NBL
‘Can be really big’: How NBA legend plans to restore a fallen force
It has been a long wait in between championships, but an American great has plans to transform the Brisbane Bullets into an Australian powerhouse.
- by Nick Wright
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‘The Olympics thing really hurt him’: How shooting star Chris Goulding is firing back
Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down, with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.
- by Roy Ward
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Melbourne United
NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena
Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.
- by Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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Melbourne United
Adelaide 36ers engage sports lawyer after ugly incident with United; NBL hearing adjourned
The 36ers have hired a leading sports lawyer with experience in dealing with “racially based, derogatory or offensive language issues”.
- by Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
Ten years since a near-death experience, the NBL is as happy as Larry
When the NBL was on the verge of collapsing, a saviour emerged who had never been to a game previously. Now, he’s poised to take over the national women’s competition as well.
- by Greg Baum
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NBA
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of the public.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Scott Spits
‘Sorry, not sorry’: American import defends his actions in courtside basketball fracas
After being ejected from John Cain Arena when tensions rose in Sunday’s fiery NBL clash, Montrezl Harrell hit social media to explain his side of the story after an ugly clash with spectators.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Roy Ward
He endured ridicule and racism. Now he’s calling for change
Ahead of the NBL’s Indigenous Round, a former basketball star has spoken of his journey to the top, and the changes needed to support future athletes.
- by Nick Wright
Why a 220cm teenage NBA prospect is being held back
He has been tipped to go quickly in the looming NBA Draft. So why is Australia’s most promising youngster spending so much time on the bench?
- by Nick Wright
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Melbourne United
Bogut says he flops. Goulding says he doesn’t. The big question dividing Australian basketball
He is one of the greatest shooters this country has produced, but Chris Goulding is facing mounting accusations that he is a “flopper”, and now he comes up against the coach who left him out of this year’s Olympics team.
- by Jon Pierik
Melbourne United's Chris Goulding clashes with Melbourne Phoenix centre Jordan Hunter
Chris Goulding has been under fire for allegedly exaggerating contact, including in this incident with South East Melbourne Phoenix centre Jordan Hunter, but Melbourne United have firmly backed their veteran sharpshooter.