Basketball

Wildcats sign French rising star Alexandre Sarr

The Wildcats have tapped into the NBL's Next Stars program for the first time, signing highly touted NBA draft prospect Alexandre Sarr on a one-season...

Boomers wary of World Cup grind as draw revealed

Australia's path to a maiden basketball World Cup medal later this year has been determined, with the Boomers drawn in a pool with Finland, Japan and...

Boomers draw Japan, Finland and Germany in World Cup

Australia's path to a maiden basketball World Cup medal later this year has been determined, the Boomers drawn into a pool with Finland, Japan and Ger...

NBL's Isaac Humphries signs with Adelaide 36ers

Melbourne United centre Isaac Humphries has signed a one-year contract to return to the Adelaide 36ers.

AFL operations boss Stevenson appointed NBL CEO

David Stevenson, the AFL's general manager of operations, has been appointed CEO of the NBL.

Coach Vickerman commits to United NBL charge until 2028

Melbourne United have extended NBL coach Dean Vickerman's contract for a further four years, with the title-winning mentor committing until the end of...

BA blocks trans athlete from women's basketball comp

An expert panel convened by Basketball Australia has ruled trans athlete Lexi Rodgers ineligible for this season's NBL1 South women's competition.

Luke Travers sees Melbourne as NBA stepping stone

Luke Travers has joined Melbourne United from bitter NBL rivals the Perth Wildcats as he seeks further development that could land him a place in the...

NBL announces return of popular Christmas Day fixtures

The NBL will host two games on Christmas Day this year after introducing the concept last season.

NBL champion Jo Lual-Acuil re-joins Melbourne United

Championship-winning centre Jo Lual-Acuil will return to Melbourne United for their next NBL campaign after a season playing in China.

Pinder pens two-year NBL deal with Perth Wildcats

High-flying forward Keanu Pinder will return to Western Australia after signing a two-year deal with Perth Wildcats.

South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach

Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons...

NBA draftee Luke Travers leaves Perth Wildcats

NBA draftee Luke Travers has told the Perth Wildcats he is keen to explore his free agency options as he attempts to build a case for an NBA call-up.

NBL's Kings re-sign grand-final hero Angus Glover

Bench guard Angus Glover, who played a pivotal role in securing the NBL title, has re-signed with the Sydney Kings.

Townsville Fire surge to title after grounding Flyers

Townsville Fire have secured their fourth WNBL championship after completing a 2-0 sweep of Southside Flyers.

Proud Townsville Fire coach lauds WNBL champions

Townsville Fire have erased memories of their painful 2020 grand-final loss by clinching the 2022/23 WNBL title after a memorable run.

Towsville Fire surge to title after grounding Flyers

Townsville Fire have secured their fourth WNBL championship after completing a 2-0 sweep of Southside Flyers.

Galloway becomes first champion King to re-sign

The Sydney Kings have re-signed the first member of their NBL championship-winning team, with rising star Jaylin Galloway committing long-term.

Fire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker

Shyla Heal and Tianna Hawkins have led a scoring spree for Townsville as the Fire blew the Southside Flyers away in Game 1 of the WNBL grand final ser...

WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series

Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.