Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix
Last year's wooden spooners the Illawarra Hawks have claimed their first win of the new NBL season, defeating an undermanned South East Melbourne at home.
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Opals’ Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil
Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury
Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.
Sobey shines as Brisbane Bullets beat Breakers in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets have won back-to-back games to start the NBL season, with Nathan Sobey starring in a tight defeat of the New Zealand Breakers.
‘You’ve got to enjoy it’: Kings lap up NBL pressure
Star import Jaylen Adams has shrugged at the pressure the Sydney Kings will face on the road to a third consecutive NBL championship.
Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth
A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.
Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL
A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.
Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style
The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.
Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land
Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton hopes to quickly have a clear picture on what type of import to add to the mix after losing the season-opener in Brisbane.
Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers
The Bullets have conceded the first 15 points in their NBL season-opener against Adelaide but thundered home as the 36ers went cold to win 86-71 in Brisbane.
‘New version’ Dellavedova fuels United’s NBL ambition
A fit and more aggressive Matthew Dellavedova will front Melbourne United's NBL title push as the season begins with a Victorian derby at John Cain Arena.
Armstrong’s NBL move helps Taipan reach Giddey heights
A longtime teammate of Josh Giddey, Taran Armstrong has cut short his college career and returned to the NBL in an effort to join his friend in the NBA.
Kelly brings ‘edge’ but no bitterness in NBL return
Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Wildcats stand down Corey Webster after offensive post
Perth's Corey Webster has been stood down from the Wildcats' pre-season NBL game against Adelaide in the wake of a widely criticised social media post.
NBL star Webster in trouble for rainbow flag tweet
NBL star Corey Webster has apologised for an offensive social media comment concerning the LGBTQI+ community.
Influx of NBA scouts on Aussie basketball Blitz
More than 40 NBA scouts will attend the NBL's week-long pre-season tournament on the Gold Coast from Saturday.
Bullets back Next Star Zikarsky to be NBL-ready
Rocco Zikarsky, 17 and standing more than 220cm tall, has done enough in the preseason to show he's ready for the rigours of the NBL.
Bullets deny Froling claims, offer support
Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller says he is disappointed Harry Froling feels disconnected from the club after his serious head injury earlier this year.
Phoenix star Mitch Creek eyes Boomers recall, NBL title
The flame of a Boomers recall still flickers for Mitch Creek as he chases NBL success with South East Melbourne Phoenix under new coach Mike Kelly.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Goorjian won’t be victim of Boomers’ World Cup review
Basketball Australia will review the Boomers' second-round World Cup exit but coach Brian Goorjian will continue as coach for next year's Olympics.
Ingles all-in on Paris, eyeing Boomers Games role
Joe Ingles insists he has a role to play in Paris with a new-look Boomers team after their Basketball World Cup campaign was cut short in the second round.
Goorjian defends rebuilding Boomers’ World Cup campaign
Dante Exum impressed as Australia beat Georgia 100-84 for a consolation basketball World Cup win that ended a short lived campaign.
Boomers take stock after loss seals early Cup exit
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some "big decisions" to make after his new-look team, featuring a record nine NBA players, was knocked out of the World Cup.
Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia
Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.
Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win
Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets
The Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in four games against NBA clubs on a pre-season trip to the United States and Canada.
Boomers into the Paris Olympics after NZ World Cup exit
Australia have qualified for the Paris Olympics after New Zealand lost to Greece at the World Cup.
Simmons eyes Paris Olympics as Boomers begin evolution
Promoted starter Josh Green played with authority in a crucial World Cup win for a new-look Boomers team that could add Ben Simmons for the Paris Olympics.
Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win
Australia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan.
Boomers on brink in Cup must-win against hosts Japan
Australia must beat Japan in Okinawa in their final pool game to remain alive in the basketball World Cup.