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Huge HonourCommentsWorthington, Marsh & Eveson entering basketball Hall of Fame

Three of the biggest names to grace basketball courts in Western Australia will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

Can the Magic disappear? Slammers have a trick up their sleeve

“Of course, we will be going out to ensure we try and make a mess of their play-off spot.”

Justin Fris

Final game NBL1 West 2022:

“We need to understand moving forward that we need to get fitter, work on our skills and read the play better.”

Justin Fris

BasketballLauren Jackson completes stunning comeback

A comeback that began on a whim for Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reaped the ultimate reward.

 

Jacko’s back Jackson earns incredible basketball World Cup recall

Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for this year's World Cup in Australia.

Melissa Woods

BasketballLauren Jackson completes stunning comeback

A comeback that began on a whim for Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reaped the ultimate reward.

Russell Gould

BasketballPremiumKevin Durant renews his NBA trade push

Seeking a trade, Kevin Durant has reportedly expressed concerns about the direction of the Brooklyn Nets under coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks.

Tim Reynolds

Unforgettable nightSlammers do Fitchy proud

Throughout his 315-game career with the South West Slammers, James Fitch always found a way to make plays when a game was on the line. 

Justin Fris

Heavy defeat Steady decline continues

On a night where the South West Slammers men’s team showed how far they have progressed in 2022, the Slammers women’s team showed how far they have regressed. 

Justin Fris

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Wildcats on hunt for new sponsors as key partners foul out

It’s been a rough couple of months off the court for the Perth Wildcats and they are now entering meetings with key sponsors after being told they won’t be renewing deals.

Craig O'Donoghue

Expensive YearLynx change recruiting focus as Europe pays stars top dollar

Perth Lynx have finalised their roster and it will look extremely different to last season with no WNBA imports and a bigger focus on Australian talent.

Craig O'Donoghue

Final home game Goff hopeful of success in final home game of campaign

South West Slammers men’s coach Shane Goff is confident his side can end their 2022 home campaign with victory over the East Perth Eagles on Saturday night.

Justin Fris

Another challenge Slammers seek second win

The South West Slammers women’s team will be on the hunt for their second win of 2022 when they host the East Perth Eagles on Saturday night at the Eaton Recreation Centre.

Justin Fris

The money manFitch’s legacy to be immortalised

“You know, out of all the people who are going to be there, he will truly be the one I am missing.”

Justin Fris

Highs and lowsCommentsPremiumWA wrap: Kennedy restores crown, Hire, Wagstaff denied

Nina Kennedy has flown the flag for WA on day five in Birmingham while Jesse Wagstaff and Greg Hire came oh so close to the gold medal.

Carly Laden and Bryce Luff

BasketballEngland pip Aussies for 3x3 gold

Australia's hopes of winning 3x3 men's basketball gold have been crushed in a 17-16 overtime loss to England, while the men's wheelchair 3x3 claimed gold.

Anna Harrington

Amazing fightAustralia pull off stunning comeback to claim bronze over NZ

The Aussies have pulled off an amazing comeback to secure the bronze medal over New Zealand in Women’s 3x3 Basketball.

Carly Laden

BasketballLJ savouring each day of her comeback

Lauren Jackson says she gets emotional thinking and talking about her comeback which has her contending to play for Australia at next month's FIBA World Cup.

Doug Feinberg

BasketballNew finals layout for 2022-23 NBL season

Australia's National Basketball League has unveiled a new finals format that will increase participating teams to six.

Fraser Barton

New SigningCommentsClose friends become teammates as Bibby joins Perth Lynx

Chloe Bibby was on the WNBA radar earlier this year but returning to Australia allowed her to live with a Perth Lynx star in Victoria and now the friends have become WNBL teammates

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballWagstaff in range of unique Games feat

Australian basketballer Jesse Wagstaff is one win away from back-to-back Commonwealth gold, albeit in different versions of the six-time NBL champion's sport.

Murray Wenzel

Cougars make it rainPremiumGunslinging Cougars defeat Slammers women’s team

In a contest pitting one-dimensional offensive schemes against each other on Saturday night at Wally Hagan Stadium, the Cockburn Cougars’ experience and execution proved telling. 

Justin Fris

BasketballPremiumWildcats sign American sharpshooter Manek

New Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie is confident American Brady Manek will be a hit at the NBL club.

Justin Chadwick

Deal donePremiumWildcats confirm worst-kept secret of final import signing

Speculation on Perth Wildcats signing American Brady Manek had been rife for days, and he even announced he was coming to WA on the weekend, but now the club has officially announced he’s on board.

Craig O'Donoghue