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High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

Defending champs Australia are just two wins away from successfully defending their Asian Cup basketball title after beating the Philippines in the quarters.

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A Trump acolyte, a rival billionaire and a power struggle: how civil war erupted in Australian basketball

Soon-to-be US ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Jared Novelly is leading NBL clubs in a messy dispute that could reshape the sport

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Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks

Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.

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Kyrie calling: new Boomers coach takes stock

New Boomers coach Adam Caporn says he has a few calls to make as he looks towards a golden future for the Australian men's basketball team.

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Kings star Cooks suspended after 'adverse finding'

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended on the eve of the NBL finals after an adverse finding and possible doping violation.

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Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined the WNBL as a special advisor to the league's new owners, who are set to take control in April.

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Cairns Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested

Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation, the NBL club said in a statement.

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Tasmanians rally round JackJumpers after online abuse

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has been flooded with messages of support after speaking out about abuse directed at his players and their families.

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Captain proud of NBL JackJumpers airing online abuse

An investigation by Basketball Australia and the NBL into "brutal" social media trolling of Tasmania JackJumpers players and their families is ongoing.

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Chance coaching Boomers in first games since Olympics

NBL assistant coach Jacob Chance will temporarily take the Boomers reins for the next round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

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Hawks coach fined for 'incompetent' referees comment

Basketball Australia has fined Illawarra Hawks NBL coach Justin Tatum $3000 after he called officials incompetent and said he had been targeted.

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Former ACT basketball coach denies child sexual abuse charges

Basketball Australia likely assisting with case, court told.

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NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells

Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.

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'Enormous': Geelong United to replace WNBL's Boomers

Geelong United will replace the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL from next season, the league has confirmed.

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Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Chief executive David Stevenson saying it's in basketball's interest for the NBL and WNBL to be run by the same body.

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Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.

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BA probe won't change Breakers coach Mody Maor

New Zealand Breakers coach Mody Maor says he is happy to provide Basketball Australia with an explanation for his public criticism of NBL referees.

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Basketball Australia denies hiding Rillie NBL fine

Despite agreeing not to make public sanctions for Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie, Basketball Australia has denied its disciplinary process lacks transparency.

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The Guardian - AU

Lauren Jackson defies odds to return once more to Australia’s WNBL

The basketball great has recovered from an achilles injury and will re-join the Southside Flyers the age of 42

The Canberra Times

Coach banned for life after inappropriate conduct towards junior player

The basketball community was rocked by the shock allegations.

AAP

Webster free for NBL, despite homophobic tweet ban

Corey Webster has accepted a two-match ban, with one suspended, over a social media post, leaving the Wildcats guard free for the start of the NBL season.

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Pride Cup warns decision to ban transgender basketball player Lexi Rodgers sends concerning message

Pride Cup says Basketball Australia's decision to ban trans woman Lexi Rodgers from playing in the NBL1 competition "misses the mark" and sends a concerning message to the wider community.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Coalition reshuffle promotes voice opponents; RBA hints at rate rises; and Ablett Sr sues AFL over concussion

Liberal leader Peter Dutton signals determined approach to thwart voice after parachuting Jacinta Price into shadow cabinet

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In Continued Fuckery, A Trans Athlete Has Been Barred From Women’s Elite Level Basketball

"I am sad about the potential message this decision sends to trans and gender diverse people everywhere."

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BA blocks trans athlete from women's basketball comp

An expert panel convened by Basketball Australia has ruled trans athlete Lexi Rodgers ineligible for this season's NBL1 South women's competition.

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