Aussies Abroad: Mixed fortunes for Boomers across the NBA
AAP. Two days after making a stunning debut for Atlanta, Boomers centre Jock Landale has been dealt his first NBA defeat in Hawks colours.
AAP. Two days after making a stunning debut for Atlanta, Boomers centre Jock Landale has been dealt his first NBA defeat in Hawks colours.
The Brisbane Bullets battled hard with 25 offensive rebounds for 25 extra shots but Jack McVeigh put up 17 second half points and Andrew Andrews slammed the door with two late three-pointers for Sunday's 81-72 Cairns Taipans win.
Josh King has taken aim at Brian Goorjian, calling out the veteran coach over what he described as “uncalled for” comments directed at Owen Foxwell.
The Sydney Kings sent quite the message of their championship aspirations, Kendric Davis put himself deeper into the MVP conversation and they dominated the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the second half to win 114-88. Davis scored a game-high 30 points on 11/18 shooting despite close attention from Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell in a playoff-level encounter at John Cain Arena on Sunday.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season has reached another major milestone, with the League welcoming its millionth fan through the doors in record time.
Sunday’s clash between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster. Arguably the competition’s two hottest teams will lock horns at John Cain Arena, with the winner claiming top spot on the ladder.
Since arriving at South East Melbourne, Josh King has guided the Phoenix to an impressive 37-19 record. That includes leading the Heartland club to their first-ever 20-win Hungry Jack’s NBL season, as they currently sit in first spot on the ladder with a 21-9 record.
Mike Wells saw the Adelaide 36ers rediscover their identity on Saturday night, returning to top spot in the NBL with a win in Melbourne that looked far more like the team that had spent much of the season setting the standard.
South East Melbourne Phoenix (2nd) v Sydney Kings (3rd)Sunday, February 8, 2.30pm AEDTJohn Cain Arena How to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Brisbane Bullets (10th) v Cairns Taipans (9th)Sunday, February 8, 4.30pm AEDTBrisbane Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Despite their front court being decimated, the New Zealand Breakers flipped the script on Saturday night, forcing the Illawarra Hawks to abandon their size and go small in a courageous win at Spark Arena.
The Adelaide 36ers have stopped their recent slide and returned to the top of the NBL and spoiling Melbourne United's homecoming to John Cain Arena with the 87-76 Saturday night win.
The Tasmania JackJumpers made their job awfully tough but the winner on Saturday at Spark Arena was going to keep themselves in touch of NBL sixth spot and the New Zealand Breakers prevailed 106-95 over the Illawarra Hawks.
For the past decade, Bryce Cotton has dominated the NBL. Four MVP awards. Countless other honours. Few players have delivered more in big moments.
NBL Media sat down with Flynn Cameron to chat about his move from Melbourne to Adelaide. As one of the NBL’s top rising stars, he shares who influenced his decision to join the Adelaide 36ers. Brought to you by PayWise. Watch the full video below.
As the Perth Wildcats climb the NBL ladder, Kristian Doolittle’s influence remains impossible to ignore. Now 28, he is delivering the most impactful season of his three-year tenure in the League, anchoring a Wildcats side emerging as a genuine championship threat.
Melbourne United (4th) v Adelaide 36ers (2nd)Saturday, February 7, 8pm AEDTJohn Cain Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
New Zealand Breakers (8th) v Illawarra Hawks (7th)Saturday, February 7, 5.30pm AEDTSpark Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Scott Roth thought he’d struck gold when he signed Nick Marshall for his offensive firepower, and the Teal Game on Friday showed exactly why. But it’s Marshall’s commitment to lifting his defensive standards that has the Tasmania JackJumpers coach most impressed.
The Cairns Taipans fought valiantly but the Perth Wildcats just had too much on the line and Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr combined to deliver 59 points and 13 rebounds in the 98-84 Friday night win at RAC Arena.
Nick Marshall already had 23 points by half-time, the Tasmania JackJumpers had 12 three-pointers and they went on with the job to destroy the shorthanded Brisbane Bullets 114-70 to be a step closer to locking in sixth position.
From growing up in a Rugby Union family to discovering basketball at 15, Tyrell reflects on the path that eventually led him to the NBL. Off the court, he opens up alongside his fiancée Kalani about the balancing act of supporting two professional basketball careers while raising a young family.
AAP. Australian centre Jock Landale has stunned on his Atlanta Hawks debut, delivering a double-double and hitting a crucial three-pointer in a 121-119 NBA win over Utah. Landale fired with a game-high 26 points and 11 rebounds on Friday (AEDT) in the Hawks' tense home victory.
