Johnson all-in on Bullets’ NBL rebuild
Tyler Johnson is yet to make his NBL debut for Brisbane but is already emotionally invested in the Bullets' revival efforts.
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LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final
Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.
Bullets fired up ahead of new NBL season
Aron Baynes is among the high-profile arrivals to this season's NBL, with Brisbane coach James Duncan challenging his players to match the NBA star's standards.
Bullets’ Baynes out to prove he’s worthy
Ahead of an NBL debut with Brisbane, Aron Baynes wants to prove he's still the player he was before a mysterious incident left him unable to walk.
Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool
The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.
Players apologise for World Cup punch up
Two Mali teammates have issued a public apology after coming to blows following a loss at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.
Phoenix tip Zhou Qi’s best in NBL return
Fully-fit Chinese centre Zhou Qi has made a late call to return to the NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix on a one-year deal.
Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage
Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.
Injury could rule Allen out at WC: Opals
Opals coach Sandy Brondello says it's possible Bec Allen will miss game time after she went down injured late in the 69-54 World Cup win over Serbia.
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali
Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.
Opals gearing up for AFL grand final
Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.
Opals fall to France in World Cup opener
The Opals have lost to France 70-57 in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return.
Opals’ culture back to its best: Madgen
Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week.
Basketball comeback a mental game: Jackson
Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she has been tested more by the mental rather than the physical requirements of making a comeback to basketball.
Jackson’s emotional FIBA World Cup recall
Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for the FIBA World Cup in Australia.
England pip Aussies for 3×3 gold
Australia's hopes of winning 3x3 men's basketball gold have been crushed in a 17-16 overtime loss to England, while the men's wheelchair 3x3 claimed gold.
New finals layout for 2022-23 NBL season
Australia's National Basketball League has unveiled a new finals format that will increase participating teams to six.
Wagstaff in range of unique Games feat
Australian basketballer Jesse Wagstaff is one win away from back-to-back Commonwealth gold, albeit in different versions of the six-time NBL champion's sport.
Boomer Baynes signs with NBL Bullets
Aron Baynes will play for the Brisbane Bullets in the 2022-23 NBL season after a spinal injury suffered at the Tokyo Olympics threatened to derail his career.
Boomers repel fightback to win Asia Cup
Australia had to "hold on for dear life", repelling a Lebanon fightback to retain the men's Asia Basketball Cup with a 75-73 victory in the final in Jakarta.
Trans-Tasman clash in Asia Cup semis
Defending champions Australia will play New Zealand in the Asia Cup semi-finals in Jakarta on Saturday.
Boomers beat Japan, into Asia Cup semi
A three-point barrage from Keisei Tominaga wasn't enough as the Boomers beat Japan to book a spot in the Asia Cup semi-finals.
Kings, United in Christmas Day NBL game
The NBL will break new ground in professional Australian sport when the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United play on Christmas Day this year.
Maker dominant in Boomers’ Asia Cup opener
Thon Maker made his presence felt with 23 points and eight rebounds in the Boomers' 78-60 defeat of Jordan to begin their Asia Cup defence.
Wildcats appoint John Rillie as NBL coach
New Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has promised to turn the outfit into an aggressive defensive team after signing a three-year deal with the NBL club.
Bucks hand Joe Ingles NBA career lifeline
Coming off a serious knee injury, Australian sharpshooter Joe Ingles is set to join the NBA title-chasing Milwaukee Bucks.
Leadership stamps Whitcomb’s Opals role
Overlooked for the Tokyo Olympics, Sami Whitcomb has since proved an Opals cornerstone and will be one of three leaders at this year's World Cup.
NBA-ready Daniels eyes top-10 Draft pick
Teenage guard Dyson Daniels is positioned to become the latest Australian basketball talent to attract big interest at the NBA Draft this week.
Basketball icon Jackson to join Opals camp
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is coming out of international retirement to join the Opals squad ahead of the September World Cup in Sydney.
Golden State win seventh NBA crown
Stephen Curry has starred for the Golden State Warriors, who beat Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 to win their seventh NBA title and fourth in eight years.
Maker, Dellavedova headline Boomers squad
Australia coach Brian Goorjian says Thon Maker will be a major asset for the Boomers' World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Taiwan and China.