Bullets survive another late fade to oust Cairns
Brisbane have broken a three-game NBL losing streak, but not without a scare as they limped home 84-79 winners in Cairns.
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Breakers defy coach’s ejection to overcome 36ers
Breakers coach Mody Maor was tossed after a halftime encounter with the officials before his side held off Adelaide 96-83 for a vital NBL home win.
Galloway, Hunter in but NBL’s Kings lose injured Noi
Jaylin Galloway and Jordan Hunter will return for the Sydney Kings this Friday, but the back-to-back NBL champions have lost another man to injury.
Goorjian to visit NBA Boomers to ramp up Paris campaign
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will spend most of December in the United States to ensure Australian players in the NBA understand his Paris 2024 Olympics plans.
Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.
George becomes WNBL’s best-ever rebounder, Perth slide
Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.
NBA opens investigation into young Boomers star Giddey
The NBA is investigating an allegation young Australian star Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underaged girl.
Boomers star Josh Giddey being investigated by NBA
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by the NBA over social media claims he engaged in a relationship with a minor.
McDonald keeps Lynx unbeaten, Boomers break Spirit
Aari McDonald's 34-point haul helped Perth maintain their unbeaten start to the WNBL season before Melbourne chased down a 14-point lead to beat Bendigo
Bullets fade again, Perth continue winning ways in NBL
Brisbane were again unable to close out the contest as Perth finished stronger to claim a fifth-straight NBL victory.
McVeigh nails OT winner for JackJumpers against Taipans
Jack McVeigh's long three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime has clinched a 90-87 NBL win for Tasmania over the Taipans in Cairns.
JackJumpers need to rediscover defence: coach Roth
Tasmania JackJumpers have improved in attack this season but need to improve their defence to achieve anything in the NBL, according to coach Scott Roth.
Wildcats keep rolling with fourth straight NBL win
The Perth Wildcats have put a four-game losing streak fully behind them to now enjoy a four-match winning run with an 88-80 victory over the Cairns Taipans.
‘Hell bent’ Giddey finds groove as Thunder crack Spurs
Josh Giddey played his best game of the NBA season as Oklahoma City sliced up Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs to win 123-87.
Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas
A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.
Adams stars in Kings’ NBL fightback win over Bullets
Sydney trailed by 14 points before halftime but fought back and scored the final 15 points of the game against Brisbane to post a third-straight NBL win.
Goulding fires as United ruin NBL rivals’ big day
Melbourne United's Chris Goulding and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr spoilt the party for South East Melbourne Phoenix in front of their NBL rivals' biggest-ever crowd.
Taipans steamroll struggling Hawks in NBL
The undermanned Taipans were in some bother before Bul Kuol and Tahjere McCall came to the rescue in their 10-point NBL win against Illawarra in Cairns.
Vickerman seeks tweak to close coach challenge loophole
A quirk of the NBL's coaches challenge rule meant Melbourne United were denied a potentially match-winning free throw and coach Dean Vickerman wants to fix it.
Phoenix owner Wall trains with squad, eyes NBA return
Phoenix part-owner and five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has trained in Melbourne on a flying Australia visit as he bids to reignite his career in the US.
JackJumpers’ big man Magnay cleared for NBL return
The Tasmania JackJumpers will have the services of Will Magnay against Adelaide after the centre was cleared to make his NBL return from a foot injury.
Taipans fan banned for remarks to Kings assistant
The NBL has banned a Cairns Taipans fan for directing "multiple inappropriate comments" at Sydney Kings assistant coach Fleur McIntyre during round five.
NBA exhibition a slam-dunk for Aussie basketball fans
Legacy jerseys, commemorative art and even the Larry O'Brien Trophy are on display at an exhibition bringing the NBA to Australian audiences.
Tasmania skipper Steindl gears up for 300th NBL game
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has hailed the leadership of captain Clint Steindl, who is set to play his 300th NBL game.
I’m the front-runner for NBL sixth man: Kings’ Noi
Sydney Kings bench forward Kouat Noi is backing himself to take out the NBL's sixth man of the year award this year after a strong start to the season.
NBL refs boss admits ‘mistake’ in United-Perth thriller
An officiating error denied Matthew Dellavedova a chance to win Melbourne United's clash with Perth at the free-throw line, the NBL's referees boss says.
Simmons’ shy shooting continues as Bucks run down Nets
Ben Simmons scored just two points and took three shots to go with 15 rebounds as his Nets were run down by Milwaukee in a mixed day for Australians in the NBA.
Wildcats upset United in overtime after ‘crazy’ call
Perth have beaten NBL leaders Melbourne United in overtime after Matthew Dellavedova's late chance to win the game was denied by a "crazy" call.
No time to relax now Perth in NBL groove: Rillie
Perth coach John Rillie says he never doubted himself or the team during a four-game NBL losing streak but they can't relax after a breakthrough sixth round.
Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one
The WNBL season is underway and the Melbourne Boomers are leading the pack with two wins in the opening round.
Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL
South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans