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Paul Suttor

NBA Double Dribble: Simmons firing up in Philly a huge step forward in redemption arc

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NBL Round 8 Double Dribble: Import merry-go-round in full swing, Breakers dudded by hectic travel toll

All the talking points in the NBL.

Basketball

Today

NBL Round 8 Double Dribble: Import merry-go-round in full swing, Breakers dudded by hectic travel toll

Paul Suttor

Expert

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBA Double Dribble: It’s a shame about Klay, Hawks on a high, Lakers at make or break stage already

Golden State's sharpshooter is not as reliable this year.

Basketball

NBA Double Dribble: It’s a shame about Klay, Hawks on a high, Lakers at make or break stage already

Paul Suttor

Expert

Paul Suttor

Expert

'Don't want to hide who I am anymore': NBL star reveals he's gay after emerging from 'extremely dark times'

Melbourne United centre Isaac Humphries has created history by becoming the NBL's first openly gay player.

Basketball

'Don't want to hide who I am anymore': NBL star reveals he's gay after emerging from 'extremely dark times'

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WATCH: 'Push people in the chest' - Devin Booker calls out ejected Laker's cheap shot

Basketball

Today

WATCH: 'Push people in the chest' - Devin Booker calls out ejected Laker's cheap shot

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Ben Simmons shrugs off boos, 'stares down bench' in hostile Philadelphia return

Basketball

Today

Ben Simmons shrugs off boos, 'stares down bench' in hostile Philadelphia return

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Boomers book spot in FIBA World Cup but safety concerns keep them out of Tehran

Basketball

Paul Suttor

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NBA Double Dribble: Early-season panic meter for Lakers, Nets, 76ers, Heat, Warriors, Wolves, Mavericks ... Jazz

Basketball

Christian Montegan

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Player influence has reached a step too far - The Brooklyn Nets are a shambles

Basketball

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Bec Allen and Brodie Grundy on what to do when the ball just doesn't go in

AFL

33:19

Scott Rea

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WNBL season preview: The GOAT is back with Jackson in action for Flyers

Basketball

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBA Double Dribble: Nash firing puts Simmons’ Nets tenure on knife-edge, Shaq rips into ‘idiot’ Kyrie, Udoka back

Basketball

The Roar

Jock Landale chats to Brodie Grundy about his NBA rise and the star Sun who's 'so far ahead'

AFL

39:12

Rob Andrew Lo

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Despite shock EuroBasket exit, Luka Doncic's greatness further solidified

Basketball

Sep

Despite shock EuroBasket exit, Luka Doncic's greatness further solidified

Leonardo Joseph Blanco new author

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Could Dyson Daniels be Australia's third NBA rookie of the year?

Basketball

Aug

Could Dyson Daniels be Australia's third NBA rookie of the year?

Matthew Hallett new author

Roar Rookie

After an impressive rookie season, what's next for Josh Giddey?

Basketball

Aug

After an impressive rookie season, what's next for Josh Giddey?

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NBA Talking Points: Landale’s trade bonus worth millions, Lakers have few Westbrook options, Dyson dazzles

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jameswm said Roar Guru

I don’t know about that. Giddey is a better bet to run the point right now. Fearless, drives to the bucket, shoots 3s,…(more)

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NBA Talking Points: Landale’s trade bonus worth millions, Lakers have few Westbrook options, Dyson dazzles

Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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NBA Talking Points: Landale’s trade bonus worth millions, Lakers have few Westbrook options, Dyson dazzles

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I don’t know about that. Giddey is a better bet to run the point right now. Fearless, drives to the bucket, shoots 3s,…(more)

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‘It’s impressive’: Daniels wows Pelicans with breakout performance on Doncic in rousing win over Mavericks

Dyson Daniels has shone for New Orleans in just his second NBA game.

Basketball

‘It’s impressive’: Daniels wows Pelicans with breakout performance on Doncic in rousing win over Mavericks

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‘It’s impressive’: Daniels wows Pelicans with breakout performance on Doncic in rousing win over Mavericks

Basketball

Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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NBA Talking Points: Simmons struggles, Zion back with a bang, Giddey up for threes, Lakers need trade

All the talking points from the first couple of nights in the NBA.

Basketball

Oct

NBA Talking Points: Simmons struggles, Zion back with a bang, Giddey up for threes, Lakers need trade

Paul Suttor

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NBA Talking Points: Simmons struggles, Zion back with a bang, Giddey up for threes, Lakers need trade

Basketball

Oct

Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell

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Departing Draymond: Five FEARLESS predictions for 2022-23 NBA season

The 2022-23 NBA season kicks off this week, which means it’s an apt time to make some outlandish predictions for what may just happen.…

Basketball

Oct

Departing Draymond: Five FEARLESS predictions for 2022-23 NBA season

Ryan O'Connell

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Departing Draymond: Five FEARLESS predictions for 2022-23 NBA season

Basketball

Oct

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Giddey up for long stay at OKC after contract locked in, Mutombo facing brain tumour battle

Josh Giddey will be around at OKC long term.

Basketball

Oct

Giddey up for long stay at OKC after contract locked in, Mutombo facing brain tumour battle

News

Giddey up for long stay at OKC after contract locked in, Mutombo facing brain tumour battle

Basketball

Oct

Paul Suttor

Expert

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBA 2022-23 preview: Nuggets dark horse for title, Embiid MVP, Warriors dramas, Celtics down, Nets to implode

All you need to know for the 2022-23 NBA season.

