Tasmania boss Christine Finnegan has revealed how close the JackJumpers are to a WNBL team, how it’s preparing for the AFL’s arrival and the desperate need for a bigger stadium as its membership waiting list tops 5000.
A failed fitness test by an import the Sydney Kings hoped could bolster their flailing season resulted in a match-day axing hours before a loss to their arch rivals.
A crucial piece of the JackJumpers squad has been ruled out for the season, in an untimely blow before they look to halt a two-game losing streak against Adelaide on Friday night.
Melbourne United survived an almighty scare to knock off the Sydney Kings, which comes the same day they released import signing Lamonte Turner before he played a game.
In a wide-ranging interview, NBL owner Larry Kestelman has given an insight into where the league is likely to take its expansion next, as well as his ownership of multiple clubs and the ‘MBL’ conspiracy theory.
Round 16 of SuperCoach NBL starts Thursday night – and every team plays twice. Here are the top trades and everything you need to know.
Tasmania coach Scott Roth continues to have a bone to pick with the NBL and Larry Kestelman. The league’s owner has had his say on the iconic JackJumpers’ coach’s ongoing issues.
A JackJumpers hero who wore his heart on his sleeve and loved to play the villain, a more measured Josh Adams is back from major surgery and back in Australia, this time with God on his side.
Basketball: The Jackjumers have stolen a one point overtime win at home against Adelaide after being behind late on the clock.
NBL: Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum gave his side some harsh criticism at three quarter time, ‘inspiring’ them to hold on to a 89-84 win…
Future NBA draft prospect Dash Daniels opens up to Michael Randall about his NBL Next Stars path on his first official day at Melbourne United….
NBL: The Phoenix ended the JackJumpers eight game winning streak, prevailing in Hobart 105-91, while Bryce Cotton starred for the Perth Wildcats…
A Tasmania JackJumpers favourite will celebrate a major milestone when his side take on the ladder leading Illawarra Hawks on Tuesday night.
With eight teams competing for six positions with five regular season rounds remaining and just one win separating first to third, the race to the NBL finals is heating up. We predict who’s in and who’s out.
He’s the biggest-name teenager in Australian basketball yet to play in an NBL game and, on Dash Daniels’ first official day at Melbourne United, he showed why he’s on a journey to the NBA.
Casey Prather underlined his status as one of the NBL’s best players as he led an understrength Bullets to a crucial win against the Breakers. Get the latest NBL news from round 15 here.
The leak that could turn into a tsunami for the JackJumpers, Adelaide 36ers supporters have a new enemy, and is it time to hit the panic button at Melbourne United. MATT LOGUE and MICHAEL RANDALL’s NBL likes and dislikes in this week’s edition of Crosscourt.
Adelaide and United will be on their best behaviour in their first meeting since those ugly crowd scenes in Melbourne but once the ball tips and the hostile 36ers crowd begins heaving, expect fireworks.
NBL young gun Lachlan Olbrich sheds light on his NBA dream, relationship with coach Justin Tatum, why he chose Illawarra over his hometown Adelaide, the best banh mi in the world and the Hawks’ road trip boredom killer.
With a shiny new AFL toy in Tasmania, the State Government has been urged not to neglect the jewel in their sporting crown, as the JackJumpers’ pursuit of an NBL crowd record exposes a desperate need.
After a slow start to the season, a Phoenix star is back – in a big way. Here’s how to get your team set up for round 15 before Thursday lockout.
South-East Melbourne Phoenix coach Josh King believes his team can match anyone in the NBL after notching a second consecutive victory against competition leaders Illawarra. NBL LATEST
The Tasmania JackJumpers title defence is continuing to gather momentum as the NBL franchise continue to make history. But one part of their game might be of concern.
Breakers star Parker Jackson-Cartwright appeared to shove one of the referees during a tussle but somehow avoided ejection in a fiery finish to his side’s match against the JackJumpers.
As the NBL’s Summer hit out tips off, MATT LOGUE ranks the top 30 players in the league this season. Who has risen? Who has fallen? Click inside to see who’s made the list.
Another star showing from Casey Prather has led Brisbane into the top six, as the Bullets get the better of a strong Kendric Davis and the 36ers.
JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is in hot water for comments about NBL boss Larry Kestelman after battling with referees in Melbourne, while Rob Lowe is also being looked at after being ejected.
He’s seen both sides of the rivalry but former Illawarra and now Sydney coach Brian Goorjian says the tables have turned on the big brother narrative surrounding the NBL’s NSW rivals, ahead of their Christmas Day blockbuster.
A trip home to see his three-year-old son for the first time in months helped inspire Kendric Davis’ post-ban explosion — and Adelaide 36ers hierarchy has taken notice.
A number of cashed-up overseas teams are interested in luring former NBA star Montrezl Harrell away from Adelaide, but the Sixers aren’t letting him go without a fight. That and more in Crosscourt.
Trigger-happy NBA stars have turned the American basketball league into a three-point shootout competition, even Shaq is bored. But has ‘small ball’ made the jump into the NBL?
Adelaide star Kendric Davis has candidly revealed his thoughts on the Melbourne crowd melee and his subsequent two-game ban ahead of the Sixers’ first return to Melbourne since the incident.
On a record-breaking streak, Wildcats’ Bryce Cotton is attracting interest from all over the globe and one former NBL MVP says the NBA would ‘be insane’ to not give the star guard a shot.
The Tasmania JackJumpers NBL title defence has suffered a big blow with a star set to be sidelined with an injury which could hamper the club’s playoff hopes.
Injured last month during a stint with the national team, Josh Bannan has watched on as his Brisbane has revived its season. His return is locked in as the Bullets close in on a new signing.
All the NBL wants for Christmas is record crowds, record ratings, and all eyes on Aussie hoops. Wishful thinking? Maybe not. The league is going nuclear with 15 games in 12 days, headlined by clear air on Christmas night.
Scott Ninnis has made a shock return to professional basketball’s head coaching ranks, putting the NBL legend on a collision course with his former employer.
No player has scored 40+ points in four consecutive NBL games since 1991. But in SuperCoach NBL, even that can’t save Bryce Cotton. And, that’s because the run home is all about getting two players in — fast.
Illawarra has called for consistency about the use of in-game audio after copping an official warning from the NBL due to coach Justin Tatum ditching his microphone. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Ian Hummer has been introduced as a member of the Tasmania JackJumpers for the first time and he might just emerge as a fan favourite in a short time. Here’s why.
Sydney has launched an incredible fourth quarter comeback to knock off Brisbane and keep its top-two hopes alive in a Sunday afternoon NBL thriller. Get the latest news and results from NBL round 12 here.
Melbourne’s big man Rob Loe is in career best form and is about to play his 200th NBL game. It would be hard to believe that he officially retired 18 months ago.
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