South East Melbourne was on the verge of an embarassing straight-sets NBL finals exit. Then, a searing spray flipped their final against Adelaide 36ers on its head. This is what happened behind closed doors.
NBA superstar and Olympic champion Kyrie Irving wants to play for the Boomers. This is what needs to happen for the Australian born point guard to make the shock switch.
There were no surprises as Lauren Jackson’s top MVP pick Sami Whitcomb finished her master season as the league’s best. Plus, the defensive player award caused a stir. Every award winner.
From locker room blow-ups to breathtaking basketball, Adelaide’s NBL season had it all. We break down the highs and lows, and look at what must be done to end a 24-year championship drought.
The Brisbane Bullets are on the lookout for a new coach, with Justin Schueller paying the price for a failed season in which they missed the NBL finals.
Who’s locked in? Who could be on the move? MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE analyse every NBL team’s player roster in CROSSCOURT.
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.
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.
Adam Forde has made a key decision on his future as coach of the Cairns Taipans, and whether or not he will lead the NBL team for a fifth season.
They were hailed championship favourites before a ball was even bounced in NBL25, but a combination of personnel and issues behind the scenes killed the Kings’ trophy hopes.
As the Kings prepare for a finals fight without their star player, Xavier Cooks will be counting on a Sports Integrity Australia loophole to save his multimillion-dollar contract… and career.
The NBL’s Sixth Man Kouat Noi has opened up on his breakout season, with manifesting and his faith at the core. Plus, he reveals how the Kings plan to fill a Xavier Cooks hole for the finals.
The Sydney Kings’ title hopes have been shattered on the eve of the NBL finals, with star centre Xavier Cooks provisionally banned over an anti-doping violation.
Perth Wildcats guard Bryce Cotton has been named the NBL’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight season. All the awards from Australian basketball’s night of nights inside.
South East Melbourne owner Romie Chaudhari has been in the midst of the drama this season, and on the eve of the Phoenix’s play-in clash with Perth Wildcats, has issued an apology.
Bryce Cotton may as well prepare his victory speech now, even his peers say so. CROSSCOURT looks at every award finalist, the finals schedule and more.
Ben Simmons is set to join his third NBA team and start a new chapter after reaching a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets.
Following confirmation the NBA will play in Melbourne, two European giants have headed to Australia scouting major cities to host a prestigious basketball tournament. JESSICA ROBINSON has exclusive details.
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.
Jaylen Adams will be free to play in Sydney Kings’ cut-throat NBL final after avoiding suspension for an eye gouge. HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE INCIDENT HERE
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