The Latest Breaking News from NBL

ALM, ALW set to launch maiden pride round

The A-League is expected to announce plans for a competition-wide pride celebration next month.

AAP · Jan 29, 2023

Cairns continue push for top two NBL spot

Cairns were pushed to the very end but held on for a vital win over rivals Brisbane to clinch a playoff spot and cement themselves in the NBL's top-two.

AAP · Jan 28, 2023

NBL Breakers clinch play-offs, beat United

New Zealand Breakers have overcome a slow start to triumph over Melbourne United 80-74 in Auckland and keep their chase for a top-two NBL finish alive.

AAP · Jan 28, 2023

Cairns Taipans opt out of wearing NBL Champion Pride Round jerseys due to 'barrage of abuse'

Speaking after the Taipans' defeat in Melbourne on Wednesday night, Forde said the team chose not to wear the jersey with a rainbow logo after they were subject to "targeted attacks".

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Taipans defy NBL pride jersey backlash

Cairns coach Adam Forde insists his team is supportive of the NBL's inaugural pride round, despite their decision not to wear the one-off jersey.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

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.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Australian basketball’s first pride round lauded despite some NBL players’ reluctance to wear LGBTQ+ jersey

Beau Newell from Pride in Sport says it’s naive to expect all players to wear rainbow logo and does not undermine inclusivity

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Teenager bailed over alleged one-punch attack on NBL star Harry Froling outside nightclub

A 19-year-old man has been released on bail following his arrest over an alleged attack on basketballer Harry Froling outside a Wollongong nightclub.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24, 2023

NBL's Froling injured in late-night attack

Brisbane NBL player Harry Froling remains in hospital after suffering head injuries when allegedly assaulted after a night out in Wollongong.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023