NBL war goes global with FIBA complaint
The bitter battle for control of Australian basketball has escalated after Illawarra owner Jared Novelly sent FIBA a letter asking for the league’s billionaire boss Larry Kestelman to be investigated.
The bitter battle for control of Australian basketball has escalated after Illawarra owner Jared Novelly sent FIBA a letter asking for the league’s billionaire boss Larry Kestelman to be investigated.
The chairs of NW Thunder and Launceston Tornadoes have responded to Victorian NBL1 clubs’ concerns around travel costs incurred when playing in Tasmania. Get the latest here.
It’s been a breeding ground for Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels – now NBA, NBL and college eyes are searching for the next star to emerge at the U18 Nationals. See the full top 20 list.
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.
It’s the suburban association that counts Brian Goorjian, Robyn Maher, Jenna O’Hea and Bec Allen among its greats. But the biggest basketball hub in the country has a $100 million stadium problem.
The chances of a United return for Matthew Dellavedova is slim, with the Boomer chasing a long term deal and the Kings have emerged as the frontrunner for his signature. Track every team’s free agency movements.
The collapse and departure of NBL1 North’s Darwin Salties saw NBL, WNBL, and former NBA/Euroleague players without a home for 2025. See where all the Salties landed here.
Who remains contracted? Who is open to a new home? Ahead of the NBL’s Free Agency period opening on April 4, CODE Sports can reveal every player’s contract status. Click for details.
Sydney Kings captain Xavier Cooks has broken his silence on the drug ban that wiped him out of the NBL playoffs – and put his basketball future in jeopardy.
In 2019, Ben Simmons signed the richest NBA deal for an Australian — $240 million over five years. That’s the starting price for young Boomers Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels.
Geelong United’s NBL1 season couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start, a blowout further compounded by a tough 2 match-up and two key personnel still some weeks away from stepping on court.
WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has done the unthinkable in the NBA, stunning the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
Josh Giddey is already on a massive salary of over $10 million a year but if, as expected, that explodes to five time the amount, his family will be set up for generations. MATT LOGUE speaks to his dad, Warwick.
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
The USA’s college system is taking note of some of the NBL’s best young talent, and the NCAA’s big money endorsement offering is sparking a reciprocated interest from fan favourites. MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
We should only be talking about the Hawks’ epic championship series win, but instead the Illawarra ownership has doubled down on its league takeover push, and are set for a long, drawn out battle.
Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has confirmed he has played his final game for the Perth Wildcats. His exit has opened the free agency flood gates.
As Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly popped champagne celebrating the Hawks’ second championship, NBL boss Larry Kestelman had a stern message for the club’s American-born backer.
Australian young gun Dyson Daniels is chewing up records set by some of the most famous names in NBA history and has a couple more big ones in his sights.
For the first time in 24 years, the Illawarra Hawks are the NBL champions. Download your Hawks champions trophy here!
Wollongong has entered party mode as the Illawarra Hawks crushed Melbourne United in a game five classic to become NBL champions for the second time in history.
After Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced a booing crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history – but the NBL won’t officially change the award.
In an alternate universe, Melbourne United would be celebrating a third NBL championship in four years – but once again have been left to pick up the pieces. Here’s how they blew their chance.
Zac Curtain’s stubborn and defiant half ton saved Kingborough from shock defeat in a dramatic CTPL semi on Sunday. See who made the two day decider here.
A heartfelt gesture from the Minnesota Timberwolves brought a world of joy to Joe Ingles and his family.
Media mogul and former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire is “dumbfounded” by the shock takeover bid to oust NBL boss Larry Kestelman, declaring basketball was a “joke” before Kestelman saved the sport.
United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.
Having missed the past two grand final games, Melbourne United’s two time NBL defensive player of the year, Shea Ili is firming to return from concussion for the crucial game five.
Illawarra Hawks’ owner and Donald Trump loyalist, Jared Novelly dropped a bombshell ahead of his team’s most important game ever. Now, CODE SPORTS reveals the inside details of the boilover attempt.