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Bullets fight back for win over Kings

Bullets get off the mark with win over Kings
The Brisbane Bullets have won their first game of the NBL season, coming from behind to steamroll the Sydney Kings.

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NBL
TAIPANS VS. UNITED
Goulding, Landale get United the win
United edge Taipans, go back-to-back
Title favourites Melbourne United have received a mighty scare before holding on for an 87-85 NBL win over a never-say-die Cairns Taipans.

NBL
WILDCATS VS. PHOENIX
Cotton stars, Wildcats down Phoenix in NBL
Bryce Cotton has scored 27 points as the Perth Wildcats unleashed a blistering late run to secure a 88-76 NBL win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena.

NBL
KINGS VS. TAIPANS
Kings on the board in 2021
Kings reign over Taipans in NBL
Revenge was sweet for an injury-hit Sydney Kings as they registered a milestone 99-91 NBL victory over the Cairns Taipans on Saturday night.

NBL
36ERS VS. BREAKERS
36ers win another overtime NBL thriller
Isaac Humphries starred as the Adelaide 36ers fought back from an 11-point third-quarter deficit to overcome the New Zealand Breakers 94-91 in an NBL overtime thriller at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday night.
The 'glue guy': the value, and role, Mitch Creek can help bring to any NBA team

NBL
ROUND 2
Ogilvy, Harvey star in Hawks win over the Bullets
Globetrotting Phoenix recruit Keifer Sykes still chasing his NBA dream
Joining his fifth club in 12 months, Keifer Sykes' path to his impressive NBL debut has been the continuation of a globetrotting journey for the Chicago native, who still has a goal to reach the NBA.

NBL
ROUND 1
Olgun Uluc's Round 1 thoughts: Bogut heirs, Giddey questions and 'perfect' United?
After just one round, Olgun Uluc has seen enough glimpses to make a few educated assessments of what he liked and didn't like, all under the obvious preface of understanding the tiny sample size.
Creek: I can be NBA 'glue guy' & help team culture

NBL
HAWKS VS. TAIPANS
Hawks continue incredible start by stunning Taipans
Brian Goorjian's Hawks beat Cairns in NBL upset
Last year's wooden spooners the Hawks are enjoying their best NBL season start in the foundation club's history after stunning title contenders the Cairns Taipans with a 92-76 upset victory.

NBL
36ERS VS. PHOENIX
Giddey double-double leads 36ers to thrilling double OT win
36ers down Phoenix in NBL double overtime
The Adelaide 36ers have bounced back from a poor NBL season opener to notch a thrilling 116-108 double-overtime victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix.

NBL
TAIPANS VS. KINGS
Taipans claim win over Kings after contentious late call
Kings question call after Taipans win
The Sydney Kings will ask the NBL to explain a contentious late call on their star Casper Ware after their 87-86 season-opening loss to Cairns Taipans.

NBL
HAWKS VS. BULLETS
Goorjian's Hawks claim NBL upset
Master coach Brian Goorjian has enjoyed a stunning return to the NBL as the Hawks pulled off a 90-84 season-opening upset over the Brisbane Bullets at Nissan Arena.

NBL
36ERS VS. UNITED
United crush 36ers in NBL season opener
Early championship favourites Melbourne United shook off some first-half rust before blowing the Adelaide 36ers away 89-65 in a lopsided NBL season opener.

NBL
NBL Round Table: Contenders, pretenders, MVPs and more
In the first NBL Round Table of 2021, Olgun Uluc, Kane Pitman and Steve Smith debate likely champions, MVPs, Next Stars and much more.
21 thoughts going into the NBL21 season

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PATTY MILLS EXCLUSIVE
How Cathy Freeman's legacy is driving Patty Mills ... and why he worries for the Boomers
A quiet chat with Cathy Freeman continues to inspire Patty Mills, but the passionate Boomer worries about some elements of the Aussie national team's future, writes Olgun Uluc.
Patty Mills' 'crystal clear' Olympic commitment
2021 NBL season preview: How each team can win

NBL
NBL's first round to be played in QLD and SA
The first round of the 2020-21 NBL season will be played exclusively in Queensland and South Australia after travel restrictions forced the league to make yet another change to its schedule.
NBL revises 2020-21 schedule amid COVID-19 outbreaks
The recent COVID-19 outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria have forced the NBL to revise its schedule for the 2020-21 season, with the opening game now set to be played between the Cairns Taipans and Hawks on January 15.

NBL
United could go undefeated in NBL: Landale
Jock Landale has put the blinkers on to focus on helping Melbourne United get off to a winning NBL start, even though he may not be around to help them lift the trophy.

NBL
NBL Cup set for mid-season Melbourne hub
The NBL will play a month of its 2020-21 season in a Melbourne-based hub starting on February 20, the league and Victorian Government announced on Monday.

NBL
ANDREW BOGUT
Determination defeats pain in Bogut's 15-year career
Retirement had been on Andrew Bogut's mind for far longer than we all knew. Given his long run with injury, it's hardly a surprise. Still, the Australian basketball veteran is more than content with his 15 years at the top.
The Best of Andrew Bogut
Hawks' Jessup wasn't even watching the 2020 NBA Draft

NBL
Wave of NBL talent will be NBA-bound: Anstey
Australian basketball trailblazer Chris Anstey says Brisbane centre Will Magnay "will play in the NBA next season" as teams prepare to swoop on the free agent after Thursday's draft that could see NBL poster boy LaMelo Ball chosen with the first pick.

NBL
Taipans secure star import Cameron Oliver
Cameron Oliver has signed a two-year deal to return to the Cairns Taipans, the team announced on Monday evening.

NBL
'Unfinished business': Goorjian to coach Boomers
Brian Goorjian has been selected as the next head coach of the Australian Boomers, it has been confirmed.

NBL
Phoenix sign American G-League player Moore
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have added their first import for the 2020-21 NBL season, signing forward Ben Moore to a one-year deal.
NBL launches Reconciliation Action Plan
The NBL remains committed to strengthening pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, today launching the league's inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan [RAP].

NBL
Sources: Weaver contending for OKC job
Sydney Kings head coach Will Weaver is currently in quarantine in Oklahoma City as he continues to emerge as a candidate for the Thunder's vacant head coach position, sources told ESPN.
Baynes waiting to see what's cooking for his career

NBL
White almost left Duke when Zion, Reddish & Barrett arrived
The candidates to replace Brett Brown as Boomers boss

NBL
TASMANIAN JACK JUMPERS
Tasmania's NBL side named the Jack Jumpers
Tasmania's NBL team will be known as the Jack Jumpers, after a species of venomous ant predominantly found on the island state.

NBL
Joe Ingles hints at potential NBL return
Utah Jazz and Boomers star Joe Ingles has hinted at a possible return to the NBL when his NBA career ends.
Andrew Gaze on flag bearing, the 2000 Olympics and the Boomers

NBL
NBL season tip-off put back to early 2021
The NBL has delayed its season tip-off until early 2021 in the hope that more fans will be able to attend matches by the time the new year rolls around.