Invest in defence: Hawks lock in Great Barrier Thief
Hawks NBA guard Dyson Daniels now sits alongside Boomers teammate Josh Giddey and behind only F1 star Oscar Piastri as Australia's top-earning sportsperson.
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The ‘grind’ this WNBL player endures to keep healthy
Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition.
New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA’s Canada expansion
Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.
Giddey saves Bulls’ blushes in tense first-up NBA win
Josh Giddey has held his nerve in the final minutes as Chicago withstood Detroit's comeback to win their NBA season opener, 115-111.
Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers
New Zealand led their NBL clash with Brisbane by 24 points before halftime but succumbed to a stirring comeback, sealed on the final play of the game.
‘How I’d do it’: Longley’s NBA plan for Aussie great
Patty Mills isn't among the 14 Australians on NBA rosters this season but Luc Longley expects the Boomers great, now 37, will soon join them.
‘Finally’: Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success
The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.
Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids
David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.
Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns
Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.
The Australians playing in the NBA this season
A strong Australian contingent is set to feature in the 2025/26 NBA season, led by viral star Johnny Furphy, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Chicago's Josh Giddey.
Import not completely happy with United’s 5-0 start
United import Tyson Walker isn't satisfied with his side's unbeaten NBL start, insisting ahead of a trip to Brisbane they're still chasing the "perfect" game.
Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats
The Brisbane Bullets have produced their best performance of the NBL season for a 17-point road win in the Ignite Cup over the Perth Wildcats.
McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes
The Cairns Taipans have hit another speed-bump in a difficult NBL season, losing star forward Jack McVeigh to a wrist injury.
‘Coolest thing’: WNBL building a reputation in WNBA
WNBA player Jade Melbourne says the WNBL is becoming a league which fosters the next batch of stars as her Capitals prepare to start the season.
Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season
NBL powerhouse Perth have sacked their American import Mason Jones just five games into the season ahead of a tricky two-game road trip.
United hold out Bullets after late Adams heroics
The NBL's former MVP Jaylen Adams threatened to lead a boilover for the Brisbane Bullets but Melbourne United hung in to stay unbeaten.
Cotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul
Bryce Cotton produced the second half-century of his decorated career and the first in 36ers history as Adelaide defeated the Taipans by five points in Cairns.
WNBA import injured, new mum stars as Flames burn Venom
Geelong will be sweating on the ankle of WNBA import Alissa Pili, after Sydney guard and new mum Lauren Nicholson fanned the Flames in a successful WNBL return.
Coach Wells likens record-breaker Cotton to NBA greats
Adelaide coach Mike Wells has said any discussion over the NBL's best player is 'not even close' after Bryce Cotton broke the club's single-game scoring record.
Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller
Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.
Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers
Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.
Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats
The Sydney Kings have broken clear for an important NBL win over the Perth Wildcats after seeing legendary coach Brian Goorjian ejected in the third quarter.
JackJumpers play cards they’re dealt on road in NBL
The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.
Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup
Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.
Wildcats dig deep to win NBL thriller in Cairns
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Dylan Winder starred in a thrilling NBL road win for the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans.
Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start
Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.
Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding’s return
Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.
Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.
NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win
New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.
Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers
Kendric Davis has won the key point guard battle with Parker Jackson-Cartwright as the Sydney Kings thumped the New Zealand Breakers by 22 points.
JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul
Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.