Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up
Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.
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Adelaide 36ers sack head coach CJ Bruton
The Adelaide 36ers have axed coach CJ Bruton, with club legend Scott Ninnis appointed to the helm for the rest of the NBL season.
NBL to work on schedule issues after Sixers’ gripes
The NBL will keep working through logistical issues with clubs after the Adelaide 36ers blasted the league over a tough travel schedule.
Galloway, Hunter in but NBL’s Kings lose injured Noi
Jaylin Galloway and Jordan Hunter will return for the Sydney Kings this Friday, but the back-to-back NBL champions have lost another man to injury.
Breakers defy coach’s ejection to overcome 36ers
Breakers coach Mody Maor was tossed after a halftime encounter with the officials before his side held off Adelaide 96-83 for a vital NBL home win.
Bullets survive another late fade to oust Cairns
Brisbane have broken a three-game NBL losing streak, but not without a scare as they limped home 84-79 winners in Cairns.
‘Worst road trip’, Adelaide 36ers lash NBL schedule
Adelaide 36s coach CJ Bruton and star Dejan Vasiljevic have urged the NBL to look at scheduling after suffering a heavy loss to Tasmania on the road.
Cotton delivers message to NBL that he’s still the king
Jonah Bolden's shooting was impressive for Sydney Kings, but it was Bryce Cotton who demonstrated his supremacy once again with a super show for Perth Wildcats.
Taipans find offence to shock United on the road
The Taipans notched their highest first-half score on the road in club history on the way to a 115-103 upset NBL defeat of ladder-leading Melbourne United.
Maley delivers down the stretch as Lynx topple Boomers
Anneli Maley's exploits helped Perth Lynx blow past the previously unbeaten Melbourne Boomers, while Adelaide suffered two tough round-five WNBL losses.
Bullets block Hawks’ gallant NBL charge in Brisbane
A last-second block has helped the Bullets stave off Illawarra's best efforts in a one-point NBL win in Brisbane, their second victory of the round.
Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.
Goorjian to visit NBA Boomers to ramp up Paris campaign
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will spend most of December in the United States to ensure Australian players in the NBA understand his Paris 2024 Olympics plans.
Boomers star Josh Giddey being investigated by NBA
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by the NBA over social media claims he engaged in a relationship with a minor.
NBA opens investigation into young Boomers star Giddey
The NBA is investigating an allegation young Australian star Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underaged girl.
George becomes WNBL’s best-ever rebounder, Perth slide
Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.
McDonald keeps Lynx unbeaten, Boomers break Spirit
Aari McDonald's 34-point haul helped Perth maintain their unbeaten start to the WNBL season before Melbourne chased down a 14-point lead to beat Bendigo
Wildcats keep rolling with fourth straight NBL win
The Perth Wildcats have put a four-game losing streak fully behind them to now enjoy a four-match winning run with an 88-80 victory over the Cairns Taipans.
JackJumpers need to rediscover defence: coach Roth
Tasmania JackJumpers have improved in attack this season but need to improve their defence to achieve anything in the NBL, according to coach Scott Roth.
McVeigh nails OT winner for JackJumpers against Taipans
Jack McVeigh's long three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime has clinched a 90-87 NBL win for Tasmania over the Taipans in Cairns.
Bullets fade again, Perth continue winning ways in NBL
Brisbane were again unable to close out the contest as Perth finished stronger to claim a fifth-straight NBL victory.
‘Hell bent’ Giddey finds groove as Thunder crack Spurs
Josh Giddey played his best game of the NBA season as Oklahoma City sliced up Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs to win 123-87.
Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas
A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.
Taipans fan banned for remarks to Kings assistant
The NBL has banned a Cairns Taipans fan for directing "multiple inappropriate comments" at Sydney Kings assistant coach Fleur McIntyre during round five.
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.
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.