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NBA veteran Aron Baynes cops five-game NBL ban

NBA veteran Aron Baynes cops five-game NBL ban

NBA veteran-turned-Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has received a five-match ban following several incidents in last Saturday's game against Cairns.

'Iron sharpens iron': Kings' Hunter takes centre stage

'Iron sharpens iron': Kings' Hunter takes centre stage

'Iron sharpens iron': Kings' Hunter takes centre stage

'Iron sharpens iron': Kings' Hunter takes centre stage

Jordan Hunter is back starting at centre for the Sydney Kings and credits new signing Jonah Bolden for helping him start the NBL season with a bang.

Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Aron Baynes has been referred to a NBL tribunal, while Cairns coach Adam Forde escaped sanction and Lat Mayen can accept a fine after a fiery Queensland derby.

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Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins

Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins

Washington and Portland have emphatically avoided becoming the next shock NBL scalps, breezing by Cairns and the New Zealand Breakers in NBA pre-season action.

Wemby v Chet steals show, fit Simmons offers NBA hope

Wemby v Chet steals show, fit Simmons offers NBA hope

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgrem have made good first NBA impressions, while a fit Ben Simmons also showed promising pre-season form with Brooklyn.

NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court

NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court

NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths

Sydney Kings storm home to beat Adelaide 36ers in NBL

Sydney Kings storm home to beat Adelaide 36ers in NBL

The Adelaide 36ers offered some resistance but the Sydney Kings proved too good in a 109-100 NBL win at Qudos Bank Arena.

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Doyle stars as Tasmania hand Melbourne first NBL loss

Doyle stars as Tasmania hand Melbourne first NBL loss

Doyle stars as Tasmania hand Melbourne first NBL loss

Doyle stars as Tasmania hand Melbourne first NBL loss

American guard Milton Doyle has scored 14 points in the final quarter to lead Tasmania to a come-from-behind 80-75 upset of Melbourne United.

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix

Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix

Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix

Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix

Last year's wooden spooners the Illawarra Hawks have claimed their first win of the new NBL season, defeating an undermanned South East Melbourne at home.

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Two huge late three-pointers from NBL Next Star Alex Sarr has been enough for the Perth Wildcats to beat the Adelaide 36ers 82-75.

Doyle leads JackJumpers to NBL win over Sydney Kings

Doyle leads JackJumpers to NBL win over Sydney Kings

Doyle leads JackJumpers to NBL win over Sydney Kings

Doyle leads JackJumpers to NBL win over Sydney Kings

Milton Doyle scored 21 points as he helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome the brilliance of Jaylen Adams in a 80-72 home NBL victory over the Sydney Kings.

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.

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Sobey shines as Brisbane Bullets beat Breakers in NBL

The Brisbane Bullets have won back-to-back games to start the NBL season, with Nathan Sobey starring in a tight defeat of the New Zealand Breakers.

'You've got to enjoy it': Kings lap up NBL pressure

Star import Jaylen Adams has shrugged at the pressure the Sydney Kings will face on the road to a third consecutive NBL championship.

Basketball star Lauren Jackson suits up again in WNBL

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has recovered from an achilles injury and will re-join the Southside Flyers in the WNBL this season at the age of 42.

Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth

A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.

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Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL

A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.

Kings open three-peat NBL quest with win over Hawks

The Sydney Kings have begun their NBL title defence in Illawarra with a 96-81 victory over the Hawks, shooting an impressive 50 per cent from the field.

Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style

The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.

Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land

Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton hopes to quickly have a clear picture on what type of import to add to the mix after losing the season-opener in Brisbane.

Wildcats debutant Usher shines in win over JackJumpers

New Perth Wildcats import Jordan Usher has put on a show for the home fans to help his team to an NBL season-opening 101-95 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers

The Bullets have conceded the first 15 points in their NBL season-opener against Adelaide but thundered home as the 36ers went cold to win 86-71 in Brisbane.

Sky's the limit for Melbourne NBL recruit Travers

Melbourne United recruit Luke Travers has made an instant impression on NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova as he seeks to take his career to the next level.

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