Phoenix pip Taipans in preseason clash
THE SECOND preseason clash ahead of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season saw the new-look SEM Phoenix defeat a slightly undermanned Cairns Taipans outfit when the two sides went head to head on Tuesday night. Following the first preseason match which saw the Sydney Kings defeat the Tasmania JackJumpers, the action continued at State […]
Reyne returns as sharpshooter joins Taipans
THE CAIRNS Taipans have added to their perimeter presence in a big way heading into the 2025/26 NBL season, adding sharpshooter Reyne Smith to the roster as the Aussie returns after a successful stint in the college system. Smith has signed a two-year deal with the Taipans following the Tasmanian’s time honing his craft in […]
Aussies and Kiwi get underway at 2025 Summer League
THE NBA Summer League has officially started this week, with all the action taking place out west as the California Classic kicks things off, and there are a few Aussies and a kiwi that have been a part of the action in the opening few days. It all began last Sunday with day one seeing […]
Taipans trounce Wildcats in double overtime
IN A remarkably tense match, the Wildcats fell to the Taipans in a double overtime thriller at RAC Arena in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The Wildcats trailed in the first half, allowing Rob Edwards to get to wherever he wanted for his shots. They were unable to contain the two-man combo […]
Wildcats, Lynx gear up for huge week
Vital clashes for both Western sides are locked in this week with the Perth Lynx needing a win to stave off the charging Townsville Fire and the Perth Wildcats seeking redemption after being hurdled in the standings by Sydney and Melbourne last round. For the Lynx, who split their Round 12 matches, second spot on […]
Lynx, Wildcats get wins over weekend
JUST ONE game each was played by the Western Australian sides over the weekend for the first time all year, and it came as a success as both teams had convincing victories. For the Perth Lynx, Thursday night welcomed the bottom-placed UC Capitals to Bendat as the home side looked to bounce back from their […]
