Lessons from LeBron has Delly primed to defy Father Time
Boomers star Matthew Dellavedova is using lessons passed down to him by ageless NBA legend LeBron James as he looks to extend his career into his late 30s.
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NBL Free Agency Tracker: United lock in dual DPOY for return
24 hours post Matthew Dellavedova’s departure, Melbourne United has locked in their star DPOY for another two years. Click for all the NBL free agency news.
‘Shouldn’t be touched’: Giddey launches to NBL’s defence
As the threat of an unprecedented courtroom battle looms large Australia’s biggest basketball star has dished out a withering assessment of Jared Novelly’s hostile bid to take over the NBL.
NBL war goes global with FIBA complaint
The bitter battle for control of Australian basketball has escalated after Illawarra owner Jared Novelly sent FIBA a letter asking for the league’s billionaire boss Larry Kestelman to be investigated.
Every NBL player’s contract status revealed ahead of free agency
Who remains contracted? Who is open to a new home? Ahead of the NBL’s Free Agency period opening on April 4, CODE Sports can reveal every player’s contract status. Click for details.
Huge money on offer: US system luring the NBL’s best young talent
The USA’s college system is taking note of some of the NBL’s best young talent, and the NCAA’s big money endorsement offering is sparking a reciprocated interest from fan favourites. MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
Revealed: NBL’s bid to bring home Giddey, Daniels via the NBA
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
‘All options’: Hawks owner committed to shock NBL civil war
We should only be talking about the Hawks’ epic championship series win, but instead the Illawarra ownership has doubled down on its league takeover push, and are set for a long, drawn out battle.
Hawks beat United to claim NBL title!
NBL: Illawarra have clinched a fairytale NBL title and left their coach lost for words with a 114-104 defeat of Melbourne United.
Hawks become NBL25 champions with massive game five victory
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second…
Delly booed! Hands MVP trophy to Hickey
NBL: Matthew Dellavedova gifted the MVP trophy to Will Hickey in an incredible act of sportsmanship, who most felt deserved the honour.
Hawks upset United’s party to book NBL title decider
The NBL Championship Finals series is going to game five, and a 21-year-old big man might be the key to Hawks success.
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NBL free agency flood gates open after Cotton’s exit
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has confirmed he has played his final game for the Perth Wildcats. His exit has opened the free agency flood gates.
‘Going nowhere’: Kestleman fires back at hostile takeover bid
As Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly popped champagne celebrating the Hawks’ second championship, NBL boss Larry Kestelman had a stern message for the club’s American-born backer.
How Melbourne United blew its shot at a dynasty
In an alternate universe, Melbourne United would be celebrating a third NBL championship in four years – but once again have been left to pick up the pieces. Here’s how they blew their chance.
‘This belongs to you’: Classy MVP moment cements Delly’s legacy
After Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced a booing crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history – but the NBL won’t officially change the award.
It’s party time in the ‘Gong: Hickey stars as Hawks take out NBL title
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second time in history.
‘Completely dead’: McGuire backs Kestelman in NBL takeover bid
Media mogul and former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire is “dumbfounded” by the shock takeover bid to oust NBL boss Larry Kestelman, declaring basketball was a “joke” before Kestelman saved the sport.
United or Hawks? NBL battle comes down to ultimate decider
United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.
Froling: Why the Hawks’ game four boilover wasn’t a surprise
His inspirational return to basketball may have been dampened by a serious injury to brother Sam, but Harry Froling says the Hawks’ fight comes as no surprise at all, revealing it’s the clubs culture leading the NBL title charge.
‘Trump-style bully tactics’: Inside shock NBL hostile takeover bid
Illawarra Hawks’ owner and Donald Trump loyalist, Jared Novelly dropped a bombshell ahead of his team’s most important game ever. Now, CODE SPORTS reveals the inside details of the boilover attempt.
‘Not for sale’: Kestelman rejects hostile NBL takeover bid
NBL owner Larry Kestelman has shut down the bombshell revelation that Donald Trump ally and billionaire oil tycoon Jared Novelly is plotting a hostile takeover of the league.
