The Seattle SuperSonics 2006 Draft was heavily influenced by a player they took a year ago. Taken 48th in the 2005 NBA Draft, Mickael Gelabale could join the Sonics this off-season after spending a second year playing for Real Madrid in Spain. »more

Italy's rising star Andrea Bargnani has made history as the first European ever to be picked number one in the NBA draft after being chosen by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. »more

Italy's rising star Andrea Bargnani will be a first-round pick in Wednesday's NBA draft in New York. He may go first overall to the Toronto Raptors, or he may go fifth to the Atlanta Hawks. »more

German national team coach Dirk Bauermann called criticism of Dirk Nowitzki for his performance in the NBA Finals as "not fair" and "completely ludicrous". »more

The Australian Opals will depart on Tuesday for China, as they get set to take part in a six-nation tournament against the top women's basketball nations. »more

The Toronto Raptors have named Benetton Treviso general manager Maurizio Gherardini as the club's vice president and assistant general manager. »more

While soccer is enjoying tremendous publicity thanks to the Socceroos' performance at the World Cup, the sport of basketball is struggling to capture the hearts and minds of the Australian sporting public. »more

Dallas Mavericks head coach, Avery Johnson, has responded to is sides crushing NBA playoff loss to the Miami Heat by praising his players for all their hard work. »more

The Miami Heat have clinched their first ever NBA Championship with a 95-92 victory over the Mavericks in Game Six at American Airlines Center in Dallas. »more

Dirk Nowitzki's sub-par shooting in the NBA Finals is becoming a concern for the Dallas Mavericks, who are not getting nearly enough out of their superstar. »more