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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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Which high-priced stars made the NBL's rich list last season?

NBL Rich List 21-22: Salaries ‘like AFL and NRL stars’

The rapid growth of the NBL has put the league’s top players on wages comparable to our AFL and NRL stars. Check out the eye-watering salaries some are on.

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Questions loom over Josh Giddey, LeBron James and Ben Simmons.

The NBA’s back: Simmons revival? Cooked King? Giddey magic?

Will Josh Giddey suffer second year syndrome? Can Ben Simmons resurrect his career? Is LeBron done? We answer the biggest questions ahead of the new NBA season.

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Aron Baynes was a big money signing for NBL23 - Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith wants more transparency on player wages.

Fans deserve to know the truth on NBL salaries: legend

In the wake of exclusive revelations about NBL clubs’ salary cap spends, a hoops great says its time the league came clean to fans on player wages.

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Who were the biggest spenders in the NBL last season?

Revealed: The three clubs which busted NBL’s salary cap

Club spends in the NBL have always been a closely-guarded secret. But Crosscourt has lifted the lid on what every club spent on their players last season. Who are the haves and have nots?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Matthew Dellavedova of Australia yells during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and the Australia Boomers at John Cain Arena on July 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Comeback season: Delly inks fresh NBA deal

Matthew Dellevadova is officially back in the NBA – inking a deal that increases Australia’s representation in the league to double figures.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Rayjon Tucker of United reacts during the round two NBL match between Melbourne United and Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena, on October 09, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

United turns blowtorch on battling import pair

Melbourne United has turned the heat on two of its star imports as the club looks to ignite its campaign during a tough road trip west.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Jordan Caroline of United handles the ball during the round two NBL match between Melbourne United and Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena, on October 09, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Injury could derail import — and it’s not even his

A season-ending injury to Melbourne United big man Ariel Hukporti could have serious ramifications for an undersized heavyweight import, says NBL legend Shane Heal.

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Herald Sun AFL News 2022

Inside the hatred: Moment that pushed NBL rivalry over the edge

It’s no secret Melbourne United and the Sydney Kings don’t like each other. This is the behind closed doors moment that took the rivalry to another level.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Keanu Pinder of the Taipans drives to the basket during the round two NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Cairns Taipans at John Cain Arena, on October 08, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

What Opals great said to upset indigenous Boomer

An NBL commentator has apologised to Cairns Taipans star Keanu Pinder after being called out for making a “disrespectful” comment about the Boomer.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets tries to keep the ball from Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half during a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 03, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Fans unimpressed as Simmons flops in loss

Ben Simmons’ Brookyn return has left fans uninspired and raised doubts about what impact the Aussie can have in the NBA this season.

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