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JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach.

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Former NBA veteran Brandon Knight has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-year deal, just days out from their NBL season opener against South East Melbourne.

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.

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Injury-hit Opals reach World Cup quarters in thriller

Injury-hit Opals reach World Cup quarters in thriller

Australia's Opals have reached the quarter-finals of the women's basketball World Cup after edging out Italy 82-80 in Berlin.

United battling injury concerns ahead of NBL tip-off

United battling injury concerns ahead of NBL tip-off

Star guards Cole Anthony and Shea Ili are among several Melbourne United stars nursing injuries ahead of the NBL season opener against Adelaide.

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.

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Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal

Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal

Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal

Simmons inks NBA return on multi-million dollar deal

Australian guard Ben Simmons will make a long-awaited return to the NBA after signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

The Opals have kick-started their quest for another World Cup title with a 16-point win over Puerto Rico in Berlin.

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Under a new captain, Alex Fowler has revealed how the Opals plan to overcome their injury toll and mostly online training to succeed at the FIBA World Cup.

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's financial documents.

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Star guard Sami Whitcomb ruled herself out of the WNBL season, and the Perth Lynx have been quick to sign a new player.

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

The Opals have suffered a blow to their ambitions of another podium at the Basketball World Cup, with a veteran ruled out, but a rising star is set to shine.

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'X is my brother': Kings star forgiven over drug ban

Torrey Craig says he judges NBL teammate and "brother" Xavier Cooks on his character, not on his second failed drug test in as many years.

WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Talented wing Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year deal to join his older brother Kyrin at the NBL's Cairns Taipans.

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

Adelaide came within a sliver of the NBL championship last season and now veteran coach Trevor Gleeson is tasked with helping the 36ers take the next step.

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Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

A veteran of 367 NBA games, Cole Anthony has joined Melbourne United for their first season under new head coach Jacob Chance.

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has tested positive for a recreational drug, less than two years after finding himself embroiled in a similar scandal.

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

American guard Milton Doyle has signed a one-year deal to join the Illawarra Hawks for the 2026/27 NBL season.

'Glas-glow': big night beckons after two 3x3 gold

The Australian men's wheelchair 3x3 have successfully defended their Commonwealth Games title as the Gangurru women also won gold.

Australian 3x3 teams aiming for Glasgow golden sweep

All four Australian 3x3 basketball teams have reached the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after easy wins in the wheelchair categories.

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.

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