NBL
Sam Kerr and Buddy Franklin had it, Israel Folau didn’t: The acquisition X-factor
What makes a marquee player worth the money?
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
‘He was vilified to an extent’: Longley speaks up for Krause, recalls Bulls years in new documentary
A new documentary on Luc Longley allows Australia’s NBA pioneer to reflect on the forced break-up of the Michael Jordan dynasty he was part of a quarter of a century ago at the Chicago Bulls.
- by Roy Ward
How four Aussie NBA stars stole the show at a Sandringham training court
Melbourne United blew the salary cap, at least when it comes to NBA star power, for the opening day of their first training camp on Wednesday.
- by Roy Ward
‘Stay strong’: the letter from Michael Jordan that gave hoops-mad Ezra a boost
When a 12-year-old boy is hospitalised with cancer, his favourite sport proves more than just a welcome distraction.
- by Natasha Sholl
‘Knew them before they were cool’: The NBL has a chance to go mainstream in the US
The NBL battles to gain larger domestic audiences during summer. Despite that, CEO Jeremy Loeliger is bullish about the chances of expanding the Australian broadcast product in the US.
- by Roy Ward
‘I’m already training my arse off’: The Aussie NBA champion preparing for World Cup fight
Matthew Dellavedova will return to Melbourne United with plans to use his second stint in the NBL to make his case to remain in the Boomers team for this year’s FIBA World Cup and the Paris Olympics.
- by Roy Ward
'Dream come true': Boom times for Giddey, Daniels, but wait on Simmons
Emerging NBA stars Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels headline the strongest Boomers squad in Australian basketball history ahead of this year’s FIBA men’s World Cup, while the door is open for a shock return for Ben Simmons should he prove he has overcome a back injury.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
LGBTQ
Playing basketball between a rock and a hard place can cause bruises
In determining the status of transgender player Lexi Rodgers, Basketball Australia could not please everybody. It is the most intractable issue in sport.
- by Greg Baum
Magic finish to season for Cooks after impressive first start at Wizards
The former Sydney Kings star recorded a maiden double-double after being handed a first start in the NBA.
- by Jasper Bruce
NBA draftee Luke Travers leaves Perth Wildcats
The Perth Wildcats’ bid to return to their championship-winning ways has suffered a huge blow, with Luke Travers informing the club of his desire to explore his options as a free agent.
- by Justin Chadwick
Twice as nice: Cooks, Walton jnr guide Sydney Kings to another NBL title
Bench guard Angus Glover also played a major role in the 77-69 win over the New Zealand Breakers in the series-deciding match in Sydney.
- by Jasper Bruce