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Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement

The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.

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Walton relishes Kings' camaraderie on road to NBL title

Derrick Walton Jr won't commit to returning to the Sydney Kings just yet but had high praise for the franchise after they clinched the NBL title.

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Sydney Kings claim NBL title with 77-69 win over NZ Breakers

Sydney Kings have won the 2022-23 NBL title by defeating New Zealand Breakers 77-69 in the fifth and final game in Sydney.

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Sydney Kings win NBL title by beating NZ Breakers

The Sydney Kings have been crowned NBL champions after defeating the New Zealand Breakers 77-69 in the decisive fifth game of the championship series.

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Kings not fazed by Xavier Cooks' injury troubles

Kings coach Chase Buford says Xavier Cooks is "not close" to full fitness but his teammates aren't concerned ahead of the final game of the championship series.

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Sydney determined to make Cooks' send-off fit for King

Xavier Cooks' long-time teammate and friend Angus Glover says the Sydney Kings are keen to send their talisman off to the NBA as a champion.

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Gutsy New Zealand Breakers force decider with win over Sydney Kings in NBL finals series

The NBL championship series is headed for a winner-takes-all Game 5 after New Zealand Breakers denied Sydney Kings 80-70 in Auckland.

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Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider

Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.

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Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final

The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.

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Sydney Kings won't be distracted by Cooks' NBA deal

As they hunt back-to-back NBL titles, the Sydney Kings are determined not to become distracted by Xavier Cooks' impending move to the NBA.

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Wizards Sign Xavier Cooks, MVP of Australia’s NBL, per Report

Washington reportedly agreed to a deal with the star forward from the reigning NBL champion Sydney Kings on Sunday.

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Sydney Kings star Cooks scores maiden NBA contract

Newly-minted NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has signed with the Washington Wizards and will become the 11th Australian playing in the NBA this season.

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Injury-hit Sydney Kings rally to level NBL grand final series against NZ Breakers

Sydney Kings have defied injuries to Xavier Cooks and Derrick Walton Jr to level the NBL grand final series against New Zealand Breakers with an 81-74 win in game two.

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Kings rally to level NBL grand final series against NZ

Despite injuries to Xavier Cooks and Derrick Walton Jr, Sydney have squared the NBL grand final series against New Zealand with an 81-74 win in Auckland.

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Kings sweat on MVP Cooks after opening grand final loss

Xavier Cooks' ankle and Sydney's ragged form are creating headaches for coach Chase Buford after their opening loss to the Breakers in the grand final series.

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NZ upset banged-up Kings in NBL grand final opener

Will McDowell-White has put on a clinic to help the New Zealand Breakers to a 95-87 win over the Sydney Kings in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series.

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Cooks, Kings won't crack under NBL grand final pressure

NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has allayed fears over his ankle injury and backed the Sydney Kings to handle the heat from New Zealand in the upcoming grand final series.

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Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider

The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.

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MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

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Cooks hurt, Buford ejected as Taipans level semis

Xavier Cooks' season may be over and the Kings' title defence hanging by a thread after Cairns dramatically levelled their NBL semi-final series.

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Cooks steers Kings to victory over Snakes in NBL semi

Xavier Cooks produced a finals performance for the ages as Sydney shook off an indifferent first half to defeat Cairns.

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Sydney Kings' Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP

Xavier Cooks has taken out the top honour at the NBL Awards ceremony, named MVP for the 2022-2023 season.

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Kings forward Cooks won't get hopes up for MVP award

Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks got his hopes up ahead of the NBL's awards night last season but won't be making the same mistake this time around.

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Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award

The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.

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Kings hold off Phoenix, seal top spot

Xavier Cooks has produced the NBL's first triple-double since Josh Giddey in 2021 as the top-ranked Kings held off a stiff challenge from SEM Phoenix.

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