Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has big plans for the club and NBL, saying the success of pre-season matches against Japanese teams is a sign the league should introduce clubs from Asia into the competition.
Craig O'Donoghue
Perth Wildcats got their first look at import Mason Jones on Sunday and the American made a statement with seven three-pointers from only 10 attempts in a win over Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Perth Wildcats recruit Jo Lual-Acuil starred during his first game in front of the Red Army as his team beat Japan’s Sunrockers Shibuya by 20 points during a pre-season game.
Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.
Murray Wenzel
Tiana Mangakahia was surrounded by family and friends when she tragically lost her battle.
Harrison Reid
Australian guard Josh Giddey has been rewarded for an impressive first NBA season with the Bulls, signing a huge new four-year deal to stay in Chicago.
Staff Writers
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has provided his thoughts on Bryce Cotton leaving the club to play for Adelaide 36ers and what it’s going to be like to coach against the five-time NBL MVP.
Perth Wildcats are excited about what new recruit Mason Jones can do for the club this season with General Manager Danny Mills telling the West Australian just how good the import could be.
American guard Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-season contract, following stints in the NBA and G League.
Shayne Hope
Just 12 days out from Perth’s season opener, the Wildcats have finally confirmed who their new import will be - and they’re thrilled with the coup. See the details here!
Bryce Cotton’s citizenship saga is over and he will be an Australian within weeks. But after fighting to help Cotton become naturalised for four years, that won’t help the Perth Wildcats. How did they respond?
Former Perth Wildcat Bryce Cotton has issued a statement after getting approved to be an Australian citizen and he thanked an AFL star who helped him to make his dream come true
Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has reportedly had his Australian citizenship approved just months after joining NBL rivals the Adelaide 36ers.
Mitchell Woodcock
Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.
Ethan James
New Zealand recruit Izaiah Brockington has already turned NBL rivals' heads and fellow import Parker Jackson-Cartwright believes there's plenty more to come.
All eight WNBL teams will converge on Townsville in September for a new-look pre-season tournament ahead of Bendigo Spirit's title defence.
Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.
An Adelaide 36er suffered a fractured neck when a backboard collapsed on him during a training session at the NBL's pre-season tournament.
Steve Larkin
New Zealand showed they could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming season as new import Izaiah Brockington starred at the NBL Blitz.
Cockburn Cougars and Geraldton Buccaneers have the chance to play for NBL1 National Championships on Sunday after winning through to the grand finals and now they’re determined to prove that West Is Best
Adelaide 36ers player Ben Griscti is in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with an injury he suffered when a backboard collapsed in Canberra.
Perth Wildcats fielded an undermanned line-up against Illawarra Hawks and lost at the NBL Blitz, but Dylan Windler’s scoring power was on show in a promising sign of what could happen during the season.
Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall had an instant impact in the opening pre-season game to bounce back from the disappointment of not being drafted to the NBA and said he’d never stop loving the sport.
