Cancer return prompts Mangakahia basketball retirement
Sydney Flames' Tiana Mangakahia has announced her retirement as a basketball player, pledging to live life to the max as she battles a fresh cancer diagnosis.
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Penny Taylor to join Gaze in basketball’s Hall of Fame
Australian basketball world champion and two-time Olympic silver medallist Penny Taylor will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame later this year.
Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement
The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.
Basketball world cup door remains open for Simmons
Basketball sensation Ben Simmons remains a chance to make an appearance in Australia's world cup team with coach Brian Goorjian leaving the door open.
Daniels aims to pip Boomers veterans for World Cup spot
It's a tight race for positions on Australia's basketball World Cup team but NBA rookie Dyson Daniels thinks he's got what it takes to be able to earn a place.
Dellavedova returns to NBL with eye to fourth Olympics
Matthew Dellavedova is rejoining Melbourne United in the NBL on a two-year deal after returning to the NBA for one season.
Boomers go bust, but Sobey cops World Cup snubs on chin
Nathan Sobey thinks he and Aron Baynes still had plenty to offer the Boomers, but insists he isn't angry after their World Cup squad omission.
Wildcats sign French rising star Alexandre Sarr
The Wildcats have tapped into the NBL's Next Stars program for the first time, signing highly touted NBA draft prospect Alexandre Sarr on a one-season deal.
Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad
Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.
Simmons ‘strong chance’ for World Cup: Boomers coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian wants Ben Simmons in his World Cup team and believes the divisive NBA talent is a strong chance of playing.
Josh Giddey commits to Boomers’ World Cup tilt
Josh Giddey is set to line up alongside fellow NBA stars Patty Mills and Joe Ingles as the Australian Boomers chase World Cup glory this year.
Shaneice Swain earns WNBA Magic moment
Cairns teenager Shaneice Swain has been snapped up by the Los Angeles Sparks, in a WNBA draft that took Aliyah Boston to Indiana Fever as pick No.1.
Pinder pens two-year NBL deal with Perth Wildcats
High-flying forward Keanu Pinder will return to Western Australia after signing a two-year deal with Perth Wildcats.
South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach
Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge.
Giddey’s career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss
Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.
Proud Townsville Fire coach lauds WNBL champions
Townsville Fire have erased memories of their painful 2020 grand-final loss by clinching the 2022/23 WNBL title after a memorable run.
Townsville Fire surge to title after grounding Flyers
Townsville Fire have secured their fourth WNBL championship after completing a 2-0 sweep of Southside Flyers.
Fire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker
Shyla Heal and Tianna Hawkins have led a scoring spree for Townsville as the Fire blew the Southside Flyers away in Game 1 of the WNBL grand final series
WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series
Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.
Sydney Kings win NBL title by beating NZ Breakers
The Sydney Kings have been crowned NBL champions after defeating the New Zealand Breakers 77-69 in the decisive fifth game of the championship series.
Flyers oust Boomers to advance to WNBL grand final
Maddi Rocci came up with a swag of clutch plays to help the Southside Flyers edge the Melbourne Boomers in a classic WNBL semi-final decider.
Walton relishes Kings’ camaraderie on road to NBL title
Derrick Walton Jr won't commit to returning to the Sydney Kings just yet but had high praise for the franchise after they clinched the NBL title.
Sydney determined to make Cooks’ send-off fit for King
Xavier Cooks' long-time teammate and friend Angus Glover says the Sydney Kings are keen to send their talisman off to the NBA as a champion.
NBL fines Kings coach Buford $3.5k for referee comments
The NBL has fined Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford for comments made about the officiating of the fourth game of the championship series.
Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.
Fire sweep Perth to storm into WNBL grand final
Late-season pick-up Shyla Heal's astounding fourth quarter helped Townsville ward off Perth's comeback and seal a grand final berth on Sunday.
Bullets CEO to depart as NBL club changes continue
Peter McLennan has resigned as chief executive at the Brisbane Bullets, continuing a cleanout of the NBL club's staff after a disappointing season.
Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final
The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.
Sharp shooting Goulding seals move to Paris
Chris Goulding has signed with Paris Basketball, coached by former Sydney Kings mentor Will Weaver, for the rest of the French Pro A and EuroCup seasons.
Townsville beat Perth to take 1-0 lead in WNBL semis
Townsville Fire have taken a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three WNBL semi-final series and recorded a 13th straight victory with a 81-68 home win over Perth Lynx.
Sydney Kings won’t be distracted by Cooks’ NBA deal
As they hunt back-to-back NBL titles, the Sydney Kings are determined not to become distracted by Xavier Cooks' impending move to the NBA.