Hats off to Karim Lopez for the way he handled one of the more awkward moments of the NBA Draft. Of course, the night is full of surprises, and not just because of who gets picked.

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Australian guard Max Mackinnon has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, according to ESPN. Mackinnon, 22, played five games for the Brisbane Bullets in the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, before a successful four-year college career.

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Sydney Kings Assistant Coach and co-owner Andrew Bogut has been fined $9,500 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

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As the dream became reality for NBL Next Star Karim Lopez, the hype surrounding the Mexican teenager has only continued to build as he prepares to join the Memphis Grizzlies.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star Malique Lewis has been selected with pick 60 at the NBA Draft. The Trinidad and Tobago talent rose sharply in Draft projections this week, fulfilling his NBA dream by joining the Milwaukee Bucks with the final pick at the Draft.

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The National Basketball League (NBL) is pleased to announce Choice Hotels has renewed its partnership for the NBL27 Season.

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Karim Lopez’s remarkable rise reached another milestone on Wednesday, Australian time, when he became the first Mexican player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.

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NBL Next Star Karim Lopez is set to realise his NBA dream, after being selected with the 21st overall pick at the 2026 NBA Draft.

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While the Tasmania JackJumpers have added some new faces ahead of NBL27, their returning local core remains one of the strongest in the competition, and now import David Johnson has re-signed to be part of it once again. “It was an easy decision to go back,” he said on NBL Now.

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The 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from Friday August 21 to Sunday August 23. For the first time, the pinnacle event of Australia’s premier winter basketball competition will be hosted in Adelaide, with the State Basketball Centre at the Adelaide Showground set to welcome the nation’s best NBL1 teams and players.

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NBA Draft expert Fran Fraschilla believes Karim Lopez's time in the NBL Next Stars program has prepared him perfectly for a successful transition to the NBA. Lopez has been part of the program since he was 17 years old, developing his game against seasoned professionals while playing a key role for the New Zealand Breakers.

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Karim Lopez has never lacked flair, but it was his scoring output that quietly set him apart from previous Next Stars during his time in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. The numbers tell the story.

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Karim Lopez sits inside the Lottery in the latest Consensus Mock Draft released by NBA.com. On the eve of the NBA Draft, Lopez is rated as high as pick No. 9 by Yahoo Sports, while USA Today and Bleacher Report project him at No.

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Emerging Cairns Taipans star Reyne Smith continued his impressive form on Monday night (Australian time), scoring 16 points in a win over the Netherlands.

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A chance off-season conversation with Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson may have proven the ultimate catalyst for Joe Ingles' return to the NBL. Chatting to the media after his first training session on Monday, Ingles revealed how he'd subtly pre-empted a potential move to United well before it came to fruition.

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Joe Ingles has arrived in Melbourne. We hear from United's star for the first time since signing. >> Seventeen years later, Ingles wants another NBL title.

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French prospect Noa Kouakou-Heugue and the Hungry Jack’s NBL have reached agreement on a mutual release.

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He boasts more than 800 games' NBA experience and is one of Australia's finest ever players, but Joe Ingles has no intention of settling in for a cushy retirement. In fact, he's more eager than ever to play and prove he deserves minutes in a new-look Melbourne United team.

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The Brisbane Bullets are one step closer to locking in their roster for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, following the signing of Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velička.

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The Adelaide 36ers have become the first team to finalise their NBL27 roster, re-signing sharpshooting import John Jenkins. "John made a significant impact from the moment he arrived at our club," General Manager of Basketball Operations Matt Weston said.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star, Malique Lewis, is on track to be one of the best stories of this NBA Draft as his stock continues to gather momentum in recent weeks.

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NBL young guns Reyne Smith and Jacob Holt played key roles as an Australian Select team played China in a friendly. Taipans’ guard Smith had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brisbane big man Holt finished with 12 points and 3 rebounds in an 81-91 defeat.

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Dean Vickerman says a desire to travel an untrodden path drove his decision to leave Melbourne United and take charge of Japan B League champions Nagasaki Velca.

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The Tasmania JackJumpers have secured the signature of import guard Dakota Mathias for the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. The club confirmed Mathias' signing on Monday, after he spent the previous year at Brisbane.

