Bendigo’s spirited showing hands Sydney third loss
The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames.
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Garden party: Giddey joins Bulls royalty despite loss
Josh Giddey registered his first triple-double of an already eye-catching season but Chicago's unbeaten NBA start was halted by an on-song New York.
Kings show mettle to end Melbourne’s NBL win streak
With skipper Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis leading the way, the Sydney Kings have upset Melbourne on their home court, ending United's unbeaten streak.
Road warriors Townsville go top of WNBL
The Townsville Fire have moved to the top of the WNBL, despite being yet to play at home, with a gritty win against the Perth Lynx.
Giddey takes honours in Boomers’ NBA duel
Josh Giddey's impressive form continued at Dyson Daniels' expense as the Boomers collided and Chicago beat Atlanta to remain unbeaten this NBA this season.
Giddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win
Australian star Josh Giddey has banked successive triple-doubles to help haul Chicago to a thrilling win over Philadelphia.
Wildcats purr after slow start to topple JackJumpers
Perth have overcome a shoddy start to beat the JackJumpers in Hobart, with the hosts battling without captain Will Magnay who left the court injured.
Giddey stuffs stats sheet, powers Bulls’ unbeaten run
Josh Giddey checked out before he could complete a 19th career NBA triple-double but only had his team's dominance to blame as Chicago improved to 4-0.
Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest
Courtney Woods says the age spread shows the depth the Townsville Fire have as they prepare to face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in round three of the WNBL.
Taipans urged to show their fangs after NBL drubbing
Jack McVeigh returned from injury but the Bullets' weapons were many and varied to ensure Cairns' NBL woes continued in a 28-point loss in Brisbane.
Breakers live up to their name to destroy NBL champions
The New Zealand Breakers kept the foot down this time and destroyed the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points for their first road win of the NBL season.
‘Huge win’: Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller
The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended Townsville's unbeaten streak in the WNBL, defeating the Fire 89-83 thanks to another star turn from Cayla George.
Breakers live up to their name to destroy NBL champions
The New Zealand Breakers kept the foot down this time and destroyed the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points for their first road win of the NBL season.
Boom time: Giddey heights, Daniels delights
Dyson Daniels hit back while Josh Giddey had a career-high night as Chicago improved to 5-0 for the first time since Michael Jordan's 1996-97 championship team.
Adelaide strike down Capitals to secure first win
The Adelaide Lightning have overcome the UC Capitals 73-65 in a tense encounter thanks to help from their WNBA import, Sania Feagin.
McVeigh’s return nets Cairns an upset win over Tasmania
Big-money Cairns signing Jack McVeigh has returned to Tasmania to help his new team to an unexpected NBL victory.
Kings snap NBL funk to blast away Bullets
Xavier Cooks found his groove as Sydney defied Brisbane's third-quarter rally to streak to a 37-point win and break a two-game NBL losing streak.
Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets
Brisbane have been undone at home by a typical South East Melbourne Phoenix defensive effort, Nathan Sobey dominating against his former team in a 23-point win.
McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win
The much-hyped battle between centres JaVale McGee and Jo Lual-Acuil has delivered as the Hawks edged Perth by one point in a see-sawing NBL contest.
‘Embarrassed’: Fire serve up reality check to Capitals
Townsville have roared to victory against the Capitals, with five players scoring more than 10 points in a dominant performance in their WNBL clash in Canberra.
Invest in defence: Hawks lock in Great Barrier Thief
Hawks NBA guard Dyson Daniels now sits alongside Boomers teammate Josh Giddey and behind only F1 star Oscar Piastri as Australia's top-earning sportsperson.
The ‘grind’ this WNBL player endures to keep healthy
Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition.
New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA’s Canada expansion
Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.
Giddey saves Bulls’ blushes in tense first-up NBA win
Josh Giddey has held his nerve in the final minutes as Chicago withstood Detroit's comeback to win their NBA season opener, 115-111.
Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers
New Zealand led their NBL clash with Brisbane by 24 points before halftime but succumbed to a stirring comeback, sealed on the final play of the game.
‘How I’d do it’: Longley’s NBA plan for Aussie great
Patty Mills isn't among the 14 Australians on NBA rosters this season but Luc Longley expects the Boomers great, now 37, will soon join them.
‘Finally’: Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success
The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.
Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids
David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.
Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns
Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.
The Australians playing in the NBA this season
A strong Australian contingent is set to feature in the 2025/26 NBA season, led by viral star Johnny Furphy, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Chicago's Josh Giddey.
Import not completely happy with United’s 5-0 start
United import Tyson Walker isn't satisfied with his side's unbeaten NBL start, insisting ahead of a trip to Brisbane they're still chasing the "perfect" game.