JackJumpers’ big man Magnay cleared for NBL return
The Tasmania JackJumpers will have the services of Will Magnay against Adelaide after the centre was cleared to make his NBL return from a foot injury.
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Phoenix owner Wall trains with squad, eyes NBA return
Phoenix part-owner and five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has trained in Melbourne on a flying Australia visit as he bids to reignite his career in the US.
Vickerman seeks tweak to close coach challenge loophole
A quirk of the NBL's coaches challenge rule meant Melbourne United were denied a potentially match-winning free throw and coach Dean Vickerman wants to fix it.
Taipans steamroll struggling Hawks in NBL
The undermanned Taipans were in some bother before Bul Kuol and Tahjere McCall came to the rescue in their 10-point NBL win against Illawarra in Cairns.
Goulding fires as United ruin NBL rivals’ big day
Melbourne United's Chris Goulding and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr spoilt the party for South East Melbourne Phoenix in front of their NBL rivals' biggest-ever crowd.
Adams stars in Kings’ NBL fightback win over Bullets
Sydney trailed by 14 points before halftime but fought back and scored the final 15 points of the game against Brisbane to post a third-straight NBL win.
Tasmania skipper Steindl gears up for 300th NBL game
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has hailed the leadership of captain Clint Steindl, who is set to play his 300th NBL game.
NBA exhibition a slam-dunk for Aussie basketball fans
Legacy jerseys, commemorative art and even the Larry O'Brien Trophy are on display at an exhibition bringing the NBA to Australian audiences.
I’m the front-runner for NBL sixth man: Kings’ Noi
Sydney Kings bench forward Kouat Noi is backing himself to take out the NBL's sixth man of the year award this year after a strong start to the season.
Simmons’ shy shooting continues as Bucks run down Nets
Ben Simmons scored just two points and took three shots to go with 15 rebounds as his Nets were run down by Milwaukee in a mixed day for Australians in the NBA.
NBL refs boss admits ‘mistake’ in United-Perth thriller
An officiating error denied Matthew Dellavedova a chance to win Melbourne United's clash with Perth at the free-throw line, the NBL's referees boss says.
Wildcats upset United in overtime after ‘crazy’ call
Perth have beaten NBL leaders Melbourne United in overtime after Matthew Dellavedova's late chance to win the game was denied by a "crazy" call.
No time to relax now Perth in NBL groove: Rillie
Perth coach John Rillie says he never doubted himself or the team during a four-game NBL losing streak but they can't relax after a breakthrough sixth round.
Tasmania edge out Bullets in frenetic NBL finish
Milton Doyle has returned to the scoresheet for the Tasmania JackJumpers in a two-point NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets in Launceston.
Wildcats star Cotton declares he’s back
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton roared back to form with 29 points as his team snapped a four-game losing streak to beat the Adelaide 36ers.
Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL
South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans
Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one
The WNBL season is underway and the Melbourne Boomers are leading the pack with two wins in the opening round.
Breakers stop the rot with NBL win over Taipans
The New Zealand Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak and run out 10-point winners against the Cairns Taipans.
Jackomas flags changes after Hawks’ hefty NBL loss
Jacob Jackomas may experiment with the Illawarra Hawks' line-up in the wake of their latest loss,, with the struggling side also targeting changes in mindset.
Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix
Aron Baynes marked his return from a five-game NBL ban with an influential performance in Brisbane's 108-92 win over South East Melbourne.
Ban over, Baynes back to boost Bullets in NBL
Former NBA championship centre Aron Baynes will return from his five-game NBL suspension when the Brisbane Bullets host South East Melbourne Phoenix.
AFLW superstar Erin Phillips ends storied sport career
The most-decorated player in the AFLW, Erin Phillips has announced her retirement after a stellar career with the Crows and Port Adelaide.
Goulding fires Melbourne to sixth straight NBL win
Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding has led the NBL ladder leaders to a sixth straight win in a fighting performance against the Illawarra Hawks.
Bullets ride luck on sweet NBL Sunday against Tasmania
Jordon Crawford's long-range attempt to send Tasmania's NBL thriller to overtime rimmed out as Brisbane, led by Nathan Sobey, hung on for a 90-87 win.
Star import’s injury mars Taipans’ NBL win over Kings
Injury-hit Cairns have shrugged off last week's heartbreaker in Illawarra to claim the prized scalp of Sydney, 87-80, but at a cost.
Front-row seats for Green, Exum at Wembanyama NBA debut
Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama tasted defeat on his NBA debut for San Antonio as Aussies Josh Green and Dante Exum played roles in Dallas' season-opening win.
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL
A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
Hawks playing the long game with NBA prospect Johnson
Illawarra Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas is urging patience with wunderkind AJ Johnson, who he says will get the chance to shine at some point this NBL season.
Cheatham breaks foot, NBL’s Breakers set to test market
New Zealand Breakers import Zylan Cheatham will miss up to eight weeks of the NBL season with the foot fracture he suffered in the loss to the Adelaide 36ers.
Shorthanded Bullets pour pressure on Wildcats in NBL
A shorthanded Brisbane Bullets have come to Perth and handed the Wildcats a fourth straight NBL loss with their 84-79 victory.
The Bullets are all heart – but heat’s on the Wildcats
Even without two key players, the Brisbane Bullets have heaped more pressure on struggling Perth - in the Wildcats' own den.