Ben Simmons is set to be a full participant without any restrictions at a player-led minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team this week, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is an Australian native and is working to make the team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
With pre-season fast approaching, several NBL clubs are continuing to put the finishing touches on their rosters.
Tensions boiled over between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on Saturday, with DiJonai Carrington ejected after a heavy foul on Sophie Cunningham.
The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr.
The NBA world mourns the loss of one of the winningest coaches in league history and a five-time champion as a player with the Celtics.
It was the end of a long, stormy night in Oklahoma City in June 2025 and Don Nelson, freshly honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the NBA Coaches Association, wanted to start unwinding.
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday.
Nelson's 1,335 regular-season wins are second all-time in NBA history, behind only Gregg Popovich.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued a statement on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.
Former NBA guard Keaton Wallace has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Wallace reportedly signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague power. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.
New Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro recently met with the media at a basketball camp he hosted in the Milwaukee area. Herro said he's not focused on his next contract, even as he enters the final season of his current deal. Instead, he's ready for a new start with his hometown team.
Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell is looking for a return to form on the defensive end next season. With that in mind, Mitchell has worked hard to shed weight this offseason and to transform his body. That's led to some teasing from teammate Bam Adebayo who joked, "Davion is not fat anymore.
The Cleveland Cavaliers still have unfinished business this offseason. The Cavs are still expected to re-sign veteran guard James Harden. What that contract will look like is still dependent on what other additions Cleveland can make.
Melbourne United's roster for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season looks one of the most formidable, and a big reason for that is big man Josh Oduro. The center joins United on a one-year deal, fresh off an NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans.
A bitter power struggle that has simmered behind the scenes for almost two years has erupted once again, with seven NBL clubs publicly distancing themselves from a newly formed owners’ association led by Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena, South East Melbourne Phoenix owner Romie Chaudhari and Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office announced Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, ruling his death an accident.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a term sheet Thursday that would provide up to $101.6 million toward renovating the 31-year-old Moda Center, moving the Portland Trail Blazers closer to securing requested public funding.
Coby White is happy to be back with the Charlotte Hornets. White re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal early in the offseason.
New Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart II didn't expect to land with the team, but he's ready for a fresh start. Stewart thought he was initially headed to the Los Angeles Lakers or Washington Wizards, but was happy when he found out he was headed to Memphis. "I'm excited.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly added another key piece heading into the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, signing Yannis Morin on a one-year deal. The French big man stands at 6’10” (208 centimetres) and most recently played with Joventut Badalona in Spain.
Joe Ingles pulled on Melbourne United colours for the first time and the combination of Luke Travers and Sam Waardenburg with their all-round talents looked exciting ahead of NBL27 in the pre-season opening 83-68 win over the visiting B League United.
Watch Milton Doyle’s top plays from NBL26.The NBL24 champion is joining the Illawarra Hawks, after averaging 16.2 points and 4.3 assists per game last season with Melbourne.Relive all his top plays below:.
The Perth Wildcats have reportedly bolstered their front court for the Hungry Jack's 2026-27 Season, by signing a two-time NBL champion. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the Wildcats have agreed to terms with Angus Brandt on a one-year deal.
The Charlotte Hornets and wing Kobe Stewart have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a training camp deal for Stewart that is set up for him to join the Greensboro Swarm of the G League after the preseason.
The Sydney Kings are nearing the completion of their Hungry Jack's NBL27 roster, after reportedly signing a big man from the NBA G League. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the reigning champions are finalising a deal with 6'11 American Andrew Carr.
Free agent big man Kevin Love would like to continue his NBA career. If he has his way, Love will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season.
Few players have changed the NBL forever, but these stars did exactly that. From homegrown icons to international superstars, their arrivals helped shape the League and elevate Australian basketball to new heights. Have we missed anyone? Have your say on the League's social channels.
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The Orlando Magic hired Josh Broghamer as an assistant coach on Sean Sweeney's staff, reported Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Broghamer coached Cooper Flagg during the 2025 Summer League and ran his pregame workouts under Jason Kidd last season.
The Washington Wizards signed Alondes Williams to an Exhibit-10 contract, reported Chris Haynes. With Williams exhausting his Two-Way eligibility, he can sign a standard contract or a G League deal after training camp.
Taelon Peter signed a training camp deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Peter averaged 4.5 points in 38 games with the Pacers last season. Peter was drafted with the 54th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Garrison Mathews confirmed that he has signed with Olimpia Milan on Friday. "I'm excited about the opportunity," he said in an interview with local media. "I didn't think I'd ever play [overseas], but I got a couple calls with some great offers that were too hard to pass up.
