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Hawks' list build continues as Bairstow signs
Australian big-man Cameron Bairstow has signed a one-year deal with the Hawks, adding to the franchise's impressive local contingent for the 2020-21 NBL season.
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TOP HEADLINES
NBL
ILLAWARRA HAWKS
Hawks sign American sharp-shooter Harvey
The Hawks have secured the first import of the franchise's Brian Goorjian era, signing American sharp-shooter Tyler Harvey for the 2020-21 NBL season.
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NBL
Hawks sign Deng Adel in big coup for club, NBL
The Hawks have landed one of the biggest NBL Free Agency signings yet, securing former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Deng Adel for the upcoming Australian season.
NBL
Goulding inks three-year extension with United
Australian Boomers guard Chris Goulding has signed a three-year deal to return to Melbourne United, the team announced on Friday.
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NBL
Sources: Vasiljevic agrees to deal with Kings
Australian rookie Dejan Vasiljevic has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Sydney Kings, sources have told ESPN.
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NBL
Tasmania to return to NBL in 2021
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NBL
ILLAWARRA HAWKS
Bryan Colangelo buys stake in Australian team
Bryan Colangelo, a two-time NBA executive of the year, has purchased an ownership stake in and will assume an advisory role with the Illawarra Hawks of Australia's National Basketball League, sources tell ESPN.
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Kestelman: Colangelo a huge tick of approval for NBL
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Colangelo excited to jump into NBL ownership
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NBL
'Fuel left in the tank': Bogut ponders NBA, NBL future
Andrew Bogut has left the door ajar on a possible return to the court, despite saying his decision to walk away from the Sydney Kings was "a pretty easy one."
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NBL
NBL delays new season to avoid AFL, NRL clash
The NBL will not begin the 2020-21 regular season until the NRL and AFL have both finished their respective campaigns, the league has said.
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NBL
Bogut quits Kings, but not retired yet
Andrew Bogut has announced he will not be re-signing with the Sydney Kings, although he says he is not retiring from the sport.
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Cotton pens three-year deal with Wildcats
Star guard Bryce Cotton will return to the Perth Wildcats for the next three NBL seasons.
NBL
Sources: Cotton leans towards Wildcats return
Bryce Cotton is leaning toward returning to the Perth Wildcats for the 2020-21 NBL season but is still considering two other "serious offers", sources told ESPN.
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Hawks not prepared for 'LaMelo show' - Andersen
NBL
NBL: Next Stars success forced G League revamp
NBL owner Larry Kestelman says he's "flattered" the NBA decided to revamp its G League in an effort to mirror his Next Stars program which has been so successful in Australia.
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Kestelman: NBL will 'come back stronger'
NBL owner Larry Kestelman may wish he could "strike out 2020," but is adamant further growth and opportunity lies ahead for his league, writes Jake Michaels.
NBL
SYDNEY KINGS
Sources: Casper Ware opts out of Kings deal
Casper Ware is the latest casualty of the new NBL cost-cutting measures, opting out of his deal with the Sydney Kings,
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NBL
LaMelo still keen to buy NBL's Hawks
LaMelo Ball remains interested in purchasing the Illawarra Hawks as the NBL continues to oversee the franchise's sale.
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OLYMPICS
BOOMERS
Baynes on Olympics delay: 'Boomers getting better with age'
The NBA's sudden halt came at the wrong time for an in-form Aron Baynes, who admits it's hard to see how the season will resume this year.
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Fire burns but Creek's NBA plans on hold
NBL
NBL: G League changes no issue for Next Stars
NBL commissioner Jeremy Loeliger believes the Next Stars program will retain its appeal for those youngsters who truly want to "challenge themselves,' despite the recent salaries increases in the NBA's G League pathway.
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Forget LaMelo - Didi is the future of the NBL's Next Stars Program
Despite two high-profile U.S. youngsters snubbing the NBL's Next Stars Program, it's not doom and gloom for the league's exciting recruiting program, writes Jesse Robinson.
Taskforce to be created to address COVID-19's impact on Australian basketball
MICHIGAN
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
NBL target Todd explains G League decision
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JALEN GREEN
Jalen Green relishing opportunity to train with pros
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NBA DRAFT
Answering the big college basketball questions after Jalen Green's decision
Jalen Green is spurning Memphis and Auburn. Are there broader implications for the college game?
The Undefeated
How Jalen Green's decision to play in NBA G League could change the game
If Green succeeds, more top prep prospects could be inclined to skip college
NBL
Sources: NBL agree upon tiered salary cuts
Key NBL players began the process of voting for a series of measures on Thursday that would see a tiered approach to salary cuts for the 2020-21 season, multiple sources told ESPN.
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NBA
NBA mock draft: Most likely picks, best fits and latest intel
Who are the most likely picks for every team in the 2020 NBA draft? We update our latest mock.
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BASKETBALL
INTERNATIONAL CLASH
AU$5 million refunded to fans for Boomers-Team USA fiasco
Around AU$5 million will be refunded to spectators of 2019's Boomers vs. Team USA two-game series at Marvel Stadium, after the ACCC found promoter TEG Live had made false claims.
