Cotton delivers masterclass in Wildcats thumping of Jackies
Another Bryce Cotton masterclass has fired the Perth Wildcats to a statement win against the Tasmania JackJumpers who were brought crashing back to earth. Get the latest news from round 16.
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Undermanned United fall bitterly short to WNBL title contender
Geelong United put up their best performance against a WNBL big three, the game going down to the wire in a frantic final minute. See how it played out.
Shocking details emerge from NBL star’s arrest
Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi faces an uncertain NBL future after being arrested, with the matter now in the hands of the NSW police and Basketball Australia’s Integrity Unit. CONTENT WARNING
In-demand Jackies’ WNBL pitch amid eye-popping stats
Tasmania boss Christine Finnegan has revealed how close the JackJumpers are to a WNBL team, how it’s preparing for the AFL’s arrival and the desperate need for a bigger stadium as its membership waiting list tops 5000.
‘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.
Eyes on LA: Opals set to lock in Brondello on long-term deal
After a year to remember across the WNBA and the Olympics, Sandy Brondello is set to extend her reign leading the Australian Opals, with sights set on Los Angeles in 2028.
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.
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.
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.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 16
Round 16 of SuperCoach NBL starts Thursday night – and every team plays twice. Here are the top trades and everything you need to know.
‘His challenge’: Kestelman’s say on Roth’s running battle with NBL
Tasmania coach Scott Roth continues to have a bone to pick with the NBL and Larry Kestelman. The league’s owner has had his say on the iconic JackJumpers’ coach’s ongoing issues.
Hoops villain who found faith, harnessed fire, beat horror injury curse
A JackJumpers hero who wore his heart on his sleeve and loved to play the villain, a more measured Josh Adams is back from major surgery and back in Australia, this time with God on his side.
‘Great teammate’: JackJumpers utility set for milestone moment
A Tasmania JackJumpers favourite will celebrate a major milestone when his side take on the ladder leading Illawarra Hawks on Tuesday night.
Revealed: The US import about to heat up the Fire in 2025
A top-level player is about to step off a plane from the United States to add some extra firepower to the Townsville Fire’s line-up. Find out who she is.
Day one Dash: What went down on Daniels’ first step to NBA?
He’s the biggest-name teenager in Australian basketball yet to play in an NBL game and, on Dash Daniels’ first official day at Melbourne United, he showed why he’s on a journey to the NBA.
Aussie legend’s stunning NBA milestone
An Australian Olympic hero has just reached a jaw-dropping milestone in the NBA.
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.
Game stopped: Proof government must listen on Tassie stadium
The leak that could turn into a tsunami for the JackJumpers, Adelaide 36ers supporters have a new enemy, and is it time to hit the panic button at Melbourne United. MATT LOGUE and MICHAEL RANDALL’s NBL likes and dislikes in this week’s edition of Crosscourt.
NBA star banned by own team in ugly saga
An NBA trade saga has taken an ugly turn, with the Miami Heat confirming it was suspending its own star player after he spoke out.
Perfect storm: United, Sixers brace for hostile revenge game
Adelaide and United will be on their best behaviour in their first meeting since those ugly crowd scenes in Melbourne but once the ball tips and the hostile 36ers crowd begins heaving, expect fireworks.
Banh mi, Bloons and an NBA dream: What makes Olbrich tick?
NBL young gun Lachlan Olbrich sheds light on his NBA dream, relationship with coach Justin Tatum, why he chose Illawarra over his hometown Adelaide, the best banh mi in the world and the Hawks’ road trip boredom killer.
Kyrgios, Kerr, Tszyu, Ricciardo: The Aussie athletes on comeback trail in 2025
Self-imposed gap years, injuries, shock setbacks, retirement backflips – these are the Australian athletes and coaches on the comeback to their respective sports in 2025.
Don’t forget the JackJumpers, govt urged amid Tassie’s AFL obsession
With a shiny new AFL toy in Tasmania, the State Government has been urged not to neglect the jewel in their sporting crown, as the JackJumpers’ pursuit of an NBL crowd record exposes a desperate need.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 15
After a slow start to the season, a Phoenix star is back – in a big way. Here’s how to get your team set up for round 15 before Thursday lockout.
NBA assistant emerges as Boomers coaching contender
Former Sydney Kings head coach Will Weaver who went on to jobs as an assistant in the NBA has emerged as a contender among an ‘impressive’ list of candidates for the vacant Boomers job.
2025 is going to be a big year for…
Some of Australia’s finest athletes are cruising into 2025 riding a wave of success while others face a career wipeout if they don’t find form soon. We look at who is on the way up, and who is on the way out.
Phoenix ‘one of the best teams in the league’ after Hawks upset
South-East Melbourne Phoenix coach Josh King believes his team can match anyone in the NBL after notching a second consecutive victory against competition leaders Illawarra. NBL LATEST
Kings star Oliver slams ‘experts’, urged to aim up amid benching
Sydney Kings star Cameron Oliver took to social media to vent his frustration at critics, while coach Brian Goorjian challenged him to aim up after being benched.
‘Look in the mirror’: Inside crisis meeting that reset struggling 36ers
Adelaide eased the pressure with a blowout victory over the third-placed Sydney Kings. Go inside the 36ers pre-game meeting that helped reset the struggling Sixers amid a cloud of turmoil.
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
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