t be silent anymore" after posting images of her husband's alleged domestic assault.
SportAustralian Associated PressBoomers crush Japan in World Cup qualifier
The Australian Boomers remain unbeaten in their FIBA World Cup qualifying group after thoroughly outclassing Japan in a comprehensive 98-52 victory in Melbourne on Friday night.The Boomers made light work of their Japanese opponents at John Cain Arena to improve their record to 5-0 in Group B play and earn the chance to secure top spot with a victory over China on Sunday.
SportAustralian Associated PressBucks hand Joe Ingles NBA career lifeline
Australia's Joe Ingles has found a new NBA home in Milwaukee and fellow Boomers star Patty Mills is set to return to Brooklyn on a two-year deal.Their Olympic teammate Jock Landale also secured a trade, from San Antonio to Atlanta, as the NBA's travelling trade circus hit full swing.
SportYahoo SportsTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards sounds out Tom Brady on joining Buccaneers
Anthony Edwards once again showed why he's one of the best athletes in the country.
SportYahoo SportsNets guard Ben Simmons says he's 'feeling incredible' weeks after starting rehab from back surgery
Ben Simmons was cleared to begin rehabbing from back surgery in early June.
SportAustralian Associated PressBoomers beat China in World Cup qualifier
The Boomers have marked their first home appearance since their historic Olympic basketball bronze medal by defeating China 76-69 in Thursday night's FIBA World Cup qualifier.Playing the first of three matches to take place at Melbourne's John Cain Arena during the third Asian qualifying window, the new-look Boomers withstood a surging finish from China to remain the only unbeaten team in Group B, with a 4-0 record.
SportYahoo SportsJazz announce hiring of Celtics assistant Will Hardy as next Utah head coach
Will Hardy spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Spurs before joining the Celtics last year.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAussie Mills declines Nets' player option
Boomers captain and NBA veteran Patty Mills could be on the move next season after reportedly declining his $6.2 million ($A9m) player option for next season.
SportYahoo SportsNBA free agency 2022: Childhood friends Kyle Kuzma and Monte Morris finally playing together in NBA
Kyle Kuzma and Monte Morris grew up as best friends in Flint, Michigan. Now they both could be playing on the same team for the first time since second grade.
SportYahoo SportsNBA free agency 2022: Ish Smith could set an NBA record for most games with a different team
Ish Smith's closet must be riddled with different NBA team jerseys.
SportAustralian Associated PressLeadership stamps Whitcomb's Opals role
Sami Whitcomb's rise from Olympics omission to Opals centrepiece has continued with her selection as one of three leaders for this year's World Cup.The New York Liberty WNBA guard was the last player cut from Sandy Brondello's squad to play in Tokyo last year.
SportAustralian Associated PressBoomers platform for Maker's NBA bid
Australia's self-described "most underrated passer in the world" hopes to use his Boomers return as a springboard back into the NBA.Thon Maker will don green and gold for this week's FIBA World Cup qualifying games against China and Japan in Melbourne, having missed out on the Tokyo Olympics.
SportAustralian Associated PressIrving to stay with Nets in NBA
In an apparent change of heart, Kyrie Irving has exercised his option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-23 NBA season.The star point guard's decision came hours after reports said that he was expected to decline the $36.
SportYahoo SportsIs Kyrie Irving bluffing? Nets appear to think so, and there's little Lakers leverage for him to use
Irving can be one of the very best in the NBA. He’s also an extremely difficult and demanding employee. It’s why Irving may find his quest for a trade partner to be humbling.
SportYahoo Sports2022 Free Agency Preview: Are Kyrie & KD on the precipice of a split from Brooklyn?
Chris Haynes & Vincent Goodwill discuss the latest Kyrie Irving drama on the eve of the 2022 free agency period.
SportYahoo SportsKyrie Irving won't say if he'll play for Nets as reports of Lakers' pursuit looms
Kyrie Irving cast doubt on his future with the Brooklyn Nets as reports about his desire to play with LeBron James and the Lakers swirl.
SportYahoo SportsPacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin calls out LeBron James: 'He’s going to have to show me he’s better than me'
Bennedict Mathurin made a curious decision to call out one of the all-time greats.
SportYahoo SportsStorm sign Tina Charles, who will be available Wednesday vs. first-place Aces
Tina Charles made the All-Star team in each of the past four seasons and agreed to a "contract divorce" — WNBA's term for buyout — with the Mercury over the weekend.
SportYahoo SportsKevin Durant says he 'can't be involved' in Kyrie Irving's contract decision
Kevin Durant doesn't think it's his place to influence whether Kyrie Irving hits the free-agent market.
SportYahoo Sports2022 NBA draft: Fantasy basketball winners and losers
Which NBA players saw their fantasy basketball stock rise or fall after the 2022 NBA draft?
SportYahoo SportsNBA draft: Thunder GM Sam Presti found a temporary solution after drafting Jaylin Williams and Jalen Williams
Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams are teammates and that's confusing.
SportYahoo SportsLakers want Russell Westbrook to be a defense-first player if he returns to team
Russell Westbrook averaged 18.5 points last season, one of the lowest totals of his career.
SportYahoo Sports2022 NBA draft grades for Round 1: Paolo Banchero to Magic gets A-; Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey get A+
Complete analysis on every pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NBA draft.
SportYahoo Sports2022 NBA Draft prospects: Best available undrafted players according to Krysten Peek
After the lottery round, here's a rundown of the top talent and hidden gems left in the NBA draft.
