Basketball

‘Dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation’: Charles Barkley unloads on Spurs after record Finals fade-out

The San Antonio Spurs have been torn to shreds as the “dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation” after New York’s record 29-point comeback in Game 4 of...

‘Love to come back’: Former NBL champion’s near miss revealed as bad timing thwarts return

Former NBL champion and Tasmania JackJumpers alumnus Jordon Crawford has revealed how close he came to returning to...

‘Never thought I’d see that in the Finals’: Knicks coach rips refs over costly imbalance in tight loss

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown was left frustrated with the officiating after his side’s 115-111 defeat...

‘We’ll miss him deeply’: Chicago Bulls’ three-time NBA champ, long-time broadcaster Stacey King, dies aged 59

Stacey King, a big man during the first Bulls three-peat in the early 1990s who became a beloved...

‘Wemby’s in shock’: Horror moment costly as Knicks NBA title fairytale beckons

The New York Knicks have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after a dramatic 105-104...

NBA ‘devastated’ as Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies aged 29

Seventh-year Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday.His death is being investigated as a potential overdose,...

‘Perfect’: Dream Giddey scenario; apology after ‘brutal’ twist to NBA fairytale — Talking Points

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery delivered a major shake-up across the league, with the Washington Wizards landing the No. 1 pick, the Chicago Bulls...

‘Holy s***’: Trade gamble blows up, shock win for Giddey’s Bulls in ‘wild’ NBA Draft lottery

The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery, earning the right to add the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 class while there was...

Timberwolves coach fumes at ‘unprofessional’ ref; Sixers’ fairytale in tatters — NBA Wrap

A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series...

’Worst whistle’: Fiery post-game scenes as star erupts at ref, coach defends LeBron — Playoffs wrap

Detroit and Oklahoma City both seized 2-0 leads in their Conference semi-finals after gritty Game 2 wins, with the Pistons holding off Cleveland 107-97...

‘My goodness’: Star’s ‘pure dominance’ crushes rivals as 10-year first thrills — NBA Playoffs Wrap

The New York Knicks are now just two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals after Jalen Brunson delivered another clutch fourth-quarter performance to...