Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals
New Orleans have brushed aside South East Melbourne to complete a 2-0 sweep of their pre-season games against NBL opposition on a historic tour of Australia.
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New-look Zion tipping a competitive ‘NBA x NBL’ series
The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.
McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter
Cairns have overcome a controversial late referee decision to post a thrilling one-point win over Brisbane, with recruit Jack McVeigh the star of the show.
Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter
A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.
Taipans bare their fangs to dethrone wayward Kings
The Sydney Kings were ice-cold from three-point range in their first game of the NBL season, going down to the Cairns Taipans by three points at home
Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane
Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Adelaide terminate drug-tainted NBL drawcard’s contract
The Adelaide 36ers have terminated Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as the American drawcard serves a provisional drugs ban from a positive test in China.
Doyle sparks ‘significant’ United blitz in NBL thumping
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out
Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
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.
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.