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NBL: United and Wildcats set the early pace
Perth and Melbourne will face off as the form teams of the NBL after contrasting but equally impressive season starts.
Perth and Melbourne will face off as the form teams of the NBL after contrasting but equally impressive season starts.
The Sydney Kings chalked up a pressure-relieving first victory with Sunday's 103-87 thrashing of NSW rivals Illawarra Hawks at Qudos Bank Arena.
When it comes to LA Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, Andrew Bogut admits he is nothing like he expected.
A team of eight carry 227 panels into a shipping container to reveal a 10-tonne basketball court.
They had a big road trip - but spending six hours stranded in Brisbane was never on the agenda.
Andrew Bogut is getting his life and his NBA career back in order and doing so just in time for the start of the new season.
Sarah McAppion, Issie Bourne and Carlie Smith will play for the Australian three-on-three team.
The Sydney Kings are in danger of posting their worst start to a season in 26 years.
The Capitals' unbeaten run is over but it was a performance that proved they can be contenders.
Ben Simmons is ready to attack and if pre-season is anything to go by, his rookie season should be mandatory viewing.
People all over the world see Chubby Checker as a rock and roll icon that made "The Twist" famous.
Paul Goriss laughs there'll be a family feud taking centre stage when the Capitals face Townsville.
Jason Cadee grew up hating the Sydney Kings. On Friday, he will score his 1000th point for them.
Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze will begin scouting the globe for a third import if his current roster doesn't show signs of becoming a genuine title contender in the opening rounds of the NBL season.
Craig Moller accomplished a unique piece of history during Melbourne United's NBA preseason game against Oklahoma City Thunder.
But coach Paul Goriss says there are no excuses for poor performance in a new-look WNBL format.
Rachel Jarry got through two games in three days unscathed to open Canberra's WNBL campaign.
Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has no qualms if his impressive side loses players to the NBA.
Melbourne United held strong to fight out a memorable game against Oklahoma City Thunder.
Two blocks from Josh Heustis stopped Melbourne United from claiming the upset win over Oklahoma City.
Jordan Hooper led the Capitals to a thrilling 84-77 win over Abby Bishop's Adelaide Lightning.
On the surface Oklahoma City superstar Russell Westbrook doesn't have too much regard for NBL club Melbourne United ahead of their game in OKC on Monday morning. But the NBA MVP is also known for his joking around.
Australian guard Dante Exum was aiming for a breakout NBA season, now he is facing another break and it could be a long one.
A weary Sydney Kings suffered a second-half fade-out to lose their NBL season-opener 105-96 to the Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena.
Abigail Wehrung was rocked when she found out Adelaide coach Chris Lucas had cancer.
Carmelo Anthony jokes he is ready for a bruising encounter but the Thunder could use their regular season rotation when they play Melbourne United on Monday morning.
Former Capitals star Michelle will join husband Simon for a WNBL family debut on Sunday.
Perth coach Trevor Gleeson admits his team will be entering the unknown when they begin their NBL title defence on Saturday night against Brisbane.
Paul Goriss set his side the goal of defending home court and his side ticked the first box.
It's one thing to have the skills, it's another to have the confidence to use them and now Dante Exum finally has both.
Melbourne United will be without star guard Chris Goulding for three weeks as he recovers from an appendectomy.
Melbourne overcame a sluggish start to defeat Adelaide 99-97 in a gripping NBL season opener on Thursday night.
New year, new players, new court. What can we expect from the Canberra Capitals this year?
The Canberra Capitals have a message for the doubters.
Ben Simmons has made a successful return to competitive basketball from a year- long injury absence in Philadelphia's NBA pre-season game against Memphis.
Melbourne United star Chris Goulding has fallen to the "Adelaide Appendicitis" curse just hours before his team's NBL season-opener in Adelaide on Thursday night.
Tai Wesley has turned a season of frustration into a preseason of growth as he shapes as a key player for Melbourne United.
Championship favourites Melbourne United will start the NBL season when they face Adelaide 36ers on Thursday. Roy Ward looks at how all eight teams are stacking up for season 2017-2018.
The NBL will enter its new season with a "whopper" of a naming-rights sponsor with Hungry Jack's signing on.
The Capitals, Meteors and Canberra United want to ignite women's sport in the capital.
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