‘Unbelievable’ Delly puts United in reach of NBL glory
Matthew Dellavedova was immense as Melbourne United posted a six-point defeat of Illawarra in game three of the NBL championship series.
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Basketball Australia probing Tatum’s spray at NBL refs
Justin Tatum has vented his frustration after match officials opted not to stop game three of the NBL championship series when Trey Kell was injured.
Aussie steal: Daniels earns Hall of Fame company
Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels is making history with his defensive exploits, with four steals in a loss to Brooklyn putting the Australian in rare NBA air.
NBA’s Pelicans in historic Melbourne pre-season visit
The New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in historic NBA pre-season fixtures in the Victorian capital.
United eye home comforts in NBL championship series
Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
Josh Giddey’s NBA season-high soured by ankle injury
Dyson Daniels has led Atlanta to victory while Josh Giddey did the same for Chicago before suffering a potentially serious ankle injury.
Harvey’s redemption as Hawks level NBL title series
Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.
Kyrie calling: new Boomers coach takes stock
New Boomers coach Adam Caporn says he has a few calls to make as he looks towards a golden future for the Australian men's basketball team.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title
League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Hawks’ Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series
Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.
Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider
Illawarra are eyeing a fairytale second NBL title - and first since 2001 - as they prepare for game one of the championship series against Melbourne United.
Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener
Veronica Burton starred with 24 points as Bendigo Spirit took a 1-0 grand-final lead over the Townsville Fire with a 12-point win in the series opener.
Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series
Illawarra will take on Melbourne United in the NBL title series after Trey Kell starred in a dominant win over South East Melbourne in their playoff decider.
Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider
As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball.
Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final
Melbourne skipper Chris Goulding scored the winning shot at the death to steer United into the NBL championship series with a 113-112 win over Perth.
Windler inspires Wildcats’ NBL Playoff fightback win
The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.
United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA
With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.
Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final
The Fire are through to the final of the WNBL after thrashing the Perth Lynx 106-76 in Townsville to complete a 2-0 semi-final series win on Wednesday.
Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot
For the first time since 2015, Bendigo will contest the WNBL grand final after seeing off Sydney by 17 points in game two of their semi-final series.
Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows
Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.
Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors
Cairns Taipans guard Taran Armstrong has been rewarded for an outstanding NBL season, joining the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract.
Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he’s an NBL gun
Illawarra guard Will Hickey has credited Justin Tatum for his form in an NBL campaign that is extending into an semi-final series.
No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals
Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.
Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return
Derrick Walton Jnr is edging closer to returning from a high-grade hamstring injury for South East Melbourne's NBL Playoffs series against the Illawarra Hawks.
Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in
The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.
JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career
Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.
Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot
South East Melbourne erased a 20-point deficit against Adelaide to book their spot in the NBL Playoffs with an 85-75 win at John Cain Arena.
Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire
Perth Lynx finished with a flurry to topple Townsville Fire in overtime and lay the platform for a huge WNBL semi-final series between the same two teams.
Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign
Justin Schueller has paid the price for missing the NBL finals, dumped as coach by the Brisbane Bullets after two seasons in charge.
Kings star Cooks suspended after ‘adverse finding’
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended on the eve of the NBL finals after an adverse finding and possible doping violation.