NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells
Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.
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Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides
French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.
Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule
The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.
NBL’s Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court
The Brisbane Bullets are continuing to make changes this off-season with the announcement of a new home court.
Tasmania can be ‘mecca’ for Australian basketball: Roth
Tasmania can be the "mecca'' for Australian basketball if more courts are built and sub-par facilities refurbished, JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says.
Chris Lucas named Geelong’s inaugural WNBL coach
Veteran coach Chris Lucas will take charge of Geelong United, the WNBL's newest franchise, in their inaugural season.
NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth
The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.
Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push
There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.
Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams
Former National Basketball League MVP and outspoken commentator Corey Williams, 46, has died after a battle with cancer.
‘Enormous’: Geelong United to replace WNBL’s Boomers
Geelong United will replace the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL from next season, the league has confirmed.
Aussie women sink ‘only shot’ to qualify for Paris 3×3
Australia's 3x3 women's basketball team have spoken of their pride after qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning a qualification tournament in Japan.
Walton back as Phoenix rise to NBL rebuilding challenge
US-born star point guard Derrick Walton Jr has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix after helping Sydney win the NBL title in 2023.
Kuol wants to be NBL’s King of defence
Under new Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian, former Cairns Taipans player Bul Kuol is aiming to become the best defender in the NBL next season.
Giddey heats up late as OKC win again, sweep Pelicans
Josh Giddey has hit three final-quarter triples as the Thunder ran down hosts New Orleans to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep.
Caitlin Clark set to sign $A43 million Nike deal
WNBA No.1 draft pick Caitlin Clark is reportedly set to continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million ($A43 million) contract.
Heal’s ‘conspiracy’ claim against Flames no slam dunk
Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.
Le’afa joins Kings, Wildcats snare college star Pepper
Sydney have signed Izayah Le'afa for Brian Goorjian's first season back in charge of the Kings, while the Wildcats have lured a promising college star to Perth.
Mojave King returns to NBL, JackJumpers sign Gak
The Tasmania JackJumpers have signed South East Melbourne big man Gorjok Gak as Mojave King announces he will return to the NBL following two years in America.
Boomers to face USA, Serbia in pre-Games test
Australia's men's and women's basketball teams will play China in Melbourne before July's Olympics, while the Boomers have also locked in a date with the USA.
Two-time NBL champion Angus Glover joins Phoenix
Former Kings guard Angus Glover has signed a two-year deal with South East Melbourne, joining ex-Bullets sharpshooter Nathan Sobey at the Victorian franchise.
Emotional Puoch heads Aussie trio’s WNBA draft success
Australian trio Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Jaz Shelley have been taken with picks 12, 20 and 29 in a WBNA draft headlined by college star Caitlin Clark.
Mixed NBL fortunes for Webster brothers at Wildcats
Kiwi brothers Tai and Corey Webster have had their Perth Wildcats playing futures decided ahead of the NBL free agency period.
‘Aussie ball’ mindset behind versatile Boomers squad
Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.
Boomers announce 22-man squad for Paris Olympics
Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.
Prather among Bullets’ signings for post-Sobey era
Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller has locked in the majority of his roster for the 2024/25 NBL season as he seeks to take the club back to the finals.
Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating three as Mavs win
Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have played key roles as Dallas claimed a crucial overtime win over Houston, while Josh Giddey starred for the Thunder.
NBA champion Kenny Smith jets into key Next Stars gig
Commentator and former two-time NBA championship winner Kenny 'The Jet' Smith will recruit US talent to Australia as the NBL's Next Stars program beefs up.
Chip on Giddey’s shoulder helps rediscover NBA ‘mojo’
Josh Giddey was a standout for an undermanned Oklahoma City as they pushed NBA title favourites Boston, the Aussie notching a team-high 17 points in the loss.
JackJumpers win first NBL title in epic decider
Import guard Jordon Crawford led the Tasmania JackJumpers to an 83-81 win over Melbourne United that clinched a rollicking best-of-five NBL Championship Series.
Melbourne target Tasmania’s McVeigh in NBL decider
Tasmania's Jack McVeigh has starred throughout the NBL Championship Series and is foremost in Melbourne United's planning for Sunday's winner-takes-all clash.
Melbourne, Tasmania set for NBL title decider slugfest
Melbourne United will have home-court advantage for the deciding game of the best-of-five NBL championship series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.