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NBL schedule release: difficulty ratings, analysis, must-watch games
TOP HEADLINES
NBL
JOE INGLES RETURNS
Ingles returns to NBL to scratch his competitive itch
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Joe Ingles on NBL return: 'I had that itch to play'
2:07
BRYCE SET FOR BOOMERS DEBUT
Bryce Cotton is an Aussie Boomer... what next, as the World Cup approaches?
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Boomer Bryce Cotton is finally about to be born
'Tons of opportunities': Melbourne United's new majority owner in it for the long NBL haul
DEMARCUS COUSINS IN AUSTRALIA
DeMarcus Cousins talks NBA House, Bogut, Giddey, and the NBL
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AUSSIES IN THE WNBA
Predicting the WNBA season: Can anyone stop Las Vegas? Plus, award picks
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Twelve Aussies set to light up the WNBA
BEST YOUNG HOOPERS
Best prospects from U18 Nationals as FIBA U17 World Cup preparations ramp up
Basketball Australia
PROJECT B
Alanna Smith joins Project B basketball league
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FREE AGENCY
NBA
Sources: 36ers sign Kuol as NBL Free Agency opens
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WNBA DRAFT DAY
'I cried': Four rising Aussies taken in WNBA draft
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'Belief never dipped': Reflections from the Kings' 2026 NBL Championship
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WNBA
Aussie Puoch ready for WNBA plunge with Fire
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ESPN's big 2026 NBL Free Agency primer
Adelaide hold on to force winner-takes-all Game 5 in NBL Finals
1:43
Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger
Game 3 takeaways: Kendric's masterclass, Bryce worn down as officiating in the spotlight
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'Extraodinary' Cotton game-winner sets NBL Championship Series alight
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36ers steal Game 2 in the dying seconds
1:44
Sydney Kings' perfect storm; strategy executed to perfection on both ends
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How the 36ers advanced to the NBL Championship Series
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Adelaide 36ers storm into NBL26 finals with dominant home win
1:43
WCQ Takeaways: Flawless campaign has Opals looking good ahead of FIBA World Cup
NBL FINALS LIVE ON DISNEY+
Phoenix tie semifinal series with Game 2 win
1:40
AUSTRALIA 81 - 71 JAPAN
Whitcomb leads Opals to a comeback win over Japan
3:19
FIBA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP QUALIFIYING
Opals impress over Argentina in Istanbul
3:01
Three takeaways from Team USA's win, Caitlin Clark's debut
Big questions going into NBL finals: Can Perth challenge dominant Kings? Is a rested Cotton key for Adelaide?
Cotton's 42 helps 36ers to series lead over Phoenix
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OPALS AT WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
More pace and space: Brondello's goals for Opals' World Cup qualifiers
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Wildcats dominate second half to set up Sydney Kings clash
1:38
United eliminate JackJumpers from the NBL Finals
1:41
Phoenix advance to final four
1:43
FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Boomers too strong for Philippines in FIBA World Cup clash in Manila
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Elijah Pepper drops 28 as Boomers hand Gilas 93-66 defeat
2:13
Return to Philippines: Time heals brawl wounds
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Bryce Cotton wins sixth Andrew Gaze MVP Award
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NBL
Wildcats finish top four with win vs. 36ers
1:43
Kings dominate Bullets to cement top position
1:43
NBL
NBL Ignite Cup final: Everything you need to know
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Cotton, Davis to battle for NBL MVP honours
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ROUND 22
Illawarra Hawks finish season on a high
1:44
Hawks end NBL title defence with big win over Tassie
ROUND 21
NBL
36ers come from behind to steal win over Breakers
1:43
Phoenix bounce back with win over JackJumpers
1:44
NBL
Wildcats defend home court as eyes turn to Kings
1:44
Sydney Kings make it nine wins in a row
1:43
Melbourne hold off Cairns in tight finish
1:44
SUNDAY'S GAMES
'F--- you': Coach mics capture Goorjian's explitive tirade at rival player
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Cairns take care of Business against Brisbane
1:44
Sydney move into second with big win over South East Melbourne
1:44
NBL
36ers defeat United in huge road win
1:42
Breakers end Hawks' season in late season upset
1:44
NBL
Wildcats hold off Taipans at home
1:42
Record-breaking Tassie crush Bullets in must-win clash
1:41
Top Headlines
- Kendric Davis re-signing with the Sydney Kings
- Cotton named in Boomers team for WC qualifiers
- Opal returns to Aus, signs with Tassie Jewels
- NBL Blitz set for Bendigo in 2026-27
- Ingles: Boomers 'building hell of a squad' for LA
- 'It's exciting': NBL master coach joins Adelaide
- WNBL eyeing Asian imports for comp's next era
- 'Dream come true': teen star to make Opals debut
- World Cup winner Herbert to coach NZ Breakers
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