NBL
‘I’m already training my arse off’: The Aussie NBA champion preparing for World Cup fight
Matthew Dellavedova will return to Melbourne United with plans to use his second stint in the NBL to make his case to remain in the Boomers team for this year’s FIBA World Cup and the Paris Olympics.
- by Roy Ward
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'Dream come true': Boom times for Giddey, Daniels, but wait on Simmons
Emerging NBA stars Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels headline the strongest Boomers squad in Australian basketball history ahead of this year’s FIBA men’s World Cup, while the door is open for a shock return for Ben Simmons should he prove he has overcome a back injury.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
LGBTQ
Playing basketball between a rock and a hard place can cause bruises
In determining the status of transgender player Lexi Rodgers, Basketball Australia could not please everybody. It is the most intractable issue in sport.
- by Greg Baum
Magic finish to season for Cooks after impressive first start at Wizards
The former Sydney Kings star recorded a maiden double-double after being handed a first start in the NBA.
- by Jasper Bruce
NBA draftee Luke Travers leaves Perth Wildcats
The Perth Wildcats’ bid to return to their championship-winning ways has suffered a huge blow, with Luke Travers informing the club of his desire to explore his options as a free agent.
- by Justin Chadwick
Twice as nice: Cooks, Walton jnr guide Sydney Kings to another NBL title
Bench guard Angus Glover also played a major role in the 77-69 win over the New Zealand Breakers in the series-deciding match in Sydney.
- by Jasper Bruce
‘Target on our back’: Why Kings’ bid for consecutive crowns is set for fiery finish
With firebrand coach Chase Buford prowling the sidelines, the Sydney Kings take on the New Zealand Breakers in a winner-takes-all title decider on Wednesday night.
- by Iain Payten
Breakers outmuscle Kings in NBL grand final series to force deciding match in Sydney
Sydney Kings will face the New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday for a game five decider for the NBL championship after a brutal showing in Auckland.
- by Angus Dalton
Kings 91 Breakers 68
Sydney Kings
Kings close in on back-to-back NBL crowns after crushing win
Up 2-1 in the best-of-five series, the Kings can secure the title with victory in Auckland on Sunday or in Sydney on Wednesday.
The statistic haunting the Kings pursuit of back-to-back NBL titles
Sydney Kings equalised the championships series on Sunday, but injuries and a worrying NBL trend hangs over the team.
- by Angus Dalton
‘Childhood dream’: Kings star Cooks lands NBA contract
Xavier Cooks will join the Washington Wizards after the Sydney Kings’ final game of the NBL championship series against the New Zealand Breakers.
- by Angus Dalton