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Melbourne United's Dash for Daniels began nearly four years ago.

Quest to lure Daniels to NBL a marathon, not a Dash

On his 18th birthday, Dash Daniels will play in his 20th NBL game. How did Melbourne United fend off college millions to land the NBA-bound prodigy? It’s a story, four years in the making.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Kendric Davis of the Kings in action during the round 12 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, on December 12, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Beat The Coach: Death by a thousand cuts in NBL fantasy

With every team on the double this round, options for Beat The Coach are wide open. Hoops expert Mick Randall has assembled a power-packed team – see it here.

Tim Tszyu and Larry Kestelman.

Bondi victims ‘can’t die in vain’ as Kestelman, Tszyu, urge unity

Larry Kestelman says the innocent people who lost their lives in the Bondi shooting can’t die in vain and the government must use the tragic incident to end “hate speech” and “extremism”.

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Adelaide 36ers Nick Rakocevic fronted the NBL tribunal over an elbow to the head of Melbourne United's Finn Delany.

NBL tribunal’s ‘unusual’ move in star 36er’s striking ban

Adelaide’s Nick Rakocevic has been banned for elbowing Melbourne United’s Finn Delany during an open hearing where the NBL’s tribunal member made an “unusual” move.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Kendric Davis of the Kings in action during the round 12 NBL match between Melbourne United and Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena on December 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Overtime heartbreak extends United’s losing run

A clutch Kendric Davis has led the Sydney Kings to an overtime win over Melbourne, extending United’s losing streak to four games.

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Ellas Titans celebrating their win in the Darwin Basketball men's championship grand final. Picture: Jack Riddiford

50+ photos: Ellas Titans, Tracy Village triumph in basketball finals

The Tracy Village woman proved their experience as they reclaimed the championship, while the Ellas Titans men saw off a huge challenge from Razzle in the Darwin Basketball grand finals.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers celebrates during the NBL Play-In Qualifier match between Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena, on February 13, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Bitter NBL break-up: Trez says Sixers deserted him

Former Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell has revealed all on his controversial departure from the NBL, claiming that his team deserted him amid his suspension.

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A number of NBL imports are at various stages of becoming Australian citizens.

Came to play, want to stay: NBL imports set to join Aussie Bryce

With Bryce Cotton’s Australian citizenship saga finally over, several NBL imports have their sights set on following in his footsteps. Code Sports reveals the men most likely.

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Generic of Basketballs during the Round 7 NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Friday, November 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

New era for NT Basketball after dramatic vote

DBA clubs have voted to dissolve the association with all operations to be taken over by Basketball NT following a lengthy independent review into the code. Read what that means.

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Generic basketball NBL National Basketball League Cairns Taipans.

Review prompts vote to merge Darwin Basketball Association into BNT

A decision on the future of the Darwin Basketball Association will be voted on this weekend with an independent review finding the body should be dissolved into Basketball NT. Read what that means.

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Lucas Byrne in action for Victoria Country at the 2025 Basketball Australia Under-18 National Championships. Picture: Taylor Earnshaw

Lone wolves, scoring kings: 90+ stars of BA School Championships

Basketball Australia’s school championships have produced a player who scored 270 points almost entirely from inside the arc while another hit 29 three-pointers for a team that never won.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kendric Davis of the Kings looks on during the round two NBL match between Sydney Kings and Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena, on September 28, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Beat The Coach: Who replaces Bryce Cotton in NBL fantasy?

For the first time in five weeks Adelaide 36ers and Bryce Cotton play only once this weekend. But hoops expert Mick Randall has a plan for his fantasy team.

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Aussie NBA stud brutally axed amid injury hell

Alex Toohey’s rookie season in the NBA is over before it could even begin, with a season-ending injury leading to the Golden State Warriors waiving his contract.

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Brian Goorjian's warning for NBL expansion

NBL expansion: Goorj warns not to repeat ‘past mistakes’

The NBL has set out a grand plan to add five more teams to the competition in the coming years, however the league’s most successful coach has delivered a clear warning to HQ.

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Jimmy Fone 9, Oliver Fone 4, Leo Williams 11, Lucy Fone 6, Gus Williams 7 wearing Devils gear. The Tasmania Football Club store in Hobart will open on Wednesday to allow people to stock up on gear ahead of footy colours day. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Opinion: Why Tassie’s had enough of being the support act

When it comes to landing punches, it’s the size of the fight of the dog. With new sports teams looming and rock royalty secured, Tassie’s using that mindset to declare it deserves its rightful place on the big stage.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: The 36ers celebrate winning the round 11 NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, on December 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Angry Bryce’ and the anatomy of NBL’s greatest modern comeback

Bryce Cotton’s emotional Perth homecoming was about to end in tears. Not on the legendary Wildcat-turned-36er’s watch. Matt Logue goes inside Adelaide’s wild comeback in the west.

