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BasketballDaniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics

Australian guard Dyson Daniels was a huge contributor in Atlanta's tense 117-116 win over reigning champions Boston as the NBA Cup tipped off.

Shayne Hope

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe NBA week that was for Australians playing in America

The number of Australians in the NBA has soared this season, so The West Australian is taking a weekly look at what’s happening for our stars who are playing at the highest level.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsDyson Daniels enjoys NBA win over team that traded him

Aussie Dyson Daniels came up against the team that traded him to the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason - he enjoyed a win.

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Dreams do come true! Mum’s delight after Travers’ NBA debut

Luke Travers has risen from Rockingham to the NBA and his mum Sam was cheering on with delight from her office as he made his debut for Cleveland Cavaliers.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Played his tail off’: High praise for Travers’ NBA debut

WA’s Luke Travers’ NBA dream is now a reality with the former Perth Wildcat making a stunning debut and impressing his coach in his first game for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumGeraldton’s Alex Ducas makes historic NBA debut for OKC

Western Australia has produced another NBA player with Geraldton’s Alex Ducas making his debut for Oklahoma City Thunder during a win over Denver Nuggets and his mum couldn’t be prouder.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball CommentsFormer Wildcat Sarr’s baptism of fire on NBA debut

Former Perth Wildcat Alex Sarr has endured a tough start to life in the NBA, with the No.2 draft pick’s Washington Wizards blown out by defending champions Boston.

Chris Robinson

BasketballCommentsPremiumDash Daniels’ dad reveals his plans after Wildcats visit

Dash Daniels is one of Australia’s most exciting basketball prospects and has trained with the Perth Wildcats this week. His dad has told The West Australian what the family is planning to do next.

Craig O'Donoghue

NBACommentsJames’ make history as Lakers produce eight-year first

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 victory over Minnesota.

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BasketballCommentsPremiumBurning questions for each Aussie as new NBA season tips off

When the NBA season tips off on Wednesday, a whopping 14 Aussies will be involved – and each has a point to prove. Chris Robinson takes a look at the burning questions for our local crop.

Chris Robinson

BasketballCommentsMaligned Nets star Simmons bouncing back to his best

Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze has seen good signs from maligned Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in the NBA pre-season.

Jasper Bruce

Basketball Comments‘When in doubt, stay Melo’: Anthony wows Perth hoops crowd

Hoops icon Carmelo Anthony had one bit of life and basketball advice for a Perth crowd that hung onto every word he said during a special appearance with Kenny Smith on Friday.

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsPremiumAussies have earned their NBA rewards: Former Bucks coach

Australia has produced a genuine pathway to the NBA and former All-Star and Head Coach Terry Porter believes the next generation is going to reap the benefits.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball CommentsPremiumMelo: Perth’s new hoops carnival is ‘one hell of an idea’

New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony has touched down for HoopsFest and declared Perth’s new basketball extravaganza is ‘one hell of an idea’ 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballPremiumEx-Wildcat Travers inks two-way with NBA’s Cavs

Luke Travers is a step closer to realising his dream of stepping onto an NBA court, with the former Perth Wildcat securing a two-way deal with Cleveland.

Chris Robinson

Basketball CommentsLegendary Wildcats coach lands big job overseas

Five-time Perth Wildcats championship-winning coach Trevor Gleeson has landed a new head coaching role.

Jackson Barrett

Basketball CommentsPremiumWildcats coach Rillie lands NBA gig with Pelicans

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has jetted off to the United States to work with the coaching staff of an NBA franchise this pre-season. 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsBoston Celtics giving Tatum record $A471m deal: report

Boston's Jayson Tatum is reaping the rewards of a stellar NBA season, with the Celtics reportedly finalising a contract extension worth a record $A471 million.

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Basketball VideoCommentsPremiumProud Rillie reflects on Sarr’s rapid Wildcats rise

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says part of why he coaches is for moments like watching Alex Sarr have his named called out at the NBA draft. 

Jackson Barrett

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You’re a Sarr! Wildcat achieves NBA dream with Wizards

Former Perth Wildcats Next Star dynamo Alex Sarr has realised his NBA dream, picked by the Washington Wizards with the second overall selection in the 2024 draft.

Aaron Kirby

Basketball CommentsPremiumSarr wants to be No.1 pick despite not working out for Hawks

Former Perth Wildcats centre Alex Sarr wants to be the No.1 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, despite reports he knocked back a workout with the Atlanta Hawks. 

Jackson Barrett

NBACommentsAussie Josh Giddey asked for trade ahead of Bulls move

Josh Giddey is looking forward to a fresh start in Chicago.

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NBACommentsWildcats jet leads NBA projections ahead of marquee draft

French 7-footer and Perth Wildcat Alexandre Sarr has widely been projected to follow the footsteps of fellow countryman Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.

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BasketballCeltics crush Mavs, win record 18th NBA title

The Boston Celtics have earned their record-breaking 18th NBA title with 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

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