Melbourne United
‘The Olympics thing really hurt him’: How shooting star Chris Goulding is firing back
Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down, with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.
- by Roy Ward
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NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena
Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.
- by Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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Adelaide 36ers engage sports lawyer after ugly incident with United; NBL hearing adjourned
The 36ers have hired a leading sports lawyer with experience in dealing with “racially based, derogatory or offensive language issues”.
- by Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
Ten years since a near-death experience, the NBL is as happy as Larry
When the NBL was on the verge of collapsing, a saviour emerged who had never been to a game previously. Now, he’s poised to take over the national women’s competition as well.
- by Greg Baum
‘Sorry, not sorry’: American import defends his actions in courtside basketball fracas
After being ejected from John Cain Arena when tensions rose in Sunday’s fiery NBL clash, Montrezl Harrell hit social media to explain his side of the story after an ugly clash with spectators.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Roy Ward
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Bogut says he flops. Goulding says he doesn’t. The big question dividing Australian basketball
He is one of the greatest shooters this country has produced, but Chris Goulding is facing mounting accusations that he is a “flopper”, and now he comes up against the coach who left him out of this year’s Olympics team.
- by Jon Pierik
‘My skin colour’s different’: Basketball coach lashes out at treatment after spiteful NBL match
Justin Tatum also accused a Melbourne star of “flopping”, after claiming he was treated differently by refs because of his “intimidating” appearance. Tatum is now under investigation by Basketball Australia.
- by Jon Pierik
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‘Weak’: Phoenix owner launches scathing attack on former Boomer
The Phoenix’s win was overshadowed by a hostile social media post from team owner Romie Chaudhari, who attacked Chris Goulding on X, labelling the United star “weak”.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
The unbeatables, the snubbed star and coaching turmoil
The 2024-25 National Basketball League season tips off on Thursday night, and there’s one team many consider to be the championship favourites.
- by Jon Pierik
Basketball
Lauren Jackson
‘Basketball heaven’: Jackson claims sixth WNBL title, 25 years after her first, United down JackJumpers in NBL title series opener
Lauren Jackson’s sixth Women’s National Basketball League title was secured on Sunday, remarkably 25 years after her first.
- by Jon Pierik
Overpaid and uncompetitive? Pippen takes aim at players after NBA All-Stars score-fest
The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball’s brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal entertaining and the lack of competitive spirit is bad for the sport.
- by Jon Pierik
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