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Ex-NBA assistant Abdelfattah is Kings' new coach

Back-to-back NBL champions the Sydney Kings have unveiled former Houston Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah as their new head coach.

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Former Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah to coach Sydney Kings

With new coach Ime Udoka filling out a new staff, former #Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah will be moving on to coach the Sydney Kings next season.

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NZ Breakers sign Lithuanian, latest NBA prospect

NBL runners-up New Zealand have used the Next Stars program to again bolster their roster with the addition of Lithuanian swingman Mantas Rubstavicius.

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Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement

The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.

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Basketballer Alex Starling signs with Adelaide 36ers after becoming an Australian citizen

A decade after Alex Starling moved to Australia to pursue an AFL career, the American has fulfilled a very different sporting dream — joining the NBL with the Adelaide 36ers on the same day as he became an Australian citizen.

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Unraveling the Enigmatic History of the NBA Playoffs

The Birth of a Championship Quest The NBA playoffs sprouted from humble beginnings in 1947, emerging in the aftermath of the merger between the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL). During its nascent ...

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Boomers call up Giddey and Daniels but no Ben Simmons in 18-man World Cup squad

Veteran Aron Baynes left out of Australian extended squad but coach leaves door open for Simmons’ return

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Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad

Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.

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Ben Simmons misses out on NBA-filled Boomers training squad ahead of FIBA World Cup

Ben Simmons may still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup, despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.

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Former Perth Wildcat Kendal 'Tiny' Pinder admits raping woman, allegedly seriously injuring her

The disgraced former basketball star has admitted to raping the woman in two incidents, one of which allegedly left her in hospital with "life threatening" injuries.

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Coach Vickerman commits to United NBL charge until 2028

Melbourne United have extended NBL coach Dean Vickerman's contract for a further four years, with the title-winning mentor committing until the end of 2028.

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Underwater spacewalks recreate the 'moon' in a giant NASA pool (photos)

NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory has trained spacewalking astronauts in a pool for 30 years. Now a part of the facility is changing to address a forecast demand for moon missions.

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NBL announces return of popular Christmas Day fixtures

The NBL will host two games on Christmas Day this year after introducing the concept last season.

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5-star guard AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, going pro in Australia

According to Wojnarowski, Johnson has signed a deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL.

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Pregnant pause OK in new basketball commentary

There are new voices in the commentary box for NZ's top basketball leagues this season, including Tall Fern Tessa Boagni and rugby presenter Taylah Johnson - who are also expecting baby boys at the same time, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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NBL champion Jo Lual-Acuil re-joins Melbourne United

Championship-winning centre Jo Lual-Acuil will return to Melbourne United for their next NBL campaign after a season playing in China.

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Pinder pens two-year NBL deal with Perth Wildcats

High-flying forward Keanu Pinder will return to Western Australia after signing a two-year deal with Perth Wildcats.

Daily Mirror

Bronny James given NBA advice after LeBron warned he's put retirement plans in danger

Bronny James has been told to dismiss the notion of playing in college in order to go to the National Basketball League in Australia, like Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball

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South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach

Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge.

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Lexi Rodgers: Australian transgender basketball hopeful breaks silence

Lexi Rodgers, who wants to play in the national league, pleads for more understanding and says people forget she’s an ‘actual person’

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NBL's Kings re-sign grand-final hero Angus Glover

Bench guard Angus Glover, who played a pivotal role in securing the NBL title, has re-signed with the Sydney Kings.

Newcastle Herald

Game changer: new $30m stadium to help basketball boom

"At the moment, we have to turn players away."

AAP

Galloway becomes first champion King to re-sign

The Sydney Kings have re-signed the first member of their NBL championship-winning team, with rising star Jaylin Galloway committing long-term.

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Walton relishes Kings' camaraderie on road to NBL title

Derrick Walton Jr won't commit to returning to the Sydney Kings just yet but had high praise for the franchise after they clinched the NBL title.

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Sydney Kings claim NBL title with 77-69 win over NZ Breakers

Sydney Kings have won the 2022-23 NBL title by defeating New Zealand Breakers 77-69 in the fifth and final game in Sydney.

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