Monta Ellis will serve as the general manager of Alcorn State's basketball program, the school announced on Friday. Alcorn State finished 9-23 last season.
Star signing Joe Ingles will make his Melbourne United debut on Sunday, suiting up for a pre-season clash against the Japanese B.LEAGUE United team.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner's report also listed multiple prescription medications as a significant contributing factor.
When news broke earlier this week of Dillon Brooks' three-year, $73 million extension to stay in Phoenix, I'd imagine a decent subsection of the basketball consortium scratched its collective head in confusion.
In an effort to turn around its men's basketball program, Alcorn State is turning to someone with a lengthy history of professional experience.
The best of NBL1 have been recognised following another incredible season of basketball across Australia. Throughout NBL1 North, South, East, West and Central, the standout players and coaches from the 2026 season have been celebrated for their performances throughout the year.
Seven NBL clubs have reaffirmed their commitment to working collaboratively with the NBL and have made clear the new Owners’ Association involving just three clubs does not represent the views of the majority of owners.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!. First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season.
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NBA free agent James Harden will no longer face charges following a June arrest in Houston. Harden — who was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon — had those charges dismissed Thursday after he completed an "alternative resolution agreement," per multiple reports.
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New York Knicks 2026 draftee Jack Kayil has signed with ALBA Berlin. Reports out of Germany are that Kayil signed a five-year contract with Berlin. Kayil spent last season with ALBA Berlin while on loan from KK Mega Bemax in Serbia.
The Milwaukee Bucks are one of several teams actively engaged in sign-and-trade talks for Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson. One holdup on the Bucks side is that the team is reluctant to include a first-round pick in exchange for Watson.
Melbourne United appear set to bounce back in a big way during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, and a massive reason for that is the re-signing of Luke Travers.
Not all of these teams will compete for a title next season, but they all took major strides toward significant improvement.
Perth Wildcats guard Elijah Pepper has been rewarded for an outstanding New Zealand National Basketball League season by winning the competition's 2026 MVP award.
Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona in Spain's Liga ACB on Thursday. The team is owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. McClung had turned down overseas offers in the past as he continued his NBA journey, though the 27-year-old is no longer eligible for Two-Way contracts.
Kawhi Leonard allegedly had an undisclosed sponsorship deal with Daktronics worth million of dollars, Pablo Torre reported on his podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" on Thursday.
The Cairns Taipans have secured their first import signing of the off-season, signing experienced American guard Jaylon Brown, no, not that one, with the 31-year-old arriving in Far North Queensland as the club looks to improve on last season’s ninth-place finish.
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Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have been facing scrutiny for nearly a year over an alleged no-show sponsorship deal with now-defunct sustainability company Aspiration that paid the star millions for no visible work, in an alleged bid to circumvent the NBA salary cap.
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have been facing scrutiny for nearly a year over an alleged no-show sponsorship deal with now-defunct sustainability company Aspiration that paid the star millions for no visible work, in an alleged bid to circumvent the NBA salary cap.
The "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast reports a new wrinkle around alleged efforts by the Clippers to circumvent the NBA's salary cap.
In his introductory 76ers news conference, Brown said "we have to be a team of respect" and conveyed his desire to win.
While Jaylen Brown said "there's nothing but respect" for his longtime running mate, he has not spoken to Jayson Tatum since the trade.
The 4-1 vote allows the county to begin negotiating its portion of the funding. A vote on the city's contribution will take place next week.
Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" heading into the season with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his roster, according to Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
Terrell Brown Jr. and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract. Brown has played for the Greensboro Storm of the G League over the past three seasons.
Jaylen Brown addressed his relationship with former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum for the first time since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying the two have had little contact since the move but that he holds no resentment toward him.
Jaylen Brown requested to hold his Philadelphia 76ers introductory news conference on Thursday at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philly, as opposed to the franchise's training facility across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.
The Sydney Kings and Cairns Taipans are continuing to shape their rosters ahead of the 2026-27 NBL season, with Sydney closing in on a Summer League guard while Cairns looks set to add another young local talent on a multi-year deal.
If Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards reach agreement on a contract extension, it won't happen until after the 2026-27 NBA season begins.
Off the back of the news the WNBL is considering trial rules at the Townsville Tip-Off, is the NBL set to follow suit at next month's Blitz in Bendigo?. The NBA has long flirted with the idea of a four-point line, to challenge the likes of Steph Curry and Damian Lillard, so the NBL adding it to their court could add an extra challenge for someone like Chris Goulding who regularly hit triples from the carpark.