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The prestigious NBL Next Stars program has helped 13 players get drafted into the NBA, including the likes of LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, Ousmane Dieng and Alex inside the lottery.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix signing Tanner Krebs could be set for time on the sidelines, after sustaining an injury in the NBL1 last week. The club will provide further updates in the coming days.

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In just a matter of days, former New Zealand Breaker Karim Lopez is likely to become the seventh NBL Next Star selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in the past seven years.

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Another Next Star set for NBA. Catch NBL Next Star Karim Lopez's best plays as he sets his sights on the big time. The 19-year-old New Zealand Breaker’s dream is about to come true, on the verge of becoming the 12th Next Star selected in the NBA Draft.

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The Cairns Taipans announced on Saturday the return of Kyrin Galloway, with the athletic forward committing to a third season after signing a new one-year deal.

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This off-season has been one of change for the Cairns Taipans, as the club looks to return to post-season hoops. As it stands, the only two players returning from last season are Australian Boomers Jack McVeigh and Reyne Smith, as well as Head Coach Adam Forde.

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He was one of the Hungry Jack’s NBL’s most exciting players, and now Jacob Wiley has opened up on the coach who changed his career during that time in Australia.

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The next coaching stop for former Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman will be in Japan, with Nagasaki Velca confirming the signing on Friday.

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The Adelaide 36ers announced on Friday that versatile forward Matt Kenyon has re-signed with the club for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

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The Next Star program has continued to prove itself as a leading pathway for young professionals looking to make the leap into the NBA, with Karim Lopez poised to be the latest name added to the list.

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Tasmania JackJumpers forward Majok Deng has had numerous big games during his 10-year career in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Arguably, none have been bigger than his showing for the JackJumpers than his Round 21 showing against South East Melbourne during the 2025-26 season.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix announced on Friday that guard Owen Foxwell will explore opportunities within the United States’ NCAA. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Australia's brightest young prospects, following a breakout Hungry Jack’s NBL26 campaign.

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Three-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce reflects on his career with the Sydney Kings and his return to Cairns where his it all began, on the latest episode of NBL Now.

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The revamp of the Tasmania JackJumpers roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, with the club reportedly getting close to adding a sharpshooter to its roster.

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There’s less than one week until the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, and one NBL Next Star continues to turn heads in private team workouts.

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The Australian pipeline within the NBA has grown steadily in recent times, with 25 players selected in the draft since 1969, ten of those coming in the first round.

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Before winning four NBA titles and being named the League’s MVP, superstar Shaquille O’Neal hit the hardwood with an NBL team. In 1997, while on an Australian tour, the Naismith Hall of Famer trained with the South East Melbourne Magic, who were the NBL’s reigning champions at that point.

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Ever since he set foot in Australia, Bryce Cotton has taken the NBL by storm. Across his 10 seasons with Perth and Adelaide, the guard has won six MVP awards and three championships.

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Basketball Australia, alongside Commonwealth Games Australia, on Thursday announced its Gangurrus teams that will compete at the Glasgow 2026 Games from July 24–29. The men’s side, coached by Cairns’ Adam Forde, features Perth skipper Jesse Wagstaff, Brisbane wing Sam McDaniel, former Illawarra Hawk Jonah Antonio and NBL24 champion Jarred Bairstow.

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As a way to support Men’s Mental Health Week, the NBL, in partnership with Australia's leading preventive mental health charity for boys and young men, The Man Cave, hosted an activation at Port Melbourne’s Courtside.

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The Adelaide 36ers are reportedly close to finalising their roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, John Jenkins III is finalising a one-year deal to return to the Adelaide 36ers.

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A 14-year NBA veteran might be the next big name to join the NBL, according to a news report released this week. CODE Sports has linked 35-year-old Jae Crowder to Adelaide, as coach, Trevor Gleeson, and head of basketball operations, Matt Weston, finalise the team’s final import spot and roster.

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The Tasmania JackJumpers appear set to bounce back in a way during the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, after revamping their roster.

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Momentum continues to build for the Gold Coast to secure the 11th licence for the Hungry Jack’s NBL, but one key element looms crucial in their potential bid.

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With just one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, many experts continue to project NBL Next Star Karim Lopez to be selected inside the lottery.

