Taipans looking to defend home court against Wildcats
THE ROUND 4 action in the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2025/26 fixture continues tonight, when the Cairns Taipans host the travelling Perth Wildcats at Cairns Convention Centre in a blockbuster Friday night encounter. The Taipans were thumped by the Adelaide 36ers during their last home game up north, and will be eager to put on […]
Sixers stay unbeaten after fending off JackJumpers
THERE are still two unbeaten teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) a few weeks into the 2025/26 season, after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night. It marked the first official match of Round 4 following a pair of Ignite Cup clashes on Wednesday, and was shaping as […]
In-form teams set to lock horns in Thursday encounter
FOLLOWING last night’s Ignite Cup action, Round 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) officially kicks off tonight with a clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Both teams are in form with consecutive wins under their belt, and have emerged as strong contenders for the 2025/26 championship, ensuring […]
Melbourne maintains perfect record with win over Kings
MELBOURNE United has kept its perfect record intact over the first four weeks of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, kicking off its campaign in the Ignite Cup with a win over the Sydney Kings on Wednesday night. United travelled north to take on the Kings at Qudos Bank Arena, and were the form team […]
Winless teams clash as Ignite Cup begins
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)’s in-season tournament begins tonight, with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena to mark the first match of the Ignite Cup in an exciting milestone for the competition. The Ignite Cup will see a total of 20 games take place on Wednesday nights across the 2025/26 […]
Lopez lights it up again despite defeat
ALTHOUGH it has been a slow start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season for the New Zealand Breakers as a whole, Next Star and NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez has been a shining light for the team. Lopez impressed again in the loss to the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday […]
Lewis shows promise against Pelicans
THE SECOND of the NBL x NBA clashes took place at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon, with the New Orleans Pelicans facing the SEM Phoenix in another exhibition clash, and although the result was disappointing, Next Star Malique Lewis stood out. Lewis withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to the Phoenix and […]
Davis dominates as Kings best Breakers
ONE OF the biggest movers during the off-season, former National Basketball League (NBL) MVP Kendric Davis starred on Saturday evening, leading his Sydney Kings to a 22-point win over the New Zealand Breakers. After Friday night’s action saw only an exhibition match between Melbourne United and the New Orleans Pelicans, regularly scheduled programming resumed on […]
Daniels impresses in NBA test against Pelicans
WITH his side putting up a strong challenge to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Dash Daniels caught the eye for Melbourne United in the 10-point loss at John Cain Arena. United kicked off the NBL x NBA weekend of action in Melbourne by hosting the Pelicans on Friday night. […]
United to host Pelicans in NBL x NBA clash
THE NEW Orleans Pelicans have landed in Australia for a pair of clashes against National Basketball League (NBL) teams over the weekend, with the action beginning tonight when they face off against Melbourne United. United will be playing the Pelicans at John Cain Arena in an exhibition match, and New Orleans has brought the big […]
