NBL’s Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash
The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.
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NBA veteran Aron Baynes cops five-game NBL ban
NBA veteran-turned-Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has received a five-match ban following several incidents in last Saturday's game against Cairns.
Baynes sorry for NBL incidents, Forde breaks silence
Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has spoken publicly for the first time since the much-discussed NBL match against the Cairns Taipans.
Bolden finds touch, Kings take down Bullets in NBL
Jonah Bolden, Alex Toohey and Jaylen Adams have powered Sydney to a comfortable 113-102 NBL defeat of a Brisbane team missing the suspended Aron Baynes.
Bullets out to prove there’s life without Baynes
Brisbane coach Justin Schueller is eyeing a win against the side that helped launch him into a head coaching role to end a two-game NBL slide.
NBL back tribunal as Bullets lament Baynes hearing
The Brisbane Bullets are displeased with the NBL's tribunal system after Aron Baynes received a five-match ban, but the league will not consider any revisions.
Goulding fires as United lock down Bullets in NBL
Chris Goulding hit five three-pointers in the first half as Melbourne United locked down the Brisbane Bullets for an 89-78 NBL victory.
Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto
The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.
Wemby v Chet steals show, fit Simmons offers NBA hope
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgrem have made good first NBA impressions, while a fit Ben Simmons also showed promising pre-season form with Brooklyn.
Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins
Washington and Portland have emphatically avoided becoming the next shock NBL scalps, breezing by Cairns and the New Zealand Breakers in NBA pre-season action.
Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction
Aron Baynes has been referred to a NBL tribunal, while Cairns coach Adam Forde escaped sanction and Lat Mayen can accept a fine after a fiery Queensland derby.
Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix
Last year's wooden spooners the Illawarra Hawks have claimed their first win of the new NBL season, defeating an undermanned South East Melbourne at home.
Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets
Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.
NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court
NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths
‘You’ve got to enjoy it’: Kings lap up NBL pressure
Star import Jaylen Adams has shrugged at the pressure the Sydney Kings will face on the road to a third consecutive NBL championship.
Sobey shines as Brisbane Bullets beat Breakers in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets have won back-to-back games to start the NBL season, with Nathan Sobey starring in a tight defeat of the New Zealand Breakers.
Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury
Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.
Opals’ Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil
Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers
The Bullets have conceded the first 15 points in their NBL season-opener against Adelaide but thundered home as the 36ers went cold to win 86-71 in Brisbane.
Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land
Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton hopes to quickly have a clear picture on what type of import to add to the mix after losing the season-opener in Brisbane.
Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style
The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.
Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL
A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.
Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth
A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.
‘New version’ Dellavedova fuels United’s NBL ambition
A fit and more aggressive Matthew Dellavedova will front Melbourne United's NBL title push as the season begins with a Victorian derby at John Cain Arena.
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.
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.