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The Latest Breaking News from NBL

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.

AAP · Sep 6

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's financial documents.

AAP · Sep 3

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.

AAP · Sep 1

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Three-point dunks and mid-court shots worth four: how Australia’s NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules

The Australian men’s professional basketball league has lodged a request with rule-makers about trialling rule changes aimed to deliver more highlights

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

'X is my brother': Kings star forgiven over drug ban

Torrey Craig says he judges NBL teammate and "brother" Xavier Cooks on his character, not on his second failed drug test in as many years.

AAP · Aug 24

WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.

AAP · Aug 24

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Talented wing Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year deal to join his older brother Kyrin at the NBL's Cairns Taipans.

AAP · Aug 15

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Top talent and big money: is Australian basketball heading into a golden age?

The success of Australian players in the NBA and WNBA comes as the NBL continues to enjoy growth and become an ever-more attractive proposition

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

Adelaide came within a sliver of the NBL championship last season and now veteran coach Trevor Gleeson is tasked with helping the 36ers take the next step.

AAP · Aug 6

Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

A veteran of 367 NBA games, Cole Anthony has joined Melbourne United for their first season under new head coach Jacob Chance.

AAP · Aug 5

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has tested positive for a recreational drug, less than two years after finding himself embroiled in a similar scandal.

AAP · Aug 4

NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs

NBL Group chief executive David Stevenson has spoken about the league's plans for expansion and clubs' complaints over travel and flights.

AAP · Aug 3

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.

AAP · Aug 2

Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026

NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to develop the training programs it will use to prepare its astronauts to explore the lunar surface.

Space · Jul 31

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AAP · Jul 30

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

American guard Milton Doyle has signed a one-year deal to join the Illawarra Hawks for the 2026/27 NBL season.

AAP · Jul 28

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.

AAP · Jul 23

Melbourne United land versatile NBA talent Travers

Melbourne have continued to add to their star-studded roster with Luke Travers returning from NBA club Cleveland to join United on a two-year deal.

AAP · Jul 22

NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.

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AAP · Jul 15

Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split

Dash Daniels will land in new NBL colours after the emerging star's decision to leave Melbourne United after one season.

AAP · Jul 13

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

Former NBA wing Nate Hinton has joined the Brisbane Bullets as new coach Will Weaver eyes a return to the NBL playoffs.

AAP · Jul 6

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.

AAP · Jul 2

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

A bureaucratic technicality cost Bryce Cotton the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Olympics, but his path to LA 2028 looks promising.

AAP · Jul 1

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

AAP · Jun 29

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

AAP · Jun 25

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

The NBL has fined Andrew Bogut over a series of social media posts about Adelaide owner Grant Kelley, whom he also confronted during the championship series.

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