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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

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

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

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

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'

NBA 'closes investigation into Josh Giddey'

NBA 'closes investigation into Josh Giddey'

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

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

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

Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push

Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push

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 star returns in NBL boost for Melbourne

Boomers star returns in NBL boost for Melbourne

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

Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams

Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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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Aussie women sink 'only shot' to qualify for Paris 3x3

Australia's 3x3 women's basketball team have spoken of their pride after qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning a qualification tournament in Japan.

Walton back as Phoenix rise to NBL rebuilding challenge

US-born star point guard Derrick Walton Jr has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix after helping Sydney win the NBL title in 2023.

Giddey heats up late as OKC win again, sweep Pelicans

Josh Giddey has hit three final-quarter triples as the Thunder ran down hosts New Orleans to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep.

Le'afa joins Kings, Wildcats snare college star Pepper

Sydney have signed Izayah Le'afa for Brian Goorjian's first season back in charge of the Kings, while the Wildcats have lured a promising college star to Perth.

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Heal's 'conspiracy' claim against Flames no slam dunk

Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.

Mojave King returns to NBL, JackJumpers sign Gak

The Tasmania JackJumpers have signed South East Melbourne big man Gorjok Gak as Mojave King announces he will return to the NBL following two years in America.

Two-time NBL champion Angus Glover joins Phoenix

Former Kings guard Angus Glover has signed a two-year deal with South East Melbourne, joining ex-Bullets sharpshooter Nathan Sobey at the Victorian franchise.

Emotional Puoch heads Aussie trio's WNBA draft success

Australian trio Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Jaz Shelley have been taken with picks 12, 20 and 29 in a WBNA draft headlined by college star Caitlin Clark.

Mixed NBL fortunes for Webster brothers at Wildcats

Kiwi brothers Tai and Corey Webster have had their Perth Wildcats playing futures decided ahead of the NBL free agency period.

'Aussie ball' mindset behind versatile Boomers squad

Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.

Sweet 16 in NBL for Wildcats captain Wagstaff

Tough forward Jesse Wagstaff will continue his remarkable NBL career with the Perth Wildcats next season as he chases a record-breaking seventh title.

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