Breakers get their revenge as Kings exit finals in postseason shock
The Sydney Kings have been forced to give up their crown, after the back-to-back NBL champions were bundled out of the finals series in a shock loss to the Breakers.
The Sydney Kings have been forced to give up their crown, after the back-to-back NBL champions were bundled out of the finals series in a shock loss to the Breakers.
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The Sydney Kings’ interest in ex-NBA centre Isaac Humphries will prompt current big man Jordi Hunter to play with a “point to prove” in Wednesday’s sudden-death Play-in qualifier.
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has played down talk from NBA legend Scottie Pippen that his side is due to win an NBL championship. Here’s what he said.
An ultra-talented crop of new imports has optimism high in New Zealand but a return to the NBL grand final for the Breakers might just hinge on a former Charlotte Hornet.
Aussie basketball great Andrew Gaze has been roasted for some bizarre antics towards NBA legend Scottie Pippen while on live TV.
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Melbourne United have claimed bragging rights over the Phoenix to kick off the NBL season, with a familiar face making his return to the scene and dominating early on.
The most exciting young talent in Australian basketball is set to make his NBL debut on Friday night.
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The season-opener is hours away and hoops expert Michael Randall has locked in his team for SuperCoach NBL, plus some late mail that could change everything.
The NBL is back and the Logue Down column is full of all the latest news from across the hoops world, including the basketball legend who turned down a chance to coach in the NBL.
Shane Heal’s SuperCoach NBL tips!
Josh Giddey has finally settled on his NBL SuperCoach team for the new season, a team he didn’t want to share so people don’t steal his ideas! Sorry Josh, here it is.
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