‘Coolest thing’: WNBL building a reputation in WNBA
WNBA player Jade Melbourne says the WNBL is becoming a league which fosters the next batch of stars as her Capitals prepare to start the season.
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McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes
The Cairns Taipans have hit another speed-bump in a difficult NBL season, losing star forward Jack McVeigh to a wrist injury.
Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats
The Brisbane Bullets have produced their best performance of the NBL season for a 17-point road win in the Ignite Cup over the Perth Wildcats.
Import not completely happy with United’s 5-0 start
United import Tyson Walker isn't satisfied with his side's unbeaten NBL start, insisting ahead of a trip to Brisbane they're still chasing the "perfect" game.
JackJumpers play cards they’re dealt on road in NBL
The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.
Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding’s return
Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.
Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start
Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.
Wildcats dig deep to win NBL thriller in Cairns
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Dylan Winder starred in a thrilling NBL road win for the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans.
Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup
Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.
Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals
New Orleans have brushed aside South East Melbourne to complete a 2-0 sweep of their pre-season games against NBL opposition on a historic tour of Australia.
JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul
Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.
Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers
Kendric Davis has won the key point guard battle with Parker Jackson-Cartwright as the Sydney Kings thumped the New Zealand Breakers by 22 points.
NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win
New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.
Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.
New-look Zion tipping a competitive ‘NBA x NBL’ series
The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.
Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane
Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Taipans bare their fangs to dethrone wayward Kings
The Sydney Kings were ice-cold from three-point range in their first game of the NBL season, going down to the Cairns Taipans by three points at home
Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter
A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.
McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter
Cairns have overcome a controversial late referee decision to post a thrilling one-point win over Brisbane, with recruit Jack McVeigh the star of the show.
Doyle sparks ‘significant’ United blitz in NBL thumping
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
Adelaide terminate drug-tainted NBL drawcard’s contract
The Adelaide 36ers have terminated Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as the American drawcard serves a provisional drugs ban from a positive test in China.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out
Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.
United front as Breakers battle in NBL opening round
A well-rounded Melbourne United, featuring Dash Daniels on NBL debut, showed no mercy against an out-of-sorts New Zealand Breakers to improve to 2-0.
Imports lead Phoenix to impressive NBL win
New imports John Brown and Hunter Maldonado have showed their class, guiding South East Melbourne Phoenix to an emphatic 37-point win over the Cairns Taipans.
Prather purrs in Bullets’ winning start under Lash
The Bullets' three imports and centre Tyrell Harrison have all strutted their stuff as new coach Stu Lash celebrated his first game in charge with a win.
JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener
New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.
Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury
Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace.
Cotton key as Sixers join unpredictable NBL title race
All eyes are on Bryce Cotton as he joins the Adelaide 36ers, chasing NBL glory in one of the hardest title races to predict in league history.
NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance
Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.