SuperCoach champ: Young mum-of-three wins 4WD in second season
Charlotte Phillips beat the odds, mastering the chaos of parenting while crafting the perfect fantasy basketball strategy to take home the ultimate SuperCoach NBL prize – a brand-new Mitsubishi 4×4.
NBL slap Tatum with fine for angsty post match tirade
The NBL has handed out a fine to Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum for his contentious post-match comments at game three, MATT LOGUE reports.
‘No tomorrow’: Big in for grand final decider
The NBL grand final will go to a fifth and deciding game and the hosts for the decider could get some positive injury news after losing a star.
Choke job: How United blew golden title opportunity
Melbourne United had a golden opportunity to win the NBL title in front of 10,000 home fans, but choked to an injury depleted Illawarra Hawks. MICHAEL RANDALL analyses what went wrong.
Hawks upset United’s party to book NBL title decider
The NBL Championship Finals series is going to game five, after the injury shot Illawarra Hawks toppled Melbourne United to keep the series alive.
Hawks silent on ‘Diddy list’ amid BA integrity unit involvement
Justin Tatum’s “Diddy list” comment at the NBL awards ceremony raised eyebrows. More than a month on, CROSSCOURT can reveal it’s caught the attention of Basketball Australia’s integrity unit.
Horror slump that ignited NBL grand final hero
Ian Clark admits he was “in my own head” as his shot deserted him during a tough mid-season stretch. Here’s how he turned it around to put United within one-game of the NBL title.
Delly’s LA eye and the puke that might have sealed NBL title
Matthew Dellavedova still found the strength to lead Melbourne United to victory as his body surrendered. It’s why when the Boomers legend says he’s eyeing the LA Olympics, no one can write him off.
NBL legend’s legal fight ends in flames
The protracted defamation fight between Shane Heal and the Sydney Flames has wrapped up – and it is bad news for the NBL legend, plus much more in CROSSCOURT.
Tatum fumes as United pounce on Hawk’s injury to take game 3
It will go down as one of the great wins in Melbourne United history, but Illawarra coach Justin Tatum was left fuming after what he thought was the visitors preying on a Hawk’s injury.
Defensive star ruled out as United need White to fire
Melbourne United’s title hopes have been dealt a massive blow with a defensive star ruled out of Sunday’s crucial game three – and in doubt for the remainder of the series.
When a travel’s not a travel? Refs respond to grand final controversy
Melbourne United fans were up in arms over a missed call on Illawarra Hawks’ closer Tyler Harvey’s grand final series-tying three. But were the refs right, wrong or both? WATCH AND HAVE YOUR SAY
Kings $1m man breaks silence on ‘biggest mistake of my life’
Sydney Kings captain Xavier Cooks has broken his silence on the drug ban that wiped him out of the NBL playoffs – and put his basketball future in jeopardy.
Star guard issue raises questions
Losing on home court was bad enough for Melbourne United but now a star guard with a history of concussions is under a cloud for game three.
Harvey the hero as Hawks level NBL championship series
Hawks trio Sam Froling, Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III have led Illawarra to a crucial road win to level the NBL championship series but not before a breathtaking fightback by Melbourne Utd.
Kings bombshell: Bogut joins coaching staff
NBA champion Andrew Bogut will take on a bigger role with the Kings in NBL26, as master coach Brian Goorjian’s makes a big call on his future coaching staff.
Goulding’s shot at history as NBL teams to face Euro giants revealed
Chris Goulding has a genuine shot at NBL history as the Australian teams set to face EuroLeague giants Serbia’s KK Partizan and Greece’s Panathinaikos are revealed.
‘Unprecedented’: Key detail in NBA team’s visit
A New Orleans Pelicans team boss has confirmed an important detail about the NBA outfit’s trip to Melbourne in October.
‘Once in a lifetime’: Ice Cube to bring huge showcase to Australia
Hip hop star and BIG3 founder Ice Cube is set to bring a massive showcase to Australian shores in 2025, in a new partnership with the NBL which the rapper says is a ‘dream come true.’
Calls for fan ban after ‘racial’ taunt in NBL Grand Final
A fan who has been accused of racially abusing Melbourne United star Ian Clark should be banned from attending games, according to one of Australian basketball’s leading figures.
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