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    • Liz Cambage drops sad announcement amid WNBA controversy

      The Aussie basketball star has taken to social media to share her sad update.

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      Kevin Durant, the Nets and an inflection point for the NBA's player empowerment era

      Kevin Durant is overplaying his hand, and the Brooklyn Nets are calling his bluff.

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      NBA won't play games on Election Day to encourage everyone to vote in midterms

      NBA took another step in promoting its players, staff and fans to go out and vote.

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      Simmons, 76ers settle over salary issue

      Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly settled the grievance he filed to recoup a portion of last season's salary.Simmons was seeking a slice of the nearly $US20 million ($A28m) that was withheld after he refused to suit up for the Sixers last season.

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      Australia's Cambage takes break from WNBA

      Australia's controversial basketball star Liz Cambage has said she will step away from the WNBA "for the time being," addressing for the first time her departure from the Los Angeles Sparks last month."While I'll miss rocking the purple and gold, I'll be taking this time to focus on my healing and personal growth before providing clarification on past rumours," the four-time All-Star said in an Instagram post.

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      Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's open to playing for Bulls 'down the line'

      Down the line, you never know. Maybe I play for Chicago," Antetokounmpo said.

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      Griner appeals Russian prison sentence

      Lawyers for US basketball star Brittney Griner has filed an appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drugs possession, according to Russian news agencies.Griner, a centre for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, was convicted on August 4.

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      NBA, NBPA announce league will permanently retire No. 6 in honor of Bill Russell

      Adam Silver said the move will ensure Bill Russell's career will always be recognized.

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      Bobby Portis talks no-drama Milwaukee, Brooklyn's KD conundrum & why young teams need old vets

      Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis joins the latest episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes to talk about mentorship, wealth management, the Bucks' offseason & more.

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      Jackson earns basketball World Cup recall

      Basketball legend Lauren Jackson will suit up for her fifth World Cup after a 12 year absence, making her return to the national team.Jackson, 41, has been included in a 12-strong Opals team for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup which gets underway in Sydney on September 22.

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      Stephen Curry laughs off claim that he's a 'one dimensional' player: 'I'm petty'

      Stephen Curry wasn't going to let this criticism slide.

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      Doc Rivers calls 76ers alleged tampering 'not true'

      The NBA is investigating how the 76ers signed P.J. Tucker, Danuel House and re-signed James Harden.

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      England pip Aussies for 3x3 gold

      A last-ditch bucket from a Birmingham local has left Australia's men's 3x3 basketball team's hopes of Commonwealth Games gold in tatters in a frantic 17-16 overtime defeat.With Australia leading 16-15, Daniel Johnson missed a shot to seal the win before England's Myles Hesson drained a two-pointer to snatch victory.

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      LJ savouring each day of her comeback

      Lauren Jackson is savouring every minute of her basketball comeback even though the battle-tested Australian hoops icon knows she can't do things that once captivated fans before retiring from the sport six years ago. This chapter belongs to the now 41-year-old mom, and her return is creating a buzz.

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      New finals layout for 2022-23 NBL season

      Six teams will participate in a revamped NBL finals format with a play-in leg added to the league for the 2022-23 season.The top two sides on the ladder at season's end will automatically qualify for the semis, leaving teams placed three to six duelling to keep their championship aspirations alive.

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      Wagstaff in range of unique Games feat

      Jesse Wagstaff's unique path to back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold is nearing completion after Australia muscled past Scotland in the 3x3 basketball semi-finals.A member of the Boomers' traditional 5-a-side team that dominated on the Gold Coast four years ago, the six-time NBL champion with Perth is now poised for a rare basketball feat in the modified game's event debut.

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      Wildcats sign American sharpshooter Manek

      The Perth Wildcats have finalised their roster for the forthcoming NBL season with the signing of American college star Brady Manek.The 23-year-old sharpshooter recently represented the Charlotte Hornets at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where he averaged 14 minutes for 7.

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      Finals time for Australia's 3x3 teams

      Australia's women's 3x3 basketball team are one win away from the gold-medal game while a loss to England means the men have to go the long way in Birmingham.A 21-2 defeat of Sri Lanka ensured Australia's women topped their pool and will face the winners of England and Kenya in Monday night's Commonwealth Games semi-final.

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      NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

      Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years -- the last two as the first Black head coach in any major US sport -- and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr.His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his side.

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      NBA players and fans honor Bill Russell on social media

      Current and former NBA players, celebrities, and many fans took to social media to share their memories of the legendary Bill Russell.

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      Bill Russell, perhaps the greatest basketball player of all time, dies at 88

      Russell, an NBA legend, died peacefully with his wife Jeannine by his side.

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      36er Johnson ensures winning 3x3 debut

      Daniel Johnson has carried Australia's 3x3 basketball offence in a winning start to life as a Commonwealth Games sport.The Adelaide 36ers forward didn't miss as he notched 11 points in a 21-7 defeat of Trinidad & Tobago before scoring nine points in a 21-11 win over New Zealand in Birmingham on Saturday.

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      Dellavedova signs NBA deal with Kings

      Matthew Dellavedova will play for Sacramento in the NBA this season, with the Australian guard agreeing to terms with the Kings on Friday.The Kings did not disclose terms of the deal for Dellavedova, who played for new Sacramento coach Mike Brown as a rookie with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013-14.

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      Aussies on fire in 3x3 Games debut

      Australia's 3x3 women's basketballers made a perfect start as the sport enjoyed its Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham.Australia opened with a 21-9 win over Scotland before backing up with a 21-15 win over Kenya in the final game of the evening.

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      Dwight Howard's post-NBA career could be in the WWE

      Howard still wants to play in the NBA, but he knows what he wants to do after his basketball career ends.

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      Charles Barkley ends talks with LIV Golf: 'Iโ€™m staying with Turner for the rest of my TV career'

      Charles Barkley was still waiting on an offer from LIV Golf.

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