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Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

South East Melbourne face a huge NBL Playoffs task against top seeds Illawarra but coach Josh King has backed his team to beat anyone in the title race.

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.

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Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he's an NBL gun

Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he's an NBL gun

Illawarra guard Will Hickey has credited Justin Tatum for his form in an NBL campaign that is extending into an semi-final series.

Wildcats dismiss ugly NBL record against United

Wildcats dismiss ugly NBL record against United

Winless against Melbourne this season, Perth's Kristian Doolittle says the WIldcats don't need to reinvent themselves to take down United in the NBL Finals.

Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors

Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors

Cairns Taipans guard Taran Armstrong has been rewarded for an outstanding NBL season, joining the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract.

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

US import Matt Hurt is key to South East Melbourne's hopes of upsetting top seeds Illawarra in the NBL Playoffs as he eyes a possible return to the NBA.

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Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Bryce Cotton has won an unprecedented seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award but wants another NBL championship more than anything.

Boomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Boomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Boomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Boomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Australians Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green have all hit the scoreboard for their respective NBA teams but all suffered post All-Star break losses.

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.

Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Derrick Walton Jnr is edging closer to returning from a high-grade hamstring injury for South East Melbourne's NBL Playoffs series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Despite finally retiring, Lauren Jackson is more involved in basketball than ever with the legend looking to reignite the WNBL and keep women in the game.

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Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Former No.1 NBA draft pick Kyrie Irving, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, has made it clear he wants to switch camps and represent Australia.

Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

Justin Schueller has paid the price for missing the NBL finals, dumped as coach by the Brisbane Bullets after two seasons in charge.

Underdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

South East Melbourne booked a spot in the NBL Playoffs with an epic comeback win over Adelaide and are now out to upset top seeds Illawarra.

Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot

South East Melbourne erased a 20-point deficit against Adelaide to book their spot in the NBL Playoffs with an 85-75 win at John Cain Arena.

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Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Perth Lynx finished with a flurry to topple Townsville Fire in overtime and lay the platform for a huge WNBL semi-final series between the same two teams.

Simmons makes winning Clippers debut, Mavs' Exum stars

Ben Simmons has enjoyed a debut victory for the LA Clippers against Utah in the NBA, while fellow Australian Dante Exum starred in the Mavs' win over Miami.

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

The Adelaide 36ers haven't won in four visits to Victoria this season but must do so against South East Melbourne if they are to advance to the NBL play-offs.

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

MVP runner-up Kendric Davis starred as the Adelaide 36ers upset the Sydney Kings on the road to advance in the NBL post-season.

Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

There were dramatic swings, lots of points and fouls called as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix to advance to the NBL playoffs.

Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended on the eve of the NBL finals after an adverse finding and possible doping violation.

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