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JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned to top NBL form, emphatically beating league-leading Melbourne United by 21 points in Hobart.

Cairns coach angry over officiating in win over Hawks

Cairns coach angry over officiating in win over Hawks

Cairns coach angry over officiating in win over Hawks

Cairns coach angry over officiating in win over Hawks

Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde's team left Wollongong with a win on the buzzer over the Illawarra Hawks - but he wasn't happy about the lopsided foul count.

Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six

Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six

Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six

Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six

A Lat Mayen three-pointer on the buzzer has given Cairns Taipans a 93-92 victory in Wollongong to replace the Illawarra Hawks in sixth spot on the NBL ladder.

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Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze

Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze

Foundation Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth will remain in charge of the side currently sitting third in a tight NBL top six until at least 2027.

No charges for Giddey as US police drop investigation

No charges for Giddey as US police drop investigation

Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Adelaide 36ers belt inept SE Melbourne Phoenix in NBL

Adelaide 36ers belt inept SE Melbourne Phoenix in NBL

The Adelaide 36ers have ended their road woes and kept their faint NBL finals hopes alive after crushing the Phoenix by 25 points in Melbourne.

Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.

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Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive

Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive

Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive

Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive

Jaylen Adams scored 39 points in 27 minutes as the Sydney Kings blasted past the New Zealand Breakers105-76 to snap back into NBL form.

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.

Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win

Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win

Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win

Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win

Brisbane dealt well with more personnel changes to notch a fourth-straight NBL win, 110-103 over Illawarra behind 25 points from Nathan Sobey.

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Bryce Cotton is grabbing the headlines en route to a fourth MVP crown, but Tai Webster may be the most important part of the Perth Wildcats' championship push.

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Bryce Cotton and Mitch Creek were spectacular for their respective teams in Perth Wildcats' 100-79 NBL win over South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

The Cairns Taipans have shaken off a horror start to both halves to beat the Adelaide 36ers 111-101 in overtime and keep their top-six NBL hopes alive.

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Tasmania JackJumpers' coach Scott Roth admits he has no idea if his team can sort out their problems, having lost six of their past eight matches.

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Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Tyler Harvey was the last-minute hero as the Illawarra Hawks outlasted the Tasmania JackJumpers to win 108-107 in double overtime in the NBL.

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.

NBL leaders United dig deep to beat Breakers

A clutch free-throw from Matthew Dellavedova has delivered Melbourne United a hard-earned 82-81 NBL win against the New Zealand Breakers in New Plymouth.

Kings coach remains confident after loss in Adelaide

NBL champs Sydney Kings have now lost eight of 11 matches with a playoff spot in jeopardy but coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah is confident they'll get back on track.

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Sixers put further heat on struggling Kings in NBL

The quest for a third-straight NBL championship for the Sydney Kings has received another setback with a 13-point defeat to bottom-placed Adelaide 36ers.

Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Chris Smith hit a three-pointer with one second on the clock to hand Brisbane a third straight NBL win, this time 80-77 over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.

Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings

The Brisbane Bullets won in Sydney for the first time since 2017, beating the defending NBL champion Kings 101-93 to keep their play-in hopes alive.

Cotton unstoppable as Wildcats beat Breakers

Bryce Cotton again showed why he's a cut above in the NBL with a powerful performance to lead the Perth Wildcats to a 108-102 win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Belief builds with 36ers - but no worries for United

The Adelaide 36ers are enjoying their best NBL win since Scott Ninnis became coach - but two losses in a week is no reason for concern for Melbourne United.

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