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Taipans' DJ Hogg takes the ball to the rim past Wildcats' Luke Travers in the NBL elimination final match between the Cairns Taipans and the Perth Wildcats at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke

Snakes’ bound for Play-Offs after Hogg heroics

The Taipans have clinched a semi-final berth after they overcome the Perth Wildcats in a sensational win.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: DJ Hogg of the Taipans lines up a free throw during the round 17 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Brisbane Bullets at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 28, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Why this man must be considered for All-NBL berth

An underrated Cairns import must be considered for All-NBL honours and help end a two-year absence of Taipans from the honorary teams.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Antonius Cleveland and Robert Franks of the 36ers react after the round 17 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 30, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

36ers alive as Taipans fumble second spot

The 36ers can still make the playoffs and have dealt the Taipans title chances a massive blow. Catch up with all the round 16 NBL23 action.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: Majok Deng of the Taipans rebounds during the round 18 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena, on February 03, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Taipans’ bumpy road to NBL’s first Play-in Tournament

Cairns have home-court advantage for the seeding qualifier in the NBL’s inaugural Play-in Tournament, but their preparation for the clash with the JackJumpers could not be more bumpy.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Keanu Pinder of the Taipans looks on during the round 17 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Cairns Taipans at State Basketball Centre, on January 25, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Major sponsor blindsided as Pride Round fallout continues

The Cairns Taipans refusal to wear the rainbow logo in support of NBL Pride Round has drawn an angry response from their major sponsor who say they weren’t consulted over the move.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Coach of the Taipans Adam Forde instructs his team during the round 13 NBL match between Illawarra Hawks and Cairns Taipans at WIN Entertainment Centre, on January 02, 2023, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Taipans coach backs ‘freedom of choice’ in Pride jersey saga

Taipans coach Adam Forde has backed his players’ after reports a handful of Cairns basketballers were “reluctant” to wear a pride jersey.

Taipans' Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the New Zealand Breakers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke

‘Be ready’: The advice powering a Taipan ‘destined to be elite’

Be ready for your moment. They are the five words that have stuck with a Taipans star ‘destined to be elite’ throughout his first campaign in the NBL.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans dunks during the round 15 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Illawarra Hawks at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 13, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Forde lashes NBL after Taipans rookie hopes dashed

Taipans coach Adam Forde has lashed the NBL’s decision to replace the Rookie of the Year Award, which has all but robbed a key player the chance of ending his season with silverware.

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Former North Queensland Cowboys and State of Origin player and current head coach of the Northern Pride Ty Williams, pictured at the Northern Pride's home ground of Barlow Park in Cairns. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cowboys legend denied All Stars role on cultural grounds

The cultural background of a former Cowboys and Queensland Origin star has robbed him of a cherished coaching opportunity.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Jason Cadee of the Bullets gathers the ball during the round 15 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Brisbane Bullets at State Basketball Centre, on January 16, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Bullets joy and Phoenix disaster in shock result

A boilover win by the Bullets could have huge ramifications for the Phoenix’s season. Catch up with all the round 15 NBL23 action from Sunday.

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