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High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

Defending champs Australia are just two wins away from successfully defending their Asian Cup basketball title after beating the Philippines in the quarters.

Breakers reveal injury timeline for NBL's top prospect

Breakers reveal injury timeline for NBL's top prospect

Breakers reveal injury timeline for NBL's top prospect

Breakers reveal injury timeline for NBL's top prospect

New Zealand Breakers gun Karim Lopez, the NBL's top prospect for the next NBA draft, will miss the pre-season tournament with a back injury.

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Jaylin Galloway won a second straight player of the match award as he led the Boomers unbeaten into the Asia Cup quarter-finals with a win over Qatar.

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McVeigh stars as Boomers prove too strong for Koreans

McVeigh stars as Boomers prove too strong for Koreans

Australia have begun their Asian Cup defence with a convincing 97-61 win over South Korea in Jeddah, marking a winning start for new coach Adam Caporn.

Taipans lure McVeigh as new marquee man

Taipans lure McVeigh as new marquee man

Former NBA player Jack McVeigh, having been released from his Tasmanian JackJumpers contract, will suit up for the Cairns Taipans this NBL season.

Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence

Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence

Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.

Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence

Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence

A three-time NBA title-winner is heading to Illawarra in a huge coup for the defending NBL champions to cap a manic day of signings.

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Aussies helping change the NBA game: Tyrese Proctor

Aussies helping change the NBA game: Tyrese Proctor

Aussies helping change the NBA game: Tyrese Proctor

Aussies helping change the NBA game: Tyrese Proctor

Tyrese Proctor was one of four Australians selected in the most recent NBA draft and the Sydney local says his countrymen are helping "change the game".

'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

Harry Froling is approaching life differently after defying doctors' forecasts he'd never play again because of a severe brain bleed and fractured skull.

NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

Alex Ducas will play in the NBL this season after featuring on Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster in his first NBA campaign.

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.

Wildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

Wildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

Wildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

Wildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

The tallest man to set foot on an NBL court has left the New Zealand Breakers by mutual agreement, while the Perth Wildcats have signed a centre of their own.

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan.

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

The Brisbane Bullets have announced NBL championship winner and former NBA guard Jaylen Adams will join the club for the 2025/26 season.

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'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

Wildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

Euro champions end Emus' World Cup medal dream

Germany have weathered a huge second-half fightback from Australia to advance to the semi-finals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Euro champs a huge test in Emus' World Cup medal hunt

The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.

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Exum set for Mavs return as No.1 pick signs rookie deal

The Dallas Mavericks appear set to clear a roster spot to retain Australian guard Dante Exum after signing top pick Cooper Flagg to his massive rookie contract.

Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.

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

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

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

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 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.

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