Boston hand 15-straight Cavs first loss
NBA: The Boston Celtics have upset Cleveland as the Cavaliers lose their first game of the season.
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‘Inappropriate grabbing’: Charges flow after spectator brawl
Big penalties loom for two NBL imports after being charged for grabbing at fans during an eye-popping incident in Melbourne last weekend.
Simmons ignites Nets with two alleyoops
NBA: An all-round effort on both offence and defence from Ben Simmons has helped the Nets clinch a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Charlotte…
Tatum breaks ankles with buzzer beater 3
Basketball: Boston Celtics’ superstar Jayson Tatum has pulled off a highlight reel play as they looked to end the Cavaliers unbeaten run.
Dyson Daniels’ game-clinching block
NBA: Australian Dyson Daniels continues his impressive defensive stint with a match-winning block in Atlanta Hawks’ one-point win over the Sacramento…
Aussie NBA star perp walked after game-winning robbery
Aussie NBA star Dyson Daniels has lived up to his “Great Barrier Thief” nickname, with his teammates even arresting the youngster after a clutch…
Dyson Daniels’ game-clinching steal
NBA: Australian Dyson Daniels continues his impressive defensive stint with a match-winning steal in Atlanta Hawks’ one-point win over the Sacramento…
Revealed: Homophobic remarks towards 36ers star player
Homophobic slurs against a 36ers star will form part of the team’s submission to the NBL alleging fans made the disgusting remarks during Sunday’s explosive clash against Melbourne United.
Giddey on show with near triple double
NBA: Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey has silenced some critics after a double double performance, helping the Bulls secure an important win against…
‘No notes’: Aussie’s nickname takes over NBA
Aussie youngster Dyson Daniels is taking over the NBA after he was bestowed arguably the greatest nickname ever.
Bleak reality behind viral Simmons footage
Australian NBA player Ben Simmons has found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons once again after some damning vision.
Randle ices match-winning 3 on buzzer
NBA: Timberwolves recruit Julius Randle has scored a three-point buzzer beater to secure his new team a win over the flying Phoenix Suns.
Mavs blow past Wemby-less Spurs
NBA: The Dallas Mavericks blew past the San Antonio Spurs that were missing there young star Victor Wembanyama.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Fire coach delivers brutal reality check
A visibly frustrated Shannon Seebohm didn’t pull his punches in the press conference, accusing Townsville of playing without passion. Read why the eight-point defeat wasn’t up to standard.
Jekyll and Hyde Bullets on a quest for consistency
They’ve added legendary NBA pedigree to ownership and will boast four internationals in the FIBA window, but there’s a reality Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller knows only too well — and he wants it to change.
From ‘hustle energy’ to hard work, Elsworthy earns way back into WNBL
Five years after last playing in the WNBL, Sarah Elsworthy is back as part of Geelong United’s inaugural squad. She opens up on her road back as she prepares to take on former club Adelaide.
WNBL champion to return to her roots in ‘full circle’ move
The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.
‘I had no oxygen’: How NBA great Manute Bol saved NBL star’s life
Kouat Noi spent three months in hospital as a baby with a rare, deadly disease. It’s a miracle he became a professional basketball player – and he says he owes it all to NBA cult hero Manute Bol.
How the Fire will contain red-hot former captain Sami Whitcomb
Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season. Read what she can expect to find.
Bullets fly: SuperCoach NBL experts reveal round 9 trades
The Brisbane Bullets are suddenly the hottest team in SuperCoach NBL – and one player is on the radar for most of our experts. See their full moves here.
NBA world melts over emerging Aussie star
A young Aussie has drawn a massive comparison and keeps setting stat sheets alight in a stunning start with his new team.
SuperCoach mail: Jack White injury update, which Bullets to target
Jack White is being traded out en masse in SuperCoach NBL – but is that the right move? Plus it’s time to get to know the Brisbane Bullets. Latest news and trade advice.
