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Aussie NBA star to miss 'at least a few weeks'

Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025

The Australians playing in the NBA this season

A strong Australian contingent is set to feature in the 2025/26 NBA season, led by viral star Johnny Furphy, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Chicago's Josh Giddey.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

'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.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

New Breakers cult hero not enough to stop Tatum's Hawks

Breakers recruit Tacko Fall has made an instant impact in his NBL debut, but his promising display wasn't enough to stop his team being thrashed by Illawarra.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

Chance coaching Boomers in first games since Olympics

NBL assistant coach Jacob Chance will temporarily take the Boomers reins for the next round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024

Magnay spearheads JackJumpers to NBL finals win

The Tasmania JackJumpers have progressed to the next stage of the NBL finals with a physical 16-point win over the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Hawks' Olbrich poised to shoot NBA shot in 2025

As he prepares for the post-season, Illawarra Hawks big man Lachlan Olbrich is keen to spend another year in the NBL before taking his shot at the NBA draft.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Coach Justin Tatum signs new deal with NBL's Hawks

Justin Tatum will become permanent head coach of the Illawarra Hawks, signing a three-year deal after turning around the side's fortunes as interim boss.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

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 25, 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