United's Ili keen to be as offensive as possible in NBL Defensive ace Shea Ili has taken his offensive game to a new level over the off-season in a boost to NBL title-chasing Melbourne United's scoring options. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
NBL's Hawks sign ex-NBA guard Darius Days Darius Days has become the Illawarra Hawks' third import signing ahead of the upcoming NBL season. AAP · Sep 3, 2024
'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing Jaylin Galloway has opened up about his whirlwind foray into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, and subsequent return to the Sydney Kings. AAP · Aug 28, 2024
Ex-NBL star feels like 'nothing' after one-punch attack Former Brisbane Bullets player Harry Froling has told a court his career was ended by a single punch as his attacker was jailed for the brutal crime. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Wildcats sign former first-round NBA pick Dylan Windler Former Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Dylan Windler hopes to continue the winning tradition of the Perth Wildcats after signing for the NBL club. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby The Tasmania JackJumpers have split with highly-rated youngster Roman Siulepa over the 18-year-old's desire to continue playing schoolboy rugby union. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
No grudges as Cooks and Goorjian reunite at NBL's Kings Brian Goorjian cut Xavier Cooks from his Boomers squad for the Olympics but the forward has no bad blood as they aim to revitalise the Sydney Kings. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season Having won the NBL title in just their third season, coach Scott Roth is making sure the Tasmania JackJumpers have put that in the past and reset. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
'Blindsided' Ninnis ready for legal stoush with 36ers Scott Ninnis says he expects the Adelaide 36ers to honour his two-year contract after he was sacked as coach just weeks out from the new NBL season. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Ninnis' coaching stint a 'constant challenge': 36ers The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Top NBA draft prospect Karim Lopez joins NZ Breakers Expected to be a first-round NBA draft pick in 2026, Karim Lopez has joined the New Zealand Breakers through the NBL's Next Star program. AAP · Aug 10, 2024
NBL commissioner Jeremy Loeliger steps down Jeremy Loeliger has stepped away from his role as NBL commissioner, a role he's had since 2019. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season AAP · Aug 1, 2024
Phoenix sign American Hurt to complete NBL import spots American NBA player Matthew Hurt has signed with the Melbourne Phoenix for the next NBL season, rounding out their three-man import roster. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024 Why Australia has two men’s basketball teams to cheer at the Paris Olympics South Sudan’s story of resilience, unity and hope has a strong Australian flavour thanks to the five players with connections to the country
AAP · Jul 25, 2024 NBL's best sixth man returns in Melbourne title boost NBL championship contenders Melbourne United are a step closer to finalising their 2024-25 roster after former NBA guard Ian Clark re-signed with the club.
AAP · Jul 22, 2024 Tim Paine joins JackJumpers in high performance role The Tasmania JackJumpers have bolstered their high-performance department with the acquisition of former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine.
AAP · Jul 19, 2024 Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.
AAP · Jul 11, 2024 Hutchison sells NBL club Perth Wildcats for $40m The Perth Wildcats are set for their second ownership change in the space of three years, with Mark Arena signing a deal to buy the NBL club.
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL's Phoenix Trinidad and Tobago forward Malique Lewis has joined South East Melbourne under the NBL's Next Stars program in an attempt to boost his NBA draft stock.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.
AAP · Jul 4, 2024 Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China It's crunch time for the Australian Boomers ahead of the Paris Olympics, with a 17-man squad to be cut to 12 following a warm-up series sweep of China.
AAP · Jul 3, 2024 Olympic twist to Jack McVeigh's basketball love story Australian Boomers forward Jack McVeigh's decision to sidestep his honeymoon to press claims for a Paris Olympics berth looks increasingly likely to pay off.
AAP · Jul 1, 2024 NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast The NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is headed back to the Gold Coast in September as league officials consider whether the city should host an expansion team.
AAP · Jul 1, 2024 Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China.