Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider
History is on the Sydney Kings' side as they enjoy home court advantage for the NBL title decider, but the Adelaide 36ers won't go down without a fight.
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Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the Adelaide 36ers escaped with a one-point win over the Sydney Kings.
‘Don’t obsess’: Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals
Dyson Daniels' Atlanta coach has revealed the mindset behind the Australian's improved shooting as the Hawks' terrific NBA form continued against Boston.
Daniels hits new mark as red-hot Hawks pip No.1 Pistons
Dyson Daniels had Atlanta statisticians searching through the record books after his latest effort as the Hawks beat Eastern Conference leaders Detroit in OT.
Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings
The Sydney Kings have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBL championship series by defeating the Adelaide 36ers in front of the largest crowd in the league's history.
Harrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings
Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.
Davis-Cotton feud set to explode with NBL title on line
The league's two best players will spearhead the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers in what shapes as an NBL championship series for the ages.
Cotton clinic sends 36ers into NBL grand final
To chants of 'MVP', Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.
Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor
Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
In-form Boomers duo help hot Hawks sink 76ers
It's been a memorable day for an Aussie trio in the NBA, with Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale enjoying another win and a T'wolves teen scoring his first points.
NBL aims high on expansion after record growth
NBL CEO David Stevenson is bullish about plans to expand the league to as many as 16 teams, with more Australian and Asian markets on the agenda.
Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar
Freshly appointed coach of the Tasmania Jewels, Claudia Brassard, says the WNBL expansion club can "win from day one".
NBL MVP runner-up Davis lashes secretive voting process
Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis has demanded the NBL's MVP award votes are made public after he was narrowly beaten to the crown by Bryce Cotton.
NBL ace Cotton open to pursuit of Glasgow gold
Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has had dialogue with Gangurrus coach Adam Forde about lining up for Australia's 3x3 team at the Commonwealth Games.
Toddler inspiring Ciabattoni’s quest for WNBL glory
Alex Ciabattoni says a three-year-old has inspired her to reach new highs while Miela Sowah wants to end her old side's quest for a first WNBL ring since 1992.
‘Hurts’: Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx
Courtney Woods has provided the spark to spearhead the Townsville Fire to a game one victory against the Perth Lynx in the WNBL grand final series.
Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL
NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.
‘Greatest’: Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller
The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.
Woods inspired by coach who made ‘dream come true’
Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.
Davis shines as Kings wrap up NBL top spot
Kendric Davis has starred before sitting out the last quarter as Sydney wrapped up the NBL top spot thanks to a 40-point thrashing of wooden spooners Brisbane.
Wildcats pounce on Cotton’s absence to down 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers kept fighting without their superstar Bryce Cotton, but the Perth Wildcats got the win they needed to secure NBL fourth position.
Rocci braces for ‘war’ in win-and-in semi-final clash
Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear.
It will bond us for life: Breakers rake in $300,000
NZ guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 29 points in the second half to lift his team to an upset victory over Adelaide in the Ignite Cup decider.
Fire down Flyers in thriller to make WNBL grand final
The Townsville Fire have overcome an almighty scare to make a second consecutive WNBL grand final with a 10-point win over the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
‘X Factor’: Seebohm backs substitute for grand final
Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm believes Lucy Olsen could be the defining player in the WNBL grand final as his side prepares to face the Perth Lynx.
Cotton legend grows with sixth NBL MVP crown
Adelaide superstar Bryce Cotton has won the Andrew Gaze Trophy as the NBL's MVP for a sixth time, edging out Sydney rival Kendric Davis for the coveted award.
Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win
The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.
Flyers square WNBL semi-final series after dousing Fire
Humiliated in Game 1, the Southside Flyers engineered a 48-point turnaround to trounce hot-favourites Townsville Fire by 20 in Game 2 to force a decider.
‘Keep your mouth shut’: WNBL captain answers critics
Southside's matchwinners Cayla George and Maddy Rocci have called out the doubters after the Flyers shocked the top-ranked Townsville Fire.
Breakers end NBL campaign by trouncing Taipans
Sam Mennenga has made a spectacular return from injury as the New Zealand Breakers tuned up for the Ignite Cup final with a 31-point demolition of Cairns.