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Bryce Cotton has won a record seventh Gordon Ellis Medal.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSeventh Heaven for Cotton in record breaking club MVP win

Bryce Cotton has followed his fifth NBL MVP trophy with his seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award to break the record for the most Gordon Ellis Medals following a historic season of scoring.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx lost their semifinal to Townsville.

BasketballPremiumPerth Lynx pay huge price for sloppy start in WNBL semifinal

Perth Lynx have lost the opening game of their semifinal series against Townsville Fire and it all came down to a poor first quarter which left them playing catch up.

Craig O'Donoghue

Donovan Mitchell (45) has led all scorers as the Cavs took care of the Knicks in Cleveland. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballConference leaders Cleveland, OKC cruise to NBA wins

Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have led their respective Conference-leading sides, Cleveland and Oklahoma City, to easy NBA victories.

Staff Writers

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBattle of coaches as Lynx and Fire meet in semis yet again

Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire are preparing to meet in the finals for the third year in a row, and while there has been plenty of player turnover, the coaches and playing styles have remained the same.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chris Goulding is confident he can win a fourth NBL title, and third with Melbourne United. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumNo rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.

Shayne Hope

Chicago's Josh Giddey has fallen just shy of his NBA scoring career-high in a loss to the Knicks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBoomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Australians Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green have all hit the scoreboard for their respective NBA teams but all suffered post All-Star break losses.

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The Red Army should be out in force for the NBL semi final series.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats owner slashes ticket prices for semi finals

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena is determined to seize every advantage during next weekend’s home semifinal against Melbourne United, so he’s slashed ticket prices and wants the Red Army to come out in force.

Craig O'Donoghue

All-Star centre Victor Wembanyama could miss the entire NBA season for San Antonio Spurs. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballWembanyama suffers medical condition, season in doubt

San Antonio have suffered another major blow with All-Star centre Victor Wembanyama doubtful for the rest of the NBA season.

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LaMelo Ball (c) had the last laugh against LeBron James (l) and Luka Doncic (r) on Wednesday. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBall gets one up on James and misfiring Doncic in NBA

Superstar recruit Luka Doncic misfired with his shooting as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered an upset home loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

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American import Darius Days is working hard to get back on court for the Hawks' NBL finals push. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballHawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in

The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.

Jasper Bruce

SEM's Derrick Walton Jr remains hopeful of overcoming injury to feature in their finals campagin. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumPhoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return

Derrick Walton Jnr is edging closer to returning from a high-grade hamstring injury for South East Melbourne's NBL Playoffs series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Shayne Hope

Ally Wilson has won the Perth Lynx MVP award.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAlly Wilson wins Perth Lynx MVP in her first season at club

Ally Wilson spent most of her career causing Perth Lynx headaches as an opponent, so they signed her to a contract and now she’s won their MVP award.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sonics' Mark Elentorio goes to the basket in the win over Albany Raiders.

Vital result PremiumSonics firm as finals lock after beating Raiders in men’s A

Sonics notched a vital win in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition, cementing their place in the top four with three rounds left to play in the regular season. 

Jacki Elezovich

Bryce Cotton should be a frustrated man.

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Bryce Bombshell! Citizenship ban extended by three months

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton’s four-year ban from applying for Australian citizenship was meant to end on Sunday, but now he’s been hit with another body blow and must wait until May to be eligible again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Retired star Lauren Jackson is working harder than ever away from the court for women's basketball. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumRetiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Despite finally retiring, Lauren Jackson is more involved in basketball than ever with the legend looking to reignite the WNBL and keep women in the game.

Melissa Woods

Melbourne-born NBA star Kyrie Irving wants to play alongside Patty Mills. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballBoon for Boomers: Irving wants to represent Australia

Former No.1 NBA draft pick Kyrie Irving, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, has made it clear he wants to switch camps and represent Australia.

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Kyrie Irving has given his strongest indication yet he wants to play for the Boomers.

BasketballWill Irving’s Boomers dream become a reality?

Australian basketball fans are licking their lips at the prospect of the NBA champ suiting up for Australia. Here’s what needs to happen for Kyrie Irving to wear the green and gold at the 2028 LA Games.

Ben McClellan

Ollie Hayes-Brown.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow Perth Wildcat turned Tiger transformed himself for AFL

Former Perth Wildcat Ollie Hayes-Brown has revealed how he completely transformed his body over the past year in order to play AFL.

Samantha Rogers

Sami Whitcomb is the WNBL MVP.

BasketballCommentsSami Whitcomb crowned as WNBL’s Most Valuable Player

Former Perth Lynx captain Sami Whitcomb has added another chapter to her amazing career after being crowned as the WNBL MVP in her first year after signing with Bendigo Spirit.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bullets coach Justin Schueller has been shown the door after two seasons in charge. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumBullets axe Schueller after injury-riddled NBL campaign

Justin Schueller has paid the price for missing the NBL finals, dumped as coach by the Brisbane Bullets after two seasons in charge.

Shayne Hope

Stephen Curry was named MVP in the All-Star Game in San Francisco. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumHometown hero Curry takes MVP honours in All-Star Game

Stephen Curry has captured MVP honours at the All-Star Game in front of his home fans, in his arena.

Janie McCauley

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong (left) in action for the Indiana Pacers in 2007. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballMavericks' assistant coach arrested, employee suspended

NBA club the Dallas Mavericks say they have suspended an employee after assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault.

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Fan 'Jaren' won US$100,000 today.

NBACommentsFan nails miracle shot to claim $100k

WATCH THE VIDEO: A lucky NBA fan is US$100,000 richer after pipping star player Damian Lillard in a three-point shootout at the NBA All Star games today.

Ben McClellan

Josh King says his Phoenix will be underdogs in their NBL Playoff series against the Hawks. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumUnderdog tag fits Phoenix for NBL battle with Hawks

South East Melbourne booked a spot in the NBL Playoffs with an epic comeback win over Adelaide and are now out to upset top seeds Illawarra.

Shayne Hope