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.
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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.
Machado announces departure from Taipans
Former NBL MVP runner-up Scott Machado has announced his departure from Cairns after three years with the club.
Opals keen on Jackson World Cup return
Cayla Francis admits Lauren Jackson is leaving it late to commit to a World Cup campaign with the Opals, but says the team would welcome her fairytale return.
Japan test as Opals’ move on from Cambage
The Opals will play three games against Japan ahead of September's Sydney World Cup, their first action since revelations of Liz Cambage's messy exit surfaced.
Giddey voted into NBA rookies second team
Josh Giddey's historic debut NBA season wasn't enough to see him selected in the All-Rookie first team, the Australian instead picked in the second team.
All-star Sydney Kings crowned NBL champs
The Sydney Kings have beaten the Tasmania JackJumpers 97-88 in game three of the grand-final series to win the NBL title for a fourth time.
‘Special dude’ Clark drives Kings to title
Sydney Kings' Ian Clark has proved why coach Chase Buford calls him a "special dude" by demonstrating his brilliance in their NBL triumph.
Longley keeps Sydney focused on NBL goal
Basketball legend Luc Longley says the Sydney Kings need to solve another puzzle in game three of the NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Kings’ match winner reveals death threats
Former NBA star Andrew Bogut is among the throng of people to condemn death threats sent to Sydney Kings guard Dejan Vasiljevic.
Kings lose MVP Adams for NBL GF game 2
A hamstring strain has ruled NBL MVP out of the Sydney Kings team for game 2 of the grand finals series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.
O’Hea lifts lid on Cambage Opals incident
Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the specifics of an ugly pre-Olympic incident against Nigeria that led to Opals star Liz Cambage leaving the national set-up.
Kings edge JackJumpers in NBL GF thriller
The Sydney Kings are 2-0 up in their best-of-five NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers after a tense 90-86 victory in Hobart.
Sydney Kings win NBL grand final opener
Sydney have beaten Tasmania 95-78 in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series but star guard and league MVP Jaylen Adams left the court early.
David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF
The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted.
Goorjian steps down as Hawks’ NBL coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will hand the reins of the resurgent Illawarra Hawks to his long-time assistant Jacob Jackomas for the next NBL season.
Swansea co-owner buys into NBL’s Bullets
The co-owner of English Championship soccer club Swansea City and American Major League outfit DC United has acquired a stake in the NBL's Brisbane Bullets.
Tasmania complete historic run to NBL GF
NBL newcomers Tasmania will play Sydney in the championship decider following an upset 2-1 semi-final series victory over defending champions Melbourne United.
Kings sweep Hawks to reach NBL grand final
Jaylen Adams has scored 29 points to propel the Sydney Kings to a 99-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks that sealed a spot in the NBL grand final series.
Tasmania pip United, stay alive in NBL
The Tasmania JackJumpers have beaten defending NBL champions Melbourne United to set up a deciding third game in their best-of-three semi-final series.
MVP Adams powers Kings to NBL playoffs win
Behind 30 points from NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, the Sydney Kings have snatched back home court advantage in their semi-final series with Illawarra.
United win big to open NBL play-offs
Melbourne United dominated at the defensive end to claim game one of their NBL semi-final series against Tasmania JackJumpers with a 74-63 triumph.
Jaylen Adams wins NBL MVP award
Sydney Kings star Jaylen Adams has been rewarded for his standout season by being crowned the NBL's Most Valuable Player.
Goorjian questions Kings rival’s ref call
Illawarra Hawks coach Brian Goorjian has questioned rival Sydney coach Chase Buford's decision to single out a referee ahead of their NBL semi-final series.