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The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season was one to remember for Perth Wildcats big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. In his first season in Perth, the South Sudanese international posted career-high marks in points (17.1) and steals (0.7).

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The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was one to remember for Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis. The United States point guard guided the Harbour City outfit to their sixth NBL title, while taking home the Championship Series MVP honours, in one of the all-time great deciders.

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Pete Hooley catches up with newly crowned NBL Champion and Championship Series MVP Kendric Davis, as he opens up about his journey with the Sydney Kings, the drive to win, and what fuels his competitive spirit.

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Karim Lopez’s two seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL are as strong as any of the highly talented players to progress through the Next Stars program. Across his two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, the Mexican talent increased his skills and stats across the board.

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The Sydney Kings have finalised a deal to re-sign one of their Hungry Jack’s NBL26 champions. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc and the Sydney Kings, Torrey Craig has finalised a new one-year deal to return to the Harbour City.

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The Illawarra Hawks announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed guard Johny Narkle on a new two-year deal.

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It appears Melbourne United’s search for a new Head Coach will drag out even further, after their reported main target has decided to take up another European position.

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Before being crowned as a 2025 NBA champion with Oklahoma City, former Next Star Ousmane Dieng was shining for the New Zealand Breakers. The French wing made 23 appearances for the Breakers during the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, with the best coming in Round 19 against South East Melbourne.

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The Brisbane Bullets have reportedly set their sights targeted on a European star as one of their imports for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, the Bullets are looking closely at Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velička.

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The New York Knicks’ run to the 2026 NBA championship was one for the history books, ending a 53-year title drought. That run had a distinct NBL flavour, with three former stars playing a role in the Knicks’ 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

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The New York Knicks ended a 53-year NBA championship drought on Sunday, defeating San Antonio 94-90 in Game 5 on Sunday. Playing a part in the Knicks’ success was former NBL Next Star Ariel Hukporti.

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As the dust starts to settle on the 2026 adidas Eurocamp, NBL Next Stars Head Coach Phil Handy has had time to reflect on just how special his group’s victory was in Italy.

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Mexico's Karim Lopez set the NBL alight in his first season with the New Zealand Breakers as a Next Star. Go behind-the-scenes of the 19-year-old's exceptional second season as he chases his NBA dream, helping lead the Breakers to the first ever Ignite Cup Championship in the process.

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The growth of the NBL over the past 12 months has been incredible, shown by the record-breaking Hungry Jack’s 2025-26 Season. That is exponentially higher again when compared to the NBL21 campaign, which was the last time that incoming Adelaide 36ers Head Coach Trevor Gleeson spent in the League.

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With every passing day, the NBA dream of NBL Next Star Karim Lopez gets closer. The Mexican forward, who helped the New Zealand Breakers win the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Ignite Cup, is currently working out with numerous NBA teams, following a strong Draft Combine in Chicago.

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The NBL and WNBL announced Optus as an exciting new major partner on Friday, with a focus on innovation and connection to the community. Few know the importance of fans to both clubs and the sport of basketball more than the players.

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Nearly six months after signing with the NBL Next Stars program, it was announced this week that rising talent Luke Paul is joining the Cairns Taipans for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

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With five years of experience together, few coaches know six-time MVP Bryce Cotton better than Trevor Gleeson. From the Hungry Jack’s NBL17 to the NBL21 Seasons, that duo delivered three championships to the Perth Wildcats, among plenty of other accolades.

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After another strong showing on the international stage, 229-centimetre youngster Jongkuch Mach’s standing in world basketball continues to rise. This comes after the Perth talent played a key role in helping the NBL Next Stars team win the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Italy.

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The NBA Draft stocks of NBL Next Star Malique Lewis have received a massive boost after his exceptional play at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Italy.

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The off-season of change for the South East Melbourne Phoenix has continued with the club officially farewelling star forward John Brown III on Friday.

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The busy off-season for Brian Goorjian’s reigning champions has continued with the reported signing of exciting young Australian guard Jayden Stone. Both the Sydney Kings and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced the news on Friday, pending NBL approval.

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A new era of Adelaide 36ers basketball is upon the Hungry Jack’s NBL following the appointment of Head Coach Trevor Gleeson.

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The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.

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The NBL and WNBL on Friday announced a new major partnership with Optus, marking a significant collaboration focused on connecting fans to the moments that matter and supporting the continued growth of basketball across Australia.

