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Matt Logue is an award-winning sports journalist and author who brings more than 20 years’ experience to NCA NewsWire and CODE Sports. Starting out in regional newspapers in Dubbo and Bathurst, he moved to Sydney in 2006 and spent eight years at Rugby League Week magazine. He has also worked at the Newcastle Knights as a senior reporter under seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett, Big League magazine and the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. Matt is passionate about all sports, but has particular loves for rugby league and basketball.

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 10: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls exits the court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers on March 10, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Giddey injures troublesome ankle again, this time in NBA

Josh Giddey has limped off court in his most recent NBA match for the Chicago Bulls, in what appears to be the recurrence of a troublesome injury.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Ian Clark of Melbourne United points at a fan during game one of the NBL Grand Final Series between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 08, 2025, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

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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Dean Vickerman and Jason Tatum.

Inside the key storylines that will define epic NBL grand final series

Illawarra is seeking just its second NBL title 46 years, Melbourne United is hunting redemption after last season’s heartbreak. Matt Logue and Michael Randall delve into the storylines that could decide the NBL25 championship series.

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NBL Scores and News

The Delly-Bryce jigsaw that could open door for NBL's answer to NBA's bombshell Luka-LeBron union.

Delly-Bryce jigsaw sets stage for NBL’s own LeBron-Luka bombshell

At least two clubs are preparing bids for Matthew Dellavedova, opening the door for a seismic Melbourne United move for Bryce Cotton, akin to the NBL’s own LeBron James-Luka Doncic moment

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Justin Tatum, head coach of the Hawks reacts during game two of the NBL Semi Final Series between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on March 02, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Watch: Tatum, NBL referee caught in heated on-camera exchange

The NBL’s Integrity Unit is looking into a tense exchange between Illawarra coach Justin Tatum and one of the game’s leading referees. Watch the incident here.

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NBL Scores and News

The controverial goaltend at the end of NBL semi-final thriller.

NBL addresses crucial referee blunder in ‘best game of all time’

Tuesday’s NBL semi-final thriller has been hailed one of the greatest games of all-time — but Perth, and fans around the league, were left fuming over a series of crucial late calls.

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Illawarra Hawks x NRL artwork

The valuable lessons from NRL neighbours that primed Hawks

The relationship between Illawarra sporting neighbours, the Hawks and Dragons is closer than you’d think. Now CODE SPORTS reveals how the NRL team have primed the NBL side for success.

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NBL Scores and News

Justin Tatum has one eye on the NBA as Matthew Dellavedova attempts to end his NBL finals hoodoo.

United, Delly out to bury finals demons, Tatum’s big NBA call

An NBL title is the one thing missing from Matthew Dellavedova’s storied career and it’s now do-or-die for the Boomers legend. Plus, Illawarra coach Justin Tatum’s NBA ambition, and Perth hero, the uncontracted Dylan Windler.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on February 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Maddie Meyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

How NBA’s half billion dollar man inspired dad’s NBL success

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum has dismissed criticisms of his son, NBA star Jayson while crediting the impact the highest paid NBA player has had on his NBL team.

NBL Scores and News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Kouat Noi of the Kings celebrates during the round eight NBL match between Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Qudos Bank Arena, on November 08, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Kings and Stars? NBL registers name for Sydney expansion team

The NBL has been deep in conversations over where and when it’s next franchise will be, but a combination of a league bullish about its future direction — and governments dragging the chain, has meant there is still no certainty.

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