Watch replays: U18 & Junior Wheelchair Nationals, Quarter-Finals
The reigning boys champions have been eliminated while the leading ladies powered through their quarter-finals on a massive day at the U18 nationals. Watch all the REPLAYS here.
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Watch replays: U18 & Junior Wheelchair Nationals, Day 5
The final group stage matches were full of twists and turns at the Basketball Australia Under 18 National Championships, with one set to be remembered as a classic. Watch all the REPLAYS here.
‘No way I’m playing’: Luka’s emotional return
Luka Doncic was in tears in his emotionally charged, highly-anticipated return to Dallas before producing a vintage display.
Lessons from LeBron has Delly primed to defy Father Time
Boomers star Matthew Dellavedova is using lessons passed down to him by ageless NBA legend LeBron James as he looks to extend his career into his late 30s.
Josh Giddey stuns America with ‘monster’ game
Josh Giddey’s NBA hot streak has continued with the Aussie young gun notching up a milestone that puts him in an exclusive club.
Aussie set to turn back on AFL powerhouse after major US title
Aussie NCAA champion Alex Condon is set to turn his back on an AFL powerhouse, with sights set on the NBA dream after taking out the US national college title.
NBL Free Agency Tracker: United lock in dual DPOY for return
24 hours post Matthew Dellavedova’s departure, Melbourne United has locked in their star DPOY for another two years. Click for all the NBL free agency news.
Shaq: ‘Ben Simmons needs to be arrested’
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal has taken a flamethrower to Ben Simmons in a stunning take-down, declaring he “needs to be arrested”.
Aussie NBA star’s ‘magical’ family’s fairytale
Joe Ingles may be an Aussie NBA cult hero, but his autistic son captured hearts around the world as he battled his diagnosis to watch his dad take the court for the first time.
‘Shouldn’t be touched’: Giddey launches to NBL’s defence
As the threat of an unprecedented courtroom battle looms large Australia’s biggest basketball star has dished out a withering assessment of Jared Novelly’s hostile bid to take over the NBL.
‘Exciting time’: Gaze pride as Aussies set for NCAA’s final four
Australian basketball royalty Andrew Gaze set the NCAA March Madness tournament alight back in 1989. Now, 35 years on, two young Aussie stars are set to make their mark.
The next Giddey?: 20 boys to watch at U18 nationals
It’s been a breeding ground for Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels – now NBA, NBL and college eyes are searching for the next star to emerge at the U18 Nationals. See the 20 rising talents to watch.
NBL war goes global with FIBA complaint
The bitter battle for control of Australian basketball has escalated after Illawarra owner Jared Novelly sent FIBA a letter asking for the league’s billionaire boss Larry Kestelman to be investigated.
New era is now: WNBL changes could see clubs left behind
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.
Aussie hoops greats back $100m stadium funding fight
It’s the suburban association that counts Brian Goorjian, Robyn Maher, Jenna O’Hea and Bec Allen among its greats. But the biggest basketball hub in the country has a $100 million stadium problem.
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
Odd reason star deliberately scored own goal
Basketball star Marie Pardon has incredibly nailed a buzzer beater … only problem was it was for the wrong team.
Every NBL player’s contract status revealed ahead of free agency
Who remains contracted? Who is open to a new home? Ahead of the NBL’s Free Agency period opening on April 4, CODE Sports can reveal every player’s contract status. Click for details.
‘Biggest mistake of my life’: Star’s apology
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has apologised for one of the “biggest mistakes of my life” that ruled him out of the NBL finals.
NBA ‘Bad Boy’ team goes rogue in wild fight
Seven players were ejected after a wild NBA brawl broke out featuring a team that is quickly earning a feisty reputation.
Half-billion-dollar Boomers: Giddey, Daniels deals to dwarf Simmons
In 2019, Ben Simmons signed the richest NBA deal for an Australian — $240 million over five years. That’s the starting price for young Boomers Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels.
WNBL owners set for crisis talks with Basketball Australia
WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.
Giddey stuns Lakers and LeBron with extraordinary buzzer beater
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has done the unthinkable in the NBA, stunning the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
The ‘absurd money’ poised to set Giddey family up for life
Josh Giddey is already on a massive salary of over $10 million a year but if, as expected, that explodes to five time the amount, his family will be set up for generations. MATT LOGUE speaks to his dad, Warwick.
Huge money on offer: US system luring the NBL’s best young talent
The USA’s college system is taking note of some of the NBL’s best young talent, and the NCAA’s big money endorsement offering is sparking a reciprocated interest from fan favourites. MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
Revealed: NBL’s bid to bring home Giddey, Daniels via the NBA
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
‘Taylor Swift run’: LeBron feud goes nuclear
LeBron James has slammed a leading NBA commentator, breaking his silence on a confrontation about his son that went viral.
New footage exposes Steph Curry lie
NBA basketball star Steph Curry seemingly did the impossible just days ago but it turns out to all have been a lie.
‘All options’: Hawks owner committed to shock NBL civil war
We should only be talking about the Hawks’ epic championship series win, but instead the Illawarra ownership has doubled down on its league takeover push, and are set for a long, drawn out battle.
NBL free agency flood gates open after Cotton’s exit
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has confirmed he has played his final game for the Perth Wildcats. His exit has opened the free agency flood gates.
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