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Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats

Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats

The Sydney Kings have broken clear for an important NBL win over the Perth Wildcats after seeing legendary coach Brian Goorjian ejected in the third quarter.

Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers

Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.

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Coach Wells likens record-breaker Cotton to NBA greats

Coach Wells likens record-breaker Cotton to NBA greats

Adelaide coach Mike Wells has said any discussion over the NBL's best player is 'not even close' after Bryce Cotton broke the club's single-game scoring record.

Phoenix trounce reigning NBL champs by 40 points

Phoenix trounce reigning NBL champs by 40 points

Angus Glover has put on a perimeter shooting masterclass, leading South East Melbourne Phoenix to a 116-76 demolition of the struggling Illawarra Hawks.

WNBA import injured, new mum stars as Flames burn Venom

WNBA import injured, new mum stars as Flames burn Venom

Geelong will be sweating on the ankle of WNBA import Alissa Pili, after Sydney guard and new mum Lauren Nicholson fanned the Flames in a successful WNBL return.

Cotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul

Cotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul

Bryce Cotton produced the second half-century of his decorated career and the first in 36ers history as Adelaide defeated the Taipans by five points in Cairns.

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Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener

Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener

Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener

Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener

The UC Capitals have defeated the Southside Melbourne Flyers in the opening game of the WNBL season, with Sara Blicavs making a memorable return.

United hold out Bullets after late Adams heroics

United hold out Bullets after late Adams heroics

United hold out Bullets after late Adams heroics

United hold out Bullets after late Adams heroics

The NBL's former MVP Jaylen Adams threatened to lead a boilover for the Brisbane Bullets but Melbourne United hung in to stay unbeaten.

Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Languishing at the bottom of the NBL ladder, the New Zealand Breakers pulled off a 17-point win over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season

Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season

Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season

Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season

NBL powerhouse Perth have sacked their American import Mason Jones just five games into the season ahead of a tricky two-game road trip.

'Coolest thing': WNBL building a reputation in WNBA

'Coolest thing': WNBL building a reputation in WNBA

'Coolest thing': WNBL building a reputation in WNBA

'Coolest thing': WNBL building a reputation in WNBA

WNBA player Jade Melbourne says the WNBL is becoming a league which fosters the next batch of stars as her Capitals prepare to start the season.

Bryce is right once again as 36ers put paid to Phoenix

Bryce is right once again as 36ers put paid to Phoenix

Bryce is right once again as 36ers put paid to Phoenix

Bryce is right once again as 36ers put paid to Phoenix

Adelaide were back to their best and so was their superstar Bryce Cotton, whose 28-point haul led the 36ers to a clinical 17-point NBL win over the Phoenix.

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

The Cairns Taipans have hit another speed-bump in a difficult NBL season, losing star forward Jack McVeigh to a wrist injury.

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Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

The Brisbane Bullets have produced their best performance of the NBL season for a 17-point road win in the Ignite Cup over the Perth Wildcats.

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned home and delivered an emphatic performance to beat the Sydney Kings by 16 points.

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding's return

Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.

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Foxwell shines as Phoenix put sloppy Breakers to sword

South East Melbourne banked their first win at Auckland's Spark Arena as Owen Foxwell and captain Nathan Sobey fired on Sunday.

'New era' dawns for WNBL ahead of season tip-off

The Southside Flyers' new import Cayla George is gearing up for her 18th season in the WNBL, and has endorsed the competition's new ownership.

Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.

Cotton on song again as Sixers remain unbeaten in NBL

Bryce Cotton and Isaac Humphries have guided the 36ers to a nine-point win over the JackJumpers and their best start to an NBL season in a quarter of a century.

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Fired-up Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has criticised the NBL after their loss to NZ Breakers, saying the league don't deserve an ex-NBA ace like JaVale McGee.

Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.

Melbourne cruise past Sydney to maintain unbeaten run

It was a case of 'no Goulding, no Ili, no worries' for unbeaten Melbourne United, who outclassed the Kings by 14 points in Sydney.

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