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Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Bryce Cotton was epic in his 300th game, but Elijah Pepper proved the hero for the Perth Wildcats, landing a miracle bomb to bury the Adelaide 36ers.

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

MVP candidate Cole Anthony has shaken off a knee injury scare to lead Melbourne United to a 25-point NBL hammering of a wayward South East Melbourne.

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.

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Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

The Sydney Flames aren't mucking around, with co-owner Luc Longley making clear some quality off-season WNBL recruitment brings high expectations.

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory.

Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back

Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back

The Sydney Kings are fresh off unveiling last season's championship banner and rings, but now all attention turns to going back-to-back in the coming campaign.

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Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ

Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ

Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ

Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ

Incumbent wooden spooners the Brisbane Bullets have shown they will no longer be pushovers by starting the new campaign with a tense win over the Breakers.

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.

Bullet's bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL

Bullet's bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL

Bullet's bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL

Bullet's bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL

The Bullets' Lithuanian import Arnas Velicka is confident his European influence can upset the NBL establishment.

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.

Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang

Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang

Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang

Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang

The New Zealand Breakers have started the NBL season with a big statement, recording a 14-point win over Illawarra that earned the praise of both coaches.

Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship

Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship

Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship

Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship

Hot-shooting young gun Jaylen Brown was the star for the Australian Rollers as they were crowned men's wheelchair basketball world champions in Canada.

Phoenix thump Wildcats on NBL's opening night

Phoenix thump Wildcats on NBL's opening night

Phoenix thump Wildcats on NBL's opening night

Phoenix thump Wildcats on NBL's opening night

Teenager Dash Daniels played the game off his life as South East Melbourne Phoenix thumped the Perth Wildcats by 21 points out west.

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36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

The highly anticipated Bryce Cotton-Cole Anthony duel didn't disappoint as the 36ers started the Trevor Gleeson era with a heart-stopping win over Melbourne.

NBL rivals stocking up for chance to grab Kings' crowns

The Sydney Kings face a raft of serious challengers in their NBL title defence, with fellow heavyweights Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers top of the list.

United veteran admits NBL title fire is still 'raging'

NBL veteran Chris Goulding has eyes on only one prize after Melbourne United pulled together a star-studded roster under new coach Jacob Chance.

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach.

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Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Former NBA veteran Brandon Knight has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-year deal, just days out from their NBL season opener against South East Melbourne.

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.

Injury-hit Opals reach World Cup quarters in thriller

Australia's Opals have reached the quarter-finals of the women's basketball World Cup after edging out Italy 82-80 in Berlin.

United battling injury concerns ahead of NBL tip-off

Star guards Cole Anthony and Shea Ili are among several Melbourne United stars nursing injuries ahead of the NBL season opener against Adelaide.

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.

Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal

Australian guard Ben Simmons will make a long-awaited return to the NBA after signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

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