Basketball

Airport TurmoilSami Whitcomb’s nightmare return to Australia

WA basketball star Sami Whitcomb has revealed how shockingly close she came to not being able to return to Australia for the birth of her son, just hours after leaving a WNBA championship series.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballTasmania's NBL name divides opinion

The 10th NBL team will be known as the Tasmania Jack Jumpers after a species of leaping ant, with the decision prompting a mixed reaction on social media.

Ethan James

BasketballLakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals

The Los Angeles Lakers have struck first in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 116-98 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

BasketballLeBron, Heat, together again in NBA Finals

LeBron James is poised for his 10th NBA Finals, and first for the Los Angeles Lakers, against the team that taught him how to be a champion - the Miami Heat.

Massive callWhy Whitcomb left WNBA just days before grand final

“I’m coming for you little guy”, said Sami Whitcomb as she opted to make the tough decision to pull out of the WNBA at the most crucial stage of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jack Jumpers pannedYou don’t know Jack: New NBL team name slammed

Tasmania has reportedly settled on Jack Jumpers for their new NBL team nickname - and plenty on social media aren’t impressed.

West Coast ClassicEllis celebrates win and eyes national NBL1 stage

Fresh off helping Warwick to their first banner in 31 years in the State Basketball League, Senators’ Cody Ellis is now eyeing what his side could achieve against the nation’s best in the NBL1.

Josh Garlepp

BasketballThe NBA Finals are set: It's Lakers v Heat

LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers will face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, with the best in the west to battle the east's no-nonsense dark horses.

West Coast ClassicCoach backs Williams for breakout WNBL season

Joondalup coach Charles Nix backs young Perth forward Nes’eya Williams for a breakout WNBL season after the Wolves claimed the inaugural West Coast Classic title on Saturday night.

Josh Garlepp

On DemandWest Coast Classic men’s grand final

Up-and-comers, local legends and NBL stars of past and present will collide in tonight’s men’s grand final showdown for the West Coast Classic. WATCH THE REPLAY FREE HERE

Josh Garlepp

BasketballLakers beat Nuggets to reach NBA Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the NBA Finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 117-107 in Game 5 of their Western Conference series.

King JamesLeBron earns tenth finals berth

LeBron James will participate in his tenth NBA finals series after guiding his Los Angeles Lakers past Denver with a 10-point win in game five (4-1) of the seven-game series in Orlando.

Josh Garlepp

The deciderWest Coast Classic: Men’s grand final preview

Perth Wildcats legend and Warwick coach Mike Ellis says his Senators want to use their West Coast Classic grand final berth as a launching pad to a new era of success at the club.

Josh Garlepp

Championship VictorySteindl leads Wolves to WCC championship title

Which women’s side will lift the West Coast Classic trophy: Joondalup or Perry Lakes? WATCH HERE FROM 7PM SATURDAY

Mitchell Woodcock

BasketballCeltics keep NBA series alive against Heat

The Boston Celtics cut into their series deficit after a Jayson Tatum-led third-quarter surge against Miami with a 121-108 victory.

Tim Reynolds

BasketballLakers on the verge of NBA Finals return

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets to move within one win of securing a return to the NBA Finals.

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West Coast Classic: Semi-final double-header

The West Australian’s coverage of Basketball Western Australia’s West Coast Classic continues with a huge semi-final double-header on Friday night. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

Josh Garlepp

BasketballHeat top Celtics for 3-1 NBA series lead

Tyler Herro scored a Miami rookie-record 37 points as the Heat held off the Boston Celtics 112-109 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Tim Reynolds

BasketballLooking ahead to 2021

It might be just a few days after the final game of the 2020 West Coast Classic, however Printsync South West Slammers men’s coach Mark Worthington already has his eyes on 2021.

Justin Fris

Back againNew name and new outlook for Isenbarger at the Lynx

Ash Isenbarger will return to the NBL with a different name and a different outlook after signing with the Perth Lynx.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballNuggets reduce Lakers' NBA finals lead

The Western Conference finals are now 2-1 in favour of the LA Lakers after the Denver Nuggets posted a 114-106 win in the NBA on Tuesday.

West Coast ClassicWest Coast Classic: Finals weekend preview

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Basketball Western Australia’s proposed WCC tournament seemed like a huge effort, but as we approach a finals festival this weekend the it’s already a success.

Josh Garlepp

Big developmentPlumlee to return to Wildcats, on one condition

Former NBA centre and NBL championship winner Miles Plumlee is set to head back to the Wildcats this season - but there’s just one catch.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast ClassicFormer NBL star Ellis guiding next gen in WCC

Cody Ellis relishes chance to guide the next gen of WA ballers as his Senators finish West Coast Classic regular season at top of the table and are now eyeing tournament title this weekend.

Josh Garlepp