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'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

The Perth Lynx have signed towering Chinese superstar Han Xu, but coach Ryan Petrik knows there are challenges on the horizon.

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Wildcats dig deep to win NBL thriller in Cairns

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Dylan Winder starred in a thrilling NBL road win for the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans.

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Farnworth re-signs with Dolphins, off Bears' radar

Gun centre Herbie Farnworth will remain at the Dolphins until the end of 2027, meaning he cannot be a first-year target for Perth when they hit the market.

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NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

Superstar Javale McGee appears to have avoided major injury but Illawarra remain winless in their NBL title defence, losing to Perth 92-84.

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Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter

A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.

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Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense

Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.

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Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

American guard Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-season contract, following stints in the NBA and G League.

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Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG

Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.

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Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.

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PNG CEO leaves for Penrith before key appointments made

The NRL's Papua New Guinea franchise is already on the lookout for a new CEO, after Andrew Hill opted to leave the club and join the Panthers Group.

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Titans respond as captain Tino prepares to test market

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to test the market for 2027 and will speak with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga when the time is right.

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Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence

A three-time NBA title-winner is heading to Illawarra in a huge coup for the defending NBL champions to cap a manic day of signings.

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Wildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

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‘A great privilege’: Mal Meninga locked in as Perth Bears’ inaugural NRL coach

NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a ‘great privilege and responsibility’ to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears

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Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.

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Bonus points for Cats defender as Eagles hurdle looms

Jack Henry was happy just to make one AFL appearance off the rookie list, but will reach the 150-game milestone in Geelong's clash with West Coast.

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'Rushed' Cotton blames Wildcats' demand for Perth exit

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton says the Perth Wildcats forced his hand when it came to deciding his basketball future.

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Cotton 'changes everything' for his new NBL side

Bryce Cotton, the record-breaking star who is one of the NBL's all-time greats, has left the Perth Wildcats and signed a three-year deal with a rival club.

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NBL legend Bryce Cotton set for bombshell Sixers move

Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton, one of the NBL's greatest-ever players, appears set to join the Adelaide 36ers in the biggest move of the off-season.

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'In the blood': Walters confirms interest in Perth job

Former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants to continue coaching in the NRL and has outlined his interest in helming the Perth Bears in 2027.

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Bend it like Jancevski: Victory recruit ready for GF

Life-long Melbourne Victory fan Alana Jancevski has emerged as a free kick specialist and cult favourite ahead of the A-League Women grand final.

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Glory apologise to fans after season-ending win

Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart has apologised to the club's fans for the team's horror season, but he's happy they could at least end with a win.

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'I'm interested': Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL

Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.

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Severe winds ground Glory in NZ, cause postponement

Perth Glory's final-round match against the Phoenix in Wellington will be postponed from Friday to Sunday due to the cancellation of flights in New Zealand.

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Hughes can't bear leaving the Storm for Perth

Star halfback Jahrome Hughes wants to lock in his playing future with Melbourne, resisting a big money deal to sign with Perth, who will join the NRL in 2027.

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