Canberra Capitals import Jazmon Gwathmey has been through her fair share of downs, but every time she has gotten back up.

Dandenong Rangers import Natalie Novosel has backed her young side to take a big step forward in the WNBL this season.

The Brisbane Bullets are back with a bang.

Townsville Fire will be out to claim their third-straight championship when the 36th WNBL season tips off on Friday night.

Cedric Jackson's legacy with the New Zealand Breakers will stand the test of time.

The Perth Wildcats open their 2016/17 NBL season on Thursday away to the Brisbane Bullets and captain Damian Martin decided to give coach Trevor Gleeson a bit of a scare before the side flew out.

Lauren Jackson has spoken out for the WNBL ahead of the new season which starts on Friday night.

How does your NBL team look this season? Roy Ward preview all eight sides ahead of Thursday night's tip off.

Every NBL game will be live streamed into China this season.

Australia's best women basketballers are demanding a minimum wage, spurred on by netball's huge pay bump for its athletes.

Jess Bibby will swap her basketball shoes for a pair of footy boots after signing with the GWS women.

LeBron James says he will be helping his "little brother" Ben Simmons battle through the mental and physical challenges the young Australian faces in the coming months while recovering from a right foot fracture.

Opals great Penny Taylor's basketball career is over, her WNBA team Phoenix Mercury knocked out in the semi-finals by defending champions.

Former Australian Opals and Canberra Capitals star Lauren Jackson is expecting her first child after retiring from basketball earlier this year.

The Canberra Capitals view netball and women's AFL as a benchmark they need to meet.

Kate Gaze says the Capitals' senior players must stand tall and shoulder the workload required to rebuild the club.

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons will have surgery on his broken foot next week and is expected to be sidelined for three months.

Toronto Raptors players locked arms during the Canadian and US national anthems on Saturday, as protests over racial inequality spread to the NBA.

The GWS Giants turn to two Canberra sporting stars for the inaugural women's AFL competition.

Ben Simmons has broken a bone in his right foot during the Philadelphia 76ers' final NBA training camp scrimmage at Stockton University.

Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss says his side will need time to gel in the early stages of the WNBL season.

The relationship between Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat continued disintegrating, with the All-Star claiming the NBA team didn't tell him before going public with their belief he will not play for them again.

Canberra import Jazmon Gwathmey is intent on guiding the Capitals out of the WNBL finals wilderness.

Australian rookie Thon Maker has had a horror start to his first NBA pre-season by suffering a wrist injury in the Milwaukee Bucks' first practice session.

Dallas Mavericks' billionaire owner Mark Cuban and star Dirk Nowitzki are salivating at the prospect of "dirty" play from Australian veteran recruit Andrew Bogut.

Patrick Mills' post-Olympic Games holiday is over and he has vowed to rise to a new level in his eighth NBA season to ensure the legacy of future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan lives on.

Basketball is coming to SBS with the NBL to have a Sunday game shown live each week on the national broadcaster this season.

The Brisbane Bullets are hopeful Cameron Bairstow and Reuben TeRangi will be fit for the side's landmark return to the National Baskeball League next week. 

Ben Simmons says he has stacked on 15kg of muscle since the Philadelphia 76ers selected him with the number one pick at June's NBA Draft.

Illawarra Hawks confirmed they are legitimate title contenders by winning the NBL's Loggins-Bruton Cup at the Australian Basketball Challenge in Brisbane.

Sydney Kings import Greg Whittington showed his dunking prowess during the Australian Basketball Challenge in Brisbane.

Penny Taylor isn't going anywhere yet, neither are her Phoenix Mercury who are into the best of five WNBA semi finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett announced his retirement after 21 NBA seasons on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of ultimate intensity and defensive prowess.

Australian great Penny Taylor has pushed back her retirement party for at least another game as her Phoenix Mercury won their way through to the second round of the WNBA Playoffs.

Melbourne Boomers have lost their co-captain Elyse Penaluna for the season and are now searching for a replacement player.

Dallas superstar Dirk Nowitzki believes Australian Andrew Bogut's championship experience will make the Mavericks genuine NBA title contenders again in 2016-17.

They're the new Canberra Capitals sister act who spend their weekdays in the classroom.

Midway through his annual pre-season media luncheon, Brett Brown was asked his expectations for the season.

Australian basketball great Penny Taylor could play her last WNBA game as early as Thursday as her Phoenix Mercury enter the sudden death rounds of the WNBA Playoffs.