NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance
Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.
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Cotton key as Sixers join unpredictable NBL title race
All eyes are on Bryce Cotton as he joins the Adelaide 36ers, chasing NBL glory in one of the hardest title races to predict in league history.
Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury
Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace.
JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener
New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.
Prather purrs in Bullets’ winning start under Lash
The Bullets' three imports and centre Tyrell Harrison have all strutted their stuff as new coach Stu Lash celebrated his first game in charge with a win.
Imports lead Phoenix to impressive NBL win
New imports John Brown and Hunter Maldonado have showed their class, guiding South East Melbourne Phoenix to an emphatic 37-point win over the Cairns Taipans.
United front as Breakers battle in NBL opening round
A well-rounded Melbourne United, featuring Dash Daniels on NBL debut, showed no mercy against an out-of-sorts New Zealand Breakers to improve to 2-0.
‘Forever an Opal’: tributes flow for Mangakahia
Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.
‘Every voice matters’: JackJumpers name new captain
The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.
Brockington warning as Breakers star sweats on injury
New Zealand recruit Izaiah Brockington has already turned NBL rivals' heads and fellow import Parker Jackson-Cartwright believes there's plenty more to come.
Townsville to host all rivals in fresh WNBL tournament
All eight WNBL teams will converge on Townsville in September for a new-look pre-season tournament ahead of Bendigo Spirit's title defence.
Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz
New Zealand showed they could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming season as new import Izaiah Brockington starred at the NBL Blitz.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.
WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp
The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.
Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again
Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah.
Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence
Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.
Taipans lure McVeigh as new marquee man
Former NBA player Jack McVeigh, having been released from his Tasmanian JackJumpers contract, will suit up for the Cairns Taipans this NBL season.
Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence
A three-time NBA title-winner is heading to Illawarra in a huge coup for the defending NBL champions to cap a manic day of signings.
‘Enjoying it while I can’: Froling gets NBL second life
Harry Froling is approaching life differently after defying doctors' forecasts he'd never play again because of a severe brain bleed and fractured skull.
‘Didn’t do this’: NBL player’s DV charges withdrawn
Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.
NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia
Alex Ducas will play in the NBL this season after featuring on Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster in his first NBA campaign.
Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish
The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan.
Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner
The Brisbane Bullets have announced NBL championship winner and former NBA guard Jaylen Adams will join the club for the 2025/26 season.
‘So special’: NBL star back after one-punch attack
Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.
Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return
Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.
Euro champs a huge test in Emus’ World Cup medal hunt
The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.
‘We’re fired up’: Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call
Rocco Zikarsky, the 18-year-old, 220cm tall Queenslander, is one of four set to join a growing number of Australians in the NBA.
Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz
Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.
Flagg to fly as top pick while Aussies chase NBA dream
US star Cooper Flagg is set to be the No.1 pick, with NBL talents Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey among a group of five Australians in NBA draft contention.
Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown
Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.
NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament
Players in the winning team of the NBL's new in-season, Wednesday night tournament will share $180,000 as the league again borrows from the NBA playbook.