Mike Wells understands the pressure that comes with Adelaide’s recent slide and knows it will only intensify if the 36ers fail to arrest their form heading into the Finals.
The Illawarra Hawks kept their push for the Play-In alive with a gutsy comeback win over the Adelaide 36ers on Thursday night, in a game that had coach Justin Tatum admitting he was "nervous". “I’ve been nervous a handful of times before in my coaching career, and this is one of those days I was nervous,” Tatum said post-game.
Luke Travers is expected to be one of the hottest names on the NBL free agency market, with the Cairns Taipans among the first clubs to declare their interest in the former Cleveland Cavaliers young gun.
Perth Wildcats (5th) v Cairns Taipans (9th)Friday, February 6, 9.30pm AEDTRAC Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
The numbers all pointed one way for the now NBL-leading South East Melbourne Phoenix, but Josh King had his focus locked on a single stat line: 31 second-half points conceded.
Heading into the 2026 HoopsFest, all the talk was about if the Perth Wildcats were going to replace injured star David Duke Jr.
It has been 40 days since David Duke Jr. last suited up for the Perth Wildcats, but with Finals assured and the next generation getting it done, John Rillie is content to keep his star import on ice. Duke Jr.
It's the hottest off-court topic in basketball, with opinions divided over the conduct of club owners in the public domain. While some discourage owners speaking out, others encourage it. Former MVP, Chris Anstey, believes it can be good for the game.
Tasmania JackJumpers (6th) v Brisbane Bullets (10th)Friday, February 6, 7.30pm AEDTMyState Bank Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
The Illawarra Hawks produced a stunning finish to snatch the 100-99 win at home to stay in the race for NBL sixth position while knocking the Adelaide 36ers from top spot in the process.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have set up their top two battle on Sunday with the Sydney Kings by taking full advantage of the New Zealand Breakers who saw their front court further decimated with the 114-83 win.
Melbourne United are preparing to unleash star guard Shea Ili at full throttle in the playoffs in the hope he could make the difference in their NBL championship push.
The New Zealand Breakers have announced that their NBL Next Star Karim Lopez will miss Thursday’s Round 20 clash with South East Melbourne. The Mexican 18-year-old, who scored a career-high 32 points last round against Melbourne, is sidelined due to a lower leg issue.
Jock Landale's latest NBA move to Atlanta has been hailed as a "real positive" for the in-form centre and the Australian Boomers ahead of the FIBA World Cup and Olympics.
Much has been written about Adelaide’s indifferent form over the past few rounds, which has seen the 36ers lose four of their past six games.
The Brisbane Bullets announced on Thursday they will be without star guard Javon Freeman-Liberty for the remainder of the season, due to a hamstring injury. Freeman-Liberty, who has made nine appearances for the Bullets this season, sustained the injury during Round 15’s loss to Perth.
The New Zealand Breakers’ Finals chances hang by a thread, following Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to Tasmania. That result leaves them two wins behind the sixth-placed JackJumpers, with just three rounds remaining.
Illawarra Hawks (8th) v Adelaide 36es 1st)Thursday, February 5, 7.30pm AEDTWIN Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
New Zealand Breakers (7th) v South East Melbourne Phoenix (2nd)Thursday, February 5, 5.30pm AEDTSpark Arena How to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Two Australian Boomers and a pair of NBL Next Stars have new homes after a crazy 2026 NBA trade deadline. A day after being traded from Memphis to Utah, big man Jock Landale is again on the move, this time to the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations.
With three rounds and five games remaining of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season, it is officially must-win time for reigning champions Illawarra.
This eight-game slate features numerous blockbusters, headlined by two top four clashes at John Cain Arena. All the action tips off on Thursday night with a double-header, which first sees New Zealand host South East Melbourne before Illawarra battles Adelaide.
The Illawarra Hawks confirmed on Wednesday that star guard Tyler Harvey has been granted permanent residency in Australia.
He may not have stepped on an NBL court since the 2016-17 season, but time away has only elevated Torrey Craig's game.
Pete Hooley for NBL.com.au With just three rounds to go in the regular season, eyes have started to turn towards the NBL’s night of nights, where the MVP of the league will be crowned.
Winners of 13 of their past 15, including seven straight, the Sydney Kings look every bit championship contenders.
Former NBL Next Star Rocco Zikarsky has been rewarded for his exceptional form with the Iowa Wolves, selected in the NBA G League Next Up Game.
