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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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks at the podium during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 26, 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. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Simmons’ Boomers future, Kyrgios causes NBL stir

It’s been a big week in hoops. Here’s the latest on Ben Simmons’ Boomers future, Nick Kyrgios’ surprise NBL defection and the NBL star gaining traction from NBA scouts.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 02: Cameron Thew #13, Kyrin Galloway #14, Kai Sotto #11 and Hyrum Harris #22 of the Adelaide 36ers react after a basket during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The 36ers beat the Suns 134-124. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Adelaide 36ers’ brutal Suns takedown after NBA boilover

Adelaide 36ers have stuck the boot into the Phoenix Suns after their historic victory over the heavyweight NBA franchise.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Lauren Jackson of Australia reacts after playing her final Opals game during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

How Jackson helped repair Opals’ Cambage scars

Lauren Jackson bowed out with a stunning display, but she also helped the Opals off the court after Liz Cambage had compromised the team’s culture.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- AUGUST 18 2022, Jordan Caroline, Rayjon Tucker and Xavier Rathan-Mayes at Melbourne Uniteds first training session with new members.Picture: Brendan Beckett

Cash splash: Basketball boom driving NBL clubs’ big spend

The NBL salary cap has risen four per cent to $1.7 million – and all 10 teams have loaded up in response. Go inside the new-look pursuit of a championship.

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NBL Top 20 2022/2023 players

NBL Top 20: Readers’ bizarre Bryce Cotton ranking

Bryce Cotton is universally recognised as one of the best players ever to take an NBL court and an NBL23 MVP fancy, but it seems fans have a vastly different view. See the full rankings and have your say.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Isaac Humphries of United shoots during the NBL Blitz match between Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets at Darwin Basketball Association on September 23, 2022 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Ref row just a bump in the road for United big man

Comments about the NBL’s referees landed Isaac Humphries in hot water but the furore pales in comparison to the new United big man’s hard journey back to the court.

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Women's Basketball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Siyu Wang and Sijing Huang of China celebrate as Steph Talbot and Cayla George of Australia during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and China at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Steal, late miss haunt Opals in heartbreaking finish

Australia will play for bronze at the Women’s World Cup after squandering two late chances to clinch what would have been a famous semi-final win over China.

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Craig Hutchinson v Sydney Kings

Hutchy v the Kings: Heavyweight war of words erupts

After hearing the Sydney Kings mock his team’s failings, Perth Wildcats owner Craig Hutchison came out swinging on Friday. But Paul Smith was up for the fight.

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Women's Basketball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Team Australia celebrates victory during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Quarterfinal match between Australia and Belgium at Sydney Superdome, on September 29, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Clinical Opals book blockbuster World Cup semi

The Australian Opals produced one of their finest ever team displays to take down Belgium and book a blockbuster World Cup semi final clash against China.

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Deng Acouth of the 36ers warms up prior to the NBL Blitz match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Adelaide 36ers at Darwin Basketball Association on September 16, 2022 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

NBL rocked by gambling scandal on eve of season

A betting drama has rocked the NBL with a player banned on the eve of the season opener.

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