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NBA trade grades: Who wins the Giddey-Caruso deal?

The offseason might be just getting started, but teams are already looking to build for next season. We're handing out grades of the biggest trades.

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Woj: OKC sees Caruso 'fitting seamlessly' into team

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NBA trade tracker: Details for all deals for 2024-25

NBA free agency 2024: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

TOP HEADLINES

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BASKETBALL

Melo joins Next Stars program as Global Ambassador

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has joined the NBL's Next Stars program as a Global Ambassador, the league announced on Tuesday.

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Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images

Carmelo Anthony's team ownership aspirations starting in Australia's NBL

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HOOPSFEST

Perth will be the ultimate hub of Australian basketball in September

All NBL and WNBL teams will descend onto Western Australia as it becomes the Mecca of basketball in the country for the inaugural HoopsFest

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Paul Kane/Getty Images

The NBL "Unleashes" Hoopsfest

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BOOMERS STATE OF PLAY

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Boomers state of play: On the plane, in the terminal, or still packing their bags?

Who's going into Boomers camp already getting comfortable in their seat on the flight to Paris, and who should be looking over their shoulder and unsure if it's even worth packing a bag? Olgun Uluc takes a look at the current state of play.

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NBA DRAFT

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Where Aussie Furphy could land after lottery

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43 and free: LJ balancing family and fitness in fifth Olympics bid

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WNBA

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Aussies out to make their mark on the WNBA season

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How much each NBL team spent in 2023-24

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Lynx's Atwell making most of second WNBA opportunity

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NBL FREE AGENCY

NBL 2024-25 Live Free Agency tracker

It's already time to look ahead to the 2024-25 NBL season, and it all starts with free agency.

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NBL salary cap explainer: Team spend, cap hit, marquees, luxury tax

What's the difference between a team's spend and its cap hit? What's a marquee player, who can be one, and when should it be used? What happens when teams go over the cap? ESPN's Olgun Uluc answers all of these questions in this NBL salary cap explainer.

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AUSSIES IN THE WNBA DRAFT

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Meet the three Aussies joining the WNBA

Three Australians are expected to be selected at the 2024 WNBA Draft, all watching proceedings from different parts of the world. Megan Hustwaite spoke to Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase, and Jaz Shelley ahead of the big day.

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WNBA mock draft: What will Sparks do with second and fourth overall picks?

NBL

Kenny Smith appointed NBL Next Stars ambassador

Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars' Player Initiatives, North America, the league announced.

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How the JackJumpers won the NBL Championship

In arguably the greatest ever NBL Championship Series, ESPN's Olgun Uluc dissects the island being defended, the JackJumpers' resilience, Jack McVeigh winning MVP, and Jordon Crawford coming up big.

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Olgun Uluc interviews the Tasmania JackJumpers following their maiden Championship win

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JackJumpers win first NBL title in epic decider

Championship Series Takeaways: Lightning almost strikes twice, Delly's redemption

Lightning almost struck twice for Jack McVeigh and the JackJumpers, Matthew Dellavedova redeemed himself, injury clouds hang over both sides, and more. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 4.

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Matthew Dellavedova hits the go-ahead bucket and Jo Lual-Acuil comes up with the clutch steal

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Delly clutch late, United forces Game 5 decider

Locks, bolters, and more: Assessing the Opals' squad for Paris

87d Megan Hustwaite

NBL 2024 Free Agency Guide: Who to watch, re-signings, key dates

88d Olgun Uluc, ESPN Basketball Insider

Championship Series Takeaways: 'The shot' has Tassie within touching distance

Breaking down Jack McVeigh's miraculous 40-foot game-winner, Scott Roth channels Don Nelson with his own death lineup, Majok Deng, the two areas that lost the game for United, and more. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 3.

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Kelly Defina/Getty Images

Tasmania close to NBL title after road win in Melbourne

Championship Series Takeaways: Jackies level the series in defensive 'slug fest'

Scott Roth called it a "slug fest". His side was able to overcome a 15-point defecit on the back of some staunch defending, and the JackJumpers have levelled the series. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 2.

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One-on-one with NBL CEO David Stevenson

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GRAND FINAL SERIES REVIEW

WNBL Grand Final series review: What went wrong for the Lynx?

As suspected, the 2023/24 WNBL Champions took all three games of the Grand Final Series to be crowned. It was the Southside Flyers who got over the line in emphatic fashion, so what did the Flyers get right? And what went wrong for the Lynx?

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HEADLINE OR STORYLINE?

Tassie can't win with this version of Jordan Crawford; the MVP is in Lual-Acuil's hands

Can Tassie still win with this version of Crawford? Is the series MVP in Jo Lual-Acuil's hands? It's Monday and we can all take (another) collective breath with a five-day break between Game 1 and 2 in the NBL Championship series.

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Record books won't show full picture of Southside Flyers WNBL title

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Game 1 Takeaways: United were way too good, but let's not overreact

While both teams came out hot, it was United who were eventually able to impose themselves in a multitude of areas to run away with a 104-81 win and a 1-0 series lead. Here are the key takeaways from Game 1.

96d Olgun Uluc, ESPN Basketball Insider

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CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

GAME 2 ON MAR. 22

Oysters key to Dellavedova's career best basketball

A healthy diet of playoff basketball always seems to get the best out of Matthew Dellavedova.

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Kelly Defina/Getty Images

United vs. JackJumpers: How the NBL Championship Series will be won

The 2024 NBL Championship Series has yet to play a single minute, but already projects as one that could be an all timer. ESPN's Olgun Uluc takes us through the key narratives, players primed to take over, and the tastiest matchups.