Scott Taetsch via Getty ImagesMac McClung is the all-time leading scorer in the G League, where he became the first player to win multiple MVP awards.
With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.
The Cairns Taipans announced on Friday that point guard Jaylon Brown has signed a one-year deal with the club. The 183cm American joins the Taipans for his 10th professional season, bringing experience from playing in Turkey, China, Germany, Spain, Finland and North Macedonia.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the latest offseason storylines, including Kevin Durant's "delusional" Sixers-Warriors take and Draymond Green's future after not securing a no trade clause.
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about getting fouled. During his NBA career, O'Neal faced punishment from some of the meanest big men around.
We gave you our Eastern Conference offseason report card. So, it is time to hand out grades in the West, where no single team earned an A or F. That fact reflects how little movement of consequence occurred in the conference.
The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to entice whoever pulls Flagg's best rookie card to trade it to them for a reward package.
Federal prosecutors have accused Deniro Laster, a childhood friend of Terry Rozier and co-defendant in the NBA player's gambling case, of attempting to tamper with witnesses, including through social media posts featuring a rat emoji.
USA Basketball finalized its 12-player roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, set to run Sept. 4-13, with seven players set to make their World Cup debuts.
USA Basketball finalized its 12-player roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, set to run Sept. 4-13, with seven players set to make their World Cup debuts.
Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis became eligible to sign an extension on August 6. However, that date isn't likely to hold much significance for Davis nor the Wizards. Washington and Davis aren't expected to discuss an extension until we're in-season.
The NBA is set to release the 2026-27 regular season schedule next week. A few weeks ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver had half-joked that the league wanted LeBron James to pick a team so that the schedule could be finalized.
Photo: Adelaide 36ers. Adelaide came within a sliver of the NBL championship last season and now veteran coach Trevor Gleeson is tasked with helping the 36ers take the next step.
The Tasmania JackJumpers' squad for Hungry Jack's NBL27 is officially locked in, following the signing of Injury Replacement Player Nick Stoddart.
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Davis is eligible to sign an extension beginning Aug. 6.
Towns is eligible for a big extension. Should the Knicks give it all to him? Let's explore the pros and cons.
The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving Sean Pedulla, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pedulla was on a Two-Way contract. Pedulla was named the G League Rookie of the Year last season, averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game.
The Houston Rockets waived JD Davison on Wednesday. Davison averaged 7.8 minutes in 28 games while on a Two-Way deal with the Rockets last season. The 23-year-old was named the G League MVP while with the Maine Celtics during the 2024-25 season.
The Denver Nuggets are discussing possible sign-and-trade deals involving Peyton Watson with multiple teams, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Cavs, Bucks, and Clippers are reportedly interested in landing Watson.
The Denver Nuggets signed Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told Shams Charania of ESPN. Walker averaged 15.2 points and 2.5 rebounds for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, agent Mike George of Klutch Sports told ESPN on Wednesday night.
ASSOCIATED PRESSDillon Brooks, fresh off a career campaign with the Phoenix Suns, agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Brooks had signed a four-year, $86 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Brooks played 56 games for the Suns last season, averaging a career-high 20.2 points per game.
Angus Glover might be frustrated his NBL1 South season is over but he looks ready for a big NBL27 based on his first up showing for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in their first pre-season 113-60 win over Japan's B League United.
Victor Wembanyama gathered a large portion of his San Antonio Spurs teammates in Paris this week for a mid-summer mini-camp, less than two months after the team's NBA Finals loss.
Dillon Mitchell and the Boston Celtics have signed a Two-Way deal. Mitchell was the 40th overall pick of the 2026 NBA draft out of St. John's.
Jalen Pickett and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a Two-Way contract in free agency. Pickkett was the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Penn State by the Denver Nuggets.
While the 2026 NBA free agency period is still unfolding, attention is already beginning to turn towards what shapes as one of the most star-studded free agency classes in league history next season.
Melbourne United announced on Thursday that Keegan Crawford is set to join the club as their Lead Assistant Coach and Head of Player Development and Basketball Innovation.
In the 47-year history, there are a number of names synonymous with the Brisbane Bullets. From Leroy Loggins to Derek Rucker, Steve Woodberry, Larry Sengstock and Sam Mackinnon, few have meant more to the Brisbane Bullets.
Melbourne United pulled off one of the biggest signings of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 off-season on Wednesday, when they announced NBA talent Cole Anthony would be joining the club.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections spotlighting the East's top teams.
