Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa tested positive to a banned drug during the NBL season and was handed a suspension in a shock development.
Craig O'Donoghue
Jalen Williams had a career playoff-high 40 points as Oklahoma City moved one win from the title by beating Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Tim Reynolds
Australian basketball icon Luc Longley has declared the way Perth embraced HoopsFest last year elevated the sport to new levels.
Bryce Cotton has left the Perth Wildcats to play in Adelaide but that means he’s staying in the NBL, and the league’s CEO couldn’t be happier that the game’s biggest name is still in Australia.
All NBL and WNBL clubs will be involved in regular-season action at HoopsFest for the first time when the basketball extravaganza returns to Perth next season.
Shayne Hope
NBA prospect Dash Daniels admits he has similarities to superstar brother Dyson, but is determined to make his own mark at basketball's top level.
Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.
Jasper Bruce
Perth will host the second edition of Australian basketball’s HoopsFest after the resounding success of last year’s basketball extravaganza.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, as Oklahoma rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Indiana and level the NBA Finals.
Staff Writers
US guard Omari Moore has signed a one-year deal with South East Melbourne, while Melbourne United have confirmed the signing of fellow American Milton Doyle.
The Indiana Pacers felt right at home as they stole Oklahoma City's thunder to win Game 3 and claim a 2-1 advantage in the NBA Finals.
NBA team the New York Knicks have been denied permission to speak with some high-profile coaches as they look for a replacement for the sacked Tom Thibodeau.
Brian Mahoney
Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has been fined and suspended before losing his contract after sparking a brawl in a Puerto Rico league.
The tactical game of cat and mouse is set to continue when Indiana host Oklahoma City for Game 3 of the NBA Finals series.
Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has declared he has no regrets about the decision to part ways with five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton but admits the club could have communicated the move better at the time.
A “fiercer, more powerful Wildcat” is at the heart of Perth’s refreshed brand identity, with the club declaring it will pave the way for a bold new era. HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NEW LOOK
Chris Robinson
Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawaii men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.
Oklahoma City have evened up the NBA Finals series with Indiana at 1-1 thanks to a comfortable 16-point victory at home, marshalled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
TIM REYNOLDS
The decisions by the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers to trade Paul George have helped chart their path to the NBA Finals.
The New York Knicks have fired coach Tom Thibodeau, just days after their first trip to the NBA's Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.
Milton Doyle has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with Melbourne United following a three-year stint with Tasmania that included an NBL championship.
The Indiana Pacers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the right to be crowned NBA champions after seeing off Eastern Conference rivals New York.
Michael Marot
Perth Wheelcats veteran and Paralympic star Taishar Ovens hopes an expanded National Wheelchair Basketball League will boost Australia on the global stage.
Aaron Kirby
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points for the New York Knicks, who kept the Eastern Conference finals alive against Indiana with a 17-point win in Game 5.
