Late NBA draft twist as Melbourne prospect realises dream,former United player chosen with final pick
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Boomers

Late NBA draft twist as Melbourne prospect realises dream,former United player chosen with final pick

The NBA dream of Melbourne-born Johnny Furphy has been realised,but only after another shock move during the second round of the NBA draft on Friday morning.

  • byJon Pierik andRoy Ward

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LeBron James,son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move
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LeBron James,son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move

No father-son duo has ever played alongside each other in the NBA before but that will soon change after 19-year-old Bronny James was picked up by his famous father’s team.

  • byRory Carroll
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft

Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft

He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.

  • byJon Pierik
‘A lot of history’:Giddey becomes fifth Australian to join the Chicago Bulls
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NBL

‘A lot of history’:Giddey becomes fifth Australian to join the Chicago Bulls

Australian guard Josh Giddey has a new NBA home,and will soon be eligible for a lucrative rookie-scale contract extension.

  • byJon Pierik
This jaw-dropping buzzer-beater showed Boston were destined for a record-breaking 18th NBA title

This jaw-dropping buzzer-beater showed Boston were destined for a record-breaking 18th NBA title

Payton Pritchard delivered the knockout blow right on half-time with a half-court shot for the ages in game five of the NBA finals as the Boston Celtics charged towards their 18th NBA championship;one more than their fierce rivals,the Los Angeles Lakers.

Exum’s dunk:Best play by an Aussie in NBA finals since Mills a decade ago?

Exum’s dunk:Best play by an Aussie in NBA finals since Mills a decade ago?

The Celtics are 3-0 up in the NBA Finals and will chase a series sweep over Dallas in game four on Saturday as questions remain about why Dante Exum didn’t see the court again following his highlight dunk in the first quarter.

  • byRoy Ward
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Exum throws it down in the NBA Finals
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Exum throws it down in the NBA Finals

Australian guard Dante Exum threw down a powerful dunk against Boston in game three of the NBA Finals.

Genuine icon:Jerry West,the inspiration for NBA’s famous logo,dies at 86

Genuine icon:Jerry West,the inspiration for NBA’s famous logo,dies at 86

The Los Angeles Clippers,where he worked as an executive,confirmed West’s death,saying the 14-time All-Star died peacefully with his wife Karen by his side.

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‘Whatever it takes’:Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead as Exum pushes for bigger role

‘Whatever it takes’:Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead as Exum pushes for bigger role

The Celtics aim to take a 2-0 lead in their best of seven NBA Finals series against the Dallas Mavericks in game two in Boston on Monday morning AEST.

  • byRoy Ward
Brown,Porzingis fire Boston to game one win in NBA Finals over Dallas

Brown,Porzingis fire Boston to game one win in NBA Finals over Dallas

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the NBA Finals tip off in Boston.

  • byRoy Ward
His dad played with Michael Jordan. Now this Melbourne-born star is shooting for an NBA championship

His dad played with Michael Jordan. Now this Melbourne-born star is shooting for an NBA championship

On Friday morning,Dante Exum will line up alongside countryman Josh Green in their quest for an NBA championship.

  • byRoy Ward