Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL
Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.
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NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup
Led by Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the New Zealand Breakers swept all seven points to get their Ignite Cup defence off in style, beating Cairns by 23 points.
‘That’s bulls***’: Simmons fires back at NBA critics
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA and ready to "dominate" as he blocks out criticism over his reasons for sitting out of basketball for a year.
Fast start from 36ers sets up easy NBL win over Cairns
Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic have made light work of the Cairns Taipans, helping Adelaide to a 14-point win in their first home game of the season.
Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL
Son-of-a-gun Max Mackinnon showed why NBA teams are circling with a match-winning display in the surprise-packet Bullets' eight-point win over Illawarra.
Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season
The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.
Longley feels ‘bit of a goose’ for aiding Dockers’ foes
Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.
Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers
The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory.
Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back
The Sydney Kings are fresh off unveiling last season's championship banner and rings, but now all attention turns to going back-to-back in the coming campaign.
Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ
Incumbent wooden spooners the Brisbane Bullets have shown they will no longer be pushovers by starting the new campaign with a tense win over the Breakers.
‘Confusing call’ mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win
Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.
Bullet’s bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL
The Bullets' Lithuanian import Arnas Velicka is confident his European influence can upset the NBL establishment.
Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence
The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.
NBL rivals stocking up for chance to grab Kings’ crowns
The Sydney Kings face a raft of serious challengers in their NBL title defence, with fellow heavyweights Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers top of the list.
Opals’ basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain
Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.
Travers’ stellar start catches eye of United teammates
Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.
Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals
Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.
Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal
Australian guard Ben Simmons will make a long-awaited return to the NBA after signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid
Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.
Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx
Star guard Sami Whitcomb ruled herself out of the WNBL season, and the Perth Lynx have been quick to sign a new player.
‘Global talent’ out, but young star answers Opals’ call
The Opals have suffered a blow to their ambitions of another podium at the Basketball World Cup, with a veteran ruled out, but a rising star is set to shine.
WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season
The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.
Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans
Talented wing Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year deal to join his older brother Kyrin at the NBL's Cairns Taipans.
NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs
NBL Group chief executive David Stevenson has spoken about the league's plans for expansion and clubs' complaints over travel and flights.
Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes
Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.
Taipans’ Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard
Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.
‘All gas’: one-time baton kid chasing Games glory
Eithen Leard has lived his life with a spinal cord deformity and is making the most of his chance on the Commonwealth Games stage.
Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future
Towering centre Han Xu has made a bombshell call on her WNBL destiny ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
NBL’s famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne
Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.
‘Just as motivated’: Wagstaff back for 3×3 Games tilt
Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.
Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split
Dash Daniels will land in new NBL colours after the emerging star's decision to leave Melbourne United after one season.