Half a billion dollars: Giddey and Daniels set to land record deals
Young Boomers Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels are each set to smash Ben Simmons’ Australian record for richest NBA contract ever, with the duo closing in on eye-watering deals.
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WNBL owners set for crisis talks with Basketball Australia
WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.
Sport stoush for control headed from courtside to the law courts
NBL owner Larry Kestelman is adamant he won’t sell the league but as club bosses demand a greater financial share, his dispute with Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly has gone public.
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.
The ‘absurd money’ poised to set Giddey family up for life
Josh Giddey is already on a massive salary of over $10 million a year but if, as expected, that explodes to five time the amount, his family will be set up for generations. MATT LOGUE speaks to his dad, Warwick.
Huge money on offer: US system luring the NBL’s best young talent
The USA’s college system is taking note of some of the NBL’s best young talent, and the NCAA’s big money endorsement offering is sparking a reciprocated interest from fan favourites. MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
Revealed: NBL’s bid to bring home Giddey, Daniels via the NBA
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
‘All options’: Hawks owner committed to shock NBL civil war
We should only be talking about the Hawks’ epic championship series win, but instead the Illawarra ownership has doubled down on its league takeover push, and are set for a long, drawn out battle.
NBL free agency flood gates open after Cotton’s exit
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has confirmed he has played his final game for the Perth Wildcats. His exit has opened the free agency flood gates.
‘Going nowhere’: Kestleman fires back at hostile takeover bid
As Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly popped champagne celebrating the Hawks’ second championship, NBL boss Larry Kestelman had a stern message for the club’s American-born backer.
How Melbourne United blew its shot at a dynasty
In an alternate universe, Melbourne United would be celebrating a third NBL championship in four years – but once again have been left to pick up the pieces. Here’s how they blew their chance.
‘This belongs to you’: Classy MVP moment cements Delly’s legacy
After Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced a booing crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history – but the NBL won’t officially change the award.
It’s party time in the ‘Gong: Hickey stars as Hawks take out NBL title
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second time in history.
Aussie great’s heartwarming first with autistic son
A heartfelt gesture from the Minnesota Timberwolves brought a world of joy to Joe Ingles and his family.
‘Completely dead’: McGuire backs Kestelman in NBL takeover bid
Media mogul and former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire is “dumbfounded” by the shock takeover bid to oust NBL boss Larry Kestelman, declaring basketball was a “joke” before Kestelman saved the sport.
United or Hawks? NBL battle comes down to ultimate decider
United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.
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.
Froling: Why the Hawks’ game four boilover wasn’t a surprise
His inspirational return to basketball may have been dampened by a serious injury to brother Sam, but Harry Froling says the Hawks’ fight comes as no surprise at all, revealing it’s the clubs culture leading the NBL title charge.
‘Trump-style bully tactics’: Inside shock NBL hostile takeover bid
Illawarra Hawks’ owner and Donald Trump loyalist, Jared Novelly dropped a bombshell ahead of his team’s most important game ever. Now, CODE SPORTS reveals the inside details of the boilover attempt.
‘Not for sale’: Kestelman rejects hostile NBL takeover bid
NBL owner Larry Kestelman has shut down the bombshell revelation that Donald Trump ally and billionaire oil tycoon Jared Novelly is plotting a hostile takeover of the league.
NBL slap Tatum with fine for angsty post match tirade
The NBL has handed out a fine to Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum for his contentious post-match comments at game three, MATT LOGUE reports.
Choke job: How United blew golden title opportunity
Melbourne United had a golden opportunity to win the NBL title in front of 10,000 home fans, but choked to an injury depleted Illawarra Hawks. MICHAEL RANDALL analyses what went wrong.
Hawks upset United’s party to book NBL title decider
The NBL Championship Finals series is going to game five, after the injury shot Illawarra Hawks toppled Melbourne United to keep the series alive.
Hawks silent on ‘Diddy list’ amid BA integrity unit involvement
Justin Tatum’s “Diddy list” comment at the NBL awards ceremony raised eyebrows. More than a month on, CROSSCOURT can reveal it’s caught the attention of Basketball Australia’s integrity unit.
Delly’s LA eye and the puke that might have sealed NBL title
Matthew Dellavedova still found the strength to lead Melbourne United to victory as his body surrendered. It’s why when the Boomers legend says he’s eyeing the LA Olympics, no one can write him off.
NBL legend’s legal fight ends in flames
The protracted defamation fight between Shane Heal and the Sydney Flames has wrapped up – and it is bad news for the NBL legend, plus much more in CROSSCOURT.
How Giddey fell back in love with basketball after NBA nightmare
He’s having a career best year with the Bulls, Josh Giddey says the NBA trade was the best thing for his love of the game MATT LOGUE writes.
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.
When a travel’s not a travel? Refs respond to grand final controversy
Melbourne United fans were up in arms over a missed call on Illawarra Hawks’ closer Tyler Harvey’s grand final series-tying three. But were the refs right, wrong or both? WATCH AND HAVE YOUR SAY
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