Championship focus for Delly as United contract talks parked
As Melbourne United gears up for a ladder-shaping clash with bitter rival South East Melbourne, out-of-contract star guard Matthew Dellavedova has addressed his future in the NBL.
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NBA star declares Mavs winners of the Luka Doncic trade
NBA star turned rapper Lance Stephenson has opened up on the realities of the league’s brutal trade system and declares Dallas the winners of the Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade.
MVP nominees revealed: Every player in running for NBL awards
Twelve of the NBL’s best are in the running to win this season’ league MVP award, as Wildcats star Bryce Cotton chases a fifth Andrew Gaze Trophy. EVERY AWARD NOMINEE REVEALED
‘Last game in Adelaide’: Sixers’ star’s cryptic Insta post explained
Out-of-contract Adelaide star Kendric Davis’ cryptic social media post sent the NBL rumour mill into overdrive. But captain Dejan Vasiljevic says there’s a simple explanation.
‘Spit in the face’: Cooks backs Froling after Hawks’ lowball offer
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has called out the Illawarra Hawks for their below par contract offer to big man Sam Froling, and declares that ‘any team would be lucky to have him.’
Finals fail: Bullets to launch review as Taipans, Breakers eye future
Brisbane will call in an independent party to review its failed NBL campaign, as a star free agent looks set to stay in Cairns, while a courtside blow-up adds more mire to the Breakers’ horror season.
NBA stars in doubt for upcoming Boomers series
Australian fans who were keen to see the Boomers’ big names in action in May might have to wait a little longer, with Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels unlikely to suit up for the trans-Tasman series.
‘Hard moments for me’: Doncic’s title vow after shock of LA trade
Luka Doncic has vowed to lead the LA Lakers to an NBA title and admitted his own shock at being traded away by the Dallas Mavericks.
The GOAT returns to the WNBL… again
Australia’s basketball GOAT is set to join the WNBL as the league prepares to embark on its new era.
NBL club on collision course with pop princess
Australia’s sweetheart Kylie Minogue is going head-to-head with the parochial members of the NBL’s most-dedicated fanbase as her Tensions tour threatens to lock the Perth Wildcats out of their arena for the first week of the NBL postseason.
Monsta, ex-Doncic teammate react to ‘wild’ NBA-shaking trade
It’s the trade that left the entire basketball world in shock. Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell and Luka Doncic’s rookie-year teammate Ryan Broekhoff have weighed in.
‘Like a brothel’: Miracle pill saga that killed Aussie sports giant
Tim Johnston had prime ministers, business leaders and sports stars eating out of the palm of his hands. His company collapsed, and destroyed lives along the way, writes MATT LOGUE.
The most stunning trade in NBA history just went down in the dead of night
LeBron James was at dinner with his family in New York following a virtuoso performance in Madison Square Garden when he was informed his teammate and close friend had been traded for one of basketball’s brightest young superstars.
2500 days of 36ers pain, what’s five more?
The long suffering Adelaide 36ers will have to wait five more days to learn their playoff fate, after slipping their chance against the Phoenix on Sunday. LIKES, DISLIKES from Round 19.
Wieskamp caps off Phoenix’s rollercoaster win over 36ers
South East Melbourne Phoenix import Joe Wieskamp was the hero in the clutch as his side secured a thrilling win over the Adelaide 36ers in a game which went down to the wire. Recap the action from the round here.
Inside the life of the NBA’s favourite content creator
She’s your ‘favourite NBA players favourite photographer,’ but Cassy Athena’s impact is global. The content queen shares how she built a trailblazing career, that has the likes of Steph Curry calling her up.
Humphries shares his ‘tricky’ locker room experience
As the only current openly gay basketballer in the world, Isaac Humphries reflects on his ‘tricky’ locker room experiences and the positive change he’s seen at the NBL.
MAGA Hawk: Trump taps NBL club owner for key posting
The NBL has found itself with a line to the White House after billionaire Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly was tapped for a key role in the Trump administration.
Phoenix star rookie out to prove Giddey’s NBA call
Josh Giddey has declared him an NBA talent and South East Melbourne’s Malique Lewis is shooting up draft boards. Inside the world of the 202cm Caribbean kid with the basketball world at his feet.
Adelaide’s final charge continues in brutal clash with Breakers
The Adelaide 36ers push for a playoff spot went up another level with a crucial win against the NZ Breakers in what was a heated clash on Montrezl Harrell’s birthday. Catch up on the latest NBL news.
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