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.
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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.
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.