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.
All the NBL wants for Christmas is record crowds, record ratings, and all eyes on Aussie hoops. Wishful thinking? Maybe not. The league is going nuclear with 15 games in 12 days, headlined by clear air on Christmas night.
Scott Ninnis has made a shock return to professional basketball’s head coaching ranks, putting the NBL legend on a collision course with his former employer.
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.
No player has scored 40+ points in four consecutive NBL games since 1991. But in SuperCoach NBL, even that can’t save Bryce Cotton. And, that’s because the run home is all about getting two players in — fast.
Illawarra has called for consistency about the use of in-game audio after copping an official warning from the NBL due to coach Justin Tatum ditching his microphone. LIKES AND DISLIKES
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.
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.
Adelaide’s Montrezl Harrell considered quitting the NBL in the wake of the ugly fan brawl that led to his hefty ban. But he’s back – as brash as ever – and has vowed to maintain the rage.
As Sydney prepare to honour one of its proudest moments of the nineties, Shane Heal recounts his memories of the highest scoring team in Kings history and how that record breaking season sits up with his NBA and Boomers success.
Teenage rising star Dash Daniels has turned down million-dollar offers from the US to stay local, with NBL club Melbourne United winning the signature of Australia’s most-hyped junior prospect.
He hasn’t been short of a word on his cross-town enemy this season but, ahead of the Throwdown, Phoenix owner Romie Chaudhari has reignited the bitter rivalry with Melbourne United.
In the midst of the franchise sale, Adelaide Lightning have parted ways with its head coach Nat Hurst and as MICHAEL RANDALL reports, she’s ready to reunite with her family.
If Harry Froling had been injured during a game or at training, he would have been financially covered. Instead, he was left at rock bottom to fend for himself. He wants that to change – and not just for basketballers.
As Brian Goorjian prepared to lead the Boomers to history at the Tokyo Olympics, one man was on his mind. A former favourite he’d recruited to the Magic decades prior, fighting the battle of his life.
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.
It’s been nearly four years since Brisbane has beaten Melbourne in a remarkable stretch. Aman who played in the Bullets’ last win over United is now plotting to extend the streak against his former club.
Brian Goorjian has been in the spotlight as the Kings endure a difficult start – and the barrage of abuse he’s copped online has led to the veteran coach quitting social media altogether.
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
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.
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