Jackson primed to influence Opals’ Games fortunes
Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.
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Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers
Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
Tatum should be NBL coach of the year: Gary Clark
Justin Tatum has spearheaded the turnaround at the Illawarra Hawks and import Gary Clark believes he should be recognised on the NBL's awards night.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Hawks go fourth in NBL with victory over Bullets
The Illawarra Hawks have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-76 on Saturday to move up to fourth position in the NBL standings.
Tassie’s scoring high leave 36ers on NBL ‘life support’
The Tasmania JackJumpers forged an early lead and didn't let up in a 109-86 win over Adelaide that all but ended the 36ers' NBL Finals hopes.
Breakers end Perth curse to shake up NBL Finals picture
The NZ Breakers won in Perth for the first time since 2021 to enhance their NBL Finals hopes, despite the early loss of star import Anthony Lamb to injury.
Magnay hurt as JackJumpers beat Taipans in NBL
Pint-sized Jordon Crawford has knocked down six triples in Tasmania's eight-point NBL win over Cairns, but teammate Will Magnay suffered a sternum injury.
JackJumpers star Magnay being roughed up, says coach
Coach Scott Roth doesn't expect Will Magnay to miss any basketball after the big centre copped a heavy hit to the sternum in Tasmania's NBL win over Cairns.
‘It paid off’: Simmons feels vindicated on NBA return
Australian NBA star Ben Simmons has had an immediate impact for Brooklyn on his return from the back injury that sidelined him for close to three months.
JLA’s comeback helps United thump Brisbane in NBL
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr has starred as league leaders Melbourne United recaptured their best NBL form, thrashing the Bullets 93-77 in Brisbane.
Melbourne United rage at Baynes hit on Clark in NBL win
Melbourne import Ian Clark has been left seeing red after being hit by Aron Baynes' elbow in United's big win over Brisbane.
Vasiljevic stars as in-form 36ers smash Taipans in NBL
Dejan Vasiljevic scored 28 points and the 36ers have continued their purple patch with a comfortable 17-point NBL win over Cairns in Adelaide.
No charges for Giddey as US police drop investigation
Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze
Foundation Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth will remain in charge of the side currently sitting third in a tight NBL top six until at least 2027.
Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six
A Lat Mayen three-pointer on the buzzer has given Cairns Taipans a 93-92 victory in Wollongong to replace the Illawarra Hawks in sixth spot on the NBL ladder.
Cairns coach angry over officiating in win over Hawks
Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde's team left Wollongong with a win on the buzzer over the Illawarra Hawks - but he wasn't happy about the lopsided foul count.
Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL
Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.
Wildcats and JackJumpers join United in NBL title race
The Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers have shown Melbourne United have a fight on their hands to win the NBL title.
Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive
The Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers have scored impressive victories to keep their top-six hopes alive in the NBL.
Sixers climb off bottom, hand Hawks third straight loss
The Adelaide 36ers have climbed off the bottom of the NBL ladder and handed the Illawarra Hawks a 96-89 defeat in the process in Wollongong.
Kings can’t stop Cotton, Wildcats win sixth-straight
Perth have won a sixth-straight NBL game to tighten their hold on a top-two spot, with Bryce Cotton scoring 29 points in a 104-98 win at Sydney.
Jackson stars as Flyers win in her 200th WNBL game
Lauren Jackson scored 20 points in her 200th WNBL game, her Southside Flyers edging the Melbourne Boomers 84-82 to jump them into second place.
Booed Baynes has last laugh as Bullets beat Taipans
Brisbane have moved back to fourth in the NBL standings, beating Cairns 102-84 thanks to a dominant first half and some handy buckets from Aron Baynes.
Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth
Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.
Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win
Brisbane dealt well with more personnel changes to notch a fourth-straight NBL win, 110-103 over Illawarra behind 25 points from Nathan Sobey.
Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive
Jaylen Adams scored 39 points in 27 minutes as the Sydney Kings blasted past the New Zealand Breakers105-76 to snap back into NBL form.
Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL
The Cairns Taipans have shaken off a horror start to both halves to beat the Adelaide 36ers 111-101 in overtime and keep their top-six NBL hopes alive.
Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge
Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.
Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets’ NBL ship
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.
Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers
Chris Smith hit a three-pointer with one second on the clock to hand Brisbane a third straight NBL win, this time 80-77 over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.