The Sydney Kings have crowned their top performers from the NBL26 season at the club’s annual awards night. Held at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, superstar guard Kendric Davis, who is averaging 23.8 points, 6.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game, took out the Kings’ MVP award.
Australian big man Jock Landale has a new NBA home after being traded from the Memphis Grzzlies to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday AEDT. Landale was part of a trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr scored a team-high 30 points as Australian centre Jock Landale helped the Memphis Grizzlies snap a six-game losing streak in a 137-128 win over Minnesota.
No one inside the four walls at the Adelaide 36ers will say they’re happy with how January went. During their eight games, the 36ers went 4-4, including their most recent loss to South East Melbourne in Adelaide.
The Adelaide 36ers will be the first to admit that their past month hasn’t been to the standard of play they hold themselves to, having gone 4-8 in their last eight games.
Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 19 of the NBL26 season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.
As the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season heads into its final three rounds, the awards talk is ramping up. One topic that is sure to create plenty of conversation is who is going to make up this season’s All-NBL First Team.
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The Adelaide 36ers have hit back at Andrew Bogut for claiming the club is in crisis and that it held emergency meetings about the future of coach Mike Wells. In first place with a 21-8 record, the 36ers have lost four of their past six games.
AAP. NBA coaches have overlooked Josh Giddey's fine form for Chicago to deny the Australian an All-Star debut as LeBron James prepares to lace them up for a 22nd-straight year.
Photo: Sydney Kings Media. Basketball in Australia continues to grow at a rapid pace, with more fans watching the sport than ever before.
Pete Hooley, Felix Von Hofe and Damon Lowery break down the latest stories in NBL26. They discuss whether Adelaide is in trouble or ready to finish the season strong. The MVP race is heating up, with Kendric Davis making a late push.
The Adelaide 36ers, despite still sitting in first place, are in the middle of their worst stretch of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season. Saturday’s loss to South East Melbourne was Adelaide's fourth in its past six matches.
The Tasmania JackJumpers’ injury toll continues to rise, with the club announcing on Monday guard Ben Ayre will miss the remainder of the season. Ayre sustained a groin injury during Friday’s loss to Cairns, which saw him miss Sunday’s victory over New Zealand.
Australian big man Duop Reath has a new NBA home, after being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday AEDT. Reath, who played 146 games across three seasons with the Blazers, and two future second-round picks were exchanged for Atlanta guard Vit Krejci.
New Zealand’s hopes of securing a spot in the post-season took a big hit during Sunday’s loss to fellow Finals hopeful Tasmania.
Round 19 saw Sydney and South East Melbourne continue to surge, while Tasmania boosted their Finals chances in a big way. Pete Hooley looks at some key talking points from the round just gone.
Throughout their strong run of winning 13 of their past 15 games, the Sydney Kings have been finding different ways to claim victory.
The National Basketball League (NBL) has today announced a new partnership with The Pass, one of Australia’s fastest-growing hospitality loyalty programs.
By Damon Lowery. Author’s note – “HOOYAH” is the battle cry of the Navy Seals and is given out to celebrate great efforts & achievements. A “HARDEN UP” is given out when a performance has not been at the expected level.
The Perth Wildcats officially became the fifth side to book their Finals spot on Saturday, by defeating Illawarra by seven points. The Round 19 victory in Wollongong moves Perth into equal fourth spot, alongside Melbourne United, with an 18-11 record.
From their very first conversation, David Johnson made it clear to Scott Roth what he wanted. A place where he could impact winning. On Sunday, he did exactly that, drilling seven three-pointers and knocking down the game winner for the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Luke Travers' time with the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to be over, after the NBA franchise reportedly waived him on Sunday AEDT. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the West Australian was waived from his two-way deal with the Cavaliers as part of a three-way trade that saw De'Andre Hunter go to Sacramento, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis to the Cavs and Dario Saric landing in Chicago.
David Johnson stepped up in the moment of need for the Tasmania JackJumpers with seven three-pointers including the game winner as they got the crucial win to stay clear in sixth spot beating the New Zealand Breakers 91-89. Sixth position and the last finals position was on the line at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon and it proved to be quite the thrilling contest between the JackJumpers and Breakers.
The Cairns Taipans were out of the blocks spectacularly lighting it up for a 24-point first half lead but the Sydney Kings took charge in the second half to go back to second spot with the 106-92 win.
