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Aussie star Dyson Daniels scoops another NBA gong

Aussie star Dyson Daniels scoops another NBA gong

The records keep tumbling for star Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels in the NBA.

'It's exciting': NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers

'It's exciting': NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers

'It's exciting': NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers

'It's exciting': NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaider 36ers have appointed five-time NBL championship winner Trevor Gleeson as coach for the next three seasons.

WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

The WNBL's Chief Operations Officer believes clubs will be targeting Asian countries for their star talent after Han Xu's influence last season.

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Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach for NBL tilt

Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach for NBL tilt

Canadian national team coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to World Cup gold three years ago, has been confirmed as the Breakers' new coach.

'No BS': Boomers legend out to make NBL statement

'No BS': Boomers legend out to make NBL statement

Melbourne United recruit Joe Ingles has a point to prove as he returns to the NBL as one of the most decorated Australians ever to play in the league.

Wait finally over as NBL legend Cotton joins Boomers

Wait finally over as NBL legend Cotton joins Boomers

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton has won his long-running citizenship battle and will make his Australian Boomers debut during the World Cup qualifiers.

Whitcomb makes WNBL comeback, Capitals sign Olympian

Whitcomb makes WNBL comeback, Capitals sign Olympian

The Perth Lynx have secured the prized signature of Sami Whitcomb after losing one of their own stars to the UC Capitals.

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Bourne flies in to fan fresh Flames for WNBL campaign

Bourne flies in to fan fresh Flames for WNBL campaign

Bourne flies in to fan fresh Flames for WNBL campaign

Bourne flies in to fan fresh Flames for WNBL campaign

Isabelle Bourne has continued the mass influx of stars into the Sydney Flames, while coach Kennedy Kereama has re-signed with the Bendigo Spirit.

'Heavy heart': Adelaide 36ers coach calls it quits

'Heavy heart': Adelaide 36ers coach calls it quits

'Heavy heart': Adelaide 36ers coach calls it quits

'Heavy heart': Adelaide 36ers coach calls it quits

The Adelaide 36ers are searching for a new coach after Mike Wells quit to return to his native United States.

Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

The WNBL has announced new leadership roles as it undergoes a restructure, with Australian Olympic legend Lauren Jackson taking a key position.

Vickerman departs as United target Ingles

Vickerman departs as United target Ingles

Vickerman departs as United target Ingles

Vickerman departs as United target Ingles

Melbourne United have confirmed Dean Vickerman's exit as he eyes a move to Asia, while five-time Olympian Joe Ingles is on the NBL club's radar.

Rocci, Ciabattoni sign new deals in WNBL free agency

Rocci, Ciabattoni sign new deals in WNBL free agency

Rocci, Ciabattoni sign new deals in WNBL free agency

Rocci, Ciabattoni sign new deals in WNBL free agency

Opal Maddy Rocci is set to reunite with her former coach Cheryl Chambers after striking a deal with the Geelong Venom in the WNBL free agency period.

Lynx lose masked WNBL hero in huge double blow

Lynx lose masked WNBL hero in huge double blow

Lynx lose masked WNBL hero in huge double blow

Lynx lose masked WNBL hero in huge double blow

Ally Wilson was a star during her two seasons at Perth Lynx, but she is currently chasing her WNBA dream and will play for the Sydney Flames upon her return.

Daniels ejected as Hawks' NBA hopes come crashing down

Daniels ejected as Hawks' NBA hopes come crashing down

Daniels ejected as Hawks' NBA hopes come crashing down

Daniels ejected as Hawks' NBA hopes come crashing down

Atlanta's NBA play-off hopes are over after a historic loss to the New York Knicks, with Aussie guard Dyson Daniels one of two players ejected for fighting.

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Daniels' Hawks on the ropes as Knicks cut loose

New York are one win away from booting Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks out of the NBA's playoffs after dominating game five at Madison Square Garden.

Thunder sweep Suns, Magic edge closer to huge upset

Oklahoma City secured easy passage to the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals as Orlando moved closer to a huge Eastern Conference upset of Detroit.

New Zealand Breakers add key piece to NBL puzzle

Renowned sharpshooter DJ Vasiljevic has joined the New Zealand Breakers on a one-year deal as the Auckland-based club revamps their NBL roster.

Hawks swoop late for unlikely playoff win in New York

CJ McCollum has helped Atlanta close a 12-point deficit to silence the hostile crowd in New York and level their NBA playoff series with the Knicks at 1-1.

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36ers captain's contract release after NBL finals loss

Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing

The WNBL's latest franchise, the Tasmania Jewels, have unveiled a two-time WNBL champion and medal-winning Opal as their inaugural marquee player.

Hawks' injured Boomer to miss two weeks of NBA playoffs

Jock Landale will miss the first two weeks of Atlanta's NBA playoffs campaign as he's still sidelined with a sprained right ankle.

Rising Australian stars selected in WNBA draft

Four Australians have been picked by the Toronto Tempo, New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft.

'Shocked': more Aussie stars ink new WNBA contracts

A plethora of Australians have been snatched up by WNBA teams ahead of the league's season beginning in May.

NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs.

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