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New Sydney Kings coach to approach NBL over controversial call in Taipans loss
The Kings were trailing behind by just one point at Cairns Pop-Up Arena for their season opener before Casper Ware was fouled while attempting a critical shot with just two seconds left in the game.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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NBA prospect Giddey learns big lessons in NBL
NBL Next Star Josh Giddey is already seeing why the NBL has helped talents like himself prepare for life in the NBA.
- by Roy Ward
Ready to fly: Phoenix to hit ground running
South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.
- by Roy Ward
United storm home in NBL opener
Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
Time has 'healed the wound' of grand final debacle, says Kings' Newley
Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.
- by Sarah Keoghan
From unsure to these shores: Hopson 'elated' to return to NBL
Scotty Hopson contemplated a season away from basketball as COVID-19 raged but Melbourne United's offer and Australia's handling of the pandemic has him 'elated' with his decision to return to the NBL.
- by Roy Ward
Simmons staying put after Harden heads for Nets
James Harden has been traded from Houston to the Brooklyn Nets in a move which puts to bed speculation of a deal with Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers.
- by Ben Golliver
NBA likely to review videos that appear to show Irving at birthday party
While the Nets have kept the reason for Kyrie Irving's absence from the team private, videos of what appears to be the star celebrating at a birthday party have surfaced on social media.
- by Jeff Zillgitt
NBL hopes for return to Victoria, NSW in coming rounds
Games could return to Victoria as early as round three but league officials are anxiously watching locally acquired cases before committing to anything.
- by Roy Ward
'We're creating history': Mills making Indigenous hoop dreams a reality
The NBA champion hopes to find the next generation of Indigenous basketball stars with a new competition he believes is unlike any other in Australia.
- by Phil Lutton
Six-time NBL champion Wagstaff named ninth Wildcats captain
Veteran swingman and newly minted Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff says the impending NBL season will be about being adaptable.
- by Peter de Kruijff