AAP. Jock Landale has played another solid game but the Australian centre couldn't stop his Memphis Grizzlies from slipping to a fifth consecutive NBA defeat.
Cairns Taipans (9th) v Sydney Kings (3rd)Sunday, February 1, 4.30pm AEDTCairns Convention CentreHow to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Tasmania JackJumpers (6th) v New Zealand Breakers (7th)Sunday, February 1, 2.30pm AEDTMyState Bank ArenaHow to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Following Friday’s two results, New Zealand defeating Melbourne and Cairns edging Tasmania, the JackJumpers hold just a one-game lead for sixth spot. That one-game lead is on the resurgent Breakers, who Scott Roth’s side play in a massive Round 19 fixture at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has long preached the importance of peaking at the business end of the season, and Dylan Windler believes his team is now doing exactly that as they close in on fourth place in NBL26. From early in the campaign, Rillie made it clear he didn’t want Perth playing their best basketball too soon, instead targeting a rise as Finals approached.
Kristian Doolittle proved unstoppable in the second half to lead the Perth Wildcats to the hard fought 106-99 road win over the Illawarra Hawks to close in on the NBL's fourth place.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have kept the three-way battle for top two positions a fascinating one with a second dominant performance over the Adelaide 36ers in two weeks, winning 97-77. After beating the 36ers 108-89 to wrap up HoopsFest in Perth 13 days ago, the Phoenix backed it up in front of 10,047 fans at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre with another commanding showing.
Through the first 19 rounds of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season, forward Zylan Cheatham has been one of the main reasons the Adelaide 36ers sit on top of the ladder.
All 10 players and coaches involved in Wednesday night’s incident, during the Ignite Cup clash between the Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers, have accepted their relevant charges.
A scintillating performance from future NBA star Karim Lopez will understandably dominate the headlines from Friday’s win, but New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen was just as quick to highlight the unseen work of Rob Loe as a decisive factor.
Jack McVeigh’s performance spoke for itself for the Cairns Taipans. But with Andrew Andrews sidelined, someone else had to step up. In overtime, that man was Kody Stattmann, offering a glimpse of the NBL future he could still carve out.
Illawarra Hawks (8th) v Perth Wildcats (5th)Saturday, January 31, 8pm AEDTWIN Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Adelaide 36ers (1st) v South East Melbourne Phoenix (3rd)Saturday, January 31, 5.30pm AEDTAdelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Josh Giddey has been forced to sit out Chicago's loss to Miami because of a tight hamstring, with the NBA club unsure when the Australian star will be cleared to return. Giddey, whose hamstring strain snapped a hot run of form at the end of 2025, returned last week.
It was a night to rememberfor New Zealand Breakers' 18-year-old Mexican Next Star Karim Lopez who had an NBL career-best 32 points to lead his team to the season-enlivening 97-95 win over Melbourne United.
Jack McVeigh could have dealt the team he starred in a championship with a cruel blow this NBL season by putting up 40 points for the Cairns Taipans in the eventual 96-93 overtime win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
It was a coming out party for New Zealand Breakers' 18-year-old Mexican Next Star Karim Lopez who had an NBL career-best 32 points to lead his team to the season-enlivening 97-95 win over Melbourne United.
New Zealand Breakers legend Tom Abercrombie has seen his iconic No.10 jersey raised to the rafters at Spark Arena. A four-time NBL champion, Abercrombie ended his playing career in 2024 as the Breakers’ highest number of appearances player, with 429 games.
The NBL has released the following statement: . The Game Review Panel (GRP) has issued the following penalties following an incident that occurred on court during the Adelaide 36ers and Brisbane Bullets game on the 28th of January.
In many ways, Tim Soares is living out a basketball dream. As his confidence grows, so too does the opportunity to help the Sydney Kings chase a second NBL championship, this time while testing himself against elite opposition like JaVale McGee.
Montrezl Harrell has a clear message. “I have unfinished business and I want to win an NBL Championship.”.
New Zealand Breakers (7th) v Melbourne United (4th)Friday, January 30, 5.30pm AEDTSpark ArenaHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Cairns Taipans (9th) v Tasmania JackJumpers (6th)Friday, January 30, 7.30pm AEDTCairns Convention CentreHow to watchWatch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton says he was ‘shocked’ that the incident between his Adelaide 36ers and the Brisbane Bullets transpired as it did on Wednesday night.
The Sydney Kings have moved into second spot in the NBL standings as they maintained their scintillating form with the 122-104 victory at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday night against the Illawarra Hawks.