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.
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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
Brisbane are on the verge of ending their long playoff drought after thrashing Adelaide by 18 points behind ex-36er Nathan Sobey's brilliance.
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.
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.
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.