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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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Boon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

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

Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

Bullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

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

Underdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

Underdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

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

Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot

Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot

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.

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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