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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Bullets coach Justin Schueller during the round 12 NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and New Zealand Breakers at Nissan Arena, on December 27, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bullets coach pays price for failed NBL season

The Brisbane Bullets are on the lookout for a new coach, with Justin Schueller paying the price for a failed season in which they missed the NBL finals.

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NBL Scores and News

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Crosscourt: Every NBL player’s contract status revealed

Who’s locked in? Who could be on the move? MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE analyse every NBL team’s player roster in CROSSCOURT.

NBL Scores and News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Jason Cadee of the 36ers warms up ahead of the round 19 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on February 02, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Cadee’s last dance? Phoenix out to end NBL legend’s career

One of the NBL’s great careers could come to an end on Sunday. And although he’s out to make sure that happens, even Nathan Sobey wants Jason Cadee and his impact on basketball in Australia to be celebrated.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Brian Goorjian, Head Coach of the Kings reacts during the round five NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Sydney Kings at Silverdome, on October 18, 2024, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

How the castle crumbled: Inside Kings’ disastrous NBL campaign

They were hailed championship favourites before a ball was even bounced in NBL25, but a combination of personnel and issues behind the scenes killed the Kings’ trophy hopes.

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NBL Scores and News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Xavier Cooks of the Kings in action during the round six NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena, on October 27, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Fight for his career: Loophole that could save Cooks massive ban

As the Kings prepare for a finals fight without their star player, Xavier Cooks will be counting on a Sports Integrity Australia loophole to save his multimillion-dollar contract… and career.

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Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended for doping. Picture: Getty

Kings rocked by doping ban on eve of NBL finals

The Sydney Kings’ title hopes have been shattered on the eve of the NBL finals, with star centre Xavier Cooks provisionally banned over an anti-doping violation.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena, on February 02, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Wildcats superstar one step closer to Gaze after another MVP gong

Perth Wildcats guard Bryce Cotton has been named the NBL’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight season. All the awards from Australian basketball’s night of nights inside.

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NBL Scores and News

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats brings the ball up the court during the round 20 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, on February 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Players dish on why King Cotton is destined to join the great Gaze

Bryce Cotton may as well prepare his victory speech now, even his peers say so. CROSSCOURT looks at every award finalist, the finals schedule and more.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Dejan Vasiljevic of the 36ers reacts with teammate Kendric Davis after winning the round 17 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 19, 2025, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

‘Last game in Adelaide’: Sixers’ star’s cryptic Insta post explained

Out-of-contract Adelaide star Kendric Davis’ cryptic social media post sent the NBL rumour mill into overdrive. But captain Dejan Vasiljevic says there’s a simple explanation.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Sam Froling of the Hawks reacts during the round 12 NBL match between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on December 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Spit in the face’: Cooks backs Froling after Hawks’ lowball offer

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has called out the Illawarra Hawks for their below par contract offer to big man Sam Froling, and declares that ‘any team would be lucky to have him.’

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