The Latest Breaking News from Adelaide Lightning

Flames strike down Lightning as headband Shelley shines

The Sydney Flames have picked up their second victory of the WNBL season by beating a new-look Adelaide Lightning at the Quaycentre.

AAP · Oct 18

Dawn of new WNBL era as stars return, Jewels add polish

The WNBL's new season tips off on Thursday, and it will mark a new era for the league as a ninth team is added, players return, and full-circle moments occur.

AAP · Oct 14

'Disjointed': WNBA causing Aussie scheduling headaches

One of the WNBL's star players has labelled an overlap between the WNBA and Australia's domestic season "hard" ahead of the league's tip-off on Thursday.

AAP · Oct 12

Southside overshadow young gun to cement fourth spot

The Adelaide Lightning have fallen apart in an 82-58 drubbing by the Southside Melbourne Flyers, despite huge efforts by Dallas Loughridge and Steph Talbot.

AAP · Jan 17

Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Steph Talbot and Dallas Loughridge combined to end the Adelaide Lightning's long run of outs in an 11-point victory over the Sydney Flames.

AAP · Jan 13

Maley magic powers Perth to clean sweep over Adelaide

The Perth Lynx have continued their dominance over the Adelaide Lightning, with Anneli Maley providing the fireworks to power her side to victory.

AAP · Jan 10

How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian's career

Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar

Bendigo's Olivia Pollerd believes the WNBL is underestimating her team, while Adelaide's Dallas Loughridge says her new coach has reignited their group.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

'Serious': Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing

Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025