‘Stay strong’:the letter from Michael Jordan that gave hoops-mad Ezra a boost

‘Stay strong’:the letter from Michael Jordan that gave hoops-mad Ezra a boost

When a 12-year-old boy is hospitalised with cancer,his favourite sport proves more than just a welcome distraction.

  • byNatasha Sholl

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‘Knew them before they were cool’:The NBL has a chance to go mainstream in the US

The NBL battles to gain larger domestic audiences during summer. Despite that,CEO Jeremy Loeliger is bullish about the chances of expanding the Australian broadcast product in the US.

  • byRoy Ward
‘Magnificent mural’:Patty Mills takes Indigenous Australia to Brooklyn

‘Magnificent mural’:Patty Mills takes Indigenous Australia to Brooklyn

Australian NBA star Patty Mills has long loved the street art in Brooklyn. Now he has made his own contribution by commissioning an Indigenous people’s mural on the side of a five-storey school building.

  • byRoy Ward
No deadline:The Simmons ‘wow’ factor behind Boomers’ open invitation

No deadline:The Simmons ‘wow’ factor behind Boomers’ open invitation

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons has an open invitation to training camp in August,if his recovery from a back injury allows him to play.

  • byRoy Ward
‘I can’t wait to get home to Traralgon’:White reflects on NBA title,Jokic and his comeback from injury

‘I can’t wait to get home to Traralgon’:White reflects on NBA title,Jokic and his comeback from injury

Jack White is overjoyed about being a part of the Denver Nuggets’ breakthrough NBA championship win,with the forward still processing his emotions after becoming just the seventh Australian to win a title.

  • byRoy Ward
Jokic leads Nuggets to first NBA title win

Jokic leads Nuggets to first NBA title win

The Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat 94-89 and ended a 47-year championship wait by taking the best-of-seven series 4-1.

  • byBen Golliver
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NBA finals as it happened:Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat in game two of the series

NBA finals as it happened:Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat in game two of the series

The Nuggets had the chance to take a 2-0 series lead but the Heat bounced back in Colorado.

  • byPaul Suttor
‘Thanks Netflix,for leaving me out’:Longley embraces Bulls nostalgia

‘Thanks Netflix,for leaving me out’:Longley embraces Bulls nostalgia

Luc Longley is embracing the renewed interest in his years with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls while he hopes Ben Simmons can shake up his career by returning to the Boomers.

  • byRoy Ward
NBA Finals as it happened:Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat,game one

NBA Finals as it happened:Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat,game one

The Nuggets have nullified Jimmy Butler and the Heat nearly in the opening match of the NBA finals.

  • byPaul Suttor
‘He’s so unique’:Australian rookie soaking up Nuggets’ NBA finals run

‘He’s so unique’:Australian rookie soaking up Nuggets’ NBA finals run

Australian basketballer Jack White is watching and learning as his Denver Nuggets chase their first NBA title.

  • byRoy Ward
NBA play-offs as it happened:Miami Heat defeat Boston Celtics in game seven of Eastern Conference finals

NBA play-offs as it happened:Miami Heat defeat Boston Celtics in game seven of Eastern Conference finals

It’s the game seven no one saw coming as Boston and Miami do battle for the right to face Denver in the NBA finals.

  • byPaul Suttor