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McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

McVeigh boosts Paris hopes in Boomers' win over China

Tasmania JackJumpers star Jack McVeigh has put his hand up for a spot in the Boomers' final squad for the Paris Olympics with a huge performance against China.

NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast

NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast

NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast

NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast

The NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is headed back to the Gold Coast in September as league officials consider whether the city should host an expansion team.

Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star

Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star

Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star

Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star

Boomers star Josh Green has reportedly been traded by Dallas to Charlotte as part of a multi-team deal that will land Klay Thompson at the Mavericks.

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Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China.

NBL recruit Almansa eyes Sarr-like rise to NBA

NBL recruit Almansa eyes Sarr-like rise to NBA

Highly touted Spanish teenager Izan Almansa hopes a move to the NBL's Perth Wildcats can prove a stepping stone to the NBA, as it did for No.2 pick Alex Sarr.

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Australia's Boomers will play China twice in Melbourne next week as they ramp up preparations for the Olympics, with young gun Josh Giddey leading the way.

Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides

Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides

French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.

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NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.

Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule

Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule

Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule

Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule

The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.

NBL's Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court

NBL's Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court

NBL's Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court

NBL's Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court

The Brisbane Bullets are continuing to make changes this off-season with the announcement of a new home court.

NBL champs Tasmania confirmed for Intercontinental Cup

NBL champs Tasmania confirmed for Intercontinental Cup

NBL champs Tasmania confirmed for Intercontinental Cup

NBL champs Tasmania confirmed for Intercontinental Cup

Scott Roth's NBL champion Tasmania JackJumpers are going global, representing Oceania at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore in September.

Boomers shooter Goulding welcomes Olympic roster battle

Boomers shooter Goulding welcomes Olympic roster battle

Boomers shooter Goulding welcomes Olympic roster battle

Boomers shooter Goulding welcomes Olympic roster battle

Chris Goulding is hell-bent on being part of the Boomers' bid for an unprecedented Olympic Games gold medal as the selection deadline for Paris approaches.

Tasmania can be 'mecca' for Australian basketball: Roth

Tasmania can be 'mecca' for Australian basketball: Roth

Tasmania can be 'mecca' for Australian basketball: Roth

Tasmania can be 'mecca' for Australian basketball: Roth

Tasmania can be the "mecca'' for Australian basketball if more courts are built and sub-par facilities refurbished, JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says.

Xavier Cook gives Goorjian, Sydney Kings major boost

Xavier Cook gives Goorjian, Sydney Kings major boost

Xavier Cook gives Goorjian, Sydney Kings major boost

Xavier Cook gives Goorjian, Sydney Kings major boost

Xavier Cooks is chasing more NBL championships with the Sydney Kings after returning to the club on a three-year deal, following a brief stint in the NBA.

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Goorjian braces for Boomers cull ahead of Olympics

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is looking for more than individual talent in Australia's campaign for Olympic gold as he prepares to make his Paris selection.

Lifelong Wildcats fan submits offer to buy NBL club

The Perth Wildcats could be set for their third owner in the space of three years after Mark Arena tabled an offer to buy the NBL powerhouse club.

Chris Lucas named Geelong's inaugural WNBL coach

Veteran coach Chris Lucas will take charge of Geelong United, the WNBL's newest franchise, in their inaugural season.

NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth

The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.

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NBA 'closes investigation into Josh Giddey'

The NBA is reported to have closed its investigation into Josh Giddey over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Head coach Mody Maor has left the New Zealand Breakers, while the Tasmania JackJumpers have re-signed star import Jordan Crawford.

Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push

There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.

Boomers star returns in NBL boost for Melbourne

Boomers forward and NBA champion Jack White has agreed to return to Melbourne United in a boost to the team's NBL title prospects next season.

Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams

Former National Basketball League MVP and outspoken commentator Corey Williams, 46, has died after a battle with cancer.

US import signs long-term deal to stay with NBL Hawks

American guard Tyler Harvey has signed a long-term deal to remain with the NBL's Illawarra Hawks.

'Enormous': Geelong United to replace WNBL's Boomers

Geelong United will replace the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL from next season, the league has confirmed.

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