‘Inappropriate grabbing’: Charges flow after spectator brawl
Big penalties loom for two NBL imports after being charged for grabbing at fans during an eye-popping incident in Melbourne last weekend.
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Revealed: Homophobic remarks towards 36ers star player
Homophobic slurs against a 36ers star will form part of the team’s submission to the NBL alleging fans made the disgusting remarks during Sunday’s explosive clash against Melbourne United.
36ers star at centre of fan brawl teases NBL exit
Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell has taken to social media to question if he’ll return to Australia after Sunday’s ugly altercation with fans and Melbourne United players and staff.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 10
The biggest star of SuperCoach NBL is back from injury – and available for a bargain price. Here’s everything you need to know to get your team set for round 10.
20+ stars of the future: The kids you need to watch at BA Schools Championships
There is a newly-minted Boomer, a host of junior Aussie representatives and the daughter of a New Zealand basketball legend. These are the stars of the future you need to watch at the Basketball Australia Schools Championships.
Batemon’s historic scoring hitout sets Bullets soaring
James Batemon will go down in Australian basketball folklore after he scored his 51st point in Brisbane’s big win over the Wildcats. FULL NBL ROUND 9 WRAP
VIP fans unleash at 36ers: Coaches weigh in, NBL investigates
Video: See the ugly scenes after a courtside fan confrontation toward 36ers players and staff turned into a chaotic brawl. Now the coaches have weighed in as the NBL investigates.
Fans thrown out in shocking NBL scenes
A wild incident has unfolded courtside on Sunday with multiple players ejected and one fan getting physical with visiting players.
‘There’s been talks’: Cotton dishes on future, mental toll of injury
Out-of-contract NBL superstar Bryce Cotton’s future is one of the league’s biggest stories. The four-time MVP has revealed his mindset on his next move and detailed the mental impact of an excruciating injury that has changed his body for good.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Fire coach delivers brutal reality check
A visibly frustrated Shannon Seebohm didn’t pull his punches in the press conference, accusing Townsville of playing without passion. Read why the eight-point defeat wasn’t up to standard.
Jekyll and Hyde Bullets on a quest for consistency
They’ve added legendary NBA pedigree to ownership and will boast four internationals in the FIBA window, but there’s a reality Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller knows only too well — and he wants it to change.
From ‘hustle energy’ to hard work, Elsworthy earns way back into WNBL
Five years after last playing in the WNBL, Sarah Elsworthy is back as part of Geelong United’s inaugural squad. She opens up on her road back as she prepares to take on former club Adelaide.
‘I had no oxygen’: How NBA great Manute Bol saved NBL star’s life
Kouat Noi spent three months in hospital as a baby with a rare, deadly disease. It’s a miracle he became a professional basketball player – and he says he owes it all to NBA cult hero Manute Bol.
WNBL champion to return to her roots in ‘full circle’ move
The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.
How the Fire will contain red-hot former captain Sami Whitcomb
Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season. Read what she can expect to find.
Bullets fly: SuperCoach NBL experts reveal round 9 trades
The Brisbane Bullets are suddenly the hottest team in SuperCoach NBL – and one player is on the radar for most of our experts. See their full moves here.
NBA world melts over emerging Aussie star
A young Aussie has drawn a massive comparison and keeps setting stat sheets alight in a stunning start with his new team.
SuperCoach mail: Jack White injury update, which Bullets to target
Jack White is being traded out en masse in SuperCoach NBL – but is that the right move? Plus it’s time to get to know the Brisbane Bullets. Latest news and trade advice.
How Tatum, Mahomes, can fuel Brondello’s WNBA global push
Sandy Brondello is content where she is: trying to give the WNBA the biggest spotlight she can, and she’s joined by NBA and NFL champions in chasing global domination.
What proposed new stadium means for Coast’s NBL hopes
With a state of the art 12,000 seat arena slated for Southport, find out what it means for the Gold Coast’s hopes of securing an NBL licence.
White out: SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 9
The second-most popular player in SuperCoach NBL is injured – and he’s not the only big name who has to go. Here’s how to get your team set for round 9.
‘Do something’: NBL players back plea for action on online abuse
Emotional Tasmania coach Scott Roth has demanded action after trolls target player’s wife, while Perth star Keanu Pinder posted disgusting screenshots of social media abuse.
NBL: 36ers’ stars shine again as Phoenix continue to roll
Box office duo Montrezl Harrell and DJ Vasiljevic were the stars yet again as Adelaide put Illawarra to the sword. Meanwhile, the Phoenix continued their hot form against the Taipans.
Star takes mantle as best Aussie NBA player
Australia’s two brightest young NBA stars battled it out against each other, and both came away thinking they’d won bragging rights.
‘Enough is enough’: JackJumpers CEO on online abuse
Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan is confident they have the full support of the NBL and Basketball Australia after recent social media attacks on players and families.
Plane makes emergency landing as team brawls
Pilots have been forced to take emergency action after a fight broke out between teammates, causing a “level of threat”.
Fans blame twins for football’s ‘biggest curse’
College basketball twins Haley and Hanna Cavinder are well aware of the “curse” they supposedly inflict on their boyfriends.
‘P***ed off’ DJ’s vow amid Sixers’ freak streak
Pummelled by NZ, a “p***ed off” Dejan Vasiljevic and his Adelaide 36ers have had a week to dwell on where it all went wrong. A freak streak is at stake against Illawarra on Sunday.
‘We don’t care’: United unfazed by threat of veteran WNBL line-up
Days after a historic first WNBL win, Geelong United face their next big test against a “stacked side” coach Chris Lucas is firmly betting will be top four this summer.
Inside Geelong United’s historic first WNBL win
Geelong United found the perfect response to its round 1 rout with a statement first win in the WNBL, as guard Gemma Potter reveals the words which helped sparked the turnaround.
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