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Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Derrick Walton Jnr is edging closer to returning from a high-grade hamstring injury for South East Melbourne's NBL Playoffs series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Despite finally retiring, Lauren Jackson is more involved in basketball than ever with the legend looking to reignite the WNBL and keep women in the game.

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Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Former No.1 NBA draft pick Kyrie Irving, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, has made it clear he wants to switch camps and represent Australia.

Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

Justin Schueller has paid the price for missing the NBL finals, dumped as coach by the Brisbane Bullets after two seasons in charge.

Underdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

Underdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

South East Melbourne booked a spot in the NBL Playoffs with an epic comeback win over Adelaide and are now out to upset top seeds Illawarra.

Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot

Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot

South East Melbourne erased a 20-point deficit against Adelaide to book their spot in the NBL Playoffs with an 85-75 win at John Cain Arena.

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Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Perth Lynx finished with a flurry to topple Townsville Fire in overtime and lay the platform for a huge WNBL semi-final series between the same two teams.

Simmons makes winning Clippers debut, Mavs' Exum stars

Simmons makes winning Clippers debut, Mavs' Exum stars

Simmons makes winning Clippers debut, Mavs' Exum stars

Simmons makes winning Clippers debut, Mavs' Exum stars

Ben Simmons has enjoyed a debut victory for the LA Clippers against Utah in the NBA, while fellow Australian Dante Exum starred in the Mavs' win over Miami.

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

The Adelaide 36ers haven't won in four visits to Victoria this season but must do so against South East Melbourne if they are to advance to the NBL play-offs.

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

MVP runner-up Kendric Davis starred as the Adelaide 36ers upset the Sydney Kings on the road to advance in the NBL post-season.

Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

There were dramatic swings, lots of points and fouls called as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix to advance to the NBL playoffs.

Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended on the eve of the NBL finals after an adverse finding and possible doping violation.

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Ben Simmons joins fellow Aussie at LA Clippers

Australian Ben Simmons has left the Brooklyn Nets to link up with the third franchise of his injury-marred NBA career.

Perth Wildcats legend Cotton claims fifth NBL MVP title

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has beaten Adelaide's Kendric Davis and South East Melbourne's Matt Hurt to claim his fifth NBL MVP award.

Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

The WNBL top four is set after the Sydney Flames beat the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning were beaten by Southside Flyers in the penultimate round.

NBL legend Bryce Cotton on verge of fifth MVP crown

Perth Wildcats guard Bryce Cotton is set to claim a fifth NBL MVP trophy at the league's annual awards night before spearheading another championship tilt.

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Battle-tested Phoenix eye Wildcats in NBL finals fight

South East Melbourne have overcome plenty of hurdles to reach the NBL Play-In Tournament and are eyeing an upset of the Perth Wildcats in enemy territory.

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix

Melbourne United have overcome a 12-point deficit to post a 10-point win over NBL rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix.

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their NBL season on a high, snapping a six-match losing run with a seven-point victory over Cairns.

Kings star Adams free to play despite ugly eye poke

Jaylen Adams has pleaded guilty to poking his opponent in the eye, but he's still free to play in the Sydney Kings' NBL finals series.

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Bryce Cotton has enjoyed a remarkable 49-point haul to lead the Perth Wildcats to thrilling win over the Adelaide 36ers.

Hawks thrash Kings with Adams ejected

The Illawarra Hawks have ended the NBL regular season by completing a sweep of the Sydney Kings, having already secured top spot.

Bullets' gun secure: Prather confirms NBL extension

Casey Prather has re-signed with the Brisbane Bullets after overcoming injury woes and reproducing some of his best form in a tough NBL season for the club.

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