Armstrong’s NBL move helps Taipan reach Giddey heights
A longtime teammate of Josh Giddey, Taran Armstrong has cut short his college career and returned to the NBL in an effort to join his friend in the NBA.
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Kelly brings ‘edge’ but no bitterness in NBL return
Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
NBL star Webster in trouble for rainbow flag tweet
NBL star Corey Webster has apologised for an offensive social media comment concerning the LGBTQI+ community.
Wildcats stand down Corey Webster after offensive post
Perth's Corey Webster has been stood down from the Wildcats' pre-season NBL game against Adelaide in the wake of a widely criticised social media post.
Phoenix star Mitch Creek eyes Boomers recall, NBL title
The flame of a Boomers recall still flickers for Mitch Creek as he chases NBL success with South East Melbourne Phoenix under new coach Mike Kelly.
Bullets deny Froling claims, offer support
Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller says he is disappointed Harry Froling feels disconnected from the club after his serious head injury earlier this year.
Bullets back Next Star Zikarsky to be NBL-ready
Rocco Zikarsky, 17 and standing more than 220cm tall, has done enough in the preseason to show he's ready for the rigours of the NBL.
Influx of NBA scouts on Aussie basketball Blitz
More than 40 NBA scouts will attend the NBL's week-long pre-season tournament on the Gold Coast from Saturday.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Goorjian won’t be victim of Boomers’ World Cup review
Basketball Australia will review the Boomers' second-round World Cup exit but coach Brian Goorjian will continue as coach for next year's Olympics.
Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia
Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.
Boomers take stock after loss seals early Cup exit
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some "big decisions" to make after his new-look team, featuring a record nine NBA players, was knocked out of the World Cup.
Goorjian defends rebuilding Boomers’ World Cup campaign
Dante Exum impressed as Australia beat Georgia 100-84 for a consolation basketball World Cup win that ended a short lived campaign.
Ingles all-in on Paris, eyeing Boomers Games role
Joe Ingles insists he has a role to play in Paris with a new-look Boomers team after their Basketball World Cup campaign was cut short in the second round.
Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win
Australia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan.
Simmons eyes Paris Olympics as Boomers begin evolution
Promoted starter Josh Green played with authority in a crucial World Cup win for a new-look Boomers team that could add Ben Simmons for the Paris Olympics.
Boomers into the Paris Olympics after NZ World Cup exit
Australia have qualified for the Paris Olympics after New Zealand lost to Greece at the World Cup.
Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets
The Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in four games against NBA clubs on a pre-season trip to the United States and Canada.
Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win
Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Boomers on brink in Cup must-win against hosts Japan
Australia must beat Japan in Okinawa in their final pool game to remain alive in the basketball World Cup.
Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset
Germany scored the first 10 points of the final quarter to upset Australia 85-82 in a high-stakes basketball World Cup group stage game.
Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers’ Cup tilt
First-time USA coach Steve Kerr knows the world has caught up to them, even if some of the biggest foreign NBA stars won't play at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection
The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.
Boomers cut three players ahead of FIBA World Cup
Coach Brian Goorjian has reduced his Boomers World Cup squad to 15, with NBA centre Thon Maker as well as Sam Froling and Keanu Pinder the casualties.
Import guard Ian Clark joins Melbourne’s NBL title push
NBA and NBL title winner Ian Clark has joined Melbourne United on a one-year deal, while Cairns' signing of import Josh Roberts completes their roster.
NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast
Gold Coast will host the NBL's pre-season Blitz in a move that presents the city with a chance to show it warrants the return of a franchise.
NBL’s Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky
Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.
MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL’s Sydney Kings
American guard Jaylen Adams will return to the Sydney Kings to help the side push for their third consecutive NBL title.
Father’s bullying claims left Shyla Heal ‘traumatised’
Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.
Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City
Patty Mills is poised to link up with Australian teammates Josh Giddey and Jack White at NBA club the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Flames coach’s harsh words for ‘selfish’ players
Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.