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BasketballMelbourne Utd charge into NBL grand final

Melbourne United have eliminated South East Melbourne Phoenix from the NBL finals race and will face the Perth Wildcats in the championship series final.

Darren Snowdon

Soured celebrationVideoCats launch investigation into Hawk hater

The Perth Wildcats have launched a probe to identify a spectator whose vile comments were recorded during Monday night’s semi-final series decider at Perth Arena against the Illawarra Hawks.

Josh Garlepp

BasketballHawks rally past Sixers, level NBA series

The Philadelphia 76ers have lost 103-100 to the Atlanta Hawks while the Los Angeles Clippers have beaten the Utah Jazz 118-104 with both NBA series now level.

AAP

BasketballSimmons' defensive skills recognised again

Philadelphia 76ers' Australian star Ben Simmons is one of two unanimous choices for the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

AAP

Grand final advantagePremium‘Revenge for the AFL GF’: Wildcats’ HUGE fixture boost

After decades of WA sporting teams being disadvantaged by fixture toughness and travel, the shoe is on the other foot for the NBL grand final series.

Chris Robinson

BasketballWildcats receive NBL grand final boost

The Perth Wildcats will host the first two of a best-of-five games grand final series. Star Bryce Cotton is not expected to play.

Brad Elborough

True gritPremiumMitch Norton’s guts leads Wildcats to grand final

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has heaped praise on vice-captain Mitch Norton’s leadership after he overcame serious injury to inspire his team to an epic win.

Craig O'Donoghue

Three-peat?PremiumHeroic Wildcats into another NBL grand final after gritty win

Injured Mitch Norton starred for the Perth Wildcats as they held off the Illawarra Hawks to progress to the NBL grand final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dare to dreamPremiumInaugural Wildcats re-form for one last shot at glory

Thinking of playing at the Australian Masters Games? You’ll join the original 1982 Perth Wildcats.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballJokic ejected, Suns seal sweep of Nuggets

Phoenix have won 128-118 in Denver 125-118 to sweep their NBA play-offs series while Milwaukee accounted for Brooklyn 107-96 to level their showdown at 2-2.

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Future starPremiumThe key to Travers’ breakthrough as Wildcats X-factor

Fresh from the biggest game, while on the biggest stage, of his fledgling career, Wildcats teenager Luke Travers reflected on the season and realised all of the hard lessons had paid off.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPhoenix down United, level NBL semi series

South East Melbourne Phoenix have won a physical match against crosstown rivals Melbourne United to stay alive in the NBL playoffs.

Darren Snowdon

BasketballIngles' Jazz stung by Clippers in playoffs

The Utah Jazz lead their NBA western conference play-off series 2-1 after a 26-point defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers.

AAP

BasketballWildcats level Hawks NBL finals series

The defending NBL champion Perth Wildcats have drawn level in their best-of-three semi-final series with a crucial away win over the Illawarra Hawks.

Darren Snowdon

Best everPremiumGleeson gushes over gutsy Wildcats after great victory

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has described his team’s extraordinary 79-71 semifinal win over Illawarra as the gutsiest win he has seen.

Craig O'Donoghue

All heartPremium Wildcats keep three-peat alive with famous victory

Perth Wildcats’ three-peat dream is alive thanks to a play-off victory over the Hawks that will long be remembered by the club.

Craig O'Donoghue

Big coupPremiumOMG! NBL gun Machado inks new deal, packs bags for WA

WA basketball fans are in for a treat, with gun point guard Scott Machado heading west this weekend in a signing coup.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballEmbiid gives 76ers series lead over Hawks

The Philadelphia 76ers have put back-to-back wins together to take a 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks in their NBA semifinal playoff.

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New generation, new code for famous WA sporting family

Jayda Clark, the granddaughter of Australian Test fast bowler Wayne and daughter of former Fremantle footballer Michael, is poised to pen a new chapter for the famous WA sporting family.

Steve Butler

BasketballMelbourne United crush Phoenix in NBL semi

Jock Landale led the way as Melbourne United crushed South East Melbourne Phoenix 96-78 to take a 1-0 lead in their NBL semi-final series.

Darren Snowdon

You starDreams come true after extraordinary shot from Wildcats fan

A thirteen year old child is plucked from the grandstand at a professional basketball game and given one shot to win a massive prize. Oh yeah, the shot is from half court.

Craig O'Donoghue

Must winPremiumWildcats determined to make up for shock semifinal loss

Perth Wildcats vice-captain Mitch Norton admits the team must improve their discipline ahead of their must-win semifinal against Illawarra on Saturday after an out of character performance during last night’s loss.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballIngles stars for Jazz in win over Clippers

The Utah Jazz have taken a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series over the Los Angeles Clippers.

John Salvado

BasketballBullets appoint Duncan as new coach

Brisbane have appointed former Sydney Kings assistant James Duncan as the NBL club's new coach following the exit of Andrej Lemanis.

Ed Jackson