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Illawarra Hawks finish NBL title defence on a high

The Illawarra Hawks' championship defence might be over but they finished their NBL season on a high with a big road win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

AAP · Feb 18

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks' title defence remains alive - just barely - after notching a 10-point win over the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart

AAP · Jan 24

'Haters will hate': NBL unfazed as court date looms

NBL owner Larry Kestelman has addressed his ongoing legal stoush with Illawarra Hawks counterpart Jared Novelly ahead of their date in the NSW Supreme Court.

AAP · May 12, 2025

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Kestelman on verge of selling out of clubs amid NBL war

Larry Kestelman is on the cusp of selling his final shares in the NBL's clubs as a bitter stoush with Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly continues.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

Jayson Tatum Fired Up Dad Justin's Team Before They Won Australian Championship

Justin Tatum's Illawarra Hawks won Australia's NBL championship.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2025

Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

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Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Young American Matt Hurt has bagged 30 points to help South East Melbourne Phoenix level their NBL semi-final series against the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Mar 2, 2025

Illawarra Hawks hit back to surprise JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks have bounced back from two-straight home losses to hand the Tasmania JackJumpers consecutive defeats in the NBL.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Phoenix register back-to-back NBL wins over Hawks

South East Melbourne Phoenix have snapped the five-game winning run of the Illawarra Hawks with a New Year's Eve win in Wollongong.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Coach Tatum reveals secret of Hawks' early success

The Illawarra Hawks are now in the top two on the NBL ladder and coach Justin Tatum has explained why.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Why NBL win over Hawks said plenty about Perth's pluck

Perth have beaten the Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks inside seven days in vastly different, and impressive, ways despite the absence of NBL star Bryce Cotton.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Hawks coach fined for 'incompetent' referees comment

Basketball Australia has fined Illawarra Hawks NBL coach Justin Tatum $3000 after he called officials incompetent and said he had been targeted.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Undefeated Hawks and Kings set up NBL blockbuster

The Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings have set up a mouth-watering NBL clash with both teams having an unbeaten season's record to defend.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2024

Could Illawarra Hawks shooting guard AJ Johnson make sense for the Boston Celtics to target in the 2024 NBA draft?

A very slight (under 170 lbs.) wing standing just under 6-foot-6 and the owner of a 6-foot-9 wingspan, Johnson's overall game is fairly raw.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

NBL title-favourites Melbourne United have beaten the plucky Illawarra Hawks in their Playoffs series decider to keep their championship dream alive.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

Illawarra Hawks' NBL resurgence a Tatum family affair

In his first professional head-coaching job, Illawarra Hawks boss Justin Tatum has drawn on his experience raising an NBA superstar for a son.

AAP · Feb 19, 2024

Wildcats' Bryce Cotton claims fourth NBL MVP crown

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has joined Andrew Gaze as the only players with more than three NBL MVP awards after claiming his fourth crown this season.

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AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Hawks show growth with clutch Christmas win over Kings

The growth of the Illawarra Hawks under new coach Justin Tatum has continued with a 94-90 come-from-behind Christmas win against the Sydney Kings.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

Kings vow to grinch on Hawks in Xmas Day clash

The war of words has begun as the Sydney Kings prepare to host resurgent NBL rivals the Illawarra Hawks in their second Christmas Day clash.

AAP · Dec 16, 2023

Hawks belt Phoenix to continue good signs under Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks have recorded their biggest NBL win since April 2022, belting South East Melbourne Phoenix by 28 points in Traralgon.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

Johnson will become a game-winner for Hawks: Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks will continue to play the long game with AJ Johnson but new interim coach Justin Tatum expects him to become crucial by NBL season's end.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

Justin Tatum keen on full-time stint as Hawks NBL coach

Justin Tatum has been thrust into the head coaching job at the Illawarra Hawks and is hopeful his stay outlasts the current NBL season.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas

A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

Jackomas flags changes after Hawks' hefty NBL loss

Jacob Jackomas may experiment with the Illawarra Hawks' line-up in the wake of their latest loss,, with the struggling side also targeting changes in mindset.

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