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'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

Former NBA wing Nate Hinton has joined the Brisbane Bullets as new coach Will Weaver eyes a return to the NBL playoffs.

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

The Opals fought back from 18 points down to pip China in a thriller, completing a sweep of their series ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

Opals guard Steph Reid is desperate for a ticket to Berlin in September as she eyes her first major international tournament.

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Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

An experimental Australian Opals line-up held off China to win the first of two exhibition clashes between the teams ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton nailed his first three triples as Australia finished the first phase of World Cup qualifying with a perfect 6-0 record.

From floor wiper to Opals: Teen star readies for debut

From floor wiper to Opals: Teen star readies for debut

Boom rookie Sitaya Fagan and sharpshooter Amy Atwell are gearing up for the Opals series against China as the Women's World Cup fast approaches.

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Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Tyrese Proctor has put on a shooting clinic and Bryce Cotton dazzled in his Boomers debut as Australia trounced Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth.

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

A bureaucratic technicality cost Bryce Cotton the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Olympics, but his path to LA 2028 looks promising.

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

The NBL has fined Andrew Bogut over a series of social media posts about Adelaide owner Grant Kelley, whom he also confronted during the championship series.

No special treatment for NBL star recruit Ingles

No special treatment for NBL star recruit Ingles

No special treatment for NBL star recruit Ingles

No special treatment for NBL star recruit Ingles

Melbourne United star recruit Joe Ingles is looking forward to more court time in his return to the NBL, but says he isn't calling the shots at the club.

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Evergreen NBL star leads Australia's Comm Games charge

Leading a team of debutants, Perth Wildcats captain and six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff will make his third Commonwealth Games appearance at age 40.

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Former NBA forward Torrey Craig is set to return to the Sydney Kings for their NBL championship defence.

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

Brunson delivers again as Knicks win NBA title

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks have done it again, overcoming Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title.

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Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.

More WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

Boom rookie one of two debutants named for Opals

Australian coach Sandy Brondello has named two potential debutants for the Opals clashes with China in July as the team gears up for the Women's World Cup.

King Kendric continues his NBL reign for two more years

Afte leading the side's charge to the NBL championship, superstar import Kendric Davis has re-signed with the Sydney Kings for two more seasons.

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.

NBA guard, prospect headline Boomers squad

Alex Condon and Bryce Cotton will make their Australian Boomers debuts alongside NBA guard Tyrese Proctor in Perth at next month's World Cup qualifiers.

Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success

Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.

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