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'Forever an Opal': tributes flow for Mangakahia

'Forever an Opal': tributes flow for Mangakahia

Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

American guard Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-season contract, following stints in the NBA and G League.

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.

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'Every voice matters': JackJumpers name new captain

'Every voice matters': JackJumpers name new captain

The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.

Brockington warning as Breakers star sweats on injury

Brockington warning as Breakers star sweats on injury

New Zealand recruit Izaiah Brockington has already turned NBL rivals' heads and fellow import Parker Jackson-Cartwright believes there's plenty more to come.

Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury

Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury

Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.

Adelaide 36er suffered neck fracture in backboard crash

Adelaide 36er suffered neck fracture in backboard crash

An Adelaide 36er suffered a fractured neck when a backboard collapsed on him during a training session at the NBL's pre-season tournament.

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Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz

Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz

Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz

Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz

New Zealand showed they could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming season as new import Izaiah Brockington starred at the NBL Blitz.

NBL player in stable condition after backboard injury

NBL player in stable condition after backboard injury

NBL player in stable condition after backboard injury

NBL player in stable condition after backboard injury

Adelaide 36ers player Ben Griscti is in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with an injury he suffered when a backboard collapsed in Canberra.

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.

WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp

WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp

WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp

WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp

The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah.

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

A spectacular all-round team effort provided the platform for Australia to set up an Asian Cup final with China by brushing aside Iran in Jeddah.

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

Defending champs Australia are just two wins away from successfully defending their Asian Cup basketball title after beating the Philippines in the quarters.

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Breakers reveal injury timeline for NBL's top prospect

New Zealand Breakers gun Karim Lopez, the NBL's top prospect for the next NBA draft, will miss the pre-season tournament with a back injury.

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Jaylin Galloway won a second straight player of the match award as he led the Boomers unbeaten into the Asia Cup quarter-finals with a win over Qatar.

McVeigh stars as Boomers prove too strong for Koreans

Australia have begun their Asian Cup defence with a convincing 97-61 win over South Korea in Jeddah, marking a winning start for new coach Adam Caporn.

Taipans lure McVeigh as new marquee man

Former NBA player Jack McVeigh, having been released from his Tasmanian JackJumpers contract, will suit up for the Cairns Taipans this NBL season.

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Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence

Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.

Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence

A three-time NBA title-winner is heading to Illawarra in a huge coup for the defending NBL champions to cap a manic day of signings.

Aussies helping change the NBA game: Tyrese Proctor

Tyrese Proctor was one of four Australians selected in the most recent NBA draft and the Sydney local says his countrymen are helping "change the game".

'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

Harry Froling is approaching life differently after defying doctors' forecasts he'd never play again because of a severe brain bleed and fractured skull.

NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

Alex Ducas will play in the NBL this season after featuring on Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster in his first NBA campaign.

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.

Wildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

The tallest man to set foot on an NBL court has left the New Zealand Breakers by mutual agreement, while the Perth Wildcats have signed a centre of their own.

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