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Anneli Maley is in superb form.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMaley on triple-double watch amid stunning run of form

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley is playing incredible basketball at the moment, and is threatening to produce a triple double. Her coach explains how she’s become an unstoppable force.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPepper and Henshall seize the day after David Duke’s injury

Perth Wildcats needed players to step up following an elbow injury to import David Duke and it was Elijah Pepper and Ben Henshall who grabbed their opportunities in the big win over Brisbane Bullets.

Craig O'Donoghue

An injury to star Tyrell Harrison added to the Brisbane Bullets' NBL woes as they lost to Perth. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumBereft Bullets' third-quarter nightmare in Perth loss

Perth scored 21 consecutive points to begin the second half as Brisbane's NBL season hit new depths and they copped two more injury concerns.

Murray Wenzel

Abbey Wehrung has played a big part in Bendigo's 10-game winning streak in the WNBL. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremium'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving

Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.

Sebastian Tan

Dyson Daniels has earned high praise from Atlanta's coach for his game against Minnesota. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumDaniels delivers as Hawks end NBA year on happy note

Dyson Daniels has helped his Atlanta Hawks end a seven-game NBA losing streak, earning praise from his coach after they trumped the Timberwolves 126-102.

Melissa Woods

Former Sydney Kings forward Alex Toohey was cut by NBA club Golden State Warriors in December. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumAlex Toohey can still have meaningful NBA career: Gaze

Andrew Gaze says time is on Alex Toohey's side after a disappointing end to the young Australian's first NBA stint.

Jasper Bruce

The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of star Lauren Cox, who was injured against Bendigo. (Matt Taylor/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumStar injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win

The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.

Sebastian Tan

Nathan Sobey starred for the Phoenix against his former club Cairns Taipans. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumSobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans

Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.

Murray Wenzel

JaVale McGee was joint top scorer for the Illawarra Hawks in their narrow win over the JackJumpers. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumDefending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win

The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.

Murray Wenzel

Philadelphia guard VJ Edgecombe shoots against Memphis centre Jock Landale in their NBA clash. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumThree-pointer in dying seconds denies Landale's Memphis

Boomers star Jock Landale and his Memphis team have suffered defeat in overtime with VJ Edgecombe scoring a three-pointer in the dying seconds for Philadelphia.

Staff Writers

Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats admit they must find a way to get JLA more involved

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil didn’t score in the second half against Adelaide and the team suffered badly as a result. Coach John Rillie said everyone needed to find a way to get the big man involved.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chicago star Josh Giddey faces weeks of rehab for a hamstring injury. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballAussie NBA star to miss 'at least a few weeks'

Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.

Jasper Bruce

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic holds his knee after an injury against the Miami Heat.

BasketballCommentsMVP favourite faces at least four weeks on sidelines

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic faces at least four weeks on the sidelines.

Ben Robinson

Darryl McDonald is adamant he can turn the struggling Brisbane Bullets around. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'I'll win': McDonald wants long-term Bullets gig

Darryl McDonald wants to remain in charge of the Brisbane Bullets beyond this season, adamant he can right the ship at the long-time NBL strugglers.

Jasper Bruce

Xavier Cooks was outstanding for the Sydney Kings with a game-high 20 points. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballKings 'easily' NBL's best team: Bullets coach

Xavier Cooks and Kendric Davis starred as NBL heavyweights the Sydney Kings scored a comfortable win over the visiting Brisbane Bullets.

Jasper Bruce

Maddi Rocci left the court for the victorious Southside Melbourne Flyers after falling heavily. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumFlyers belt Flames to move into WNBL's top four

The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended the calendar year on a high, thrashing the hapless Sydney Flames by 19 points at Qudos Bank Arena.

Jasper Bruce

David Duke has injured his elbow.

BasketballCommentsPremiumDavid Duke’s elbow is in a brace as Wildcats provide update

Perth Wildcats import David Duke jnr’s left elbow is being protected by a brace after he suffered an ugly injury on Sunday and now the club has given an update on what will happen next.

Craig O'Donoghue

Australia's Josh Giddey has suffered a hamstring injury in Chicago's NBA loss to Minnesota. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballAussie NBA star suffers hamstring injury in big loss

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has suffered a blow in his All-Star hopes, limping off in Chicago's home defeat to Minnesota with a hamstring injury.

Oliver Caffrey and Jasper Bruce

A 21-point haul from Majok Deng helped the JackJumpers hold on for a thrilling win. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumJackJumpers roll sluggish Phoenix for rare home NBL win

The Tasmania JackJumpers have upset the South East Melbourne Phoenix, holding on for a three-point victory to claim their third home win of the NBL season.

Melissa Woods

Age-defying: LeBron James delighted fans as he helped get the Lakers back to winning ways. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremium'King' James soars and slams as 41st birthday looms

The LA Lakers were in a rut but superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic stepped up to ensure they thumped the Sacramento Kings.

Staff Writers

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey could be on the verge of his first NBA All-Star selection. (AP PHOTO)

Basketball'Walking triple-double' Giddey backed as NBA All-Star

Andrew Gaze says Josh Giddey is more than earning his pay packet and must be in the conversation for a first NBA All-Star call-up.

Jasper Bruce

Anneli Maley led the Perth Lynx to yet another big WNBL win, this time against Geelong Venom. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumMaley's red-hot Lynx overcome Holmes' 34-point game

The surging Perth Lynx thumped Geelong Venom by 28 points despite a season-high 34-point performance from Mackenzie Holmes.

Sebastian Tan

Perth Lynx have won again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSix in a row! Lynx win by 28 points and maintain domination

Perth Lynx are becoming a force to be reckoned with and their thumping win over Geelong Venom extended their winning streak to six matches in a row.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAdelaide coach had never seen Cotton so locked into the zone

Adelaide coach Mike Wells hadn’t seen Bryce Cotton as focused and determined as he was when playing against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday and that resulted in a dominant display in a big win.

Craig O'Donoghue