Boomers rise from uncertain future to grand finalists
Melbourne Boomers were facing oblivion in early 2016, now they are two wins from a WNBL championship.
Melbourne Boomers were facing oblivion in early 2016, now they are two wins from a WNBL championship.
Cleveland's star LeBron James was kept quiet as the Timberwolves romped to a 127-99 win.
Brittany Smart came to Australia as an unknown import, three years later she will start in the WNBL grand final series starting on Saturday night.
Whether it's a test of Melbourne United's title hopes or purely to shut up rowdy Perth Wildcats' fans, Melbourne know their visit to Perth Arena on Friday night is a key moment in the season.
The Sydney Kings have all but admitted to giving up on making the NBL play-offs, releasing import centre Jeremy Tyler two months after he arrived.
The WNBL grand final series will be much more than just a battle between superstar centres Liz Cambage and Suzy Batkovic.
Australian Boomers star Matthew Dellavedova has again been accused of being a dirty player after he was ejected from an NBA match for the first time.
Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has hailed his side's comeback win over Illawarra Hawks as a key moment in the team's season.
Australian centre Andrew Bogut is seeking a new home in the NBA after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday morning.
Melbourne United unleashed a new star upon the NBL in Saturday night's 79-77 come-from-behind triumph over the Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong.
The Perth Wildcats remain on top of the NBL ladder after grinding out a 76-68 away win over the Sydney Kings on Saturday.
Melbourne Boomers are celebrating their return to the WNBL grand final series after a stunning final term win over Perth Lynx in game two of their series. They will face Townsville Fire and face a trip to Townsville for game one.
Seven seasons after their first title, four years since their last finals game and two years since they were almost lost to the league, Melbourne Boomers have made the WNBL grand final.
Cairns have kept their finals hopes alive with an 83-80 home win in the NBL's Sunshine Stoush with Queensland rivals Brisbane.
While Melbourne United's defence is starting to become the best in the NBL, Saturday's clash with Illawarra Hawks promises to be a test of their offence.
Melbourne Boomers star Liz Cambage has questioned whether she will be able to play her usual role during the WNBL finals after being hit with foul trouble.
Melbourne Boomers knew it before their game one win over Perth Lynx and it remains front of mind as they attempt to close out their semi final series in Perth on Friday night.
Andrew Gaze admits his Sydney Kings are a poor defensive side and understands why people are questioning his position, but says he's no quitter.
Ben Simmons claimed honours over Patty Mills in a high-scoring battle of the Australian NBA guards as Philadelphia were victorious 112-106 over San Antonio.
Ben Simmons finished with a team-high 26 points, with five rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block, and four turnovers.
Andrew Bogut is eyeing the medal podium at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the perfect stage to end his distinguished basketball career.
Melbourne Boomers claimed first blood in their semi final series with Perth Lynx with a thumping win on Wednesday night.
Aron Baynes is ready to face two Big Bens when he heads to London with his Boston Celtics to take on the Philadelphia 76ers.
When Rebecca Cole runs out for Melbourne Boomers on Wednesday night she will know full well how big the occasion is for her club.
Casper Ware has never lost faith in his offensive game despite changes to how Melbourne play and defend this season.
After beating the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the 76ers kept their momentum going with a 123-110 victory Sunday night over the Phoenix Suns. This triumph at the Talking Stick Resort Arena had to feel good.
Stephen Curry made a sensational return from injury by scoring 38 points, with a season-high 10 three-pointers, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-128, while Australia's Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers beat the Denver Nuggets.
The WNBL semi-finals tip off at the State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night as Melbourne Boomers and Perth Lynx face off while reigning champs Sydney University Flames will play Townsville Fire in the other series.
Melbourne United could be without two of their big men for their clash with Illawarra Hawks on Saturday as they chase a sixth-straight win.
Melbourne Boomers will go into the WNBL finals on a high after a thumping win over Dandenong Rangers on Saturday night.
Third-quarter defensive dominance paved the way for Melbourne United's 103-79 runaway NBL thrashing of the Sydney Kings on Saturday.
They enjoyed the highest of highs and heartbreaking lows.
Canberra's journey to redemption has already begun.
Matt Bungard takes you through the year in US Sports.
New Melbourne United import Carrick Felix was told three years ago that his career was over but he has overcome his injuries and starts a new chapter of his career in the NBL on Saturday night.
Dandenong Rangers rookie Kiera Rowe pictured her first WNBL season as a development year filled with training and the odd bit of court time. It has proven to be much more than that.
Doctors have advised Rachel Jarry to take an indefinite break due to concussions.
Nat Hurst has capped off her return to Canberra in stellar fashion.
New Melbourne United import Carrick Felix made an immediate impression on his first day with the team on Thursday.
Australian basketball took on the world in brand new ways during 2017 and the results were impressive.
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