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Latest news: Basketball
Harrison heroics not enough as Melbourne beat Bullets
The Brisbane Bullets clawed back from 17 points down to lead in the final quarter, but Melbourne United's cool heads in the dying minutes got them the win.
Dec 27, 2025
Flames crush 'soft' Caps by 30, end WNBL losing streak
The Sydney Flames have given Renae Garlepp her first win as a WNBL coach and climbed off the bottom of the ladder after dismantling the Canberra Capitals.
Dec 27, 2025
Phoenix add experienced import in NBL title hunt
Chasing their first NBL championship, high-flying SEM Phoenix have added experienced guard Ian Clark to their roster for the remainder of the season.
Dec 27, 2025
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Mixed fortunes: Aussie NBA stars' streaks continue
The contrasting fate of Australia's two premier NBA stars rolls on, with Josh Giddey banking a fifth straight win as Dyson Daniels made it five losses in a row.
Dec 27, 2025
Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory
The Breakers beat the JackJumpers in overtime to snap a three-game NBL losing streak and ensure they didn't fall well off the pace of sixth-placed Tasmania.
Dec 26, 2025
How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian's career
Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.
Dec 25, 2025
Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks
The Sydney Kings have enjoyed their Christmas night celebrations with a thumping 24-point win over local rivals the Illawarra Hawks.
Dec 25, 2025
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The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge
The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.
Dec 24, 2025
No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead
Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.
Dec 24, 2025
Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks
Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.
Dec 24, 2025
Aussie free agent Simmons fishing for NBA return
Australia's Ben Simmons is eyeing an NBA comeback in coming months but is also making moves off the court as the new owner of a professional fishing team.
Dec 24, 2025
Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra
Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley racked up 21 rebounds and Ally Wilson poured in 28 points in a crushing 26-point win over Canberra.
Dec 23, 2025
Jackies imports fire in upset of United
Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.
Dec 23, 2025
Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames
The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.
Dec 23, 2025
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In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston
Boston Celtics have overcome a 20-point second-half deficit to beat Indiana, with Australian Johnny Furphy failing to have a big impact off the bench.
Dec 23, 2025
I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker
Support is growing for Darryl McDonald to be appointed Brisbane's coach on a full-time basis, with Monday's upset 99-85 win over NZ helping his cause.
Dec 22, 2025
Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk
The New Zealand Breakers have lost three games in a row, including to the bottom two teams, and their coach isn't holding back.
Dec 22, 2025
Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run
Brisbane centre Tyrell Harrison has put on a star display as the Bullets won for the first time since November 8 in a 14-point victory over NZ.
Dec 22, 2025
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Giddey's Bulls pip Daniels' Hawks in high-scoring duel
Josh Giddey has outshone fellow Australian Dyson Daniels as Chicago beat Atlanta in the first NBA game to feature more than 300 points this season.
Dec 22, 2025
Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on
Alex Ciabattoni, Amy Atwell and Anneli Maley had huge games as the Perth soared to their fourth WNBL win on the trot with a 27-point burial of Adelaide.
Dec 21, 2025
Kings cool McVeigh, Taipans to continue NBL surge
The Sydney Kings have shared the love as they put cellar dwellers Cairns to the sword and notched the eighth win from their last 10 NBL games.
Dec 21, 2025
'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers
Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.
Dec 21, 2025
Borlase stars as Bendigo snare ninth straight WNBL win
Star Bendigo guard Izzy Borlase has scored 27 points to go with 11 rebounds to lead her side to a 10-point win over Southside Melbourne Flyers.
Dec 21, 2025
Clear skies for Phoenix as Bullets fail to fire
South East Melbourne were dominant in their annual open-air home game, with Nathan Sobey and Hunter Maldonado starring in a big win over Brisbane.
Dec 20, 2025
Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller
A double-double from Jade Melbourne has helped the UC Capitals overcome a spirited Geelong Venom and notch a fourth-straight WNBL win.
Dec 20, 2025
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