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Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

The Emus have emerged from the "Group of Death'' in second place behind the USA after beating heavyweights France at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

Rocco Zikarsky, the 18-year-old, 220cm tall Queenslander, is one of four set to join a growing number of Australians in the NBA.

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Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Emerging star Dash Daniels is going for gold as Australia's Emus seek to end a decades-long medal drought at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Big things are expected of No.1 draft pick Cooper Flagg, who has Kyrie Irving to thank for the series of events that led to him landing at the Dallas Mavericks.

Flagg to fly as top pick while Aussies chase NBA dream

Flagg to fly as top pick while Aussies chase NBA dream

US star Cooper Flagg is set to be the No.1 pick, with NBL talents Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey among a group of five Australians in NBA draft contention.

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Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown

Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown

Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown

Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown

Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.

NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament

NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament

NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament

NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament

Players in the winning team of the NBL's new in-season, Wednesday night tournament will share $180,000 as the league again borrows from the NBA playbook.

NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

All NBL and WNBL clubs will be involved in regular-season action at HoopsFest for the first time when the basketball extravaganza returns to Perth next season.

Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.

Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

NBA prospect Dash Daniels admits he has similarities to superstar brother Dyson, but is determined to make his own mark at basketball's top level.

King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports

King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports

King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports

King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports

US guard Omari Moore has signed a one-year deal with South East Melbourne, while Melbourne United have confirmed the signing of fellow American Milton Doyle.

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

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American guard Doyle leaves JackJumpers for NBL rivals

Milton Doyle has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with Melbourne United following a three-year stint with Tasmania that included an NBL championship.

Ex-NBA big man back at Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers have announced a second major signing in the space of a week, luring a former NBA player back to the club.

'Rushed' Cotton blames Wildcats' demand for Perth exit

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton says the Perth Wildcats forced his hand when it came to deciding his basketball future.

JackJumpers pick up former second-round NBA draft pick

Tasmania's NBL roster has been further shaken up, with 24-year-old American guard David Johnson signing a one-year import contract.

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Cotton 'changes everything' for his new NBL side

Bryce Cotton, the record-breaking star who is one of the NBL's all-time greats, has left the Perth Wildcats and signed a three-year deal with a rival club.

NBL legend Bryce Cotton set for bombshell Sixers move

Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton, one of the NBL's greatest-ever players, appears set to join the Adelaide 36ers in the biggest move of the off-season.

Bogut pokes fun during FIBA Hall of Fame induction

FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Andrew Bogut famously slammed the sport's governing body over alleged corruption, but has shown he can laugh about the incident now.

NBL's last-gasp offer ahead of Supreme Court date

The NBL has met with club owners as the stoush between league boss Larry Kestelman and Illawarra owner Jared Novelly prepares to hit the NSW Supreme Court.

NBL boss tips Patty Mills for Australian swansong

The NBL's owner believes NBA veteran Patty Mills is likely to feature in the Australian league in the coming years.

'Haters will hate': NBL unfazed as court date looms

NBL owner Larry Kestelman has addressed his ongoing legal stoush with Illawarra Hawks counterpart Jared Novelly ahead of their date in the NSW Supreme Court.

Boomers' comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ

Australia have made it five wins from six games in the trans-Tasman series, with the Boomers unable to get over the line in their dead rubber.

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