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Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals

New Orleans have brushed aside South East Melbourne to complete a 2-0 sweep of their pre-season games against NBL opposition on a historic tour of Australia.

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.

Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers

Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers

Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers

Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers

Kendric Davis has won the key point guard battle with Parker Jackson-Cartwright as the Sydney Kings thumped the New Zealand Breakers by 22 points.

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Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

'See you in the NBA real soon': Zion salutes Aussie ace

'See you in the NBA real soon': Zion salutes Aussie ace

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson made sure he had a word with NBA prospect and Melbourne United guard Dash Daniels after their exhibition clash.

NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win

NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win

New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.

NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

Superstar Javale McGee appears to have avoided major injury but Illawarra remain winless in their NBL title defence, losing to Perth 92-84.

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Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Josh Giddey has spoken about his new contract with the Chicago Bulls while Dyson Daniels has lofty ambitions for the coming NBA season.

Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane

Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane

Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane

Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane

Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.

JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

The Tasmania JackJumpers have withstood a brilliant NBL debut from three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee to beat the Illawarra Hawks.

Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.

McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter

McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter

McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter

McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter

Cairns have overcome a controversial late referee decision to post a thrilling one-point win over Brisbane, with recruit Jack McVeigh the star of the show.

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Doyle sparks 'significant' United blitz in NBL thumping

American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.

Adelaide terminate drug-tainted NBL drawcard's contract

The Adelaide 36ers have terminated Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as the American drawcard serves a provisional drugs ban from a positive test in China.

Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out

Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.

Uncertainty remains over NBL star's drugs violation

The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.

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Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.

United front as Breakers battle in NBL opening round

A well-rounded Melbourne United, featuring Dash Daniels on NBL debut, showed no mercy against an out-of-sorts New Zealand Breakers to improve to 2-0.

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Bryce starred in Perth - Hamilton, not Cotton - as the Tasmania JackJumpers opened their NBL account with a three-point win over the Wildcats.

Imports lead Phoenix to impressive NBL win

New imports John Brown and Hunter Maldonado have showed their class, guiding South East Melbourne Phoenix to an emphatic 37-point win over the Cairns Taipans.

JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener

New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.

Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury

Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace.

Cotton key as Sixers join unpredictable NBL title race

All eyes are on Bryce Cotton as he joins the Adelaide 36ers, chasing NBL glory in one of the hardest title races to predict in league history.

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