Enigmatic Breakers hammer hapless Snakes in Cairns
The up-and-down nature of the New Zealand Breakers this NBL season continued with a dominant performance in Cairns as they beat the Taipans 111-82.
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Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback
Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.
Taipans produce late rally to defeat 36ers in NBL
Interim Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis has started his tenure with a 116-101 NBL loss to the Cairns Taipans in Adelaide.
United’s milestone man Goulding shoots Bullets down
Melbourne United have extended their buffer atop the NBL ladder after veteran Chris Goulding propelled them to a 35-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Lynx bounce back from big WNBL loss, Madgen hits 250
Perth Lynx suffered their worst defeat since 2020 but managed to bounce back, while veteran Tess Madgen brought up a milestone in round six of the WNBL season.
Creek, Phoenix rise to end tough week by beating Kings
Mitch Creek has put in a captain's knock for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, who bounced back from a rocky week to upset the Sydney Kings.
NBL to review shot-clock fiasco in Taipans-Kings clash
The NBL will work with venue operators to ensure there is no repeat of power issues that delayed the Cairns Taipans-Sydney Kings clash by almost an hour.
NBL’s Phoenix cut Will Cummings, chase import forward
South East Melbourne Phoenix have lost patience with import guard Will Cummings and will alter their roster as they search for an NBL playoffs berth.
Cairns hail Kings’ sportsmanship amid shot-clock fiasco
Taipans coach Adam Forde has praised Sydney, who risked their halftime lead in the NBL clash by agreeing to play the second half without a shot-clock.
Sydney Kings edge Taipans in bizarre NBL thriller
The Sydney Kings have defied a fierce Cairns Taipans fightback and the absence of a shot-clock to win one of the wildest games in NBL history.
United seek to unveil Luke Travers’ full NBA talent
NBA prospect Luke Travers has shown glimpses of his ability but has more left to give NBL ladder leaders Melbourne United this season.
Adelaide 36ers sack head coach CJ Bruton
The Adelaide 36ers have axed coach CJ Bruton, with club legend Scott Ninnis appointed to the helm for the rest of the NBL season.
Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up
Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.
NBL to work on schedule issues after Sixers’ gripes
The NBL will keep working through logistical issues with clubs after the Adelaide 36ers blasted the league over a tough travel schedule.
Bullets block Hawks’ gallant NBL charge in Brisbane
A last-second block has helped the Bullets stave off Illawarra's best efforts in a one-point NBL win in Brisbane, their second victory of the round.
Taipans find offence to shock United on the road
The Taipans notched their highest first-half score on the road in club history on the way to a 115-103 upset NBL defeat of ladder-leading Melbourne United.
Maley delivers down the stretch as Lynx topple Boomers
Anneli Maley's exploits helped Perth Lynx blow past the previously unbeaten Melbourne Boomers, while Adelaide suffered two tough round-five WNBL losses.
Cotton delivers message to NBL that he’s still the king
Jonah Bolden's shooting was impressive for Sydney Kings, but it was Bryce Cotton who demonstrated his supremacy once again with a super show for Perth Wildcats.
‘Worst road trip’, Adelaide 36ers lash NBL schedule
Adelaide 36s coach CJ Bruton and star Dejan Vasiljevic have urged the NBL to look at scheduling after suffering a heavy loss to Tasmania on the road.
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.
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.