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GRAND FINAL SERIES

GAME 2

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

The Southside Flyers have denied the Perth Lynx a first WNBL championship in 32 years with a Mercedes Russell turnaround jumper to claim game two of the grand final 97-95.

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NBL

JACKJUMPERS VS. WILDCATS

Tasmania stun Perth and progress to Championship Series

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Doyle inspires JackJumpers victory over Wildcats

Have the Hawks missed their Grand Final series opportunity?

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JackJumpers tie up semifinals series against Wildcats

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Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

The Tasmania JackJumpers entered the game furious, but their composure led by Milton Doyle and Jack McVeigh has taken them to a 102-94 victory over the Perth Wildcats and forced their Playoffs series to a decider.

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Hawks level playoff series with OT win

Illawarra's rags-to-riches fairytale remains alive after they conjured a thrilling 113-108 overtime win over Melbourne United in game two to level their NBL play-off series 1-1.

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GRAND FINAL SERIES

GAME 1

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL GF opener

A scintillating shooting performance headlined by Amy Atwelll has powered Perth Lynx to a crushing 101-79 win over over Southside Flyers in game one of the WNBL grand final series in Melbourne.

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Keanu Pinder posterises Marcus Lee

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Pinder stars as Wildcats take opener over Jackies

Keanu Pinder was heartbroken to miss last year's NBL Finals but delivered a match-winning display to lead the Perth Wildcats to an 89-81 win in game one of the NBL playoff series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

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United come from behind for massive OT win over Hawks

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United veteran leads charge to down Hawks in overtime

Melbourne United have dug their way out of a 16-point fourth-quarter hole to steamroll Illawarra 115-106 in overtime in game one of their best-of-three play-off series.

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Semifinals done and dusted, Fires shock exit, Boomers fall short again

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SEMIFINAL

HIGHLIGHTS

Lauren Jackson drops 38, leads Flyers to WNBL Grand Final

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Hawks make Play-offs with dramatic win over Breakers

The Illawarra Hawks' rags-to-riches NBL campaign will stretch into the Play-offs after a dramatic 88-85 Play-in defeat of the New Zealand Breakers that ends the Kiwi side's season.

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KINGS SACK HEAD COACH

Inside the downfall of the Sydney Kings' head coach

There was a part of Mahmoud Abdelfattah's firing that seemed an inevitability from the midway point of the 2023-24 NBL season.

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Kings sack NBL coach; Goorjian may be target

The Sydney Kings have parted ways with head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah, the NBL team announced on Friday.

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HEADLINE OR STORYLINE?

The Breakers can't win without Will McDowell-White

Should Justin Tatum have won Coach of the Year? Can the Breakers win without Will McDowell-White?It's Monday and the FIBA break is thankfully in the books, so it's time to set our eyes firmly back on the NBL postseason.

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More than a win: Assessing the Boomers squad

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NBA trade grades: Who wins the Giddey-Caruso deal?

Woj: OKC sees Caruso 'fitting seamlessly' into team

Melo joins Next Stars program as Global Ambassador

Carmelo Anthony's team ownership aspirations starting in Australia's NBL

Perth will be the ultimate hub of Australian basketball in September

The NBL "Unleashes" Hoopsfest

Boomers state of play: On the plane, in the terminal, or still packing their bags?

Where Aussie Furphy could land after lottery

43 and free: LJ balancing family and fitness in fifth Olympics bid

Aussies out to make their mark on the WNBA season

How much each NBL team spent in 2023-24

Lynx's Atwell making most of second WNBA opportunity

NBL 2024-25 Live Free Agency tracker

NBL salary cap explainer: Team spend, cap hit, marquees, luxury tax

Meet the three Aussies joining the WNBA

Kenny Smith appointed NBL Next Stars ambassador

How the JackJumpers won the NBL Championship

Olgun Uluc interviews the Tasmania JackJumpers following their maiden Championship win

Championship Series Takeaways: Lightning almost strikes twice, Delly's redemption

Matthew Dellavedova hits the go-ahead bucket and Jo Lual-Acuil comes up with the clutch steal

Locks, bolters, and more: Assessing the Opals' squad for Paris

NBL 2024 Free Agency Guide: Who to watch, re-signings, key dates

Championship Series Takeaways: 'The shot' has Tassie within touching distance

Championship Series Takeaways: Jackies level the series in defensive 'slug fest'

One-on-one with NBL CEO David Stevenson

WNBL Grand Final series review: What went wrong for the Lynx?

Tassie can't win with this version of Jordan Crawford; the MVP is in Lual-Acuil's hands

Record books won't show full picture of Southside Flyers WNBL title

Game 1 Takeaways: United were way too good, but let's not overreact

Oysters key to Dellavedova's career best basketball

United vs. JackJumpers: How the NBL Championship Series will be won

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

Tasmania stun Perth and progress to Championship Series

Have the Hawks missed their Grand Final series opportunity?

JackJumpers tie up semifinals series against Wildcats

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Hawks level playoff series with OT win

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL GF opener

Keanu Pinder posterises Marcus Lee

Pinder stars as Wildcats take opener over Jackies

United come from behind for massive OT win over Hawks

United veteran leads charge to down Hawks in overtime

Semifinals done and dusted, Fires shock exit, Boomers fall short again

Lauren Jackson drops 38, leads Flyers to WNBL Grand Final

Hawks make Play-offs with dramatic win over Breakers

Inside the downfall of the Sydney Kings' head coach

Kings sack NBL coach; Goorjian may be target

The Breakers can't win without Will McDowell-White

More than a win: Assessing the Boomers squad

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