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Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan.

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

The Brisbane Bullets have announced NBL championship winner and former NBA guard Jaylen Adams will join the club for the 2025/26 season.

'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

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Wildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

Wildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

Euro champions end Emus' World Cup medal dream

Euro champions end Emus' World Cup medal dream

Germany have weathered a huge second-half fightback from Australia to advance to the semi-finals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Euro champs a huge test in Emus' World Cup medal hunt

Euro champs a huge test in Emus' World Cup medal hunt

The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.

Exum set for Mavs return as No.1 pick signs rookie deal

Exum set for Mavs return as No.1 pick signs rookie deal

The Dallas Mavericks appear set to clear a roster spot to retain Australian guard Dante Exum after signing top pick Cooper Flagg to his massive rookie contract.

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Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.

Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

Australia's Emus advance with statement win over France

The Emus have emerged from the "Group of Death'' in second place behind the USA after beating heavyweights France at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

'We're fired up': Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call

Rocco Zikarsky, the 18-year-old, 220cm tall Queenslander, is one of four set to join a growing number of Australians in the NBA.

Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Dash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Emerging star Dash Daniels is going for gold as Australia's Emus seek to end a decades-long medal drought at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz

Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Fearsome Flagg: No.1 pick on a mission at the Mavericks

Big things are expected of No.1 draft pick Cooper Flagg, who has Kyrie Irving to thank for the series of events that led to him landing at the Dallas Mavericks.

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Flagg to fly as top pick while Aussies chase NBA dream

US star Cooper Flagg is set to be the No.1 pick, with NBL talents Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey among a group of five Australians in NBA draft contention.

Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown

Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.

NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament

Players in the winning team of the NBL's new in-season, Wednesday night tournament will share $180,000 as the league again borrows from the NBA playbook.

NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

All NBL and WNBL clubs will be involved in regular-season action at HoopsFest for the first time when the basketball extravaganza returns to Perth next season.

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Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.

Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

NBA prospect Dash Daniels admits he has similarities to superstar brother Dyson, but is determined to make his own mark at basketball's top level.

King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports

US guard Omari Moore has signed a one-year deal with South East Melbourne, while Melbourne United have confirmed the signing of fellow American Milton Doyle.

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

American guard Doyle leaves JackJumpers for NBL rivals

Milton Doyle has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with Melbourne United following a three-year stint with Tasmania that included an NBL championship.

Ex-NBA big man back at Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers have announced a second major signing in the space of a week, luring a former NBA player back to the club.

'Rushed' Cotton blames Wildcats' demand for Perth exit

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton says the Perth Wildcats forced his hand when it came to deciding his basketball future.

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