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Australian Dyson Daniels' NBA season has ended with a dramatic overtime loss to Miami. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballDaniels' superb NBA season ends in over-time heartbreak

Miami Heat have become the first 10th seeds to reach the NBA playoffs since the current play-in format was launched in 2020-21, ending Dyson Daniels' season.

Staff Writers

Perth Redbacks' Anneli Maley and Perry Lakes Hawks' Matt Leary are among the players who could feature in Albany's NBL1 West double header.

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Redbacks and Hawks coming to Albany for NBL1 West fixtures

Albany will play host to a double header of NBL1 West games with Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks coming for a basketball showcase later this year.

Cameron Newbold

Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa has declared for the 2025 NBA draft.

BasketballVideoCommentsWildcats Next Star officially declares for NBA draft

Spanish forward Izan Almansa is hoping to become the latest Perth Wildcats Next Star to achieve his NBA dream, officially declaring for the 2025 draft.

Aaron Kirby

Dylan Windler has signed a new two-year deal after an impressive first season with the Wildcats. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumWindler has 'unfinished business' with Wildcats

Bryce Cotton is long gone, but Dylan Windler has joined fellow import Kristian Doolittle in recommitting to the Perth Wildcats on a new multi-year NBL deal.

Shayne Hope

Dylan Windler has re-signed with Perth.

BasketballCommentsDyl’s done deal! Key Wildcat extends stay in WA

Bryce Cotton won’t be in Wildcats red next season, but the club’s two other imports are sticking around, with Dylan Windler joining Kristian Doolittle in re-signing on a multi-year deal. 

Craig O'Donoghue

The Chicago Bulls' season is over despite the efforts of emerging superstar Josh Giddey. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballGiddey's Bulls fall short as NBA play-offs dream ends

Josh Giddey top-scored for Chicago with 25 points but couldn't prevent the Bulls from suffering a 109-90 defeat to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Shayne Hope

Alex Condon will enter the 2025 NBA draft field.

BasketballCommentsPerth’s Condon puts hand up for NBA draft

Perth’s Alex Condon has entered the field for this year’s NBA draft, but will maintain his college eligibility should he decide to instead return to the University of Florida.

Chris Robinson

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has been cleared for the NBA Play-In Tournament clash with Miami. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballGiddey available for Bulls' Play-In game against Miami

Australian superstar Josh Giddey has been cleared for the Chicago Bulls' NBA Play-In Tournament clash against the Miami Heat after a wrist injury.

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Australian Dyson Daniels (5) scored seven points for the Atlanta Hawks in their loss to Orlando. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballAnthony works his NBA Magic as Orlando hammer Hawks

Cole Anthony came off the bench to score 26 points as Orlando cast a Magic spell over Aussie Dyson Daniels and his Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Staff Writers

Australian guard Georgia Amoore (L) has been drafted to the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballCommentsAussie guard Amoore drafted to Mystics in WNBA

The much-hyped Paige Bueckers has been taken at pick one in the WNBA Draft, with Aussie guard Georgia Amoore off to Washington at No.6.

John Salvado

After playing eight AFL games with Collingwood, Tom Wilson is returning to the NBL. (Ellen Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumWilson bounces back to the NBL after AFL stint

Former Collingwood AFL player Tom Wilson has been given a second chance in the NBL, signing with Melbourne United for the upcoming season.

Shayne Hope

Chicago are confident Josh Giddey will be fit to play their NBA play-in game against Miami. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBulls expect Giddey back for must-win NBA play-in game

The Chicago Bulls are hopeful Josh Giddey will return for a vital NBA game as he continues to recover from a wrist issue.

Brian Mahoney

Chicago want Josh Giddey to be fit and firing in the play-in tournament. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballSore Giddey, sublime Daniels gear up for play-in date

A potential play-in tournament showdown between Australians Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels is on the cards as the end of the NBA's regular season approaches.

Staff Writers

Alex Condon - life on and off the court in Florida. Unknown

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumScarborough basketball star on the verge of NBA dream

Alex Condon left home at 16 to chase his basketball dream and now he is closing in on becoming a NBA player after playing a starring role in one of America’s biggest sporting events.

Craig O'Donoghue

Zaccharie Risacher dunks the ball on his way to a season-high 38 points for Atlanta. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballRisacher, Daniels lead the way for victorious Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher, Trae Young and Australian Dyson Daniels have spearheaded the Atlanta Hawks to a 133-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

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Larry Kestelman is set to make a key move amid his stoush with Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumKestelman on verge of selling out of clubs amid NBL war

Larry Kestelman is on the cusp of selling his final shares in the NBL's clubs as a bitter stoush with Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly continues.

Jasper Bruce

NBL champion Fabijan Krslovic has moved from the JackJumpers to Melbourne United. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumMelbourne add Fabijan Krslovic in NBL title hunt

NBL veteran Fabijan Krslovic has joined Melbourne United on a two-year deal after leaving the Tasmania JackJumpers, where he won a title in 2024.

Shayne Hope

Sports Masterclass with Damian Martin.

Watch nowVideoCommentsSports Masterclass series: Basketball with Damian Martin

Legendary Perth Wildcats defender Damian Martin jumps back onto the court for the ultimate basketball masterclass, guiding you through drills to improve your defence, shooting and dribbling.

Aussie Josh Giddey has again starred in a Bulls win en route to the NBA post-season. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballJosh Giddey joins LeBron, Jokic in elite NBA club

Josh Giddey has come up with another huge performance for the Chicago Bulls as Luka Doncic returned to Dallas with the LA Lakers.

Jasper Bruce

Matthew Dellavedova will call Sydney home for the next three NBL seasons after leaving Melbourne. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballDellavedova given keys to the NBL kingdom in Sydney

Matthew Dellavedova has signed a three-year deal with the Sydney Kings, marking the biggest signing of the NBL free agency period yet.

Jasper Bruce

Men's A-grade MVP Mark Elentorio and women's A-grade MVP Dakota Bremner.

top talentPremiumAlbany basketball honours top senior players at awards night

The Albany Basketball Association named the 2024-25 season’s outstanding players at their annual senior awards night at Retravision Stadium on March 21. 

Jacki Elezovich

Alex Condon celebrates Florida's win this week, and inset, in his Hale days with coach Nik Lackovic.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWA phenom ready to make NBA impact, says former coach

After helping switch Alex Condon’s attention from footy to basketball, Hale School hoops coach Nik Lackovic has declared his protege is ready to make a splash in the NBA amid his US college title game heroics.

Chris Robinson

Jayson Tatum has come up clutch yet again with ball in hand for Boston, this time in New York. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballRoad warriors continue march on NBA title defence

Three of the NBA's top-four teams have recorded wins as the race to the play-offs, and play-in tournament, winds down.

Staff Writers

Florida's Australian forward Alex Condon celebrates after scoring against Houston in the NCAA final. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumAussie Condon shines as Gators claim US college crown

West Australian basketballer Alex Condon has starred for the Florida Gators in their national college championship victory over the Houston Cougars.

Sebastian Tan