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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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‘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.

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Justin Tatum has been fined. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Justin Tatum, Coach of the Hawks looks on during game two of the NBL Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on March 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

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.

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Matthew Dellavedova hasn't given up on the dream of representing Australia at the LA Olympics in 2028.

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.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWIRE Photos- JULY 11 2023: Basketball Coach Shane Heal pictured leaving the Federal court in Sydney. Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames over his suspension after multiple bullying complaints were made against him. Picture: NCA NewsWIRE /Gaye Gerard

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.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 28: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at the United Center on December 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

How Giddey fell back in love with basketball after NBA nightmare

He’s having a career best year with the Bulls, Josh Giddey says the NBA trade was the best thing for his love of the game MATT LOGUE writes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Xavier Cooks of the Kings warms up during the round 17 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings at State Basketball Centre, on January 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

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.

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Adam Caporn has won the coveted Boomers coaching role, with Dean Vickerman as his associate head coach and Quin Snyder as a mentor and overseer.

Revealed: How Boomers decided on coaching triple threat

It’s the three-tier coaching structure that Basketball Australia believes will return the Boomers to the world hoops podium. We reveal who won the race to coach the men’s national team, and how the format will work, inside.

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Sydney Kings player Andrew Bogut pictured at Sydney Olympic Park for Power 100. Picture: Jonathan Ng

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.

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Brisbane Bullets could be left without a long-term home , if Brisbane Arena is not approved. Picture: Supplied

Bullets hope $2.5b call won’t leave them in stadium limbo

The Queensland government’s wish to keep costs down for the 2032 Olympics could leave the Brisbane Bullets and Basketball Queensland without a long-term home.

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