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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: CJ Fulton #6 of the Charleston Cougars looks on during the Jersey Mike's CAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at CareFirst Arena on March 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell L

Fulton signs pro contract with Minnesota Timberwolves

Irish basketball star CJ Fulton has signed a contract with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ireland international Paul Dick in action against Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena in a FIBA Basketball World Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifier in November 2024

Ireland discover their EuroBasket 2029 opponents

Ireland have been drawn against North Macedonia, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in Group A in the first round of the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, following Monday's draw for the competition in Riga.

Basketball • 08 Sep

Jordan Blount of Ireland during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin.

Ireland 3x3 team set for European Championship debut

On Friday morning, the Ireland men's 3x3 team will make their European Championships debut when they take on Latvia and the Netherlands at the FIBA Europe Cup in Copenhagen.

Basketball • 03 Sep

United States guard Lebron James (6) dunks the ball during the men's basketball final against France at 2024 Olympics

Basketball at LA 2028 to start before opening ceremony

Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin two days before the opening ceremony takes place on 14 July, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed.

Basketball • 21 Aug

10 November 2024; The Ireland team stand for the national anthems before the FIBA Women's Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship qualifier match between Ireland and Israel at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia. Photo by Oksana Dzadan/Sportsfile

Basketball Ireland will fulfil fixture with Israel

Basketball Ireland has decided that the Irish women's team will fulfill their EuroBasket qualification fixtures against Israel later this year.

Basketball • 08 Aug

Ireland consider withdrawing following draw with Israel

Basketball Ireland have issued a statement expressing concern over the ongoing crisis in Gaza, as they consider withdrawing from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers after being drawn in a group with Israel

Basketball • 24 Jul

Michael Bree is the new man in charge of Ireland

Updated Bree appointed head coach of Irish men's team

Former captain Michael Bree has been appointed the new head coach of the Ireland senior men's basketball team.

Basketball • 01 Jul

Fulton to play with Timberwolves in NBA Summer League

Irish international CJ Fulton is set to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA's Summer League.

Basketball • 28 Jun

Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after winning Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Thunder clinch NBA title after Game 7 decider

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday to win the franchise's first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008.

US Sport • 23 Jun

Chelsea co-owner Walter to buy LA Lakers in $10bn deal

The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the end of an era for one of the NBA's most influential owners.

Basketball • 19 Jun

Gregg Popovich led San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships

Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach of NBA team the San Antonio Spurs following 29 seasons in the role

Basketball • 02 May

Keenan was Ireland head coach for six years

Keenan steps down as Ireland men's head coach

Mark Keenan's decision to step down after six years in the role came after a meeting with Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan and Deirdre Brennan, chairperson of the elite performance committee (EPC).

Basketball • 24 Apr

LeBron James has spent 22 seasons in the NBA

James unsure on retirement after LA Lakers defeat

LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs.

US Sport • 01 May

Kason Harrell of Killester in possession against Kyle Hosford of UCC during National Cup final

UCC and Killester braced for 'war' as rivalry concludes

It's been a decade since either UCC Demons or Killester have etched their name on the Domino's Men's Super League trophy. One of those droughts will end this evening at the National Basketball Arena.

Basketball • 13 Apr

Hannah Thornton of Killester is hoping to claim Super League honours this afternoon

Kerry new girls taking on Dublin bluebloods in Tallaght

It's a tale of contrasting traditions in the Domino's Women's Super League final at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday afternoon with Killester taking on Utility Trust St. Paul's.

Basketball • 13 Apr

Claire Melia of BAXI Ferrol during the FIBA Women's EURO Cup final defeat to Villeneuve d'Ascq

Historic night for Melia ends in Eurocup final defeat

A gallant effort from Ireland's Claire Melia and Baxi Ferrol wasn't enough as Villeneuve d'Ascq comfortably won the second leg of the Eurocup Women final to claim the title.

Basketball • 02 Apr

Melia stars as Baxi Ferrol dig deep in EuroCup final

A superb outing from Ireland's Claire Melia ensured Baxi Ferrol are still in the hunt going into the second leg of the EuroCup Women final, despite narrowly losing the home leg by three points against Villeneuve d'Ascq.

Basketball • 27 Mar

History-maker Melia chases Euro Cup success

Claire Melia makes history as not only the first Irish woman to play in a European final, but the first player produced by the home system to reach these heights.

Basketball • 26 Mar

Due to a scoring error UCC Demons and Energywise Ireland Neptune will replay their play-off quarter-final this weekend

Super League play-off to be replayed due to score error

The Men's Super League play-off quarter-final between UCC Demons and Energywise Ireland Neptune is to be replayed, following a scoring error made by a game official.

Basketball • 25 Mar

The Celtics are the NBA's most successful team

NBA giants Boston Celtics sold for record €5.6bn

A consortium has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a reported $6.1billion (€5.6bn), a record for a North American sports franchise.

Basketball • 20 Mar

Shane O'Meara's Sligo side are still in contention to make the play-offs

Basketball: Sligo in hunt, Portlaoise into play-offs

EJ Sligo All-Stars kept themselves very much in the reckoning for a playoff berth in Domino's Men's Super League after they prevailed 122-115 in an epic showdown with Belfast Star while Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers secured their place in the play-offs of the Women's Super League.

Basketball • 09 Mar

Melia set for a new Irish landmark in EuroCup semi

Claire Melia will carve out her own slice of history this evening when she becomes the first Irish woman to play in a European club basketball semi-final.

Basketball • 06 Mar

LeBron James landing a three-point basket to break the 50k mark

James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 points

LeBron James has become the first player to score 50,000 points in NBA regular season and play-off matches.

Basketball • 05 Mar

Elijah Tillman was in form for UCC Demons

Men's Super League: UCC Demons secure top spot early

UCC Demons secured top spot in the Domino's Men's Super League and number one seeding for the end of season playoffs with two games to spare, following their 108-96 win over Killester on Sunday.

Basketball • 03 Mar

Sarah Hickey helped the Wildcats to overturn a deficit late on

Women's Super League: Wildcasts to be seeded

SETU Waterford Wildcats also guaranteed they'd finish top of the Domino's Women's Super League, following their 79-73 win at Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell on Sunday.

Basketball • 03 Mar