DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

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.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Dual NBL champion Vasiljevic leaves Kings

Dejan Vasiljevic, a key cog in the Sydney Kings' championship-winning machine, has left the club to pursue overseas opportunities.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement

The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Sydney determined to make Cooks' send-off fit for King

Xavier Cooks' long-time teammate and friend Angus Glover says the Sydney Kings are keen to send their talisman off to the NBA as a champion.

AAP · Mar 13, 2023

Gutsy New Zealand Breakers force decider with win over Sydney Kings in NBL finals series

The NBL championship series is headed for a winner-takes-all Game 5 after New Zealand Breakers denied Sydney Kings 80-70 in Auckland.

The New Daily · Mar 12, 2023

Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider

Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.

AAP · Mar 12, 2023

Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final

The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

Sydney Kings won't be distracted by Cooks' NBA deal

As they hunt back-to-back NBL titles, the Sydney Kings are determined not to become distracted by Xavier Cooks' impending move to the NBA.

AAP · Mar 8, 2023

Wizards Sign Xavier Cooks, MVP of Australia’s NBL, per Report

Washington reportedly agreed to a deal with the star forward from the reigning NBL champion Sydney Kings on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2023

Sydney Kings star Cooks scores maiden NBA contract

Newly-minted NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has signed with the Washington Wizards and will become the 11th Australian playing in the NBA this season.

AAP · Mar 5, 2023