Tag: NBL
Mackinnon admits career could be over
Melbourne Tigers star Sam Mackinnon has confronted the sobering thought his basketball career could be over because of a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.[MORE]
Tigers fear for Mackinnon's future
The Melbourne Tigers fear the basketball career of star forward Sam Mackinnon might be over after he was diagnosed with a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.[MORE]
Sydney keeps the Spirit alive
Beleaguered NBL franchise Sydney put aside a week of controversy and uncertainty surrounding the club's future with an inspiring 103-94 victory over South Dragons on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Spirit, Dragons match to go ahead
The National Basketball League (NBL) says tomorrow's game between the embattled Sydney Spirit and the South Dragons will go ahead as scheduled.[MORE]
NBL match decision expected soon
Basketball Australia (BA) will announce later this morning whether or not tomorrow's NBL game between Sydney Spirit and South Dragons will go ahead.[MORE]
Wildcats' winning streak comes to an end
The Perth Wildcats' three-game NBL winning streak has ended at the hands of the New Zealand Breakers in their round 11 game in Auckland tonight.[MORE]
Basketball Australia working on Spirit rescue package
Basketball Australia is trying to work out a rescue package to allow Sydney Spirit's game against South Dragons go ahead on Saturday. [MORE]
Crocodiles, Dragons score wins
NBLThe Townsville Crocodiles narrowly beat the Melbourne Tigers 113-105 in their round 11 NBL match at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre tonight.[MORE]
Spirit owner has 10 days to respond to default notice
Basketball Australia has issued a default notice to the owner of the Sydney Spirit after he failed to give them a guarantee the team would play against South Dragons on Saturday.[MORE]
BA seeking contact with Spirit owner
Basketball Australia (BA) chief executive Scott Derwin says wants to speak directly with Sydney Spirit owner Greg Evans.[MORE]
Crocs coach looking to build momentum
Townsville coach Trevor Gleeson says there has been a buzz around the club since the Crocodiles broke a five-match losing streak last weekend. [MORE]
BA fights to revive Sydney's Spirit
The board of Basketball Australia (BA) is meeting this morning to discuss a rescue mission to save Sydney's only NBL team from financial ruin.[MORE]
Sydney Spirit already on the ropes
The new Sydney NBL side is in danger of folding, only two months into the season.[MORE]
Dragons take points in thriller
The South Dragons held off a spirited 36ers side to win a thrilling round 10 NBL contest 106-100 at the Distinctive Homes Dome in Adelaide.[MORE]
Spirit steal tight win over 36ers
Sydney Spirit came from 12 points down at half-time to snatch a nail-biting 110-108 win over Adelaide in Friday night's NBL match in Sydney.[MORE]
Breakers consolidate top spot
New Zealand has consolidated top spot on the National Basketball League ladder with a 112-98 home win over the second-placed South Dragons.[MORE]
Ninnis excited about 36ers import
Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis is expecting import Julius Hodge to play a big role against the Spirit in Sydney tomorrow night and against the South Dragons in Adelaide on Saturday night.[MORE]
Adelaide powers past Blaze
A game-high 31 points and eight rebounds from Adam Ballinger spearheaded Adelaide's 108-96 win over the Blaze in Sunday afternoon's NBL clash at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.[MORE]
Wildcats stage remarkable win over Cairns
The Perth Wildcats overturned an 18-point third-quarter deficit to record a stunning 86-78 comeback win over Cairns in Saturday night's NBL clash at Challenge Stadium.[MORE]
Capitals, Lightning score WNBL wins
Canberra and Adelaide retained the top two spots on the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) ladder following wins in their respective clashes on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Blaze rally to shock Hawks
Gold Coast guard Daniel Joyce came back to haunt his old side, dropping a match-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds to hand the Blaze a 111-110 victory over Wollongong on Friday night.[MORE]
Henry tips play-off atmosphere for Taipans clash
Perth Wildcats coach Conner Henry says tomorrow night's game against Cairns will have the intensity of a finals match.[MORE]
Crocs getting back to basics
The Townsville Crocodiles will be aiming to end a four-match losing streak when they take on the New Zealand Breakers in Townsville tomorrow night.[MORE]
Taipans' Cattalini pleads guilty to drink-driving
Cairns Taipans captain Martin Cattalini has pleaded guilty to drink-driving in far north Queensland. [MORE]
