NBL

In the name of the father: How the dad of a $500m NBA star made the ’Gong great again

His son Jayson is the highest-paid player in the NBA. But Justin Tatum is forging his own name – and winning hearts – with basketball success in a small steel city on the other side of the world.

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Iain Payten

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South East Melbourne Phoenix coach Josh King.

SEM Phoenix

This coach has his team five wins from a title. Here’s why he frustrates his players

Josh King hates losing, loves coffee and his relentless drive has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix recover from a 0-5 start to reach the NBL semi-finals.

February 26, 2025
Roy Ward

Xavier Cooks warms up before a match between the Kings and Adelaide 36ers in Sydney last month.

Drugs in sport

NBL star Xavier Cooks tested positive to cocaine

The drug carries a maximum four-year ban, but the penalty can be reduced to a month if proven it was taken for recreational use and not to enhance performance.

February 13, 2025
Chris Barrett

Provisional suspension: Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks.

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Sydney Kings

NBL superstar given provisional anti-doping ban on eve of play-offs

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks is now likely to miss Thursday night’s NBL finals play-in game after being handed a provisional suspension over a potential anti-doping violation.

February 11, 2025
Jon Pierik

Perth

Perth Wildcats legend Cotton claims fifth NBL MVP title

NBL legend Bryce Cotton has added to his growing legacy by claiming a fifth MVP award as he prepares to spearhead the Perth Wildcats’ latest title bid.

February 11, 2025
Shayne Hope

Wildcats player Bryce Cotton at RAC Arena in Perth on Friday night.

Perth

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Bryce Cotton has delivered a spectacular 49-point performance to lead the Perth Wildcats to the 112-104 win over the Adelaide 36ers.

February 8, 2025
Chris Pike

Josh Giddey of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NFL player Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams. Both sports leagues are coming to Melbourne.

Victoria

Costs kept secret as Melbourne gets set to host NBA and NFL

The NSW government rejected an offer to bring the NFL to Australia worth an estimated $15 million a game. But Victoria is splashing out on American sport, with NFL and NBA teams on their way Down Under.