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McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

The much-hyped battle between centres JaVale McGee and Jo Lual-Acuil has delivered as the Hawks edged Perth by one point in a see-sawing NBL contest.

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

Townsville have roared to victory against the Capitals, with five players scoring more than 10 points in a dominant performance in their WNBL clash in Canberra.

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Brisbane have been undone at home by a typical South East Melbourne Phoenix defensive effort, Nathan Sobey dominating against his former team in a 23-point win.

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Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

The Geelong Venom have staged an impressive turnaround to defeat the Adelaide Lightning 110-76, despite being without their star WNBA import Alissa Pili.

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo extended their hot starts to the NBA season, while Australia's Dyson Daniels improved for Atlanta.

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.

George double-double helps Flyers snatch win in Sydney

George double-double helps Flyers snatch win in Sydney

Southside Melbourne star Cayla George has lead the Flyers to their first win of the WNBL season, downing the Flames in Sydney.

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Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.

'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.

'How I'd do it': Longley's NBA plan for Aussie great

'How I'd do it': Longley's NBA plan for Aussie great

'How I'd do it': Longley's NBA plan for Aussie great

'How I'd do it': Longley's NBA plan for Aussie great

Patty Mills isn't among the 14 Australians on NBA rosters this season but Luc Longley expects the Boomers great, now 37, will soon join them.

Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Former NBA forward Wes Iwundu made his NBL debut for South East Melbourne as Nathan Sobey fired in a tough home win over Brian Goorjian's Sydney Kings.

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

New Zealand led their NBL clash with Brisbane by 24 points before halftime but succumbed to a stirring comeback, sealed on the final play of the game.

Giddey saves Bulls' blushes in tense first-up NBA win

Giddey saves Bulls' blushes in tense first-up NBA win

Giddey saves Bulls' blushes in tense first-up NBA win

Giddey saves Bulls' blushes in tense first-up NBA win

Josh Giddey has held his nerve in the final minutes as Chicago withstood Detroit's comeback to win their NBA season opener, 115-111.

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.

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The 'grind' this WNBL player endures to keep healthy

Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition.

Invest in defence: Hawks lock in Great Barrier Thief

Hawks NBA guard Dyson Daniels now sits alongside Boomers teammate Josh Giddey and behind only F1 star Oscar Piastri as Australia's top-earning sportsperson.

Adelaide fall short after comeback against Lynx

The Perth Lynx have defeated the Adelaide 75-72 in a thriller, after the Lightning staged a second-half comeback.

Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats

The Sydney Kings have broken clear for an important NBL win over the Perth Wildcats after seeing legendary coach Brian Goorjian ejected in the third quarter.

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Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.

Coach Wells likens record-breaker Cotton to NBA greats

Adelaide coach Mike Wells has said any discussion over the NBL's best player is 'not even close' after Bryce Cotton broke the club's single-game scoring record.

Phoenix trounce reigning NBL champs by 40 points

Angus Glover has put on a perimeter shooting masterclass, leading South East Melbourne Phoenix to a 116-76 demolition of the struggling Illawarra Hawks.

WNBA import injured, new mum stars as Flames burn Venom

Geelong will be sweating on the ankle of WNBA import Alissa Pili, after Sydney guard and new mum Lauren Nicholson fanned the Flames in a successful WNBL return.

Cotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul

Bryce Cotton produced the second half-century of his decorated career and the first in 36ers history as Adelaide defeated the Taipans by five points in Cairns.

Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener

The UC Capitals have defeated the Southside Melbourne Flyers in the opening game of the WNBL season, with Sara Blicavs making a memorable return.

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