Aussie star set for life-changing payday
Josh Giddey’s first season in Chicago may have come to an end on Thursday, but he is still expected to cash in big time.
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‘Pay that man his money’: Giddey injury revealed as Bulls’ bow out
Josh Giddey’s first season in Chicago has come to an end after the Bulls suffered a defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat in a must-win play-in game, but the NBA world is aligned with his rising stock.
‘No way I’m playing’: Luka’s emotional return
Luka Doncic was in tears in his emotionally charged, highly-anticipated return to Dallas before producing a vintage display.
Josh Giddey stuns America with ‘monster’ game
Josh Giddey’s NBA hot streak has continued with the Aussie young gun notching up a milestone that puts him in an exclusive club.
Shaq: ‘Ben Simmons needs to be arrested’
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal has taken a flamethrower to Ben Simmons in a stunning take-down, declaring he “needs to be arrested”.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SuperCoach champ: Young mum-of-three wins 4WD in second season
Charlotte Phillips beat the odds, mastering the chaos of parenting while crafting the perfect fantasy basketball strategy to take home the ultimate SuperCoach NBL prize – a brand-new Mitsubishi 4×4.
‘No tomorrow’: Big in for grand final decider
The NBL grand final will go to a fifth and deciding game and the hosts for the decider could get some positive injury news after losing a star.
Actor’s ‘gross’ courtside act turns heads
This popular US actor has been photographed vomiting in the front row while attending a basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
Tatum fumes as United pounce on Hawk’s injury to take game 3
It will go down as one of the great wins in Melbourne United history, but Illawarra coach Justin Tatum was left fuming after what he thought was the visitors preying on a Hawk’s injury.
Defensive star ruled out as United need White to fire
Melbourne United’s title hopes have been dealt a massive blow with a defensive star ruled out of Sunday’s crucial game three – and in doubt for the remainder of the series.
‘Honour’: Boomers’ new coach confirmed
A search for the new Boomers coach landed on the man who has sat on the bench alongside legendary mentor Brian Goorjian at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
Star guard issue raises questions
Losing on home court was bad enough for Melbourne United but now a star guard with a history of concussions is under a cloud for game three.
Harvey the hero as Hawks level NBL championship series
Hawks trio Sam Froling, Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III have led Illawarra to a crucial road win to level the NBL championship series but not before a breathtaking fightback by Melbourne Utd.
Giddey in line for truly eyewatering payday
Australia’s Josh Giddey is set for a massive payday in the off-season after producing hot streak that could earn him an absolute fortune.
Bogut under fire for cyclone conspiracy
Former NBA player Andrew Bogut has come under fire from Aussies his inflammatory comments about Cyclone Alfred.
‘Unprecedented’: Key detail in NBA team’s visit
A New Orleans Pelicans team boss has confirmed an important detail about the NBA outfit’s trip to Melbourne in October.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
Star shows off insane body transformation
Caitlin Clark showed fans she isn’t messing around for her second year in the WNBA, with pictures of the superstar going viral.
United turns 10-point deficit into big NBL GF series-opening win
Illawarra led by 10 points at halftime but Melbourne United has shown why they can’t be counted out with a stellar second-half defensive display to take Game 1 in the NBL championship series.
LeBron in heated confrontation about his son
US sports personality Stephen A. Smith has lifted the lid on what made LeBron James confront him on the sidelines during a Lakers game.
Tatum and Hawks want to be ‘part of history’
It’s been more than 20 years since one of the NBL’s proudest teams has won a grand final, and now they have their chance they won’t let it go.
Kell leads record-setting Hawks in Phoenix thrashing
Trey Kell has fired Illawarra to the NBL Championship Series after thrasing a stunned South East Melbourne Phoenix to set up a decider between the league’s two best teams.
LeBron stuns NBA world with unbeatable points record
In the debate as the greatest basketballer of all-time, LeBron James has notched another stunning record which is unlikely to ever be broken.
