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JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller

JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller

Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart.

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.

NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup

NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup

NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup

NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup

Led by Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the New Zealand Breakers swept all seven points to get their Ignite Cup defence off in style, beating Cairns by 23 points.

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'That's bulls***': Simmons fires back at NBA critics

'That's bulls***': Simmons fires back at NBA critics

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA and ready to "dominate" as he blocks out criticism over his reasons for sitting out of basketball for a year.

Kings run riot as Hawks' miserable start continues

Kings run riot as Hawks' miserable start continues

Sydney produced some second-quarter magic to claim their second victory of the season while leaving the struggling Hawks winless to start their campaign.

Fast start from 36ers sets up easy NBL win over Cairns

Fast start from 36ers sets up easy NBL win over Cairns

Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic have made light work of the Cairns Taipans, helping Adelaide to a 14-point win in their first home game of the season.

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

The Perth Wildcats have made it two wins in the space of 48 hours, overcoming an injury to their starting centre to defeat the New Zealand Breakers 97-93.

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Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL

Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL

Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL

Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL

Son-of-a-gun Max Mackinnon showed why NBA teams are circling with a match-winning display in the surprise-packet Bullets' eight-point win over Illawarra.

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Bryce Cotton was epic in his 300th game, but Elijah Pepper proved the hero for the Perth Wildcats, landing a miracle bomb to bury the Adelaide 36ers.

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

MVP candidate Cole Anthony has shaken off a knee injury scare to lead Melbourne United to a 25-point NBL hammering of a wayward South East Melbourne.

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

The Sydney Flames aren't mucking around, with co-owner Luc Longley making clear some quality off-season WNBL recruitment brings high expectations.

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory.

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Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back

The Sydney Kings are fresh off unveiling last season's championship banner and rings, but now all attention turns to going back-to-back in the coming campaign.

Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ

Incumbent wooden spooners the Brisbane Bullets have shown they will no longer be pushovers by starting the new campaign with a tense win over the Breakers.

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.

Bullet's bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL

The Bullets' Lithuanian import Arnas Velicka is confident his European influence can upset the NBL establishment.

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Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.

Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang

The New Zealand Breakers have started the NBL season with a big statement, recording a 14-point win over Illawarra that earned the praise of both coaches.

Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship

Hot-shooting young gun Jaylen Brown was the star for the Australian Rollers as they were crowned men's wheelchair basketball world champions in Canada.

Phoenix thump Wildcats on NBL's opening night

Teenager Dash Daniels played the game off his life as South East Melbourne Phoenix thumped the Perth Wildcats by 21 points out west.

36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens

The highly anticipated Bryce Cotton-Cole Anthony duel didn't disappoint as the 36ers started the Trevor Gleeson era with a heart-stopping win over Melbourne.

NBL rivals stocking up for chance to grab Kings' crowns

The Sydney Kings face a raft of serious challengers in their NBL title defence, with fellow heavyweights Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers top of the list.

United veteran admits NBL title fire is still 'raging'

NBL veteran Chris Goulding has eyes on only one prize after Melbourne United pulled together a star-studded roster under new coach Jacob Chance.

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