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Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Perth showed they are still a force to be reckoned with, riding a ferocious start to a clinical win against Melbourne.

Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

QJ Peterson and JaVale McGee dominated down the stretch, helping Illawarra overcome a series of self-inflicted wounds to edge the Phoenix in an overtime epic.

Big numbers for Giddey as Bulls stumble to another loss

Big numbers for Giddey as Bulls stumble to another loss

Big numbers for Giddey as Bulls stumble to another loss

Big numbers for Giddey as Bulls stumble to another loss

Josh Giddey's remarkable rise and rise has continued with a fifth triple-double this NBA season, but his depleted Chicago Bulls went down to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Sisters to resume WNBL family feud after emotional week

Sisters to resume WNBL family feud after emotional week

WNBL sisters Keely and Alicia Froling will face off for the first time this season, and Geelong's Shyla Heal reveals how family helped her return from injury.

NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings

NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings

Parker Jackson-Cartwright won the point-guard battle with Kendric Davis, drilling six three-pointers - including the sealer - as the NZ Breakers beat the Kings.

Bulls end tough NBA road stretch with loss to Magic

Bulls end tough NBA road stretch with loss to Magic

Australian star Josh Giddey top-scored for Chicago, but also led the game for turnovers in their fighting loss to Orlando.

'Unique': WNBL unveils ninth team's name and logo

The Tasmania Jewels will become the ninth WNBL side, with the brand paying homage to a tiny creature and the state's landscape.

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Daniels' Hawks soar to double-OT success in Philly

Daniels' Hawks soar to double-OT success in Philly

Daniels' Hawks soar to double-OT success in Philly

Daniels' Hawks soar to double-OT success in Philly

Atlanta's star Aussie guard Dyson Daniels has again shown his class in a thrilling road win over the 76ers, while there were also victories for Boston and OKC.

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

The Brisbane Bullets have found their replacement for former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who left the club early in his deal.

Giddey, Bulls suffer third straight NBA loss

Giddey, Bulls suffer third straight NBA loss

Giddey, Bulls suffer third straight NBA loss

Giddey, Bulls suffer third straight NBA loss

A day after his altercation with a courtside fan in Charlotte, Josh Giddey hasn't been able to drag Chicago over the line in a tough road loss to Indiana.

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance.

'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

The Townsville Fire have spoiled another Cayla George milestone, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers to cement their position on top of the WNBL.

Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Star signing Han Xu has made a glittering debut for Perth, helping the Lynx bounce back from a poor loss to defeat the UC Capitals.

'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start

'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start

'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start

'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start

The WNBL has lost its second coach this week, with the Sydney Flames' Guy Molloy announcing he will step down and move to an advisory role with the club.

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Not so Giddey: NBA fan ejected after stoush with Aussie

Josh Giddey has been involved in a heated row with a courtside fan, who was ejected for taunting the Australian in the late stages of another loss for Chicago.

Tolo-less Spirit see off Flames to cement second place

Young gun Olivia Pollerd has produced a standout performance to steer the Bendigo Spirit to a 80-64 victory over the Sydney Flames.

Boomers hold off Tall Blacks for qualifying win

Australia have clinched a narrow victory over New Zealand in their quest to qualify for the 2027 basketball World Cup in Qatar.

Fears for WNBL stars with looming WNBA agreement

As time ticks on a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, WNBL players warn the competition could lose players to the American basketball league.

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Champions Thunder roll on to make it 10-straight in NBA

An under the weather Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still managed to bag 40 points as defending NBA champions Oklahoma moved to an 18-1 start to open the season.

'Lucky place': why this star import chose the WNBL

Perth import Han Xu is set to debut in round seven of the WNBL, while Southside Melbourne's Tera Reed believes her side is close to achieving a "flow state".

Sydney Flames pinch OT victory over Geelong Venom

Geelong have gone down in overtime for the second time in five days, with the Flames leading for just 29 seconds in regulation before storming to the line.

Aussie thief goes empty-handed as Hawks fall to Wizards

Dyson Daniels' hopes of setting an NBA steals record has been dashed with his Atlanta side heavy losers against Washington.

Basketball Australia unveils plan to fight online abuse

Basketball Australia has announced a plan to combat online abuse directed towards players, coaches and referees.

'Serious': Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing

Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.

Lightning end dramatic 24 hours with loss to Townsville

A dramatic 24 hours for the Adelaide in which coach Kerryn Mitchell was sensationally sacked has ended on a sour note with a comprehensive loss to Townsville.

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