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McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

The Cairns Taipans have hit another speed-bump in a difficult NBL season, losing star forward Jack McVeigh to a wrist injury.

Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

The Brisbane Bullets have produced their best performance of the NBL season for a 17-point road win in the Ignite Cup over the Perth Wildcats.

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned home and delivered an emphatic performance to beat the Sydney Kings by 16 points.

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JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding's return

Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding's return

Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.

Foxwell shines as Phoenix put sloppy Breakers to sword

Foxwell shines as Phoenix put sloppy Breakers to sword

South East Melbourne banked their first win at Auckland's Spark Arena as Owen Foxwell and captain Nathan Sobey fired on Sunday.

'New era' dawns for WNBL ahead of season tip-off

'New era' dawns for WNBL ahead of season tip-off

The Southside Flyers' new import Cayla George is gearing up for her 18th season in the WNBL, and has endorsed the competition's new ownership.

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Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.

Cotton on song again as Sixers remain unbeaten in NBL

Cotton on song again as Sixers remain unbeaten in NBL

Cotton on song again as Sixers remain unbeaten in NBL

Cotton on song again as Sixers remain unbeaten in NBL

Bryce Cotton and Isaac Humphries have guided the 36ers to a nine-point win over the JackJumpers and their best start to an NBL season in a quarter of a century.

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Fired-up Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has criticised the NBL after their loss to NZ Breakers, saying the league don't deserve an ex-NBA ace like JaVale McGee.

Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.

Melbourne cruise past Sydney to maintain unbeaten run

Melbourne cruise past Sydney to maintain unbeaten run

Melbourne cruise past Sydney to maintain unbeaten run

Melbourne cruise past Sydney to maintain unbeaten run

It was a case of 'no Goulding, no Ili, no worries' for unbeaten Melbourne United, who outclassed the Kings by 14 points in Sydney.

Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

New Orleans have brushed aside South East Melbourne to complete a 2-0 sweep of their pre-season games against NBL opposition on a historic tour of Australia.

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.

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Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers

Kendric Davis has won the key point guard battle with Parker Jackson-Cartwright as the Sydney Kings thumped the New Zealand Breakers by 22 points.

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

'See you in the NBA real soon': Zion salutes Aussie ace

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson made sure he had a word with NBA prospect and Melbourne United guard Dash Daniels after their exhibition clash.

NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win

New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.

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NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

Superstar Javale McGee appears to have avoided major injury but Illawarra remain winless in their NBL title defence, losing to Perth 92-84.

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Josh Giddey has spoken about his new contract with the Chicago Bulls while Dyson Daniels has lofty ambitions for the coming NBA season.

Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane

Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.

JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

The Tasmania JackJumpers have withstood a brilliant NBL debut from three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee to beat the Illawarra Hawks.

Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.

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