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James youngest to score 15,000 pointsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James became the youngest to reach 15,000 points, breaking Kobe Bryant's mark in a National Basketball Association game on Friday. Crocs star wins NBL awardTownsville's Corey Williams has been voted NBL Most Valuable Player for the 2009-10 season, and Wollongong's Gordie McLeod has snared coach of the year honours. Bucks want Bogut to skip world titlesThe St Mary's Gaels have pulled off an upset and stormed into the second round of America's NCAA basketball tournament. Sydney Kings set to return to NBLThe Sydney Kings are set to return to the NBL next season in a revamped nine-team competition. Bucks want Bogut to skip world titlesUnder pressure from the Milwaukee Bucks to skip this year's world championships, Andrew Bogut has given himself a 50-50 chance of suiting up for the Boomers. Cats desperate to re-sign hero LischPerth's hierarchy will move quickly to re-sign Kevin Lisch after the US import starred in the Wildcats' 96-72 title-winning NBL triumph over Wollongong Hawks. Jackson, Taylor to again lead the OpalsLauren Jackson and Penny Taylor headline a 24-strong initial Opals squad announced to defend their title at the basketball world championship later this year. Wollongong coach demands more from teamWollongong coach Gordie McLeod admits his team will falter if they rely too heavily on scoring machine Cameron Tragardh in the NBL grand final series. Marion Jones signs for basketball teamDisgraced US athletics star Marion Jones, stripped of five medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympics, has returned to sport, signed by Women's NBA team Tulsa Shock. Bogut's 25 points help Bucks beat BostonAndrew Bogut scored 25 points and had 17 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks launched a fourth-quarter comeback to down the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night. Hawks soar over Wildcats to level seriesWollongong ensured the NBL championship would go to a game three decider after levelling the series with an decisive 75-63 victory over Perth in Wollongong.

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Bobcats upset Lakers againCharlotte continued an uncanny mastery over the NBA's top clubs on Friday by downing the Los Angeles Lakers while LeBron James scored 40 points to guide Cleveland past Detroit. Pistons guard out of hospital after collapseDetroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, who collapsed on the bench during the third quarter of an NBA game at Cleveland, was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Saturday. Canberra takes WNBL championshipSuperstar Lauren Jackson has another championship and MVP award after the Canberra Capitals made WNBL history with a grand final win over the Bulleen Boomers. Heat on Hawks stars after Wildcats winWollongong coach Gordie McLeod says his team's awesome home record will count for little if his star players again fail to fire.