Why all-important sixth spot is 36ers’ to lose
Tasmania, Brisbane and Adelaide are locked in a three-way race for the last spot in the play-in. Despite what the ladder says, the 36ers look like the team to beat.
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Phoenix lash NBL media ahead of Kings blockbuster
Phoenix basketball boss Simon Mitchell has slammed NBL media for failing to give his rising Phoenix the “recognition” they deserve ahead of a blockbuster clash against the Kings.
‘Fight until the end’: NBL champs refusing to give in
Despite injuries continuing to wreak havoc with its NBL title defence, Tasmania coach Scott Roth is determined his side will still “Defend the Island”.
From NYC to WNBL: New CEO reveals plans for league’s ’rebirth’
Only two weeks in to her role, new CEO Jennie Sager has opened up on her plans to ‘rebirth’ the WNBL. The media guru revealing how she’s building her army to lead the league into a fresh era.
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Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested
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‘Move on’: No excuses for Roth or Jackies after Perth horrorshow
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth had no excuses for his side coming crashing back to earth after a horror loss to Perth, just two days after a stunning win over Adelaide. See what he said.
‘Loves it here’: JackJumpers boss on why Roth is here to stay
Tasmania boss Christine Finnegan has given an insight into fiery JackJumpers coach Scott Roth and why she sees a “common link” to NRL legend Craig Bellamy while addressing rumours the mentor might not see out his contract.
JackJumpers coach Scott Roth the one who came up with “defend the island”
Tasmania chief executive Christine Finnegan has shared rare insight into fiery JackJumpers coach Scott Roth, and revealed it was was Roth who…
Kestelman on NBL expansion, team ownership, conspiracy theories
In a wide-ranging interview, NBL owner Larry Kestelman has given an insight into where the league is likely to take its expansion next, as well as his ownership of multiple clubs and the ‘MBL’ conspiracy theory.
Jackjumpers steal victory from 36ers
Basketball: The Jackjumers have stolen a one point overtime win at home against Adelaide after being behind late on the clock.
‘Zero’: Kings unruffled by axing of ‘boy wonder’
A failed fitness test by an import the Sydney Kings hoped could bolster their flailing season resulted in a match-day axing hours before a loss to their arch rivals.
United survives as Kings falter in day of drama in Sydney
Melbourne United survived an almighty scare to knock off the Sydney Kings, which comes the same day they released import signing Lamonte Turner before he played a game.
Jackies cop body blow with star guard gone for season
A crucial piece of the JackJumpers squad has been ruled out for the season, in an untimely blow before they look to halt a two-game losing streak against Adelaide on Friday night.
Prather explodes as Bullets beat the Breakers
Casey Prather underlined his status as one of the NBL’s best players as he led an understrength Bullets to a crucial win against the Breakers. Get the latest NBL news from round 15 here.
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