Taipans ruin Phoenix’s NBL finals push
South East Melbourne's NBL play-off hopes are in tatters after Cairns Taipans upset the Phoenix in a thriller.
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Hawks beat Bullets to go third in NBL
Justinian Jessup scored a NBL career-high of 29 points to help Illawarra to an 87-70 home win over Brisbane that lifted them above Perth into third place.
Taipans edge bottom of NBL table Breakers
Breakers teenager Ousmane Dieng played the best game of his NBL career but his missed three-point attempt handed Cairns a tense 93-90 win.
Hip injury ends Giddey’s NBA season early
Australia's standout NBA rookie Josh Giddey won't play again this season, the 19-year-old succumbing to a hip injury that sidelined him a month ago.
JackJumpers in vital NBL win over Bullets
The Tasmania JackJumpers remain in the NBL playoff race after holding on to defeat a fast-finishing Brisbane Bullets 84-82 at Nissan Arena.
Phoenix back in finals hunt, down Taipans
Brandon Ashley has starred in South East Melbourne's important road win over Cairns as the Phoenix put themselves back in the NBL finals hunt.
Wildcats coach fumes over signing rumours
Perth coach Scott Morrison has fired off at rumours surrounding his club's signings following their 85-83 NBL loss at home to Tasmania.
JackJumpers stun Wildcats on the road
Tasmania have ended Perth's six-game NBL winning streak with a stunning 85-83 upset on the road.
Drmic shot steals NBL O/T win for Bullets
Brisbane have scored an unlikely overtime victory over the New Zealand Breakers after Anthony Drmic's overtime game winner with 2.5 seconds remaining
Cotton, Law shine in Wildcats homecoming
Perth have extended their NBL win streak to six with a 95-85 win over the Breakers, playing in front of their home fans for the first time this year.
Boomers take out WNBL minor premiership
The Melbourne Boomers have finished WNBL minor premiers for the first time since 2011 after Perth Lynx failed to beat battling Townsville.
Taipans claim bragging rights in derby win
Cairns have earned Queensland NBL bragging rights with their third consecutive win over rivals Brisbane.
McCarron shoots 36ers past cold Taipans
Mitch McCarron's captain's knock and a dominant second-half performance have guided the Adelaide 36ers to a 83-57 thumping of the Cairns Taipans.
World Cup sleeper Jackson’s return builds
Lauren Jackson has taken steps to improve her sleeping habits since announcing a basketball comeback that could lead to a World Cup cameo later this year.
Reath fires as Hawks edge Phoenix in NBL
Illawarra have pipped South East Melbourne at home in a six-point NBL win behind dominant performances from Duop Reath and Tyler Harvey.
Sydney Kings add to NBL winning sequence
The Sydney Kings have jumped to third on the NBL ladder after defeating Cairns Taipans 86-77 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.
Caps, Boomers firing in run to WNBL finals
Canberra and Melbourne have scored impressive wins over the other teams in the WNBL top four with just one round remaining.
JackJumpers stay in hunt for NBL finals
The Tasmania JackJumpers have moved to within one win of fifth-placed Illawarra after holding on for an 81-77 NBL home win over the Hawks
Breakers end NBL slide by beating 36ers
Hugo Besson and Ousmane Dieng have powered the New Zealand Breakers to a nine-point NBL win over Adelaide 36ers, on their home floor.
Wildcats beat Bullets, extend NBL win run
Perth Wildcats have won four straight NBL games for the first time this season, dominating the Brisbane Bullets in the third quarter for a 95-83 road victory.
JackJumpers ease past Taipans in NBL
The Tasmania JackJumpers have cruised to a 85-69 win over the Taipans in Cairns to put more pressure on the NBL's top four.
Brisbane Bullets take down Breakers in NBL
Jason Cadee and Robert Franks put on a shooting clinic in Hobart, helping the Brisbane Bullets sail past the struggling New Zealand Breakers 92-74 in the NBL.
Bench provides spark for Illawarra NBL win
Illawarra have snatched fourth spot back from Sydney with an impressive 83-77 NBL away win over second-placed South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Kings continue NBL hot streak v Taipans
Xavier Cooks and Jaylen Adams were at their scintillating best once again for the Kings, the hottest team in the NBL, by staving off the Taipans' best efforts.
Bendigo and Sydney spring upsets in WNBL
Celebrations for Perth Lynx and Melbourne Boomers have been cut short after losing to Sydney and Bendigo respectively in WNBL Indigenous round upsets.
Five wins in a row for NBL leaders United
Melbourne United have come up big in the second half to beat the Brisbane Bullets 95-83 to celebrate coach Dean Vickerman's 250-game NBL milestone.
Hosts Opals draw tough FIBA World Cup pool
The Opals will have their work cut out in the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, drawn in a tough pool against France, Canada, Japan, Nigeria and Serbia.
Wildcats given nine-game stretch at home
The Perth Wildcats have slipped to third in the NBL after four losses in their past six games, but they will soon start a stretch of nine straight home matches.
Exum extends Euro Barcelona contract
Dante Exum's short-term deal with Barcelona has been extended until June, ruling out an immediate move back to the NBA for the Boomers ace.
Melbourne Boomers double up in WNBL wins
The Melbourne Boomers have gone a perfect two-from-two in round 12 of the WNBL after a thrilling two point victory over UC Capitals in Canberra.
United down Taipans, build on NBL momentum
Melbourne United have cemented their position on top of the NBL ladder with a comprehensive 89-73 away win over Cairns.