Lost mate stirs epic NBL finals win
Melbourne United surged into the NBL grand final series after one of the best semi finals ever that stirred memories of another epic effort.
‘Absolute chills’: NBA star’s heartbreaking act
The Dallas Mavericks’ nightmare season has gone from bad to worse after Kyrie Irving went down with what could be a serious injury.
‘Clean up’: Key issue to decide finals fate
The NBL semi-finals are in do-or-die territory, and there’s one issue an underdog must address if it is to continue to stay alive.
Phoenix book game three semi final as Hurt smashes stat sheet
Clear your mid week schedules, we’ve got two epic game three semi finals locked in after Matt Hurt sensationally led the Phoenix charge to secure win over title favourites.
Harvey, Kell, fire up for Hawks to overcome hot Phoenix
Illawarra has a breakthrough NBL championship in its sights, and they’ve drawn first blood against SEM Phoenix to be closer to breaking that 24-year title drought.
Fresh twist in NBA star’s ugly divorce
Luka Doncic continues to have his lifestyle scrutinised with the latest revelation about the former Dallas star suggesting he was too focused on “beer and hookah”.
Star goes berserk in historic three-point blitz
Chris Goulding had a night to remember, hitting 10 threes to lead Melbourne United to victory in the first game of their NBL semi finals series.
Josh Giddey stuns in epic NBA turnaround
Australia’s Josh Giddey has continued his red-hot NBA form, leading his team to victory while a fellow Aussie shattered records.
NBA legend gets new Aussie teammate
The greatest shooter in NBA history could be getting passes from a young Aussie star following reports that he has signed with the Warriors.
Savage slur sends shockwaves around world
An NBA and Team USA superstar has clapped back at a theory about the American basketball team that will cut rival nations deep.
Wild scenes as basketball brawl breaks out
Three people have been left injured after a brawl between players and spectators unfolded on a basketball court in South Australia.
‘Not even trying to hide’: Phoenix star poised for shock finals return
South East Melbourne Phoenix’s hopes of an NBL finals boilover are set to receive a significant boost with star guard Derrick Walton Jr on the cusp of a surprise return from injury.
Star suffers life-threatening health event
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 regular season after a horror discovery.
Star’s revealing dress steals the show
Bec Cole has stolen the show at the WNBL Awards night with a risque dress that showed off the star’s ripped physique.
NBA star Australia forgot drops Boomers bomb
NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving has Australian basketball in a spin with extraordinary moves being made behind the scenes.
Phoenix keep NBL title dream alive with stunning comeback
South East Melbourne Phoenix has surged into the NBL’s final four after a stunning second half comeback powered by import Matt Hurt. Here’s how they set up a date with the Illawarra Hawks.
Cadee’s last dance? Phoenix out to end NBL legend’s career
One of the NBL’s great careers could come to an end on Sunday. And although he’s out to make sure that happens, even Nathan Sobey wants Jason Cadee and his impact on basketball in Australia to be celebrated.
‘Getting fired anyway’: Shaq goes rogue
The basketball legend yelled “we’re getting fired anyway” as he stunned onlookers with a wild rant on a live NBA broadcast.
‘Expect greatness’: Simmons fired up for new start
After getting to work at his new NBA team, the Australian star says he’s ready to put years of frustration and disappointment behind him.
Star’s drug ban rocks Aussie basketball
Two days out from a crunch NBL final a former league MVP has been stood down and faces a potential ban for failing a drug test.
New life begins for Simmons
With $240m of his original five year deal in the bank Ben Simmons is set for a third NBA team on what’s likely a reduced salary and joining a familiar face.
Lakers disaster as NBA trade cancelled
Just when the NBA trade deadline couldn’t get any crazier, the LA Lakers have backflipped on a mega trade, rescinding the move.
United sends Phoenix west after Throwdown comeback
Melbourne United has condemned its bitter rival to a trip west in NBL finals after staging a second-half comeback to win the last Throwdown of the regular season. See the play-in fixtures here.
