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Wildcats' Bryce Cotton claims fourth NBL MVP crown

Wildcats' Bryce Cotton claims fourth NBL MVP crown

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has joined Andrew Gaze as the only players with more than three NBL MVP awards after claiming his fourth crown this season.

Scott Ninnis stakes claim for Sixers coaching job

Scott Ninnis stakes claim for Sixers coaching job

Scott Ninnis stakes claim for Sixers coaching job

Scott Ninnis stakes claim for Sixers coaching job

Interim coach Scott Ninnis has left no doubt he wants the full-time role at the Adelaide 36ers next season - and his players are right behind him.

Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement

Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement

Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement

Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement

Lauren Jackson moved to 10th on the WNBL's list of all-time leading scorers as the Southside Flyers maintained second spot on the ladder.

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Breakers face tough NBL Finals path after Adelaide loss

Breakers face tough NBL Finals path after Adelaide loss

Dejan Vasiljevic dominated as the Adelaide 36ers ended their NBL campaign on a high with a thrilling win over the Finals-bound New Zealand Breakers.

Goulding, Melbourne bounce back in tight win over Hawks

Goulding, Melbourne bounce back in tight win over Hawks

NBL title favourites Melbourne United recovered from a shock loss to Cairns as Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding fired in their win over Illawarra.

Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool

Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool

Tasmania JackJumpers centre Will Magnay has helped put the brakes on a Perth team missing Bryce Cotton in an 86-72 win ahead of the NBL Finals.

Kings thump Phoenix, beat Bullets to NBL Finals berth

Kings thump Phoenix, beat Bullets to NBL Finals berth

Two-time defending champions Sydney will sneak into the NBL Finals at Brisbane's expense after a historic flogging of the Phoenix in the final round.

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Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals

Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals

Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals

Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals

Ladder leaders Melbourne United slumped to a surprise road loss to Cairns but have the chance to atone ahead of the NBL Finals when they host Illawarra.

Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again

Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again

Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again

Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again

The Cairns Taipans have ended their season on a high with a third consecutive win over NBL ladder leaders and title favourites Melbourne United.

Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot

Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot

Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot

Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot

American import Parker Jackson-Cartwright has steered the New Zealand Breakers into the NBL Finals, starring in a tough 103-87 home win over Brisbane.

Injury-hit Wildcats focus on toning down NBL emotions

Injury-hit Wildcats focus on toning down NBL emotions

Injury-hit Wildcats focus on toning down NBL emotions

Injury-hit Wildcats focus on toning down NBL emotions

Perth Wildcats have suffered injury scares in the loss to Illawarra but their coach was more concerned about how his team lost control of their emotions.

Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot

Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot

Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot

Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot

The Illawarra Hawks are guaranteed a return to the NBL Finals, securing a top-six finish by beating the Perth Wildcats 108-92 at home on Thursday night.

Mavs, Celtics post sixth straight NBA wins

Mavs, Celtics post sixth straight NBA wins

Mavs, Celtics post sixth straight NBA wins

Mavs, Celtics post sixth straight NBA wins

Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic shone in Dallas's sixth straight NBA victory as league leaders Boston gave Joe Mazzulla his 100th win as head coach.

Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Mixed night for Aussie NBA stars Giddey, Simmons

Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have beaten fellow Australian star Joe Ingles' Orlando in the NBA, while compatriot Ben Simmons' Brooklyn lost to Boston.

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Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought

Brisbane can sew up just their second finals appearance in eight seasons since their NBL rebirth with victory over New Zealand in Auckland.

Giannis leads Bucks to big NBA win over Jokic's Nuggets

Milwaukee have crushed defending NBA champions Denver 112-95 in a battle of two title contenders, with Giannis Antetokounmpo recording a double-double.

Breaker Abercrombie to call time on 15-year NBL career

After 15 seasons and four NBL titles with the New Zealand Breakers, Tom Abercrombie has announced his retirement at the end of this campaign.

Time for Simmons to make Boomers call: Luc Longley

Former Boomers assistant coach and NBA great Luc Longley says the time is right for Ben Simmons to make a call on his international future as Paris 2024 nears.

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Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.

Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has announced she will not take part at the Paris Olympics, after the Opals clinched their place at the Games.

Hawks leave Kings' NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread

The Sydney Kings will have to rely on other results falling their way to make the NBL finals after losing at home to bitter rivals Illawarra.

Breakers' play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United

Melbourne United are closing in on a top-of-the-table finish in the NBL and have dented the New Zealand Breakers' own post-season hopes at John Cain Arena.

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

The Cairns Taipans put up a fight but the Perth Wildcats powered away late for a 117-88 victory to secure a top-two NBL regular season finish.

Roth's pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record

Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis

Dejan Vasiljevic has issued a public plea for Scott Ninnis, Isaac Humphries, Trey Kell and former star Antonius Cleveland to join him as long-term 36ers.

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