If Sandy Brondello considered leaving Alice Kunek or young gun Isobel Borlase out of her final squad for Paris, the Opals coach might face a swift rethink after the pair combined to rock China in a 28-point demolition job in the lead-up to the Olympics.
Last season in Sydney, Jaylen Adams struggled to reach the heights of his NBL MVP and championship campaign. New coach Brian Goorjian says he’s motivated to retake his throne.
DJ Vasiljevic sacrificed his NBA dream so he could get in front of Boomers coach Brian Goorjian in weeks like this. Even if it ends in a brutal Olympic snubbing, he tells JON RALPH he stands by the decision.
Initially considered a long shot to make the Boomers’ Olympic team, a scorching display from Jack McVeigh against China has given the NBL grand final MVP a vice-like grip on a ticket to Paris.
NBL COO Vince Crivelli has backed Mayor Tom Tate’s plans to splash the cash on Gold Coast’s bid to return to the league as rival players warn the Queensland team could lure the competition’s best players. Expansion latest here.
The NBA’s free agency window has opened and already a number of contenders have reportedly made big swings. Yet, there are still more huge names that could be on the move. LIVE!
Another Australian is on the move in the NBA, after the Golden State Warriors parted ways for an iconic player in a major trade.
Bronzed Boomer Joe Ingles is a notorious media recluse but, as a record-equalling fifth Olympics looms, he opens up about family, life, his special bond with Patty Mills and his Paris dream.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a monster move on the first day of NBA free agency, landing a nine-time All-Star in a huge deal.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added to their backcourt depth with a “tough” guard signing on for next season as two of the state’s most promising talents make their moves on the world stage.
NBA free agency has kicked off and a veteran has chosen to play with the league’s next best thing instead of chasing a championship.
Fresh details have emerged about the relationship between NBA Draft pick Kyle Filipowski and his older girlfriend.
LeBron James has ended one deal with the Lakers in pursuit of a more lucrative new deal that could see him become part of the NBA’s first father-son duo alongside his son.
Senior Boomer, Chris Goulding says he is fully fit as he chases a third Olympic campaign, declaring the core group has one final chance at glory.
Freshly-unveiled Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey believes this crop of Australian Boomers is as good as any the country has seen, as they prepare for an assault on Olympic gold in Paris.
Josh Giddey is back home and ready to put his new life as a Chicago Bull on the backburner as he pours all his efforts into Australia’s Olympic campaign.
Melbourne sharpshooter Johnny Furphy fulfils NBA draft dream, more Next Stars drafted and LA Lakers use NBL as a decoy in a bid to create history.
Jock Landale’s ‘unique’ NBA contract, why a WNBA team drafted Nyadiew Puoch without speaking to her and the monster NBL rookie deals. What really happens in contract negotiations?
Johnny Furphy’s dream of being drafted is a reality, while LeBron James’ son Bronny has joined his legendary dad on the Lakers. All the latest from the NBA draft!
It was no surprise Alex Sarr went to Washington at pick No.2 but a fellow NBA Next Star bolted up the NBA draft board, while an Aussie hope faces an anxious wait. DRAFT RECAP.
Melbourne teenager Johnny Furphy has revealed the secrets to realising his childhood dream in being drafted to the NBA, but says his plans for the future are to “keep things simple”.
A Chinese teenager has become the talk of the basketball world after vision of her dominating her opponents quickly went viral.
A consortium involving the man behind the NBL’s ascent and the Australian chair of Tesla have joined forces and will take ownership control of the WNBL in 2025.
Melbourne-born sharpshooter Johnny Furphy is hoping to walk in the path of Australia’s NBA pioneers at the 2024 NBA draft, with ‘the wall of inspiration’ further pushing his career aspirations.
A major step towards not only reviving the ailing women’s competition in Australia, but unifying the sport of basketball, is imminent with a bid led by NBL owner Larry Kestelman set to come to the rescue.
Aussie basketball legend Shane Heal has launched a fresh legal battle against his former team the Sydney Flames over a media statement made by the club.
The best players are making their presence felt in NBL1 Central as the race for finals heats up. Here’s a look at our top players of the season.
He didn’t make a state representative team until he was 17 but Johnny Furphy from Clifton Hill is on the cusp of a “pretty crazy” achievement by being drafted to the NBA.
The truth behind Josh Giddey’s NBA trade has been revealed, with the Aussie and some ex-teammates reacting to the news.
Four words from Josh Giddey’s exit interview at the OKC Thunder last season show exactly why the Aussie star had to be traded.
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