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BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats won’t rush Windler as NBL season approaches

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler looked good in limited minutes during his first game on Sunday, but the club is determined to ease him into life in Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Loaded’ Wildcats receive big-name championship call

Perth Wildcats have fought back from 15 points down to beat New Zealand Breakers in the NBL Blitz and one of the game’s most prominent agents believes they have a championship calibre squad this year.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats to unveil their third import in NBL Blitz on Sunday

Perth Wildcats had an impressive tour of Japan and now they’re set to get even stronger with import Dylan Windler cleared to play his first game for the club on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumAtwell returns to WNBA after signing with Phoenix Mercury

Perth Lynx vice captain Amy Atwell’s extraordinary 2024 has got even better with the Olympic bronze medallist signing a contract to return to the WNBA to play for Phoenix Mercury.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballNBL threatens ejections in crackdown on dirty play

The NBL has warned players will be immediately ejected if they commit dangerous acts on the basketball court this season.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballUnited's Ili keen to be as offensive as possible in NBL

Defensive ace Shea Ili has taken his offensive game to a new level over the off-season in a boost to NBL title-chasing Melbourne United's scoring options.

Shayne Hope

BasketballMore WNBA records for Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark has continued to rewrite the record books in a stunning WNBA rookie season for Indiana.

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BasketballCommentsPremiumCotton runs wild in Japan in his return from thumb injury

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has given Japan’s Yokohama B-Corsairs an example of what he’s been doing to NBL teams for years as his team completed their tour with a third consecutive win.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dribble PodcastCommentsHoopsFest could stay in WA if fans ‘vote with their feet’

The NBL has thrown down the challenge to fans ahead of the inaugural HoopsFest extravaganza of basketball this month, saying the event could find a permanent home in Perth if it is a raging success.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballInspirational Opals captain retires after bronze medal

Lauren Jackson has praised Tess Madgen's leadership after the Opals captain announced her retirement from basketball.

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BasketballNBL's Hawks sign ex-NBA guard Darius Days

Darius Days has become the Illawarra Hawks' third import signing ahead of the upcoming NBL season.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballCommentsPremiumDoolittle hits five threes as Wildcats beat Gleeson’s Jets

Perth Wildcats have beaten Trevor Gleeson’s Chiba Jets in Japan on a day where import Kristian Doolittle showed off his skill from the three-point line.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPerth Lynx eyeing permanent move to bigger HBF Stadium

Perth Lynx hope fans will seize upon the opportunity to attend games at HBF Stadium this season with the club hoping a positive response will lead to more games being played at the bigger venue.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘It’ll be weird’ but Gleeson ready for Wildcats reunion

Five-time Perth Wildcats championship-winning coach Trevor Gleeson admits it will be weird coming up against his former club for the first time.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats sweat on Cotton thumb injury weeks out from opener

The Perth Wildcats will take a cautious approach with Bryce Cotton as the four-time NBL MVP battles a thumb injury just three weeks out from the club’s first game of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumEx-Wildcat Travers inks two-way with NBA’s Cavs

Luke Travers is a step closer to realising his dream of stepping onto an NBA court, with the former Perth Wildcat securing a two-way deal with Cleveland.

Chris Robinson

Basketball'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

Jaylin Galloway has opened up about his whirlwind foray into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, and subsequent return to the Sydney Kings.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballCommentsWhy Wildcats and NBL can reignite new import’s NBA career

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler has arrived in Australia and joined his teammates, and there are high hopes for what he can bring the team and what the club can do for his career

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumPepper’s shooting plans to shake double team from Cotton

Elijah Pepper had an impressive first game for the Perth Wildcats on Friday night and he wants his strong shooting to become an important part of taking pressure off Bryce Cotton

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball CommentsPepper goes on three-point spree in first game for Wildcats

Elijah Pepper has shown precisely why the Perth Wildcats recruited him with a dynamic three-point shooting display in his first pre-season game for the club.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballWildcats sign former first-round NBA pick Dylan Windler

Former Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Dylan Windler hopes to continue the winning tradition of the Perth Wildcats after signing for the NBL club.

Justin Chadwick

BasketballVideoCommentsWildcats complete roster with former NBA first-round pick

The Perth Wildcats have signed a former NBA guard to complete their roster - and he’ll be in Australia in time to join the team on its pre-season tour of Japan. WATCH HIS HIGHLIGHTS HERE

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats are assessing their third import options every day

Perth Wildcats will start their pre-season campaign on Friday night without a third import but they are scouring the global market for new targets every single day.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPioneering Warriors' coach Al Attles dies, aged 87

Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors, has died at the age of 87.

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