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Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPut some respect on Rillie’s name, demands star Wildcat

Perth Wildcats will play in their third consecutive semifinal series under coach John Rillie, but he continues to receive criticism. One of his biggest stars wants everyone to recognise what he’s doing.

Craig O'Donoghue

Aussie Dyson Daniels has helped his soaring Hawks to victory over an Eastern Conference rival. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballIn-form Boomers duo help hot Hawks sink 76ers

It's been a memorable day for an Aussie trio in the NBA, with Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale enjoying another win and a T'wolves teen scoring his first points.

Nicholas Zorbas

Jo Lual-Acuil

BasketballCommentsPremiumCandid JLA reveals inspiration behind match-winning effort

Perth Wildcats have won through to the semifinals after Jo Lual-Acuil produced a massive game against Melbourne United and he was extremely open about what led to his brilliance.

Craig O'Donoghue

Back from injury, Celtics star Jayson Tatum blows a kiss to fans after making a 3-pointer. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballCeltics star filled with 'gratitude' in return to court

Almost 300 days after he underwent Achilles tendon surgery, Boston star Jayson Tatum returned to NBA action in a 120-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyle Hightower

Victor Wembanyama has led the Spurs to a confidence-boosting win over Detroit. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballWembanyama stars in statement Spurs win over Pistons

A double-double from San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama has helped his side to a wire-to-wire win over the East-leading Detroit Pistons.

Staff Writers

David Duke.

BasketballCommentsPremiumTime for Duke to return to starting five? JR makes the call

Perth Wildcats struggled to handle the pressure South East Melbourne applied to ball handlers on Wednesday, so is it time to put David Duke back into the starting five? Coach John Rillie provides his answer.

Craig O'Donoghue

Finn Delany stood tall against the JackJumpers and Melbourne United are counting on him again. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballUnited managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

Melbourne face injury worries but coach Dean Vickerman takes confidence from a strong record in Perth heading into the NBL play-in clash with the Wildcats.

Shayne Hope and Justin Chadwick

Dyson Daniels has contributed another strong all-round game to help Atlanta beat Milwaukee. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballDaniels and Landale help Hawks beat slumping Bucks

The Hawks have beaten the Bucks to win their fifth successive NBA game, on the back of some tidy contributions from Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale.

Staff Writers

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGood old fashioned butt kicking: Cats coach pulls no punches

Perth Wildcats got blown off the court by South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night and coach John Rillie wasn’t about to give his players excuses for the way they performed on the finals stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey makes a pass past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballGiddey impresses against old club but Bulls thwarted

The Chicago Bulls have lost at home to Oklahoma City Thunder, who were without MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, despite the fine efforts of Josh Giddey.

Staff Writers

Melbourne United and Tasmania will get the NBL post-season underway in the Victorian capital. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballUnited ready for bite from undermanned JackJumpers

Melbourne United feel they are hitting form at the right time ahead of their first NBL finals challenge against the underdogs from Tasmania.

Melissa Woods

Perth Wildcats will face South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGive him the ball! Wildcats urged to make star a priority

Perth Wildcats will play South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday for the right to advance to the NBL semifinals and one expert has made it clear that their road to victory rests in one man’s hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tasmania JackJumpers veteran Anthony Drmic will have his minutes managed in the NBL final. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballInjury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final

Ahead of a sudden-death NBL final against Melbourne United, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has revealed the club's injury toll has impacted training.

Ethan James

Kristian Doolittle will be a key player for Perth against South East Melbourne in the NBL finals. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballDoolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

South East Melbourne sharpshooter Nathan Sobey believes stopping Kristian Doolittle is the key to beating a deep Perth roster in their NBL finals opener.

Shayne Hope

Dylan Windler looms large for Perth in the postseason.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats banged up heading into crunch postseason clash

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler has revealed he spent the last rounds of the season playing a with a significant foot injury, while a key teammate may be missing in action for Wednesday’s seeding qualifier.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tasmania's WNBL coach Claudia Brassard knows how to win and wants her new team to win right away. (Dave Acree/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballInaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Freshly appointed coach of the Tasmania Jewels, Claudia Brassard, says the WNBL expansion club can "win from day one".

Ethan James

With an exciting Finals series looming, the NBL is eyeing future league expansion. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballNBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL CEO David Stevenson is bullish about plans to expand the league to as many as 16 teams, with more Australian and Asian markets on the agenda.

Shayne Hope

Josh Giddey drives to the basket in Chicago's win over Milwaukee. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballGiddey matches Pippen as Bulls end sorry losing streak

Josh Giddey grabbed his eighth triple-double of the season and his Chicago Bulls finally ended on run of 11 straight losses.

Staff Writers

WNBL champion and grand final series MVP Courtney Woods is still pinching herself in Perth. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballWoods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

Sebastian Tan

Perth Lynx lost the grand final again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPain is worse than 2024 but Lynx urged to keep chasing glory

Perth Lynx lost their third grand final in five years on Sunday and the players were left devastated as the came to terms with the defeat, but their coach had one clear message amid the heartache.

Craig O'Donoghue

Townsville have been crowned WNBL champions for a fifth time after overcoming the Lynx in Perth. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

Sebastian Tan

Perth Lynx have suffered another devastating grand final defeat.

BasketballCommentsTorture: Perth Lynx lose WNBL grand final in overtime

Perth Lynx have suffered another devastating grand final defeat, with Townsville Fire winning the WNBL championship in a game that went to overtime.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Ciabattoni.

BasketballCommentsI want the pressure: Lynx workhorse ready to lead way in GF

Perth Lynx must beat Townsville in Sunday’s WNBL grand final to force a game three, and while their home grand finals in 2022 and 2024 were heartbreaking, star Alex Ciabattoni has learnt one clear lesson.

Craig O'Donoghue

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Kristian Doolittle of the Wildcats drives to the key during the round 21 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, on February 13, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

BasketballCommentsDoolittle has done plenty - and now he’s Wildcats’ MVP

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle’s superb season was recognised on Saturday night when he won the Gordon Ellis Medal as the club’s Most Valuable Player.

Craig O'Donoghue