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The 2026 NBA Draft hopes of NBL Next Star Malique Lewis have been given a massive boost, after he has been reportedly cleared to play by the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play Panel. According to DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony, South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Lewis can now return to on-court activities.

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The star of Max Mackinnon continues to rise after a standout performance at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy.

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The star of Max Mackinnon continues to rise after a standout performance at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy.

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Ever since he stepped foot on the international stage, Dash Daniels has proven time and time again that he’s one of the best defenders for his age in the world.

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The past era of the Australian Boomers has arguably been its most successful, highlighted by the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But the country’s men’s national team is heading into a new phase under Head Coach Adam Caporn.

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One of Australia’s brightest young talents, Luke Paul, has signed with the Cairns Taipans for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

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The game's latest Next Star has found a home, with Western Australia sensation Luke Paul joining Cairns ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.

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He helped the Tasmania JackJumpers create history by claiming the club’s maiden championship during the Hungry Jack’s NBL24 Season, and now Jordon Crawford has kept the door open on a potential reunion with his old club.

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Before he was guiding the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Finals as Associate Head Coach, Chris Jent enjoyed a successful stint in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. During the 1995 season, Jent suited up for the North Melbourne Giants and helped them finish the regular season in third with an 18-8 record.

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The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season looms as a massive one for the Adelaide 36ers, and a big part of that is the new Head Coach, Trevor Gleeson.

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Fresh off winning the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 championship with the Sydney Kings, Bul Kuol recently decided his future lay with the Adelaide 36ers.

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NBL Next Star Karim Lopez has reportedly received an invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft Green Room. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the New Zealand Breakers prospect is one of 14 draft-eligible players to receive an invitation as part of the NBA’s first wave of green room invites.

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The turnover from the Sydney Kings’ NBL26 championship side has continued, with another key piece being confirmed to depart.

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The New Zealand Tall Blacks on Wednesday announced their squad for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the Philippines and Guam.

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Zylan Cheatham was a force in the paint all season long for the Adelaide 36ers, averaging 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game during NBL26.Ahead of his second season with the Sixers, re-live his top plays from the Hungry Jack's 2025-26 campaign below:.

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The New Zealand Breakers have made another massive addition to their coaching staff for the upcoming Hungry Jack's NBL27 season, officially appointing Sebastian Gleim as their new Lead Assistant Coach.

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The Cairns Taipans announced on Tuesday that they are welcoming three-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce back to the club for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. This two-year deal for Bruce sees him re-join the club his NBL career started with back in the 2012-13 season.

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Ever since reigning NBL1 West MVP Johny Narkle made his high-profile move to Geraldton, Cockburn’s fans have been waiting for a performance that put the League on notice. That performance came on Saturday, when the Cougars traveled to Evolution Mining Stadium to take on the Goldfields Giants.

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The Perth Wildcats have reportedly bolstered their backcourt depth by signing the son of a former Australian Boomers legend. Both the club and ESPN's Olgun Uluc announced that, pending NBL approval, Perth native Blake Nielsen has signed a two-year contract with the Wildcats.

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Before making the jump to the NBA and helping the New York Knicks reach the 2026 NBA Finals, Ariel Hukporti was excelling in the Hungry Jack’s NBL. Across three seasons with Melbourne United, the German big man made 66 appearances for the club.

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The off-season of change has continued at Melbourne United with the club confirming the departure of Finn Delany on Tuesday. This comes as it was announced that the Tall Blacks forward had signed a deal to play with the Ibaraki Robots in Japan’s B.League.

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The Australian Gangurrus women’s team have created history at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland. The Gangurrus, coached by 2001 NBL champion Damon Lowery, secured their first-ever silver medal after progressing to the tournament final on Sunday.

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The NBL Next Stars are adidas Eurocamp champions.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Malique Lewis has powered the NBL Next Stars into the final of the 2026 adidas Eurocamp, with the team defeating Eurocamp 2 94-88 to advance to the final for the second consecutive year.

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This week was a special one at NBL HQ with the official opening of the Corey Williams Studio, two years since his heartbreaking passing. To mark the special occasion, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams’ partner Filly and daughter Gabby were on hand to cut the red tape for the studio.

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