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Boomers in final

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:43:00 GMT - The Boomers remain undefeated in the Stankovic Continental Cup, advancing to the final with a hard-fought 69-60 win over Iran at the Liugang Gymnasium in Liuzhou, China on Friday.

Boomers down Slovenia

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:29:00 GMT - The Australian Boomers defeated European strongmen Slovenia 77-63 in China on Thursday night to make it two wins from two in their Stankovic Continental Cup title defence.

Surgery for Bynum

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:46:00 GMT - Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is expected be available on a 'limited basis' at the start of training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday.

Andersen traded to Raptors

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:13:00 GMT - Boomer David Andersen was traded by his NBA side the Houston Rockets to join the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday; the same day that he hit the winning basket for Australia to pip China 64-63 in the Stankovic Continental Cup in Lizhou.

Boomers pip China

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:49:00 GMT - A buzzer-beater from David Andersen has helped the Boomers to a thrilling upset victory over host nation China in their opening match at the Stankovic Continental Cup.

Mills headlines squad

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Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:17:00 GMT - Homegrown NBA players Patrick Mills and David Andersen headline the Boomers squad that will look to defend its Stankovic Continental Cup title in China.

Paul seeks trade from Hornets

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Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:28:00 GMT - NBA point guard Chris Paul will ask to be traded from the New Orleans Hornets, according to reports from the US.

Rickert, Blaze part ways

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Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:26:00 GMT - The Gold Coast Blaze are searching for a second import after American Rick Rickert's application for New Zealand residency was unsuccessful.

Bruton calls it a day

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT - Dual Olympian C.J. Bruton has announced his retirement from international basketball, effective immediately.

36ers sign American import

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:47:00 GMT - The Adelaide 36ers are a step closer to finalising their roster for the 2010-11 season after announcing the key signing of American import Craig Winder on Wednesday.