Successful homecoming for Jackson in WNBL
Basketball legend Lauren Jackson has made a triumphant return to Canberra to help the Southside Flyers defeat her former club UC Capitals in the WNBL.
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Breakers NBL game shelved by COVID-19
New Zealand's COVID-19 isolation requirements have forced the postponement of Perth's NBL clash with the Breakers, who are battling an outbreak of the virus.
Cairns Taipans run down JackJumpers in NBL
Keanu Pinder's star continues to shine in the NBL for the Cairns Taipans, who stormed home to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers in a 92-81 win.
Adelaide 36ers belt Bullets in NBL blowout
Imports Robert Franks and Antonio Cleveland starred as the Adelaide 36ers made light work of the Brisbane Bullets in their NBL clash in Adelaide.
Taipans edge Bullets in QLD NBL derby
Cairns Taipans continued their push for an NBL playoff berth after proving too strong for Queensland rivals Brisbane.
Cairns come back to run down Hawks in NBL
Cairns Taipans have shored up their top-four spot in the NBL with a thrilling 102-101 double-overtime home win over the battling Illawarra Hawks.
Griffin heroics keep Bendigo top of WNBL
Red-hot Bendigo remain unbeaten after a masterclass from Kelsey Griffin, Sydney have broken their duck and Melbourne have jumped to second spot in the WNBL.
Ili shines as Melbourne end NBL losing run
A sparkling return to the NBL from guard Shea Ili has helped Melbourne United end their five-match losing run with a 104-88 home win over Brisbane
Phoenix crush 36ers, move to third in NBL
The Phoenix have the look of genuine NBL title contenders after belting the 36ers, whose season of underachievement continues.
Ili aims to spark United NBL turnaround
Fit-again guard Shea Ili will return for Melbourne United as they attempt to snap a five-game NBL losing streak against the Brisbane Bullets.
Mavs rave as Green stars in Phoenix rout
Australian Josh Green's breakout NBA season has continued, shooting six-from-seven to finish with 16 points in Dallas's 19-point defeat of Phoenix.
Hawks beat United, end NBL losing streak
Illawarra's nine-game NBL losing streak is over after Sam Froling led the Hawks to 93-78 victory over Melbourne United in Wollongong.
Boston boss Nets as Simmons, Mills sit out
Australians Ben Simmons and Patty Mills have watched their Brooklyn teammates crumble to the NBA-best Boston, while Jock Landale was busy in Phoenix's win.
Spirit unbeaten after WNBL road double
Reigning WNBL MVP Anneli Maley was at her best this weekend, steering the pacesetting Spirit to two hard-fought wins to help separate her side from the pack.
Sydney go top after belting 36ers in NBL
Derrick Walton Jr showcased his playmaking wizardry and Xavier Cooks threw down another dunk-of-the-year contender in the Sydney Kings' NBL win over Adelaide.
JackJumpers storm home over Bullets
The undermanned Bullets threw everything at the JackJumpers before star Tassie import Milton Doyle took control with a fourth-quarter masterclass.
36ers in big comeback to beat Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers have rallied to down the Cairns Taipans 78-75 in the NBL.
NBL’s Kings not dependent on me: Cooks
NBL MVP candidate Xavier Cooks says the Sydney Kings are not reliant on him despite patches of unconvincing form from the team during his recent ankle injury.
Five in a row for red hot Breakers in NBL
A stunning first-half blitz from the New Zealand Breakers has seen the NBL ladder leaders ease past the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Christchurch.
Bullets hold off Wildcats for NBL OT win
Brisbane have got their first victory under interim coach Sam Mackinnon with a thrilling 11-point overtime win over Perth in the NBL.
Green Doncic’s sidekick as Mavs pip GSW
Luka Doncic's triple-double has helped Dallas end a four-game losing streak with Australian Josh Green playing a crucial second fiddle against Golden State.
NBL owner content with Bullets investment
NBL owner Larry Kestelman says he's still confident in his investment in the Brisbane Bullets, despite the struggling side firing coach James Duncan last week.
PM backs NBL’s Indigenous player rule
The NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within their sport.
Simmons injured as Durant stars for Nets
Ben Simmons has left the game in the first quarter but Brooklyn star Kevin Durant carried his NBA side to a win over Orlando that improved the Nets to 11-11.
Cairns stun Sydney in NBL overtime victory
Keanu Pinder and DJ Hogg have combined to end the Sydney Kings' all-time record streak of NBL road wins, helping get Cairns over the line in an overtime classic
Breakers grind Taipans down in NBL
American trio Jarrell Brantley, Barry Brown Jr and Dererk Pardon have combined for 65 points as the NZ Breakers scored an 82-71 win over the Taipans in Cairns.
Breakers blitz Bullets in NBL rout
New Zealand have continued their winning ways by crushing Brisbane in the largest victory by any team in the NBL this season.
Bullets axe NBL coach James Duncan
Brisbane coach James Duncan has been axed after a 3-6 start to the NBL season.
Sixers earn last laugh over happy Simmons
Ben Simmons defied the raucous boos in Philadelphia to flirt with a triple-double, although his Brooklyn side faded to lose by nine in his NBA homecoming.
Belief high in NBL road warriors Taipans
Cairns coach Adam Forde is bullish of his side's NBL prospects after a tough victory over Brisbane made it five road wins from six trips this season.
USA imports star for Breakers in NBL win
New Zealand have prevailed in a tight NBL contest over Adelaide behind strong performances from Barry Brown Jr and Dererk Pardon.