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. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
Kings belt Hawks to return to form in NBL The Sydney Kings have reaffirmed their NBL heavyweight status by belting the Illawarra Hawks to return to the winner's circle. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
Breakers stop the rot with NBL win over Taipans The New Zealand Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak and run out 10-point winners against the Cairns Taipans. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
Wembanyama lure for Melbourne's Next Star Hukporti NBA scouts are keeping a close eye on Melbourne United centre Ariel Hukporti, who has become one of the NBL's best defensive players. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix Aron Baynes marked his return from a five-game NBL ban with an influential performance in Brisbane's 108-92 win over South East Melbourne. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock NBL ladder-leaders Melbourne United have received a boost with star guard Matthew Dellavedova set to return from concussion against the Perth Wildcats. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain For the first time in 20 years, the NBA began its season with no Black-owned franchises. The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023
Ban over, Baynes back to boost Bullets in NBL Former NBA championship centre Aron Baynes will return from his five-game NBL suspension when the Brisbane Bullets host South East Melbourne Phoenix. AAP · Nov 1, 2023
Delly to return from head knock to bolster NBL leaders Matthew Dellavedova will return from concussion for Melbourne United against the Perth Wildcats but there is still doubt over import guard Ian Clark. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Bullets ride luck on sweet NBL Sunday against Tasmania Jordon Crawford's long-range attempt to send Tasmania's NBL thriller to overtime rimmed out as Brisbane, led by Nathan Sobey, hung on for a 90-87 win. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Goulding fires Melbourne to sixth straight NBL win Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding has led the NBL ladder leaders to a sixth straight win in a fighting performance against the Illawarra Hawks. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Star import's injury mars Taipans' NBL win over Kings Injury-hit Cairns have shrugged off last week's heartbreaker in Illawarra to claim the prized scalp of Sydney, 87-80, but at a cost. AAP · Oct 28, 2023
Phoenix survive late rally from Breakers in NBL triumph The Breakers almost overturned a 26-point deficit against the Phoenix before falling three points short of a basketball miracle in Melbourne. AAP · Oct 28, 2023
The Bullets are all heart - but heat's on the Wildcats Even without two key players, the Brisbane Bullets have heaped more pressure on struggling Perth - in the Wildcats' own den. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 Shorthanded Bullets pour pressure on Wildcats in NBL A shorthanded Brisbane Bullets have come to Perth and handed the Wildcats a fourth straight NBL loss with their 84-79 victory.
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 United flex muscles in road win over JackJumpers Melbourne United have shaken off a blistering start from the Tasmania JackJumpers to take charge on the way to a 90-82 NBL win in Hobart.
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 Cheatham breaks foot, NBL's Breakers set to test market New Zealand Breakers import Zylan Cheatham will miss up to eight weeks of the NBL season with the foot fracture he suffered in the loss to the Adelaide 36ers.
AAP · Oct 26, 2023 Hawks playing the long game with NBA prospect Johnson Illawarra Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas is urging patience with wunderkind AJ Johnson, who he says will get the chance to shine at some point this NBL season.
AAP · Oct 26, 2023 Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
AAP · Oct 26, 2023 Cheatham injured as 36ers upset NZ Breakers in NBL The Adelaide 36ers have ambushed last season's NBL runners-up the New Zealand Breakers, who lost American import Zylan Cheatham to a leg injury.
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Dellavedova to sit out again, NBL return date set Matthew Dellavedova is targeting a return to the Melbourne United line-up in round six, having progressed well in his recovery from concussion.
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 NBL's Robinson remaining calm as injury scars heal Illawarra's Justin Robinson says he had one of the worst games of his life in the loss to Adelaide but insists all basketballers go through rough patches.
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Kings concede Cooks return unlikely this NBL season The Sydney Kings would be open to cutting a player to make room for Xavier Cooks, but concede he is unlikely to return to the NBL this season.
AAP · Oct 23, 2023 NBA's Wizards cut Australian Xavier Cooks Australian swingman Xavier Cooks is a free agent only days out from the beginning of the NBA season after being cut by the Washington Wizards.
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023 ‘It could be life-changing’: what happens when an Aussie team takes on NBA giants The tradition of NBA teams playing exhibitions with international clubs goes back decades, offering opportunities for prospects to showcase their skills