‘Getting fired anyway’: Shaq goes rogue
The basketball legend yelled “we’re getting fired anyway” as he stunned onlookers with a wild rant on a live NBA broadcast.
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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.
Star trio fires as 36ers conquer the Kings
A spirited Sydney fightback was ultimately no match for the star-studded Adelaide 36ers who will live to fight another day in the NBL playoffs.
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.
‘Expect greatness’: Simmons fired up for new start
After getting to work at his new NBA team, the Australian star says he’s ready to put years of frustration and disappointment behind him.
Star’s drug ban rocks Aussie basketball
Two days out from a crunch NBL final a former league MVP has been stood down and faces a potential ban for failing a drug test.
Darwin Salties sign experienced coach for 2025 season
The Darwin Salties have announced a new coach with plenty of pedigree to build on their back-to-back national titles. Read what she hopes to bring to the role.
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.
New life begins for Simmons
With $240m of his original five year deal in the bank Ben Simmons is set for a third NBA team on what’s likely a reduced salary and joining a familiar face.
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.
Lakers disaster as NBA trade cancelled
Just when the NBA trade deadline couldn’t get any crazier, the LA Lakers have backflipped on a mega trade, rescinding the move.
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
Ben Simmons’ $280m Nets nightmare over
Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons is on the lookout for a new team and it could result in him winning an unlikely NBA title.
‘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.
United undone by clinical Lynx in penultimate WNBL round
Geelong United was no match for a playoff bound Perth on Friday night, with the Lynx a clinical force on offence. Plus, the numbers behind Hannah Hank’s steep improvement.
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.
‘Bloody sensational’: Melbourne to host Australia’s first NBA game
Melbourne is set to make sporting history yet again, with a team of NBA superstars to play on Australian soil for the first time.
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
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.
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.
All-Stars dealt in more NBA trade drama
A day after perhaps the biggest NBA trade of all time, another mega-deal has been done, seeing two All-Stars swap teams.
‘Ruined my life’: Con that rocked Aussie sport
It was the con job that fooled the biggest names in Australian sport and left a trail of destruction so vast its impact is still felt today.
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