Pinder makes the difference in NBL playoffs debut
The focus may have been on others -- but it was Keanu Pinder who shone in the Perth Wildcats' win over the Tasmania JackJumpers
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Patty Mills’ Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost
After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.
LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series
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Australia’s Galloway signs NBA deal with Bucks
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Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider
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Magnay spearheads JackJumpers to NBL finals win
The Tasmania JackJumpers have progressed to the next stage of the NBL finals with a physical 16-point win over the Illawarra Hawks.
Boomers import Jordin Canada named WNBL’s best
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Abdelfattah feels no pressure as Kings’ season heats up
The Sydney Kings are preparing to keep their NBL "three-peat" dream alive in sudden death but coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah isn't feeling under pressure.
Mixed season but Kings deserve finals: Shaun Bruce
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WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
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NBL title first, legacy later for Wildcats’ MVP Cotton
Four-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton already ranks among the league's all-time greats but remains focused on adding more team success to his list of accolades.
Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement
Lauren Jackson moved to 10th on the WNBL's list of all-time leading scorers as the Southside Flyers maintained second spot on the ladder.
Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot
American import Parker Jackson-Cartwright has steered the New Zealand Breakers into the NBL Finals, starring in a tough 103-87 home win over Brisbane.
Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again
The Cairns Taipans have ended their season on a high with a third consecutive win over NBL ladder leaders and title favourites Melbourne United.
Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals
Ladder leaders Melbourne United slumped to a surprise road loss to Cairns but have the chance to atone ahead of the NBL Finals when they host Illawarra.
Kings thump Phoenix, beat Bullets to NBL Finals berth
Two-time defending champions Sydney will sneak into the NBL Finals at Brisbane's expense after a historic flogging of the Phoenix in the final round.
Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool
Tasmania JackJumpers centre Will Magnay has helped put the brakes on a Perth team missing Bryce Cotton in an 86-72 win ahead of the NBL Finals.
Goulding, Melbourne bounce back in tight win over Hawks
NBL title favourites Melbourne United recovered from a shock loss to Cairns as Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding fired in their win over Illawarra.
Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot
The Illawarra Hawks are guaranteed a return to the NBL Finals, securing a top-six finish by beating the Perth Wildcats 108-92 at home on Thursday night.
Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought
Brisbane can sew up just their second finals appearance in eight seasons since their NBL rebirth with victory over New Zealand in Auckland.
Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears
The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
Sobey’s 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers
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Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis
Dejan Vasiljevic has issued a public plea for Scott Ninnis, Isaac Humphries, Trey Kell and former star Antonius Cleveland to join him as long-term 36ers.
Roth’s pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record
Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans
The Cairns Taipans put up a fight but the Perth Wildcats powered away late for a 117-88 victory to secure a top-two NBL regular season finish.
Wildcats and JackJumpers gear up for NBL Finals assault
The Tasmania JackJumpers and Perth Wildcats have chalked up big wins to be locked into second and third place in the NBL.
Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has announced she will not take part at the Paris Olympics, after the Opals clinched their place at the Games.
Breakers’ play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United
Melbourne United are closing in on a top-of-the-table finish in the NBL and have dented the New Zealand Breakers' own post-season hopes at John Cain Arena.
Hawks leave Kings’ NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread
The Sydney Kings will have to rely on other results falling their way to make the NBL finals after losing at home to bitter rivals Illawarra.
Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson
Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.
Breaker Abercrombie to call time on 15-year NBL career
After 15 seasons and four NBL titles with the New Zealand Breakers, Tom Abercrombie has announced his retirement at the end of this campaign.