Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut is defended by Houston Rockets center Clint Capela in a preseason game. Photo: LM Otero / AP

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Aussie talent showcased as NBA tips off

Australia’s position as an emerging world basketball power will be on show when a record eight players headed by Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova and Patty Mills suit up for NBA teams this season.

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LeBron James will stand for anthem, but backs sit-down protester

LeBron James supports to athletes who have chosen to protest racial inequality during performances of the US national anthem but the NBA’s most famous player has no plans to follow in their footsteps.

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Cavaliers storm home in Game Seven to claim NBA crown

Australia’s Matthew Dellavedova had to watch from the bench as his Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, becoming the first team ever to come back from 3-1 down in the Finals series.

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LeBron stars as Cavs force Game 7

The Cleveland Cavaliers have shot down the Golden State Warriors to force a winner-take-all game seven for the NBA title.

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Race on for Rio as Bogut ruled out of NBA Finals

Andrew Bogut has been ruled out of the NBA Finals and is in danger of not being able to play for Australia at the Rio Olympics.