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NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs.

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Disgruntled NBL clubs to fight Supreme Court's verdict

The NSW Supreme Court has stayed proceedings commenced by the Illawarra Hawks and South East Melbourne Phoenix against the NBL.

AAP

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

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NBL's last-gasp offer ahead of Supreme Court date

The NBL has met with club owners as the stoush between league boss Larry Kestelman and Illawarra owner Jared Novelly prepares to hit the NSW Supreme Court.

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NBL boss tips Patty Mills for Australian swansong

The NBL's owner believes NBA veteran Patty Mills is likely to feature in the Australian league in the coming years.

AAP

'Haters will hate': NBL unfazed as court date looms

NBL owner Larry Kestelman has addressed his ongoing legal stoush with Illawarra Hawks counterpart Jared Novelly ahead of their date in the NSW Supreme Court.

AAP

Kestelman on verge of selling out of clubs amid NBL war

Larry Kestelman is on the cusp of selling his final shares in the NBL's clubs as a bitter stoush with Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly continues.

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A Trump acolyte, a rival billionaire and a power struggle: how civil war erupted in Australian basketball

Soon-to-be US ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Jared Novelly is leading NBL clubs in a messy dispute that could reshape the sport

The Guardian - AU

New Orleans Pelicans to bring NBA basketball to Australia with two games in Melbourne

NBA franchise the New Orleans Pelicans are the latest American sports team to agree to play in Australia

The Guardian - AU

NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.

AAP

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Chief executive David Stevenson saying it's in basketball's interest for the NBL and WNBL to be run by the same body.

AAP

We've been dreaming of top-level basketball in Newcastle for long enough

Let's shoot for the stars

Newcastle Herald

Lord mayor demands action on Hunter Park redevelopment

A consultant's report seen by the Newcastle Herald shows the extent of planning work which has gone into the Hunter Park project since it was announced almost six years ago.

Newcastle Herald

JackJumpers basketball team CEO Simon Brookhouse resigns

The Tasmania JackJumpers basketball team is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer after sensationally parting ways with inaugural club boss Simon Brookhouse.

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Newcastle Herald

NBL boss on the key to Newcastle's return to top-tier basketball

"We would love to see Newcastle back in the NBL under the right circumstances."

ABC News

The uncertain future and rocky history of the NBL in Australia

It's November 2002 and NBA legend Magic Johnson has hand-picked a little-known Australian team to take on his former squad, the Michigan State Spartans.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Owner of NBL wants to recruit Bronny James

Many feel Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, will try his hand at college basketball, but one man wants him to play down under instead.

AAP

Cairns Taipans in NBL pride round drama

Cairns Taipans have chosen not to wear the themed NBL pride round uniforms after some players who voiced concerns over the initiative were subjected to abuse.

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Australia’s NBL Recruiting Bronny James to Join League

LeBron James’s eldest son is being targeted by the Australian league following his senior season.

AAP

NBL owner content with Bullets investment

NBL owner Larry Kestelman says he's still confident in his investment in the Brisbane Bullets, despite the struggling side firing coach James Duncan last week.

Newcastle Herald

Sports see new entertainment centre as game-changer

A proposed 11,000-seat stadium could host top-level basketball and netball games.

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