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NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving has Australian basketball in a spin with extraordinary moves being made behind the scenes.
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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.
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
‘Zero’: Kings unruffled by axing of ‘boy wonder’
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.
Prather explodes as Bullets beat the Breakers
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.
Aussie legend’s stunning NBA milestone
An Australian Olympic hero has just reached a jaw-dropping milestone in the NBA.
NBA star banned by own team in ugly saga
An NBA trade saga has taken an ugly turn, with the Miami Heat confirming it was suspending its own star player after he spoke out.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 15
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.
Phoenix ‘one of the best teams in the league’ after Hawks upset
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
Hallway scuffle erupts in NBL Christmas night thriller
The Sydney Kings’ Christmas night clash with Illawarra Hawks got off to a hot start — and it kept heating up with reports referees had to separate players during a hallway scuffle.
Bullets’ rise continues as Prather leads charge over struggling 36ers
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.
He’s back! New Ninnis era begins with a bang in Adelaide
It was brand new, and yet is was so very familiar. Sacked by Adelaide 36ers in August, Scott Ninnis was back where he belonged, on the sidelines of a basketball court. And his new team came to play.
‘Gut feeling’: Boomer Bullet set for return amid new signing plan
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.
NBL’s fight to turbocharge league over Xmas
All the NBL wants for Christmas is record crowds, record ratings and all eyes on Aussie hoops. Wishful thinking? Maybe not.
Superstar goes scorched earth on new format
NBA superstar Kevin Durant did not hold back when asked about the planned changes for this year’s All-Star Game festivities.
The NBA trade season has opened with a bang. This is where every Aussie stands
We got a glimpse at what Giddey could be with greater responsibility, plus our first look at Simmons in a new role. Catch up on all the latest surrounding the Aussies in the NBA … and how they could be impacted by trade season.
Comeback keeps Sydney’s top-two NBL hopes alive
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.
Twist my arm: How Vickerman pulled big man out of retirement
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.
LeBron steps away amid rumours, decline
LeBron James appears to be searching for answers as he steps away from the Lakers amid a worrying decline and swirling trade rumours.
Basketball Australia Schools Championships HUB
Champions will be crowned on what promises to be a huge final day at the BA Schools Championships. Watch three courts LIVE. Click on the links below to go through to the day four action.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 12
After some early doubts it’s time to back in the Bullets – while one player is a must-have regardless of the schedule. Here’s how to get your team set for round 12.
NBL: Red-hot Cotton condemns 36ers to fourth-straight loss
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton’s MVP-calibre form has claimed another victim, while Brisbane pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season over Melbourne United. CATCH ALL THE ROUND 11 NEWS.
‘Dude is ridiculous’: Aussie wins NBA gong
Aussie guard Dyson Daniels has claimed a huge NBA award and earned massive plaudits from his Atlanta Hawks teammates.
SuperCoach NBL Late Mail: Kings imports race clock
Kings stars Jaylen Adams and Cam Oliver are racing the clock to be fit for Saturday’s clash against New Zealand, leaving Sydney in a delicate position.
SuperCoach NBL experts reveal round 11 trades
Last week Bryce Cotton was the man of the hour. This week another big name is being traded into all our experts’ teams. See all their moves here.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 11
The biggest star in SuperCoach NBL is smashing records and one of the best picks of the year is back on the trade radar. Here’s how to maximise your score for round 11.
Record books obliterated in wild scenes
Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has obliterated the NBL record books with a scoring feat for the ages that simply defied belief.
Record setters: Cotton explodes, CG43 moves up the all-time ranks
Round ten was one for the books. A Bryce Cotton explosion broke a thirty year record, while United’s Chris Goulding continues to climb the all-time ranks. But an injury scare may spoil his party.
‘Insane’ Aussie receives enormous praise
Dyson Daniels’ star continues to soar, with the young Aussie drawing huge praise from one of the best players in NBA history.
What United learned from ugly scenes in Melbourne
Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has addressed the ugly scenes at John Cain Arena that dominated NBL headlines through the FIBA break. Here’s what they’ve done in response.
NBA world erupts over Ben Simmons act
Ben Simmons had one of his best games in years, but that has been largely overlooked after two on-court moments went viral.
The NBL star leading a curious off-court double life
On the court New Zealand Breakers’ star import Parker Jackson Cartwright looks to be a potential NBL25 MVP, but off-court he leads a whole other life: one in the world of creative expression.
Bryce is right: SuperCoach NBL experts reveal round 10 trades
SuperCoach NBL is back with a bang after a mid-season break, and some huge names are in our experts’ trade plans. See all their moves for round 10 here.
LIfe ban for NBL fan after ugly scenes
The NBL has sent a clear message to courtside fans after one spectator received a lifetime ban for an ugly altercation involving 36ers star Montrezl Harrell.
NBL stars banned, injured: SuperCoach trade tips
The two most expensive players in SuperCoach are out, other stars are under injury clouds – and there is some huge signing news. Here’s the latest!
Giddey gets Aussie NBA bragging rights
Josh Giddey got the last laugh in his clash against Dyson Daniels, the man who has leapfrogged him in the Aussie NBA pecking order.
‘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.
Fans thrown out in shocking NBL scenes
A wild incident has unfolded courtside on Sunday with multiple players ejected and one fan getting physical with visiting players.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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