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JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

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

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

Finals drought over, Sixers out to end Melbourne streak

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

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

Sixers break NBL post-season drought with Kings upset

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.

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Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final

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'

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.

Ben Simmons joins fellow Aussie at LA Clippers

Ben Simmons joins fellow Aussie at LA Clippers

Australian Ben Simmons has left the Brooklyn Nets to link up with the third franchise of his injury-marred NBA career.

Perth Wildcats legend Cotton claims fifth NBL MVP title

Perth Wildcats legend Cotton claims fifth NBL MVP title

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has beaten Adelaide's Kendric Davis and South East Melbourne's Matt Hurt to claim his fifth NBL MVP award.

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Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

The WNBL top four is set after the Sydney Flames beat the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning were beaten by Southside Flyers in the penultimate round.

NBL legend Bryce Cotton on verge of fifth MVP crown

NBL legend Bryce Cotton on verge of fifth MVP crown

NBL legend Bryce Cotton on verge of fifth MVP crown

NBL legend Bryce Cotton on verge of fifth MVP crown

Perth Wildcats guard Bryce Cotton is set to claim a fifth NBL MVP trophy at the league's annual awards night before spearheading another championship tilt.

Battle-tested Phoenix eye Wildcats in NBL finals fight

Battle-tested Phoenix eye Wildcats in NBL finals fight

Battle-tested Phoenix eye Wildcats in NBL finals fight

Battle-tested Phoenix eye Wildcats in NBL finals fight

South East Melbourne have overcome plenty of hurdles to reach the NBL Play-In Tournament and are eyeing an upset of the Perth Wildcats in enemy territory.

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix

Melbourne United have overcome a 12-point deficit to post a 10-point win over NBL rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix.

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their NBL season on a high, snapping a six-match losing run with a seven-point victory over Cairns.

Kings star Adams free to play despite ugly eye poke

Kings star Adams free to play despite ugly eye poke

Kings star Adams free to play despite ugly eye poke

Kings star Adams free to play despite ugly eye poke

Jaylen Adams has pleaded guilty to poking his opponent in the eye, but he's still free to play in the Sydney Kings' NBL finals series.

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Cotton unstoppable with 49 points as Perth beat 36ers

Bryce Cotton has enjoyed a remarkable 49-point haul to lead the Perth Wildcats to thrilling win over the Adelaide 36ers.

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Hawks thrash Kings with Adams ejected

The Illawarra Hawks have ended the NBL regular season by completing a sweep of the Sydney Kings, having already secured top spot.

Bullets' gun secure: Prather confirms NBL extension

Casey Prather has re-signed with the Brisbane Bullets after overcoming injury woes and reproducing some of his best form in a tough NBL season for the club.

Mavs upset Celtics for first win of post-Doncic era

Australian guard Dante Exum scored a season-best 15 points as the short-handed Dallas Mavericks upset the NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road.

Armstrong triple-double sends message as Taipans bite

The Cairns Taipans' strong late-season form continued as NBA prospect Taran Armstrong guided his side to a 100-88 NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets.

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Hawks secure top spot as in-fighting hurts Breakers

Import Tyler Harvey has scored 29 points to lead Illawarra to a 96-82 win over the NZ Breakers in a result that guaranteed top spot on the NBL ladder.

Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined the WNBL as a special advisor to the league's new owners, who are set to take control in April.

Wildcats spinning around over Kylie court clash

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has lashed out at RAC Arena management over a scheduling clash with Kylie Minogue during the NBL finals series.

Phoenix overcome scare to beat Harrell-inspired 36ers

Joe Wieskamp has pulled off a clutch block in the dying seconds to help South East Melbourne secure an important six-point win over the Adelaide 36ers.

Cotton stars as Wildcats beat Kings in Wagstaff's 500th

Bryce Cotton has scored 30 points as the Perth Wildcats surged into third spot in the NBL standings with a 104-97 road win over the Sydney Kings.

Mills' NBA journey takes unexpected turn away from Utah

Australian basketball legend Patty Mills, aged 36 and in his 16th NBA season, has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sydney into fourth as race for WNBL top four heats up

The Perth Lynx were the big losers in round 14 of the WNBL season after suffering a shock loss to Adelaide, while the Sydney Flames surged into fourth spot.

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