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Boxing match in the Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls match-up on Sunday night as big men Serge Ibaka and Robin Lopez were both thrown out after a scuffle.

DeMarcus Cousins' big night lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a third straight win.

A report claims that the Knicks star has hinted that he’s on his way out of the Knicks roster. This means that he is now open to waiving the no trade clause attached in his contract.

D'Angelo Russell doesn't represent 'an untouchable cornerstone' contrary to previous reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are opposed to trading the second-year point guard.

Dwyane Wade could be done with the Chicago Bulls, his hometown franchise, after just one season, according to rival NBA executives.

The 2016-17 NBA season is about to enter its final phase and as odds makers at Sports Betting Dime have noted, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets' James Harden are embroiled in a two-horse race for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

The Feb. 23 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. That only means that countless NBA teams will be very busy to try and improve their roster for the upcoming playoffs. The first domino may have just fallen as the Toronto Raptors pulled off a very big trade to acquire the Orlando Magic’s Serge Ibaka.

The NBA trade reports continue to get stronger as the Feb. 23 trade deadline draws closer each day. There have already been several big trades that have taken place between some big contenders. One blockbuster trade though still remains and that is the Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love swap between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Andrea Bargnani will be playing basketball in Spain, where he hopes to continue having an "important role."

The Australian Boomers have defeated world No. 4 Argentina in a warm-up game, beginning their campaign on a high note.

Australian Jonah Bolden has quit the UCLA Bruins, dealing a huge blow to the team's 2016-2017 NCAA Basketball season.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed CJ McCollum to a four-year, US$106 million ($141.62 million) extension, officially taking him off the 2017 free agent list.

The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to slowly develop rookie Thon Maker this season, while Maker is looking to focus on improving defensively.

The NBA has announced that they are moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte due to the LGBT law but is hoping to reschedule the event there in 2019.

Australian Boomers star guard Patty Mills said his team is capable of winning a medal in the Rio Olympics and he believes being in the same pool as Team USA boost their chances.

The Australian Boomers will depart for Rio without Joe Ingles, beginning their difficult task to win a medal in the Olympics.

Ben Simmons and Thon Maker have received honours at the Samsung NBA Summer League 2016, while Tyus Jones was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

Philadelphia 76ers top pick Ben Simmons, who played well in the NBA Summer League, credits the Australian development program for his development.

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA when they selected Australian Thon Maker with the 10th overall pick in 2016 NBA Draft, but Maker is justifying the Bucks’ belief in him.

NBA stars Matthew Dellavedova and Patty Mills could lead Australia to the gold medal in the Rio Olympics, according to Australian Boomers Coach Andrej Lemanis

Australia’s women's basketball team, the Opals, face a devastating loss as Lauren Jackson yesterday announced her retirement from the game.

Novak Djokovic believes male tennis stars should earn more than women. But in what sports is this already the case?

The Boston Celtics is reportedly one of the possible destinations for Kevin Durant in the offseason.

The Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets are reportedly discussing swapping Trey Burke for Ty Lawson.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could orchestrate a blockbuster deal at the deadline that would let them acquire New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson.

The Los Angeles Clippers have denied putting Blake Griffin on the trading block.

Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer is a potential trade target of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to the latest NBA trade rumours.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in trading for Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter Kyle Korver.

New York Knicks president Phil Jackson said he was looking for trade deals that would improve the team.