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NBL
PERTH WILDCATS
Perth Wildcats receive belated NBL trophy
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NBL
ILLAWARRA HAWKS
Ball has competition for Hawks NBL licence
NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger says the league is in discussions with multiple prospective buyers for the Illawarra Hawks, with LaMelo Ball still in the mix.
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LaMelo's decision to try and buy his Australian team was an easy one
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Kevin Martin and how the NBA is invading the NBL
Former NBA sharp-shooter Kevin Martin heads a consortium that now owns a 37.5 percent stake of the Brisbane Bullets. He speaks to ESPN about why it was an easy decision to invest in the "second best basketball league in the world."
Bogut swaps Olympics for the office as he looks to the future
NBL
WILDCATS NAMED CHAMPIONS
Bogut takes aim at footy & says no to Tokyo
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After a mad dash home, Landale's NBA dream still very much alive
NBL
WILDCATS NAMED CHAMPIONS
Perth Wildcats awarded the 2020 NBL championship
The Perth Wildcats have won their 10th NBL title after the league deemed them champions following the suspension of the 2019-20 Grand Final series due to coronavirus.
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NBL
GRAND FINAL SERIES CANCELLED
Sorry Wildcats, but winning isn't everything anymore
Unless the NBL produces an irrefutable clause which stipulates how to award a winner in such an unprecedented environment, there should be no winner of the Grand Final series, writes Warren Yiu.
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NBL
GRAND FINAL SERIES
NBL cancels Grand Final series, no decision on title winner
The NBL has cancelled the two remaining games of the Grand Final series between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats, with the winner of the title still to be decided.
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NBL GRAND FINAL
GAME 3
Kay, Cotton lift Perth to Game 3 win
Big games from Bryce Cotton and Nick Kay have helped Perth to a 111-96 away win over Sydney and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five NBL grand final series.
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Wildcats claw Kings to close in on NBL title
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NBL GRAND FINAL
WILDCATS VS. KINGS
Hungry Kings level series, win Game 2 on the road
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Bogut stars as Kings beat Wildcats in GF
Sydney Kings centre Andrew Bogut produced a monster first half to help his side level the grand final series at 1-1 against the Wildcats.
NBL GRAND FINALS
KINGS VS. WILDCATS
Wildcats chase down Kings for Game 1 win
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Perth claim NBL finals opener over Kings
Perth have claimed a 1-0 lead in the NBL finals after beating the Sydney Kings 88-86 away from home on Saturday night.
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NBL GRAND FINAL
KINGS VS. WILDCATS
Perth claim NBL finals opener over Kings
Perth have claimed a 1-0 lead in the NBL finals after beating the Sydney Kings 88-86 away from home on Saturday night.
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NBL
KINGS VS. UNITED
Kings edge United in thriller to book Grand Final place
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Sydney Kings reach NBL Grand Final
The Sydney Kings are through to the NBL championship decider after finishing off Melbourne United in a tight semi-final series
NBL
WILDCATS VS. TAIPANS
Wildcats ease past Taipans to reach NBL Grand Final
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Wildcats win through to NBL Grand Final
The Perth Wildcats won the third and deciding game of their semi-final series against Cairns Taipans in Perth on Thursday night, 93-82.
NBL
UNITED VS. KINGS
United even series with commanding win over Kings
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United humiliate Kings in NBL semi
Melbourne United have embarrassed minor premiers Sydney in game two of their NBL semi-final series.
NBL
TAIPANS VS. WILDCATS
Taipans keep NBL title dream alive with commanding win
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Dominant Taipans level series with Wildcats
The Cairns Taipans have kept alive their hopes of a Grand Final appearance with an 85-74 semi-final win against the Perth Wildcats.
NBL
KINGS VS. UNITED
Kings pull off stunning comeback, snatch Game 1
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Kings stun Melbourne late in 1st NBL semi
Sydney have overturned a 16-point final-quarter deficit to score a 86-80 home win over Melbourne United in the opening game of their NBL semi-final series.
NBL
WILDCATS VS. TAIPANS
Cotton's 42 points leads Wildcats to epic OT win vs. Taipans
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Cotton stars in Wildcats' overtime win
Bryce Cotton scored 42 points in the Perth Wildcats' one-point semi-final win over the Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena.
NBL
NBL announces new Tasmanian team
The NBL has announced Tasmania will fill the 10th licence when it enters the league in 2021, with pro basketball returning to the state for the first time in 25 years.
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Top Headlines
- Breakers looking for Aussie base for NBL season
- Lamar Patterson to join Breakers - sources
- NBL confirms 12 positive COVID-19 tests
- Hawks sign Deng Adel in big coup for club, NBL
- Pineau signs extension with SEM Phoenix
- NBL's Utd retain Barlow; Phoenix secure Te Rangi
- NBL names trophy after retiring Wildcat Martin
