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Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.

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Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Towering centre Han Xu has made a bombshell call on her WNBL destiny ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

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Star's stand-in named as Opals announce World Cup squad

A plethora of WNBA stars have been called up to Australia's FIBA Women's World Cup squad, which will be without star forward Cayla George.

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New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

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WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.

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BASK:GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

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GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

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BASK:More WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

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More WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

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BASK:Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.

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Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.

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WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

The WNBL's Chief Operations Officer believes clubs will be targeting Asian countries for their star talent after Han Xu's influence last season.

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Whitcomb makes WNBL comeback, Capitals sign Olympian

The Perth Lynx have secured the prized signature of Sami Whitcomb after losing one of their own stars to the UC Capitals.

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Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

The WNBL has announced new leadership roles as it undergoes a restructure, with Australian Olympic legend Lauren Jackson taking a key position.

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Rocci, Ciabattoni sign new deals in WNBL free agency

Opal Maddy Rocci is set to reunite with her former coach Cheryl Chambers after striking a deal with the Geelong Venom in the WNBL free agency period.

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Lynx lose masked WNBL hero in huge double blow

Ally Wilson was a star during her two seasons at Perth Lynx, but she is currently chasing her WNBA dream and will play for the Sydney Flames upon her return.

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Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing

The WNBL's latest franchise, the Tasmania Jewels, have unveiled a two-time WNBL champion and medal-winning Opal as their inaugural marquee player.

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'Shocked': more Aussie stars ink new WNBA contracts

A plethora of Australians have been snatched up by WNBA teams ahead of the league's season beginning in May.

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'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

A trio of Australians, including a rising WNBL guard, have been selected in the WNBA's expansion draft ahead of the season beginning in May.

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'Underdog': Jewels to build team as free agency begins

The WNBL's free-agency period has started and Tasmania are looking to build their roster ahead of a maiden season in the competition.

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'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

Geelong Venom have announced three-time WNBL coach of the year Cheryl Chambers as their new mentor, with the side setting their sights on making finals.

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Harrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings

Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.

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Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

WNBL superstar Isobel Borlase blazed brightly from the bench to help the Australian Opals to a comfortable win over Argentina.

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Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Freshly appointed coach of the Tasmania Jewels, Claudia Brassard, says the WNBL expansion club can "win from day one".

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Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

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