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United earn Throwdown bragging rights over Phoenix
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Doyle sparks United blitz in NBL thrashing of Phoenix
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
TOP HEADLINES
NBL EXHIBITION
Xavier Cooks' dunk stuns European giants
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NBL
JackJumpers hold on against Wildcats in thriller
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Milton Doyle hits the dagger for Melbourne
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United's Milton Doyle returns to ice game against JackJumpers
Melbourne United's Milton Doyle has inflicted opening-round pain on his former NBL club, sinking two key shots in the final minute to pip the Tasmania JackJumpers 88-84.
How Jack McVeigh is paving his road back to the NBA
BLITZ BUZZ
NBL Blitz Buzz: Biggest talking points coming out of Canberra
Players at new teams, who the NBA execs are scouting, who is set for a breakout year, and more. Olgun Uluc looks at all the buzz coming out of the 2025 NBL Blitz.
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Justin Tatum and the Illawarra Hawks aren't content with NBL repeats
NBL BLITZ
Josh Bannan delivers at the buzzer
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Melbourne United duo make an early statement
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'Love it for me, love it for Tassie': Alanna Smith backs WNBL expansion
ASIA CUP CHAMPIONS
AUSTRALIA 90 - 89 CHINA
Cooks, Galloway star as finals experience comes through for Australia in Asia Cup victory
The Boomers put together an inspired comeback to win gold and continue Australia's FIBA Asia Cup dominance, leaning on their championship experience while unearthing a rising star.
Basketball Australia
Phillips bids farewell to basketball, sealing an iconic two-sport legacy
'Facing adversity': Lachlan Olbrich on heartbreak, hustling, and Giddey
'I got the best of the lot': Alex Toohey eager to learn from Warriors' superstars
BOOMERS VS. SOUTH KOREA
FIBA ASIA CUP
Key Boomers storylines: Embracing youth in the hunt for third straight Asia Cup gold
HAWKS
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Illawarra sign 3-time NBA champion McGee
American big-man JaVale McGee has agreed to a one-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks, sources told ESPN.
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OPALS ARE CHAMPIONS
Opals defeat Japan, claim first ever Women's Asia Cup Title
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Opals end Japan's reign to win gold
Australia have claimed their first-ever FIBA Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Japan 88 79 in a thrilling and physical final in Shenzhen.
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ASIA CUP
SEMIFINAL
FIBA Women's Asia Cup: Cayla George leads Opals in semifinal win
The Opals were simply too good against South Korea with captain Cayla George leading the way to secure a grand final berth.
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Cayla George leads Opals with strong first quarter
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'I LOVE IT'
No rest for Brondello as she leads Liberty, Opals, and Team Clark
Sandy Brondello is juggling head coaching roles with the New York Liberty, the Australian Opals and Team Clark in the WNBA All-Star game, and she's doing it all with one big smile.
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FIBA WOMEN'S ASIA CUP
Jackson: Zhang Ziyu has the 'world ahead of her'
Lauren Jackson says it's only a matter of time before Chinese teen sensation Zhang Ziyu is the centre of the basketball world.
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FIBA WOMEN'S ASIA CUP
AUSTRALIA VS. JAPAN
FIBA Women's Asia Cup: Opals beat Japan to top Pool B
Australia overcame a halftime deficit to take down Japan and secure top Pool B seeding in the FIBA Asia Cup.
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FIBA WOMEN'S ASIA CUP
FIBA Women's Asia Cup: Opals open tournament with win over Philippines
Australia's quest for a maiden FIBA Asia Cup title began in winning fashion with a commanding victory over the Philippines.
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Abbey Ellis finds Isabelle Bourne on the sweet no-look dime
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The Aussies and Kiwis to watch at 2025 NBA Summer League
FIBA U19 WORLD CUP
Australia fall to Germany in U19 World Cup quarterfinals
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FROLING BACK IN THE LEAGUE
National Basketball League
Froling returns to NBL after coward-punch attack
More than two years after falling victim to a one-punch attack which threatened to end his career, big man Harry Froling has signed a contract with the Illawarra Hawks.
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AUSSIE DRAFT HOPEFULS
2025 NBA Draft: Aussies and NBL Next Stars preview
The NBA Draft will take place over two days and an eclectic mixture of Australian and NBL Next Stars talent will be hoping to hear their name called. Here's who to keep an eye on.
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Rocco Zikarsky: Moulding my game around Holmgren and Turner
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TALKING HOOPS
Lauren Jackson talks Aussies in the WNBA, next steps for the WNBL, and NBA Rising Stars Invitational
One of Australia's most accomplished basketball players, Lauren Jackson is keeping a close eye on Australia's rising talent and there's plenty she likes.
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SEASON 2025-26
Storylines everywhere as NBL releases schedule
The schedule for the 2025-26 NBL regular season has been released, with an in-season tournament and HoopsFest woven into a fixture that seemingly has a rivalry everywhere you look.
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LANE VIOLATION
ESPN EXCLUSIVE
Longley on competitive friction & 'prime Bogut vs. prime Longley'
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'Friction and acceptance': Longley, Bogut explore relationship, career in latest doco
Stripped of his 'armour', Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley explore their relationship and Bogut's storied career in ESPN's latest documentary Lane Violation.
New Lightning coach Mitchell determined to keep Borlase
ZIKARSKY SPEAKS AHEAD OF NBA DRAFT
'I think I've proven a point': Why Rocco Zikarsky believes he's ready for the NBA
Rocco Zikarsky was the tallest player at the draft combine testing, but what shocked NBA teams was his weight. And the Australian big man says he's done growing yet.
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NBL
Kestelman vs. Novelly: The NBL's day in court explained
The power structure of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) is set to be tested as the off-court dispute between a pair of billionaires is bound for the NSW Supreme Court. Olgun Uluc explains how we got to this point.
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Previewing the Australians for the upcoming WNBA season
NBL
Kestelman hopeful Mills opts for NBL swansong
Larry Kestelman would be surprised if Patty Mills did not finish his career with an NBL swansong, as uncertainty surrounds the Boomers captain's future.
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'It's a wonderful day': The Lightning are saved, but now comes the hard part
'Gonna surprise some people': Alex Toohey is primed to deliver at NBA draft combine
'It's been a whirlwind': Abbey Ellis to get Opals debut
KENDRIC TO KINGS
'They can get me to the NBA': why Kendric Davis chose the Kings
The Sydney Kings pulled a fascinating move in signing Kendric Davis, pairing him with veteran hooper Matthew Dellavedova. It's a move Davis hopes could propel him to the NBA, he tells Olgun Uluc.
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Kendric Davis signs with the Sydney Kings
Adelaide's former star import guard sits down with ESPN's Olgun Uluc to discuss his move from the 36ers to the Kings.
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Kendric Davis believes there is a new 'big three' in Sydney
Kendric Davis talks through his excitement to team up with both Xavier Cooks and Matthew Dellavedova in Sydney..
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Top Headlines
- Adelaide terminate Montrezl Harrell's contract
- Phoenix to release Belgian import Bleijenbergh
- Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Cotton gains citizenship
- Perth Wildcats set to lock in final import
- 'Every voice matters': JackJumpers' new captain
- 36er suffered neck fracture in backboard incident
- NBL, ESPN extend deal; adds Disney+ streaming
- Jacob Chance signed to coach Austin Spurs
- Tasmanian team confirmed for WNBL expansion