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Charlisse Leger-Walker's guide to making the WNBA from New Zealand
The Connecticut Sun guard has outlined practical steps any Kiwi can take to make the WNBA.
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NBA franchise mistakenly posts 'introductory' video for LeBron James
The Miami Heat said an error was made in preparation in case LeBron James decided to sign.
NBA: Jaylen Brown headed to Philadelphia in blockbuster move - reports
Boston also gains two first-round and two second-round draft picks.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, so where to next?
He led Los Angeles to the 2020 championship and broke the NBA scoring record.
Knicks pull off record 29-point comeback to move within one win of NBA title
The series now returns to San Antonio for game five on Saturday.
How Trump's presence at NBA final is blocking Knicks fans from their team
Fans without tickets are banned from watch parties or gathering near the arena.
Jason Collins, trailblazing gay NBA centre who changed US sports, dies at 47
Collins played 13 NBA seasons for six teams.
'Gone way too soon': Tributes flow for NBA star who died at 29
NBA commissioner Adam Silver called him a beloved teammate and leader.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers
The towering Frenchman starred for his side with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks.
Welcome to the league: Leger-Walker makes WNBA debut for Connecticut
The 24-year-old became the second New Zealander to play in the WNBA.
Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
The 22-year-old French star became the youngest winner of the award.
NBA strips back Atlanta Hawks' plans to pay tribute to adult venue
The club planned a 'Magic City Monday' promotion for March 16 in Atlanta.
'I'm horrified': Wembanyama speaks out on Minneapolis shootings
Nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.
'Fire Nico': NBA team axe GM amid fallout from hugely controversial star trade
He approved the trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers nine months ago.
Major 'Mafia' betting probe rocks NBA, coach arrested
Rozier was among six arrested in a separate federal sports betting case.
NBA stars caught in FBI sting
The FBI says more than 30 people were indicted in the nationwide schemes.
LeBron James ‘decision of all decisions’ a PR stunt
James, 40, enters his 23rd NBA season but says retirement is drawing near.
LeBron James admits marriage with wife Savannah isn't 'picture-perfect'
LeBron James says he and wife Savannah are willing to put in the work to keep their marriage on track. Video / VideoElephant
'Milestone': Record-high number of Kiwis to play college basketball in US
Schools have been granted the right to directly pay athletes for the first time in NCAA.
'Dream come true': Flagg reacts to being NBA's top draft pick
The San Antonio Spurs picked Rutgers guard Dylan Harper second overall.
NBA season too long? Haliburton latest star to suffer severe injury
Tyrese Haliburton risks missing the entire 2025-26 season due to the injury.
NBA star joins Adams at the Rockets
Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets.
LA Lakers to be sold in record-breaking deal
Mark Walter, already a minority owner, will buy the controlling interest.
10.6b! Boston Celtics sell for record price
The sale needs approval from the NBA Board of Governors.