MYSTERIOUS: Cairns taipans - What They Never Told You

McVeigh suffers injury blow for battling Snakes

The Cairns Taipans have hit another speed-bump in a difficult NBL season, losing star forward Jack McVeigh to a wrist injury.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.

AAP · Sep 21, 2024

Kuol wants to be NBL's King of defence

Under new Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian, former Cairns Taipans player Bul Kuol is aiming to become the best defender in the NBL next season.

AAP · May 3, 2024

NBL's Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash

The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto

The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Baynes sorry for NBL incidents, Forde breaks silence

Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has spoken publicly for the first time since the much-discussed NBL match against the Cairns Taipans.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Armstrong's NBL move helps Taipan reach Giddey heights

A longtime teammate of Josh Giddey, Taran Armstrong has cut short his college career and returned to the NBL in an effort to join his friend in the NBA.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

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

JackJumpers upset Taipans to earn NBL semi-final berth

Milton Doyle's 25 points and a stellar cameo from Isaac White have propelled Tasmania JackJumpers into the NBL semi-finals with a 87-79 win over Cairns.

AAP · Feb 9, 2023