NBL star and coach fined after Twitter warUPDATE: An explosive Twitter war between an NBL player and coach, leading to $1000 in fines, has made the upcoming meeting the Bullets and 36ers even more exciting.
Headbutt lands Bullets star in big troubleBULLETS star Daniel Kickert has been charged with head-butting Adelaide 36ers’ swingman Anthony Drmic during Brisbane’s NBL win over the weekend.
Craig getting it done at both endsIMPORT Torrey Craig’s influence on Brisbane’s surge into the NBL’s top four goes well beyond his eye-catching numbers.
Ex-NBA man, Goulding revive UnitedNEW recruit Casper Ware and returning star Chris Goulding joined forces to down Cairns Taipans and keep Melbourne United’s NBL season alive.
Kickert happy to kick it on the benchBULLETS sharpshooter Daniel Kickert says he’s happy to stay on the bench should his fine form continue.
How the Kings became road warriorsTHE Sydney Kings are in the middle of a 15 day, 17,000 kilometre physical challenge that is rated among the toughest in Australian sport.
Wildcats beat Kings to go topTHE Perth Wildcats have replaced Sydney at the top of the NBL ladder with a commanding 93-80 win over the Kings at Perth Arena on Thursday night.
Randle in the way for BulletsBRISBANE guard Adam Gibson says the Bullets have found their identity. Now they just have to find a way to stop Adelaide star Jerome Randle.
United hope Goulding ready to Ware out TaipansMELBOURNE United will debut former NBA guard Casper Ware and is hopeful for the long-awaited return of star Chris Goulding against Cairns tomorrow night.
Dominant Kings ready to take PerthTHE Kings have ruled the NBL this season but Sydney coach Andrew Gaze believes reigning champions Perth Wildcats are still the team to beat.
Melbourne United signs NBA point guardMELBOURNE United has signed 26-year-old point guard Casper Ware, who will become the team’s third and final import.
NBL launches investigation into blackoutCAIRNS Taipans have launched an appeal against the NBL’s decision to award Brisbane victory after their match was abandoned with just over a minute.
Wildcats fall in overtime thrillerA SUPERB performance from Matt Knight couldn’t help Perth overcome the absence of its two most important players as New Zealand eked out an overtime win.
Blackout: NBL game cancelled after power outageA STUNNING power outage has forced the abandonment of the Cairns Taipans-Brisbane Bullets NBL game with just over 90 seconds remaining.
Andersen staying positive despite another lossMELBOURNE United veteran David Andersen hopes the scoring power of his team in the loss to Sydney is a sign of things to come when their best team is back on the court.
Gaze returns to conquer UnitedANDREW Gaze used to rule Melbourne as a Tiger and returned as a foreign King to conquer the team he never wanted to exist.
Gaze says Melbourne United ‘unlucky’“REALLY, really unlucky” is how Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze describes Melbourne United’s horror start to the NBL season ahead of the clash at Hisense Arena tonight.
‘I went through a lot of s**t in my day’LONG before Sydney Kings import Josh Powell starred on the NBA stage alongside icons like Kobe Bryant, life was vastly different as a teenage runaway.
Battling Bullets upset KingsBULLETS coach Andrej Lemanis says his side showed fight, focus and finesse to claim a drama-charged 86-73 upset victory over league-leading Sydney on Thursday night.
United hunting wins amid tough timesBOTTOM of the NBL ladder, star Boomer injured, import sacked. Not much is going right for Melbourne United. But centre David Andersen is looking on the bright side.
Bullets coach seeks NBL please explainBRISBANE Bullets coach Andrej Lemanis has spoken to the NBL referees boss this week after his team was on the wrong side of the foul count in losses to Sydney and New Zealand.
Jackson released by Melbourne UnitedFORMER NBL MVP Cedric Jackson has become the first casualty in Melbourne United’s poor start to the season after being released by the club.
Breakers sign son of NBA legendAN import of the highest pedigree is coming to the NBL, with the New Zealand Breakers signing the son of NBA legend John Stockton.
Wildcats back Wroe to fill Martin voidPERTH will back Corban Wroe to fill the void left by injured skipper Damian Martin after opting against pursuing a short-term replacement point guard.
NBL coach’s perfect response to on-court brawlTHE matchup between the Sydney Kings and Cairns Taipans got heated, and one coach had the best, most Australian response to the on-court scuffle.
Clutch King exacts revenge on TaipansJUST two days after falling to Cairns, the Sydney Kings exacted revenge after skipper Kevin Lisch drained a clutch jump shot to bury the Taipans.
