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Kings run riot as Hawks' miserable start continues

Sydney produced some second-quarter magic to claim their second victory of the season while leaving the struggling Hawks winless to start their campaign.

AAP · Sep 27

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

Sobey stars as Phoenix beat Hawks in heated OT thriller

Nathan Sobey has put on a show for the ages in a wild night in Melbourne as the Phoenix beat Illawarra in an overtime epic.

AAP · Jan 8

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Bigs fire to keep Hawks' NBL title defence alive

JaVale McGee and Sam Froling gave another strong showing in their new front-court partnership as Illawarra produced a dominant second half to beat Cairns.

AAP · Jan 3

Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win

The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025

Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

The Sydney Kings have enjoyed their Christmas night celebrations with a thumping 24-point win over local rivals the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

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Jayson Tatum's role in Hawks' NBL triumph

NBA superstar Jayson Tatum had some words of advice for the Illawarra Hawks on the morning of their NBL triumph.

AAP · Mar 23, 2025

NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

An unpredictable NBL championship series will be decided in Wollongong on Sunday when the Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown

Sam Froling will miss the decisive fifth game of the NBL championship series after scans confirmed a long-term achilles tendon issue for the Illawarra big man.

AAP · Mar 21, 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

Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

United's Lee out complete unfinished NBL title business

Marcus Lee was injured during Tasmania's run to the NBL championship last season and is desperate to play a role in Melbourne United's success this time around.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

US import Matt Hurt is key to South East Melbourne's hopes of upsetting top seeds Illawarra in the NBL Playoffs as he eyes a possible return to the NBA.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

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AAP · Jan 30, 2025

JackJumpers' title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on

Star Illawarra big man Sam Froling has scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds to lead his side to a crushing win over Tasmania.

AAP · Jan 20, 2025

Import hurt in Illawarra's NBL rout of Brisbane

The Illawarra Hawks showed again why they are the NBL championship favourites, swatting the Brisbane Bullets aside by 34 points with ease in Wollongong.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Hawks coach slams refs after crucial no-call in NBL

Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has hit out at the NBL referees after his side's three-point loss to Adelaide.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Adelaide win NBL thriller over Hawks

The Illawarra Hawks almost pulled off a miracle comeback from 25 points down before falling three points short of the Adelaide 36ers.

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AAP · Dec 25, 2024

Hawks hold out Kings in Christmas NBL thriller

Both teams held double-figure leads before the Illawarra Hawks ended up beating the Sydney Kings by three points in their NBL clash.

AAP · Dec 13, 2024

Hawks thump United in top-of-the-table NBL blockbuster

The Illawarra Hawks have turned a keenly-anticipated blockbuster into a rout, comfortably beating Melbourne United by 13 points at John Cain Arena.

AAP · Nov 16, 2024

Hawks smother Kings to tighten hold on NBL rivals

Illawarra have beaten rivals Sydney for the second time this season, an all-round effort helping them to a 86-79 NBL victory in Wollongong.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Hawks topple Taipans to keep top spot on NBL ladder

The Illawarra Hawks weren't allowed to find their offensive groove, but they did enough to beat the Cairns Taipans 87-75 in Far North Queensland.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

Record loss: Hawks thump NBL champs Tasmania

The Illawarra Hawks have belted reigning NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers, who were completely out-enthused by their rivals in Wollongong.

AAP · Sep 21, 2024

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

Coach highlights key battle that can decide NBL title

Melbourne United have home-court advantage but face a huge battle against a talented Tasmania JackJumpers outfit in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series.

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