Aussie sporting first in racial abuse arrest
The battle to stop social media abuse of athletes has gone up a level, with police charging a man for targeting a basketball star via Instagram.
NBL
NBA Aussies: Olympian who could join Boomer in Memphis
As basketball booms in Australia, more and more stars from down under are seizing opportunities in the US. Michael Randall looks at every NBA Aussie and those in action at Summer League.
NBA big man eyes Greek move ahead of historic NBL series
NBA big man Jonas Valanciunas has set his sights on Australia’s Euro games later this year, but the Denver Nuggets will have to play ball.
NBL26: Roster depth charts and what every team needs to contend
As we hit the home stretch of NBL free agency, three clubs have already completed their rosters. Michael Randall looks at all 10 teams’ depth chart and the type of player each is targeting to build a contender.
More Stories
We’ve analysed five NBA mock drafts, this is where the Aussies are headed
A nation is behind the Australians dreaming of hearing their names called in this week’s NBA draft. We’ve analysed five mock drafts and spoken with scouts to find a consensus.
‘Doping violations’: 36ers star in China controversy
The NBL’s biggest drawcard, Adelaide’s Montrezl Harrell, has been found guilty of doping violations by China’s anti-doping watchdog.
Good, sad and ugly: Every team’s NBL fixture highs and lows
From Dash Daniels’ debut to a blockbuster reunion, we examine the NBL26 games you can’t afford to miss. Plus, which teams have the toughest road schedules and what are the biggest scheduling blunders?
‘Real ugly’: NBL’s civil war heats up as rebel teams suffer TV snub
The NBL’s two teams at the centre of a legal battle with the competition’s owner Larry Kestelman have been dealt the harshest of hands following the league’s fixture release.
‘Bit of a secret’: Former Snakes president challenges proposed privatisation process
A dispute over who can approve the sale of the Cairns Taipans has emerged with club stalwarts arguing that foundation members have the final sign-off on a prospective buyer.
NBL’s cash splash for players as league ignites new mid-season cup
Record prize money, of which 60 per cent will funnel directly to players, will be up for grabs when the NBL launches its new blockbuster in-season tournament.
Star import makes $200k sacrifice to join Bryce, Trez in Adelaide
They got Bryce. They got Trez. Now CODE Sports can reveal the Adelaide 36ers have completed their NBL26 roster with another elite import sacrificing what is believed to be as much as $200,000 USD to complete the triumvirate.
Devil in the detail for new Wildcats logo that has fans seeing double
The Perth Wildcats unveiled a new logo this week – and fans are saying the similarities with the AFL’s Tasmania Devil are a little close for comfort. Are the two too similar? Have your say.
NBL free agency: Hawks, 36ers in race for Phoenix star
Illawarra has the cash to spend, but the 36ers are still in contention for one of the most potent forwards in the NBL. More free agency news here.
One last ride for Indigenous Aussie NBA pioneer
As Nate Jawai gears up for a final farewell from basketball, he opens up on his rise from Bamaga to the NBA, the health scare which almost ended it all, the Patty Mills NBL return rumours, and what’s next.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/basketball/nbl/page/2