Wayward Bullets misfire in AucklandBRISBANE Bullets shot themselves in the foot in Auckland, going down to New Zealand 86-70 after hitting just 23 shots from 70 attempts.
United’s season goes from bad to worseMELBOURNE United’s NBL season is heading south after Dean Demopoulos’ men lost their fourth successive game - falling to cellar dwellers Illawarra.
Wildcats survive red-hot RandleTHE Perth Wildcats survived a late Adelaide fightback and a red-hot Jerome Randle to record a 106-103 win at Perth Arena on Saturday night.
Taipans snap Kings’ NBL winning streakCAIRNS Taipans have handed the Sydney Kings their second loss of the season after the Snakes grinded the visitors down in the lowest scoring game of the season.
Kings insist: We play by the rulesSYDNEY’S star-studded roster has raised concerns over a lack of parity in the NBL but the Kings insist they are just abiding by the rules in place.
United suffer third loss in rowMELBOURNE United has suffered its third straight loss after failing to overcome a scrappy but defiant New Zealand Breakers.
Wildcats skipper to return against 36ersDAMIAN Martin will complete another remarkable comeback from injury when he suits up for Perth against Adelaide on Saturday night.
The nicest coach in Australian sportDON’T let the rip on his new Hugo Boss suit fool you. Andrew Gaze is the nicest coach in Australian sport.
Goulding to miss United’s big weekendA FIERY week on the practice court has Melbourne United gunning to bounce back against New Zealand Breakers but Chris Goulding has been ruled out.
Bullets import’s tasty form just a starterAFTER coming off the bench for Cairns the past two seasons, red-hot Brisbane Bullets import Torrey Craig is relishing his licence to thrill as a starter.
Top ’cat aims to return against 36ersWILDCATS captain Damian Martin is hopeful he will be back to lead the defending NBL champion against the 36ers at Perth Arena on Saturday.
Kings star Khazzouh eyes return to courtSYDNEY Kings star Julian Khazzouh is set to ramp up his rehab process ahead of a highly anticipated return to the court after injuring himself in December last year.
Blake’s strong start as Kings beat BulletsFORMER Los Angeles Laker Steve Blake brought a touch of showtime to Sydney as the Kings cemented themselves as NBL title favourites with a win over Brisbane.
Import has ‘no doubt’ he’s right fit for CatsJARON Johnson has “no doubt” about being the right fit for the Wildcats despite a tumultuous fortnight where he was axed before answering Perth’s SOS call.
Breakers light up to dismantle 36ersADELAIDE’s NBL team travelled across the Tasman to last night become the blatant victims of identity theft as New Zealand’s Breakers made a mockery of their vaunted defensive persona.
Wildcats recall axed import amid injury crisisJARON Johnson will make a sensational return to the Perth Wildcats on Friday night, a week after being axed for failing to fit the team balance.
Bullets net Shanghai Sharks starsSHANGHAI Sharks forwards Wang Tong and Yan Peng have joined Brisbane as development players as part of the developing ties between the NBL and Chinese basketball.
‘They’re capable of kicking your a--’MELBOURNE United coach Dean Demopoulos has warned his charges not to be complacent against winless Cairns tomorrow night, saying the NBL is “even-steven”.
Wildcats blindsided by Ingram exitUPDATE: Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson says “mental issues from the past” were behind the sudden exit of Andre Ingram, which has deepened the club’s guards crisis.
Sixers take early plea to reduce Ferguson banADELAIDE will accept the “early plea” option the NBL suddenly has adopted so the 36ers can have Terrance Ferguson’s two-match ban reduced to one.
Wildcats guards Martin, Kenny sidelinedPERTH Wildcats guards Damian Martin and Jarrod Kenny are facing time on the sidelines after suffering injuries in Sunday’s win over Melbourne United.
Sixers consider Ferguson ban appealTHE Adelaide 36ers are considering an appeal against a two-match suspension for young import Terrance Ferguson for allegedly striking Cairns forward Mark Worthington in Friday’s NBL clash.
Table-topping Kings soar past HawksTHE Sydney Kings clearly like Mondays after they beat up on fierce rivals the Illawarra Hawks 90-73 to retain top spot on the NBL ladder.
Breaking bread steels Lemanis, BulletsANDREJ Lemanis owes a lot to the New Zealand Breakers. And thanks to a tough round 3 win over his former team, the Brisbane Bullets are brimming with confidence.