Dyson Daniels’ first NBA action didn’t exactly go to plan. The young Aussie star, selected with Pick 8 by the New Orleans Pelicans in last month’s NBA Draft, was forced out of his first Summer League game due to injury. During the second quarter of the Pelicans’ game against the Trail Blazers, Daniels landed awkwardly...
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Kyrie Irving to Lakers, Utah Jazz reject Donovan Mitchell offers, Matthew Dellavedova, Cam Thomas, Danilo Gallinari, Taj Gibson, Cam Reddish, free agency
The NBA trade and free agency landscape is predicted to finally start moving again as league executives hold face-to-face discussions during the NBA’s summer league in Las Vegas. Fox Sports has you covered with all the latest rumours doing the rounds. Watch Australia v Jordan FIBA Men’s Asia Cup Live with ESPN on Kayo. Tuesday...
Rumours, trades, off-season news, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets, Deandre Ayton to Indiana Pacers
Deandre Ayton may be on the move. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Pacers are “very close” to executing a sign-and-trade with the Suns for 23-year-old Ayton, who was the first overall pick in 2018. The Pacers finalised a trade with the Celtics over the weekend, in which they shipped guard Malcolm Brogdon — and...
scores, results, Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder, Aussies playing
Chetmate. They are the NBA’s latest duo taking the Summer League by storm and once again Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren put on a show as the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Orlando Magic 84-81 on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday’s game was supposed to be headlined by the highly-anticipated meeting of the top two overall picks...
Josh Giddey included on Bill Simmons’ Trade Value list, Summer League, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets, contracts, trades
A year ago, very few people in NBA circles had any idea just how good Josh Giddey could be. But with four triple-doubles, four consecutive NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month award and being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, people now know what the Australian star can do. Watch Australia v Indonesia...
Kevin Durant trade, updates, latest reports, new team, Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell to Knicks
When news emerged that Kevin Durant had requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, more than half of the teams in the NBA were on the phone within the hour. A fortnight later though, while some clear contenders have emerged, the Nets and Durant are still locked in a stalemate. As ESPN insider Wojnarowski revealed...
LeBron James calls Boston Celtics fans racist, reaction, interview, Los Angeles Lakers, Draymond Green chant
LeBron James isn’t mincing his feelings toward Boston fans. On the latest episode of “The Shop”, James was asked rather bluntly: “Why do you hate Boston?” “Cause they racist as f***,” James responded. “They will say anything. And it’s fine. It’s my life, f*** I’ve been dealing with it my whole life. I don’t mind...
Trade rumours, Kevin Durant update, Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving, Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook trade, Philadelphia 76ers tampering, P.J. Tucker
From Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to Donovan Mitchell — there are a few big names that could be on the move this NBA off-season. Foxsports.com.au has you covered with all the latest on the star trio along with news on the Philadelphia 76ers facing investigation for tampering. Watch Live & Free Coverage of The...
Russell Westbrook splits with agent, Los Angeles Lakers contract, trade, Thad Foucher, statement, report
It looks like Russell Westbrook wants out of the Los Angeles Lakers. That is, if you can take long-time agent Thad Foucher’s word for it, after the prominent player representative said “irreconcilable differences” were behind his split with Westbrook. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Saturday, with Foucher providing a full statement explaining the...
Summer League, signings, contracts, Jack White, Denver Nuggets, roster, reaction, updates
Dyson Daniels and Luke Travers were the latest Australian additions to the NBA after being selected by the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers at this year’s draft. Now another Australian will be joining them after Jack White was rewarded for strong form at the NBA’s Summer League with a two-way contract at the Denver...