How Tatum, Mahomes, can fuel Brondello’s WNBA global push
Sandy Brondello is content where she is: trying to give the WNBA the biggest spotlight she can, and she’s joined by NBA and NFL champions in chasing global domination.
What proposed new stadium means for Coast’s NBL hopes
With a state of the art 12,000 seat arena slated for Southport, find out what it means for the Gold Coast’s hopes of securing an NBL licence.
White out: SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 9
The second-most popular player in SuperCoach NBL is injured – and he’s not the only big name who has to go. Here’s how to get your team set for round 9.
‘Do something’: NBL players back plea for action on online abuse
Emotional Tasmania coach Scott Roth has demanded action after trolls target player’s wife, while Perth star Keanu Pinder posted disgusting screenshots of social media abuse.
NBL: 36ers’ stars shine again as Phoenix continue to roll
Box office duo Montrezl Harrell and DJ Vasiljevic were the stars yet again as Adelaide put Illawarra to the sword. Meanwhile, the Phoenix continued their hot form against the Taipans.
Star takes mantle as best Aussie NBA player
Australia’s two brightest young NBA stars battled it out against each other, and both came away thinking they’d won bragging rights.
‘Enough is enough’: JackJumpers CEO on online abuse
Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan is confident they have the full support of the NBL and Basketball Australia after recent social media attacks on players and families.
Plane makes emergency landing as team brawls
Pilots have been forced to take emergency action after a fight broke out between teammates, causing a “level of threat”.
Fans blame twins for football’s ‘biggest curse’
College basketball twins Haley and Hanna Cavinder are well aware of the “curse” they supposedly inflict on their boyfriends.
‘P***ed off’ DJ’s vow amid Sixers’ freak streak
Pummelled by NZ, a “p***ed off” Dejan Vasiljevic and his Adelaide 36ers have had a week to dwell on where it all went wrong. A freak streak is at stake against Illawarra on Sunday.
‘We don’t care’: United unfazed by threat of veteran WNBL line-up
Days after a historic first WNBL win, Geelong United face their next big test against a “stacked side” coach Chris Lucas is firmly betting will be top four this summer.
Inside Geelong United’s historic first WNBL win
Geelong United found the perfect response to its round 1 rout with a statement first win in the WNBL, as guard Gemma Potter reveals the words which helped sparked the turnaround.
Lakers send Bronny to G-League
Bronny James, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been assigned by the Los Angeles Lakers to their G-League developmental squad.
New Bull Josh Giddey finds his range as big $45m payday looms
Josh Giddey is putting up career best numbers for his new team as he sets sights on a massive payday, but Aussie fans will first have eyes on his match up with defensive beast Dyson Daniels.
‘Too easy’: Proof stars have hacked basketball
The NBA season is in full swing and there are already calls to change a 44-year rule as a wild trend spells trouble for Australia’s players.
Phoenix turnaround has Hunter buoyant ahead of Sydney return
The Phoenix were staring into the abyss at 0-5, but that is now a distant memory with new recruit Jordan Hunter buoyant about a finals tilt, ahead of facing his old NBL side in Sydney.
LeBron goes nuclear over Trump victory
LeBron James, who had endorsed Kamala Harris leading up to the election, has erupted over Donald Trump’s landslide win.
Budding Paralympian has disability questioned
Charlotte Barber is a budding Paralympian but she spends her days shrugging off barbs from people questioning her disability. Discover the horrific insults hurled at the para-athlete from the people she may one day represent on the world stage.
Froling and Maley foul out in fiery WNBL contest in Perth
Townsville has claimed victory in a physical battle in Perth as captains of both teams fouled out. Catch up on the game and read why Perth coach Ryan Petrik said his team was “beaten up.”
Revealed: What NBL coaches think of the referees
After a rough period of officiating that’s seen growing frustrations and sanctions handed out, NBL coaches have had their say on what they’d like to see change.
Jackies favourite makes NBA debut
The dream few months for JackJumpers favourite son Jack McVeigh continued on Thursday after he made his NBA debut. See how he fared here.
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