Crisis meetings and ‘s*** soup’: Inside the 36ers circus
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.
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Bullets coach pays price for failed NBL season
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.
Crosscourt: Every NBL player’s contract status revealed
Who’s locked in? Who could be on the move? MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE analyse every NBL team’s player roster in CROSSCOURT.
Phoenix keep NBL title dream alive with stunning comeback
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.
Cadee’s last dance? Phoenix out to end NBL legend’s career
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.
Taipans, Forde, make key decision on NBL coaching future
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.
How the castle crumbled: Inside Kings’ disastrous NBL campaign
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.
Fight for his career: Loophole that could save Cooks massive ban
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.
Manifesting and faith: Behind the rise of the NBL’s best sixth man
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.
Kings rocked by doping ban on eve of NBL 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.
Wildcats superstar one step closer to Gaze after another MVP gong
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.
’In poor taste’: Phoenix owner apologises ahead of play-in clash
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.
Players dish on why King Cotton is destined to join the great Gaze
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.
Simmons to sign with third NBA team after Nets release
Ben Simmons is set to join his third NBA team and start a new chapter after reaching a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets.
First NBA, European giants next? Another Hoops coup in works
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.
United sends Phoenix west after Throwdown comeback
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.
‘Horrendous’: Goorj fires up, Kings accept Adams eye-gouge sanction
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
‘I’m done’: Aussie basketball GOAT’s ‘epic ride’ over
It’s been five months since Australian basketball GOAT Lauren Jackson claimed a fifth Olympic medal. One of the greatest competitors in sporting history is finally ready to say “I’m done”, as she tells MICHAEL RANDALL.
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.
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.
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