Basketball

Oct

NBA 2022-23 preview: Nuggets dark horse for title, Embiid MVP, Warriors dramas, Celtics down, Nets to implode

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBA 2022-23 preview: Nuggets dark horse for title, Embiid MVP, Warriors dramas, Celtics down, Nets to implode

Basketball

Oct

Paul Suttor

Expert

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBL Round 2 Talking Points: Kings still rule court, Cats go wild, Bullets falling well short of expectations

All the talking points for Round 2 of the NBL.

Basketball

Oct

NBL Round 2 Talking Points: Kings still rule court, Cats go wild, Bullets falling well short of expectations

Paul Suttor

Expert

NBL Round 2 Talking Points: Kings still rule court, Cats go wild, Bullets falling well short of expectations

Basketball

Oct

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Has Ben Simmons made the right decisions in the last year?

Ben Simmons has been one of the most talked about basketball players not to play a game last season. To be fair, the Australian…

Basketball

Aug

Andrew Powell

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NBA season 2022-23: Talking myself into my own stupid bet

So I made a futures bet that I didn’t need to make, but my lack of attention span once again got the best of…

Basketball

Jul

Joshua Makepeace

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Australia's half-year sporting report

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Jul

Peter Darrow

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My three sporting highlights of 2022, so far…

Basketball

Jul

Tim new author

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How Durant’s trade demand could shake up NBA landscape

Basketball

Jul

Thomas Dev

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The team that should trade for Kevin Durant

Basketball

Jul

Michael Djordjieski

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How Andrew Wiggins silenced his naysayers to become an NBA champion

Whether it was from producing huge dunks, playing great defence, blocking shots or showing off his freakish athleticism, Andrew Wiggins did all that and…

Basketball

Jun

Tom Clarke

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2022 NBA draft primer – Part 3: Who could be the biggest steal?

The history of the NBA draft is scattered with incredible, often painful, what ifs. Prospects that, for whatever reason, were continuously passed on, only…

Basketball

Jun

Rob Andrew Lo

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Dyson Daniels has the tools to be Australia’s next big thing

Basketball

Jun

Tom Clarke

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2022 NBA Draft Primer – Part 2: Why Jabari over Chet would be a mistake

Basketball

Jun

Tom Clarke

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2022 NBA Draft primer – Part 1: The top prospects

Basketball

Jun

Rob Andrew Lo

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A new Wizard of Aus has risen

Basketball

Jun

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NBL Round 8 Double Dribble: Import merry-go-round in full swing, Breakers dudded by hectic travel toll

Paul Suttor said Expert

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It happens often with teams playing in Perth on a Thursday or Friday then backing up on the east coast less than 48 hour…(more)

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That Breakers schedule is nuts..how is it that Adelaide were able to be in Auckland two full days before the home team c…(more)

NBA Double Dribble: Simmons firing up in Philly a huge step forward in redemption arc

Rellum said Roar Guru

Ben is improving. It is up to him now if this is where he plateaus or if he can push on and actually be a great player.
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Sickening coward punch in high school basketball game

A high school basketball player in America is being investigated after a shocking moment after the game was finished. Nevada High School took on…

Basketball

Dec

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Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

Aussie basketballer Ben Simmons visited the Richmond Football Club and showed he's just as handy with a football in his hand as he is…

AFL

2019

Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

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Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

AFL

2019

0:29

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High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

The pass wasn't bad either!

Basketball

2018

High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

0:34

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High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

Basketball

2018

0:34

The Roar

LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

Parents take note.

Basketball

2018

LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

1:04

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LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

Basketball

2018

1:04

The Roar

Basketballer face plants trying to avoid free throw violation

Determined not to commit a free throw violation, this conscientious basketballer was willing to risk life and limb

Basketball

2018

0:28

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Basketballer face plants trying to avoid free throw violation

Basketball

2018

0:28

The Roar

Throwback to this sickening dog shot in college basketball

Kewan Platt was suspended indefinitely for this elbow.

Basketball

2018

0:48

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Throwback to this sickening dog shot in college basketball

Basketball

2018

0:48

The Roar

Punches thrown as brawl erupts between Lakers and Rockets

LeBron James' home debut against the Houston Rockets in front of his new LA Laker fans will certainly be remembered, with ugly scenes emerging…

Basketball

2018

Punches thrown as brawl erupts between Lakers and Rockets

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Punches thrown as brawl erupts between Lakers and Rockets

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2018

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Baskerballer goes for broke with stunning long-range buzzer beater

Basketball

2019

Baskerballer goes for broke with stunning long-range buzzer beater

0:36

Andrew Jankte

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Aussie basketballer throws down humongous dunk at Under 18s National Champs

Basketball

2019

0:14

Jordan Roman

Club Roar

Young gun sends crowd into raptures with huge crossover into three-pointer

Basketball

2019

Young gun sends crowd into raptures with huge crossover into three-pointer

0:19

Jordan Roman

Club Roar

Curry-esque 15 year-old Aussie prodigy dominates U21s side

Basketball

2019

Curry-esque 15 year-old Aussie prodigy dominates U21s side

1:40

OhioSportsNet

Club Roar

Picture-perfect dunk gives NBA a run for its money

Basketball

2019

Picture-perfect dunk gives NBA a run for its money

0:26

OhioSportsNet

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Baller sends down massive one-handed jam

Basketball

2019

Baller sends down massive one-handed jam

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