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NBL coach reveals big fear and fatal flaw that is ‘recipe for death’ in title defence

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth fears the impact on a tough pre-season schedule could hang over the reigning champions for some time.

Delly makes amends for Grand Final pain with first-up revenge win over NBL champs

Matthew Dellavedova took the first massive step to make amends for his Grand Final near-heroics on Thursday night in the NBL’s season opener – a rematch of the decider.

The ‘biggest advantage’ from Aussie’s rollercoaster NBA ride ahead of NBL comeback

It has been a whirlwind two years for Jack White and now he is back in the NBL, eyeing more trophies with Melbourne United.

Delly’s confident Boomers call… and how he ‘flipped the switch’ after ‘tough’ NBL heartbreak

Matthew Dellavedova has been doing this long enough that you would excuse him for getting a bit complacent. Except the Aussie veteran hasn’t done anything of the sort.

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The big pre-season ‘shock’ that has Kings star primed for breakout year... and shot at the NBA

Alex Toohey always knew the physicality of the game would be one of his biggest early learning curves in the NBL — and then it hit him, literally .

Every contender broken down... and who will win as dark horse emerges: NBL 1-10

Former NBL champion Damon Lowery has run his eyes over every team after the pre-season Blitz, and ranks the sides 1 to 10 in his mega season preview!

How 7-foot-3 Aussie became a first-round NBA prospect ... and the ‘turning point’ in his rise

He is part of the next wave of Boomers talent and projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with a towering 7-foot-3 frame and even loftier expectations.

Former award-winning NBA superstar signs with 36ers in blockbuster NBL coup

NBA star Montrezl Harrell has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Adelaide 36ers, becoming one of the NBL’s highest-profile signings.

The heartbreak and hate in ‘terrifying’ $5 billion lockout after Aussie hoops explosion

Australian grassroots basketball is exploding but an astonishing amount of kids are being rejected from playing, with ugly consequences.

Steph to stay! NBA superstar inks new deal with Warriors

Stephen Curry may have just signed his lifetime achievement contract.

NBA legend buries All-Star over stunning Jordan claim

Magic Johnson had the perfect response to silence Anthony Edwards after the young star’s shot at 90s NBA players.

Lakers’ stunning $500m Luka plot revealed amid telling LeBron move

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly planning for life after LeBron James and have idenfitifed their next superstar target — Luka Doncic.

NBA megastar set to take over Down Under

Australian basketball fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to one of the greatest scorers the NBA has seen.

WNBL

Under-strength Opals’ Olympic message with smashing of world No.2 as teen star shines

Australia’s Opals continue their preparation for the Olympic Games in a bid to break their medal drought against fellow powerhouse China tonight in Melbourne.

Aussie basketball legend sues team over ‘humiliating’ statement

Aussie basketball legend Shane Heal has launched a fresh legal battle against his former team the Sydney Flames over a media statement made by the club.

How a foul became America’s biggest story... and exposed sad truth behind next big thing

For years, fans of women’s sport have dreamt of getting more attention. Then the WNBA sparked the biggest story in America - revealing a poisoned apple nobody wanted to bite into.

$6.4k tickets as US hoops’ new sensation battles in pro debut

Women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark scored 20 points but gave up 10 turnovers on a tough WNBA debut as her Indiana Fever team fell to a 92-71 loss to the Connecticut Sun.

Inside the fight to save ailing Aussie league from oblivion after million-dollar losses

MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE take a deep dive into the state of the ailing WNBL.