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Kings happy to miss young NBL star Toohey for 15 years

Kings happy to miss young NBL star Toohey for 15 years

Australian young gun Alex Toohey will throw his hat in the ring for the NBA draft this year after two NBL seasons with the Sydney Kings.

Giddey, White lead Bulls charge to NBA play-offs

Giddey, White lead Bulls charge to NBA play-offs

Giddey, White lead Bulls charge to NBA play-offs

Giddey, White lead Bulls charge to NBA play-offs

Just two days since his breathtaking near NBA quadruple-double, Chicago's Aussie guard Josh Giddey has lit it up again in an impressive win over Denver.

NBL MVP says viral moment 'shouldn't have happened'

NBL MVP says viral moment 'shouldn't have happened'

NBL MVP says viral moment 'shouldn't have happened'

NBL MVP says viral moment 'shouldn't have happened'

Boomer Matthew Dellavedova handed the NBL championship series MVP to Will Hickey. But, the star-guard has revealed it was an awkward moment for the two.

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NBL legend Bryce Cotton to leave Perth Wildcats

NBL legend Bryce Cotton to leave Perth Wildcats

NBL legend Bryce Cotton has closed the chapter on his blistering career at the Perth Wildcats, resisting overtures to continue his almost-decade-long tenure.

Hot Hawk Daniels breaking more NBA records

Hot Hawk Daniels breaking more NBA records

Australian guard Dyson Daniels has cracked the 200 steals mark for the season - the youngest player in NBA history to do so - in Atlanta's win over the 76ers.

Jayson Tatum's role in Hawks' NBL triumph

Jayson Tatum's role in Hawks' NBL triumph

NBA superstar Jayson Tatum had some words of advice for the Illawarra Hawks on the morning of their NBL triumph.

Giddey leaves his mark in LA with triple-double

Giddey leaves his mark in LA with triple-double

Australian duo Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels have again played major roles in their respective team's NBA wins, recording triple and double-doubles.

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'Indescribable': Hawks clinch fairytale NBL title

'Indescribable': Hawks clinch fairytale NBL title

'Indescribable': Hawks clinch fairytale NBL title

'Indescribable': Hawks clinch fairytale NBL title

The Illawarra Hawks have been crowned NBL champions after a 114-104 defeat of Melbourne United in the decisive fifth game of an epic grand-final series.

Hawks 'brotherhood' on cusp of NBL fairytale

Hawks 'brotherhood' on cusp of NBL fairytale

Hawks 'brotherhood' on cusp of NBL fairytale

Hawks 'brotherhood' on cusp of NBL fairytale

Illawarra are out to write the final chapter in their rags-to-riches NBL story when they host Melbourne United for game five of the championship series.

NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

An unpredictable NBL championship series will be decided in Wollongong on Sunday when the Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United.

Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown

Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown

Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown

Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown

Sam Froling will miss the decisive fifth game of the NBL championship series after scans confirmed a long-term achilles tendon issue for the Illawarra big man.

Wildcats veteran Wagstaff signs on for 17th NBL season

Wildcats veteran Wagstaff signs on for 17th NBL season

Wildcats veteran Wagstaff signs on for 17th NBL season

Wildcats veteran Wagstaff signs on for 17th NBL season

Record-setting Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff will continue his storied NBL career into a 17th season after inking a fresh one-year contract.

Hawks worry over injured stars' fitness for NBL decider

Hawks worry over injured stars' fitness for NBL decider

Hawks worry over injured stars' fitness for NBL decider

Hawks worry over injured stars' fitness for NBL decider

Sam Froling's season looks over but Trey Kell could return from a knee injury when Illawarra host Melbourne United in the NBL championships series decider.

Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United.

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Daniels proves a steal as Hawks trounce Hornets

Dyson Daniels has more NBA steals in a season than anyone since Chris Paul in 2009 and the Australian is forecast to reel him in as Atlanta make a finals push.

The four ingredients in United's recipe for NBL glory

Five-time NBL champion David Barlow says Melbourne United need four things to secure the title in game four of the championship series.

Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks

Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.

Aussie steal: Daniels earns Hall of Fame company

Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels is making history with his defensive exploits, with four steals in a loss to Brooklyn putting the Australian in rare NBA air.

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Basketball Australia probing Tatum's spray at NBL refs

Justin Tatum has vented his frustration after match officials opted not to stop game three of the NBL championship series when Trey Kell was injured.

'Unbelievable' Delly puts United in reach of NBL glory

Matthew Dellavedova was immense as Melbourne United posted a six-point defeat of Illawarra in game three of the NBL championship series.

Text message that ignited Kell and Harvey's NBL combo

Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey have been laying plans for a championship series triumph since June 2024, with their dreams now only two wins from becoming reality.

United call on White to step up in championship series

Melbourne United are calling on former NBA player Jack White to step up in game three of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Doolittle signs as Wildcats' Cotton wait continues

American forward Kristian Doolittle has committed his future to the Perth Wildcats but club legend Bryce Cotton is still yet to announce his plans.

Kyrie calling: new Boomers coach takes stock

New Boomers coach Adam Caporn says he has a few calls to make as he looks towards a golden future for the Australian men's basketball team.

United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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