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The Rockhampton Rockets under-18 boys bench on their feet as they score another victory in the Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition.

Why Central Qld title win will change Rocky’s U18 basketball future

Rockhampton’s teenage basketball stars have dominated the regional competition but their coach warns the real challenge has only just begun.

Illawarra's championship defence is in tatters.

Horror Hawks: Why champs are teetering on brink

Labelled “close to” their worst performance of the season by Justin Tatum, Illawarra’s title defence is hanging in the balance. In CROSSCOURT, Hawks legend Glen Saville reveals the pressure the Hawks are facing.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Bryce Cotton of the 36ers celebrates with team mates after winning the round 11 NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, on December 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Top of the list’: Cotton heaps big praise on 36ers win in Perth return

Bryce Cotton’s return to RAC Arena has ended in dramatic fashion, with the 36ers producing a remarkable final quarter comeback to pip the Wildcats at the death.

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American star Ashley Arlen has signed with the Darwin Salties NBL1 side for the 2024 season. Picture: Jack Riddiford Creative

New Venom signings to debut against reigning WNBL champs

Geelong Venom has signed a second replacement player within a week, as they look to get reinforcements amid a bad run of injuries.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Tyger Campbell of the Jackjumpers drives to the basket during the round 10 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Sydney Kings at MyState Bank Arena, on November 23, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Mid season review: Why full strength JackJumpers can loom large

Injuries and disruptions have plagued them, but the JackJumpers have shown they can make a run if all their weapons are on deck. We take a look at their hopes in our mid season review.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, is guarded by Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

LeBron’s crazy 18-year record snapped

LeBron James’ remarkable point-scoring streak is finally over after 18 years, with an incredibly selfless act leading to a wild finish.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Mark Arena, majority owner of the Wildcats congratulates Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats after scoring 59 points and winning the round 10 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and New Zealand Breakers at RAC Arena, on December 01, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Arena content with ‘difficult’ Cotton decision ahead of Perth rematch

The Perth Wildcats shocked the NBL when they parted ways with Bryce Cotton. But Wildcats boss Mark Arena says while they lost the league’s best player, the team itself is better for the call.

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The Zylan Cheatham story is one of heartbreaking triumph.

‘My only little brother’: Brutal murder behind sports fairytale

Zylan Cheatham says it’s a miracle he made it to 30. The basketball star has lost friends and family to gang violence and jail, his younger brother shot dead.

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Australian NBA basketballer Ben Simmons pictured relaxing back home in Australia and doing a bit of fishing near the Whitsundays Picture Instagram

‘It ain’t about the $’: Simmons on his NBA return

He’s without an NBA contract this season and has rejected multimillion-dollar contracts, now Ben Simmons has set the record straight on his return to the big league.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 01: Australia celebrates the win during the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifier match between New Zealand Tall Blacks and Australia Boomers at TSB Arena on December 01, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Watch: The shot fuming Boomers fans were robbed of seeing

Frustrated fans missed Australia’s thrilling comeback victory over New Zealand after ESPN’s broadcast mysteriously cut out with the Boomers trailing by five points in the final minutes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Milton Doyle of United drives at the basket during the round 10 NBL match between Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on November 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Beat The Coach: Bryce busters are back to dominate NBL fantasy

The NBL is back after a one-week FIBA break and so is Beat The Coach. But hoops expert Mick Randall is passing on the league’s biggest fantasy star. SEE HIS TEAM

Guy Molloy will move into an advisory role with Sydney Flames.

Flames appoint WNBL legend following major coaching shake-up

Sydney Flames have moved quickly to announce a new coach after becoming the second WNBL club within a week to make a change following the exit of Guy Molloy.

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Crosscourt's 15 best young NBL stars

NBA hopefuls? The NBL’s 15 most promising young stars

A Mexican gun eyeing the NBA draft, a Kiwi silencing doubters and a teen French sensation – the NBL has no shortage of young stars. See the best here, plus exclusive details on Team USA’s next trip Down Under.

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The Adelaide Lightning playing group welcomes new interim coach Aja Parham-Ammar

‘He’s convincing’: How an NBL great made WNBL’s newest coach

She’s coached men and is stepping up for her first WNBL job in Adelaide. Aja Parham-Ammar reveals how the persistence of an NBL legend launched her coaching career.

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