Simmons to sign with third NBA team after Nets release
Ben Simmons is set to join his third NBA team and start a new chapter after reaching a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets.
Ben Simmons’ $280m Nets nightmare over
Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons is on the lookout for a new team and it could result in him winning an unlikely NBA title.
‘Hard moments for me’: Doncic’s title vow after shock of LA trade
Luka Doncic has vowed to lead the LA Lakers to an NBA title and admitted his own shock at being traded away by the Dallas Mavericks.
‘Ruined my life’: Con that rocked Aussie sport
It was the con job that fooled the biggest names in Australian sport and left a trail of destruction so vast its impact is still felt today.
All-Stars dealt in more NBA trade drama
A day after perhaps the biggest NBA trade of all time, another mega-deal has been done, seeing two All-Stars swap teams.
Basketball Australia U20 Nationals Hub: How to watch live, schedules, key info
Gold medal matches have been played and won at the Basketball Australia Under-20 & Ivor Burge National Championships. See how to watch all the REPLAYS from every game here.
Wieskamp caps off Phoenix’s rollercoaster win over 36ers
South East Melbourne Phoenix import Joe Wieskamp was the hero in the clutch as his side secured a thrilling win over the Adelaide 36ers in a game which went down to the wire. Recap the action from the round here.
Aussie legend dispatched in $5.3m NBA bomb
Aussie basketball icon Patty Mills has been shipped out for the fourth time in 18 months, making a move to a star-studded NBA team.
Inside the life of the NBA’s favourite content creator
She’s your ‘favourite NBA players favourite photographer,’ but Cassy Athena’s impact is global. The content queen shares how she built a trailblazing career, that has the likes of Steph Curry calling her up.
Fans brawl in the stands at basketball game
A college basketball game had to be stopped as a wild brawl broke out in the stands, leaving the commentators stunned.
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 19
There are two rounds left in SuperCoach NBL and trade choices now will decide the fate of thousands of coaches. Here’s who you need in your team.
Adelaide’s final charge continues in brutal clash with Breakers
The Adelaide 36ers push for a playoff spot went up another level with a crucial win against the NZ Breakers in what was a heated clash on Montrezl Harrell’s birthday. Catch up on the latest NBL news.
High stakes: Bitter homecoming clashes to shape NBL finals
Still be two weeks away, Melbourne coach Dean Vickerman has foreshadowed a finals-shaping end to the regular season with South East Melbourne — right after a homecoming against United’s grand final vanquishers.
Insane double knockout in basketball fight
A high school basketball player is facing police charges after he knocked out an opponent and punched another in wild scenes.
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 18
Win and stay alive, lose and it’s season over – that’s the equation in SuperCoach NBL round 18, which starts Thursday. Get all your trade tips here.
United spoils Bryce’s 250th, Kings make playoff statement
Melbourne United became the first team in months to clamp Bryce Cotton, prevailing in the west in a result which had huge implications for the NBL table.
‘Car crash’ that broke Simmons – and how he can get back
Make no mistake, Ben Simmons was worth the hype; a genuine superstar of the NBA with an unbelievable ceiling. In a single moment, everything changed.
Two men changing Melbourne’s landscape
Melbourne may be known as the sporting capital, but it was sorely lacking in one department. These two men have changed that.
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 17
Finals are here in SuperCoach NBL head-to-head leagues – and there’s an early start to round 17 on Thursday. Get all your trade tips here.
Horror second term humbles Bullets as Wildcats capitalise
The Brisbane Bullets’ push for the playoffs took another wrong turn on Wednesday when a horrid second quarter resulted in a 112-85 loss against the Perth Wildcats.
‘Stop touching us’: Coach’s wild rant at refs
Justin Tatum has been courting controversy all season but after another run-in with the NBL referees went at them again in the post-match on Monday.
NBL star stood down following assault charges
Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi has been stood down after being arrested and charged by NSW Police over an alleged domestic incident in 2023. CONTENT WARNING
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