Taipans hold their nerve to beat Brisbane in NBL
Jaylon Brown laid the foundation and Jack McVeigh provided the finishing touches as the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets by six points.
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A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.
‘Fages in the building!’: Lion king boosts JackJumpers
Chris Fagan may be a Brisbane Lions legend, but his NBL allegiance to the Tasmania JackJumpers has proved a lucky charm too.
Cairns cause major upset on road in Melbourne
Four Cairns players have posted 20-plus scoring nights as the Taipans unleashed a 35-14 fourth quarter to steamroll Melbourne United in an NBL boilover.
‘Resilient’ JackJumpers edge Brisbane in OT thriller
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Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL
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Fast start from 36ers sets up easy NBL win over Cairns
Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic have made light work of the Cairns Taipans, helping Adelaide to a 14-point win in their first home game of the season.
Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL
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Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season
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Longley feels ‘bit of a goose’ for aiding Dockers’ foes
Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.
Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers
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Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back
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Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ
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‘Confusing call’ mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win
Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.
Bullet’s bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL
The Bullets' Lithuanian import Arnas Velicka is confident his European influence can upset the NBL establishment.
Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence
The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.
NBL rivals stocking up for chance to grab Kings’ crowns
The Sydney Kings face a raft of serious challengers in their NBL title defence, with fellow heavyweights Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers top of the list.
Opals’ basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain
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Travers’ stellar start catches eye of United teammates
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Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals
Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.
Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal
Australian guard Ben Simmons will make a long-awaited return to the NBA after signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid
Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.
Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx
Star guard Sami Whitcomb ruled herself out of the WNBL season, and the Perth Lynx have been quick to sign a new player.
‘Global talent’ out, but young star answers Opals’ call
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WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season
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Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans
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NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs
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Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes
Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.
Taipans’ Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard
Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.