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Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider

The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Cooks hurt, Buford ejected as Taipans level semis

Xavier Cooks' season may be over and the Kings' title defence hanging by a thread after Cairns dramatically levelled their NBL semi-final series.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Cairns continue push for top two NBL spot

Cairns were pushed to the very end but held on for a vital win over rivals Brisbane to clinch a playoff spot and cement themselves in the NBL's top-two.

AAP · Jan 28, 2023

Taipans' NBL sponsor at odds with club

The major sponsor of NBL club Cairns has condemned their decision not to wear jerseys acknowledging the inaugural pride round and say they weren't consulted.

AAP · Jan 26, 2023

Taipans defy NBL pride jersey backlash

Cairns coach Adam Forde insists his team is supportive of the NBL's inaugural pride round, despite their decision not to wear the one-off jersey.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Phoenix grind out crucial win over Taipans

South East Melbourne Phoenix have closed in on a top-six finish after scraping past Cairns Taipans for a third win in a row.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

Taipans nab crucial NBL win over Breakers

The Cairns Taipans are within touching distance of a ticket to the NBL semi-finals after recording a tense 85-83 win over the third-placed New Zealand Breakers.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023

Taipans crush Bullets in NBL

Cairns Taipans smash Brisbane Bullets by 26 points to rack up a seventh straight win over their Queensland rivals.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023