Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword
Melbourne United have brought the Adelaide 36ers back to earth with a thud thanks Sunday's 106-79 home victory.
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Bruce catches fire as Kings hit back
The Sydney Kings have responded to a Friday night loss with an emphatic 99-73 home victory over the Cairns Taipans on Sunday.
Phoenix on the lookout for new coach after firing Kelly
South East Melbourne Phoenix coach Mike Kelly has been fired by the NBL club following a poor start to the season.
Phoenix’s NBL season is threatening to implode
New-look South East Melbourne Phoenix have dropped their fifth consecutive game to begin the NBL season, falling to the Brisbane Bullets in Melbourne.
Record loss: Hawks thump NBL champs Tasmania
The Illawarra Hawks have belted reigning NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers, who were completely out-enthused by their rivals in Wollongong.
‘No excuses’ for anything but success at Kings: Kuol
Sydney Kings recruit Bul Kuol is preparing to come up against former side the Cairns Taipans for the first time since joining the NBL heavyweights.
Smith’s big WNBA Finals play as Lynx hunt down Liberty
Opals star Alanna Smith had a clutch play as Minnesota came from 18 points down to beat Sandy Brondello's New York in overtime of their WNBA Finals opener.
Taipans coach Forde making no excuses for home defeat
The Cairns Taipans might have been without their star point guard but it wasn't an excuse for their home loss, according to coach Adam Forde.
Aussies Brondello, Smith to clash for WNBA title
Opals forward Alanna Smith has flourished at new WNBA club Minnesota, and will now face national coach Sandy Brondello's New York Liberty for the title.
Cotton leads Wildcats to NBL win in Cairns
Bryce Cotton hit seven three-pointers for 35 points as the Perth Wildcats snapped a losing run by beating the Cairns Taipans.
Lady Liberty: Aussie central to WNBA club’s title chase
Sandy Brondello has a long list of achievements but admits a second WNBA title, two months after the Opals' unlikely run to Olympic bronze, would top them all.
Brondello’s WNBA Finals-bound Liberty not satisfied
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello can win a second WNBA crown, a decade on from her first, after the side emphatically booked their Finals berth.
Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth
Milton Doyle's 20 points and a three-point buzzer-beater have steered Tasmania to a tense NBL overtime win over the Perth Wildcats.
Taipans stick to plan after NBL statement wins
Rob Edwards scored 23 points to lead Cairns to a surprise 101-88 road win over heavyweights Melbourne, two days after toppling reigning champions Tasmania.
Kings blitz Bullets in deflating Boondall return
Xavier Cooks did the early damage as the Sydney Kings mounted more early-season NBL misery on the winless Bullets in Brisbane.
Davis dines out as 36ers end Hawks’ winning NBL start
Kendric Davis scored 32 points to lead Adelaide past the previously unbeaten Illawarra, 102-100, in a back-and-forth Wollongong firefight.
JackJumpers and Wildcats out to rebound in Hobart clash
The JackJumpers and Wildcats are licking their wounds after heavy defeats as they prepare to rebound in their NBL clash in Hobart.
Taipans hold firm to seal consecutive home NBL wins
The Cairns Taipans held off a fast finishing Tasmania JackJumpers to seal back-to-back home NBL wins.
Maker’s back in NBA mix, Simmons ‘here again, ready’
Thon Maker has earned a second NBA crack with Houston in a squad that also features Jock Landale and Jack McVeigh, while Patty Mills is settling into Utah life.
JackJumpers, United happy to see the back of each other
They have enjoyed such an intense rivalry that the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United are happy to take a break from battling against each other.
Taipans win home NBL opener over 36ers
Sam Waardenburg and Rob Edwards have set it up and Kyrin Galloway finished the job for the Cairns Taipans against the Adelaide 36ers.
Sydney Kings import Cam Oliver still harbours NBA hopes
Sydney Kings import Cam Oliver says he has grown since he last played in the NBL with the Cairns Taipans some four years ago.
Undefeated Hawks and Kings set up NBL blockbuster
The Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings have set up a mouth-watering NBL clash with both teams having an unbeaten season's record to defend.
Hawks push pace to beat Bullets in NBL
The Illawarra Hawks shook off a rough second quarter to beat the Brisbane Bullets 113-101 in their NBL clash in Wollongong.
Vickerman uncertain over combining NBL and Boomers jobs
Phil Smyth believes Dean Vickerman is the man to lead the Boomers into the future, but the veteran Melbourne United coach isn't so sure.
Smyth’s ‘genuine Boomers fear’, backs Vickerman for job
Four-time Olympic point guard turned Boomers coach Phil Smyth has endorsed current Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman to take over as men's national coach.
Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture
The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest was a resounding success, with Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian saying it brought 'attention and goodness' to the sport.
Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown
The Townsville Fire have been crowned the WNBL's HoopsFest champions, with new team Geelong enduring a tough tournament.
No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout
The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era
A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.