Aussie NBA star’s ‘magical’ family’s fairytale
Joe Ingles may be an Aussie NBA cult hero, but his autistic son captured hearts around the world as he battled his diagnosis to watch his dad take the court for the first time.
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‘Shouldn’t be touched’: Giddey launches to NBL’s defence
As the threat of an unprecedented courtroom battle looms large Australia’s biggest basketball star has dished out a withering assessment of Jared Novelly’s hostile bid to take over the NBL.
‘Exciting time’: Gaze pride as Aussies set for NCAA’s final four
Australian basketball royalty Andrew Gaze set the NCAA March Madness tournament alight back in 1989. Now, 35 years on, two young Aussie stars are set to make their mark.
The next Giddey?: 20 boys to watch at U18 nationals
It’s been a breeding ground for Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels – now NBA, NBL and college eyes are searching for the next star to emerge at the U18 Nationals. See the 20 rising talents to watch.
NBL Free Agency Tracker: United re-signs forward as market opens
Melbourne United’s roster rebuild has begun with the signature of a hardworking forward as the chase for Matthew Dellavedova heats up. Track every team’s free agency movements.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs past Knicks
NBA: Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks 124-105.
NBL war goes global with FIBA complaint
The bitter battle for control of Australian basketball has escalated after Illawarra owner Jared Novelly sent FIBA a letter asking for the league’s billionaire boss Larry Kestelman to be investigated.
Davis sinks ‘TOUGH’ game-winning shot!
NBA: Anthony Davis hit the game-winning shot to give Dallas the lead over Atlanta before defending Trae Young on the final play of the game.
New era is now: WNBL changes could see clubs left behind
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.
NBA Wrap: Jokic ERUPTS for 61 point game
NBA: The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career and NBA-best 61-point triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets…
Westbrook’s blunder breaks Denver hearts
NBA: A costly mistake from Russell Westbrook proved disastrous for the Nuggets, crushing their hopes in a heartbreaking finish against the Minnesota…
Curry hits 12 threes in 52-point show!
NBA: Stephen Curry has scored 52 points and drained 12 three pointers against the Memphis Grizzlies, falling two short of former splash brother…
James & Doncic come up big in Lakers win
NBA: LeBron James and Luka Doncic impress as LA Lakers take huge step towards home court advantage with win over Houston Rockets.
Odd reason star deliberately scored own goal
Basketball star Marie Pardon has incredibly nailed a buzzer beater … only problem was it was for the wrong team.
Every NBL player’s contract status revealed ahead of free agency
Who remains contracted? Who is open to a new home? Ahead of the NBL’s Free Agency period opening on April 4, CODE Sports can reveal every player’s contract status. Click for details.
‘Biggest mistake of my life’: Star’s apology
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has apologised for one of the “biggest mistakes of my life” that ruled him out of the NBL finals.
NBA ‘Bad Boy’ team goes rogue in wild fight
Seven players were ejected after a wild NBA brawl broke out featuring a team that is quickly earning a feisty reputation.
Half-billion-dollar Boomers: Giddey, Daniels deals to dwarf Simmons
In 2019, Ben Simmons signed the richest NBA deal for an Australian — $240 million over five years. That’s the starting price for young Boomers Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels.
WNBL owners set for crisis talks with Basketball Australia
WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.
Giddey stuns Lakers and LeBron with extraordinary buzzer beater
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has done the unthinkable in the NBA, stunning the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
The ‘absurd money’ poised to set Giddey family up for life
Josh Giddey is already on a massive salary of over $10 million a year but if, as expected, that explodes to five time the amount, his family will be set up for generations. MATT LOGUE speaks to his dad, Warwick.
Huge money on offer: US system luring the NBL’s best young talent
The USA’s college system is taking note of some of the NBL’s best young talent, and the NCAA’s big money endorsement offering is sparking a reciprocated interest from fan favourites. MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
Revealed: NBL’s bid to bring home Giddey, Daniels via the NBA
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
‘Taylor Swift run’: LeBron feud goes nuclear
LeBron James has slammed a leading NBA commentator, breaking his silence on a confrontation about his son that went viral.
New footage exposes Steph Curry lie
NBA basketball star Steph Curry seemingly did the impossible just days ago but it turns out to all have been a lie.
‘All options’: Hawks owner committed to shock NBL civil war
We should only be talking about the Hawks’ epic championship series win, but instead the Illawarra ownership has doubled down on its league takeover push, and are set for a long, drawn out battle.
NBL free agency flood gates open after Cotton’s exit
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has confirmed he has played his final game for the Perth Wildcats. His exit has opened the free agency flood gates.
Player tracker: Every top talent heading to U18 Nationals
Emerging stars are among Australia’s top junior basketballers set to shine at the U18 National Championships. See every squad from every state selected in our player tracker.
Coach breaks silence over hair pull scandal
The high school basketball coach who was sacked for yanking one of his players’ ponytails has spoken out over the “disturbing” scandal.
‘Going nowhere’: Kestleman fires back at hostile takeover bid
As Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly popped champagne celebrating the Hawks’ second championship, NBL boss Larry Kestelman had a stern message for the club’s American-born backer.
‘We need this’: Jackson’s push for Brisbane Games venue
Australia’s most decorated basketballer, five-time Olympian Lauren Jackson, has weighed in on a hot topic of the Brisbane Games ahead of the Premier’s venue announcement.
Aussie surpasses NBA legend’s all-time mark
Australian young gun Dyson Daniels is chewing up records set by some of the most famous names in NBA history and has a couple more big ones in his sights.
Download your Illawarra Hawks NBL champions poster
For the first time in 24 years, the Illawarra Hawks are the NBL champions. Download your Hawks champions trophy here!
How Melbourne United blew its shot at a dynasty
In an alternate universe, Melbourne United would be celebrating a third NBL championship in four years – but once again have been left to pick up the pieces. Here’s how they blew their chance.
Star’s classy act after 24-year NBL drought
An Australian basketball great was showered with boss before doing some never seen before as the new NBL champs celebrated.
‘This belongs to you’: Classy MVP moment cements Delly’s legacy
After Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced a booing crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history – but the NBL won’t officially change the award.
It’s party time in the ‘Gong: Hickey stars as Hawks take out NBL title
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second time in history.
Coach fired after ‘thug’ act with 17yo’s hair
There has been widespread outrage after a veteran basketball coach was caught committing an ugly act in vision that has gone viral.
Aussie great’s heartwarming first with autistic son
A heartfelt gesture from the Minnesota Timberwolves brought a world of joy to Joe Ingles and his family.
Aussie star, family leave America ‘speechless’
A gesture of pure class has made Aussie NBA star Joe Ingles and his family the most heart-melting story of the season.
‘Completely dead’: McGuire backs Kestelman in NBL takeover bid
Media mogul and former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire is “dumbfounded” by the shock takeover bid to oust NBL boss Larry Kestelman, declaring basketball was a “joke” before Kestelman saved the sport.
United or Hawks? NBL battle comes down to ultimate decider
United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.
Concussed United star firms for game five
Having missed the past two grand final games, Melbourne United’s two time NBL defensive player of the year, Shea Ili is firming to return from concussion for the crucial game five.
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