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Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Alex Toohey's hopes of making his NBA debut have derailed with the Canberra youngster cut by the Golden State Warriors after suffering a knee injury.

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Josh Giddey led Chicago's scoring but they were never in the hunt against an under-strength Golden State, falling to a seventh-straight NBA loss.

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

The Bendigo Spirit have overcome a scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers to win a sixth successive match, but their coach isn't getting ahead of himself.

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Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman made a huge statement with his starting five but it failed to yield dividends in a shock 25-point loss to the Phoenix.

I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win

I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win

Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.

Canberra overcome illness and deficit to win thriller

Canberra overcome illness and deficit to win thriller

The UC Capitals have won a 76-75 tussle against the Geelong Venom, courtesy of a courageous double-double by Opal Zitina Aokuso.

No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover

No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover

Cairns have overcome the absence of superstar Jack McVeigh to post a shock 17-point win over Illawarra on enemy territory.

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Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

A trio of Americans have helped fire the NZ Breakers to a 13-point win over Tasmania, despite the best efforts of JackJumpers big man Will Magnay.

36ers coach calls on Wildcats fans to respect old hero

36ers coach calls on Wildcats fans to respect old hero

36ers coach calls on Wildcats fans to respect old hero

36ers coach calls on Wildcats fans to respect old hero

All eyes will be on the reception for Bryce Cotton at Perth's RAC Arena when the 'Little Master' returns with Adelaide to the scene of his greatest NBL feats.

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

The Perth Lynx have celebrated import Han Xu's first home game in style, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers in front of a energised crowd in the WNBL.

Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win

Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win

Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win

Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win

Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win.

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Bendigo have dealt Geelong their third consecutive WNBL loss as star Kelsey Griffin mixed style with substance to secure a comfortable victory.

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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