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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Gary Clark of the Hawks drives to the basketduring the NBL Semi Final Playoff Series match between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 10, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

‘I’m a free agent’: NBL rivals circle star Hawks import

Star Illawarra import Gary Clark has fallen in love with Australia and wants to come back to the NBL next season, but there’s no guarantee it will be via the Hawks.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Chris Goulding of United shows his frustration during the NBL Semi Final Playoff Series match between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 10, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NBL Scores and News

NBL GOAT challenges Melbourne to overcome mental demons

Melbourne United have been the NBL’s benchmark, but there is one weakness which has hampered them against the Illawarra Hawks in their semi-final series, and throughout the season, writes MATT LOGUE.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Will Magnay and Marcus Lee of the Jackjumpers celebrate the win during game two of the NBL semifinal series between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Perth Wildcats at MyState Bank Arena, on March 11, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Tassie JackJumpers level without Lee

Marcus Lee was in attendance, but he could only watch on, as his JackJumpers lifted to defeat the Perth Wildcats by eight points at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart, keeping the championship dream alive.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: William Hickey of the Hawks lays up a shot during the NBL Semi Final Playoff Series match between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 10, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Hawks’ heroics force a third game as Cinderella story continues

This NBL final series was expected to be nothing but a formality for Melbourne United after finishing three games clear on top of the ladder. However, the plucky Hawks have forced a third game.

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Pippen appears for NBL season opener!

Pippen appears for NBL season opener!

NBL: NBA basketball icon Scottie Pippen was courtside for the NBL season opener as Melbourne United defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix.

NBL Scores and News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Matthew Dellavedova of United in action during the round one NBL match between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at John Cain Arena on September 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Delly’s triumphant return catapults United over rival Phoenix

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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Rocco Zikarsky poses during the Brisbane Bullets 2023/24 NBL Headshots Session at Somerset College on September 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for NBL)

Australia’s next big thing to make NBL debut

The most exciting young talent in Australian basketball is set to make his NBL debut on Friday night.

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Melbourne United has pressed its case as an early title favourite.

Is Melbourne United deepest team in NBL history?

The talent, cohesion and intensity at Melbourne United makes them early NBL24 title favourites. There’s just one Kings-sized asterisk. DETAILED SEASON PREVIEW

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*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2021, November 22* - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Ariel Hukporti of United poses during the Melbourne United NBL headshots session at NEP Studios on November 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for NBL)

Michael Randall’s (almost) final SuperCoach NBL team

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.

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Michael Jordan (L) and Scottie Pippen (R) of the Chicago Bulls talk during the final minutes of their game 22 May in the NBA Eastern Conference finals aainst the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 75-68 to lead the series 2-0. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP)

Scottie Pippen confirms NBL coaching approach

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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Josh Giddey’s SuperCoach team revealed

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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NBL Scores and News

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: DJ Hogg poses during the Sydney Kings 2023/24 NBL Headshots Session at Somerset College on September 19, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for NBL)

Kings rocked as star import cops serious injury

The Sydney Kings’ hopes of an NBL three-peat has suffered a blow with import DJ Hogg copping a serious shoulder injury.

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Herald Sun NBL News 2023

NBL’s top 30 players: Dynamo gunning for fourth MVP

The NBL has never been loaded with more talent. But with NBA champions and former Boomers in the mix – who is the competition’s best player?

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Three players for SuperCoach NBL

SuperCoach NBL cheat sheet: Pick a team in five minutes

Don’t miss out on the action when the first ever season of SuperCoach NBL starts on Thursday. Here’s how to be in the running for a brand new 2023 Mitsubishi ASX GS 2WD!

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