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Sixers pulling out all stops for Ervin

ADELAIDE 36ers still are deep into negotiations with 2011 NBL Most Valuable Player, Gary Ervin, even launching a Twitter campaign.

We're taking our game back: NBL

NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

NBL self-governance nears formality

THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

Newley staying put in Spain

THE prospect of dual-Olympic basketballer Brad Newley running down a wing for the Adelaide 36ers has long excited fans of the NBL outfit in his hometown.

Teys gets nod to become a Sixer

BRENDAN Teys, whose name last month was the surprise inclusion in Andrej Lemanis' Boomers squad, has been signed today by Adelaide.

Daly has eyes on Kings' roster

ADELAIDE 36ers free agent Tom Daly is unlikely to play NBL for the Sixers next season but has "irons in the fire" at Sydney, Wollongong and Perth.

We're taking our game back: NBL

NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

Goulding gets chance to make NBA

MELBOURNE Tigers' shooting guard and reigning NBL All Star game MVP Chris Goulding will try out with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBL self-governance nears formality

THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

Goulding earns Boomers call-up

MELBOURNE Tigers MVP Chris Goulding took his red-hot NBL form to Perth this week and was rewarded with a national call-up.

Tiger's quest to join Boomers' best

MELBOURNE Tigers MVP Chris Goulding has embarked on a rigorous fitness campaign, leaving nothing to chance in his bid for national selection.

Hall of Fame honour for Gaze

AUSTRALIA's most decorated and successful basketballer Andrew Gaze will be feted with the sport's highest honour next month.

We're taking our game back: NBL

NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

Allen hoping for NBL rebirth

SYDNEY Kings are taking a punt coach Shane Heal can turn another caterpillar into a butterfly with the signing of Ben Allen.

NBL self-governance nears formality

THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

Daly has eyes on Kings' roster

ADELAIDE 36ers free agent Tom Daly is unlikely to play NBL for the Sixers next season but has "irons in the fire" at Sydney, Wollongong and Perth.

Sixers' Daly to trial with Kings

STURT'S 2012 Woollacott Medallist and long-time Adelaide 36ers development guard Tom Daly will trial for an NBL roster spot with Sydney Kings next week.

Boomer Madgen out for six months

SYDNEY has suffered a huge blow with off-guard Ben Madgen out for up to six months after dislocating his ankle at Australian practice.

We're taking our game back: NBL

NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

Josh has right pace to swim with Crocs

TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Shawn Dennis believes the unorthodox nature of Josh Pace's game has previously kept him out of the NBL.

NBL self-governance nears formality

THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

NBL completes break from BA

THE demerger of the National Basketball League from Basketball Australia will be confirmed today.

Crocs rock solid with new coach

SHAWN Dennis's appointment by the Townsville Crocodiles may have erased lingering doubts the club would be playing NBL next season.

NBL coaching mystery deepens

HALF the teams in the NBL are without a coach today after Basketball Australia's announcement Andrej Lemanis is the new Boomers coach.

We're taking our game back: NBL

NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

NBL self-governance nears formality

THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

Daly has eyes on Kings' roster

ADELAIDE 36ers free agent Tom Daly is unlikely to play NBL for the Sixers next season but has "irons in the fire" at Sydney, Wollongong and Perth.

Dunigan on Wildcats' radar

DUNKING dynamo Mike Dunigan is firmly in the sights of new Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson for a return to Perth next season.

Gleeson unveiled as Wildcats coach

UPDATE: INCOMING Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has pledged his team will be hard-working and entertaining as he chases an elusive NBL title.

Wildcats release guard Bartlett

THE Perth Wildcats have released guard Everard Bartlett from the second year of his contract.

College or NBA draft for Aussie star?

Dante Exum has been selected in the men?s Australian under-19 basketball team.

3:23PM Boti Nagy DANTE Exum is the Australian name on the lips of most NBA scouts today in the wake of FIBA's World Under-19 championship in Prague.

I'm headed for Houston: Howard

2:38PM AFP DWIGHT Howard, the most coveted player in the NBA's 2013 free agent class, will depart the LA Lakers for the Houston Rockets.

Bogut plays down Lakers trade rumour

9:15PM Huw Bonello IN an exclusive interview, Andrew Bogut pours cold water on rumours he could be traded to LA Lakers for free agent Dwight Howard.

Delly gets another shot at NBA

9:44AM AUSTRALIAN point guard Matthew Dellavedova has been given a chance to trial with the Orlando Magic.

World Games relaxed on student entries

12:22PM Boti Nagy QUESTIONS surrounding the eligibility of players in Basketball Australia's teams for the World University Games have been allayed by the word leniency.

Mills to stay but Brown in spotlight

10:00PM Boti Nagy AUSTRALIA'S London Olympic men's basketball coach Brett Brown is being pursued by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers while Patty Mills has re-signed with San Antonio Spurs.

Aussie Mills to stay with Spurs

5:34PM PATRICK Mills has signed on to play another season with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.

Heat celebrate with victory parade

LeBron James Miami Heat NBA championship

3:43AM CHRIS Bosh held the NBA championship trophy and LeBron James fired super-soakers into the crowd as 400,000 fans braved the heat to celebrate Miami's win.

Dunigan on Wildcats' radar

Chris Robinson DUNKING dynamo Mike Dunigan is firmly in the sights of new Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson for a return to Perth next season.

Crows video spurs Patty Mills on

6:49PM Boti Nagy IT was 8.30am when Australian basketball star Patty Mills heard his mobile phone beep, wondering who could be trying to get his attention so early.

Ingles-led Barcelona falls short

5:56PM Boti Nagy ADELAIDE-born Joe Ingles has led FC Barcelona Regal with 25 points overnight but its title defence fell short 71-79 to arch rival Real Madrid.

We're taking our game back: NBL

1:02PM Boti Nagy NEWLY-divorced at 34 and ready to start a new life, the National Basketball League will relaunch its competition within a week.

NBL self-governance nears formality

12:35AM Boti Nagy THE NBL's "divorce" from Basketball Australia is expected to be formalised on Friday-week, but its relaunch may happen sooner.

Bogut could soon be an LA Laker

8:33AM AAP ANDREW Bogut could soon be in a Los Angeles Lakers singlet.

Aussies left unpicked in NBA Draft

3:36PM Boti Nagy BROCK Motum and Matthew Dellavedova were prepared for the worst today at the NBA Draft, and they got it, but there's still hope.

Bird back in the hot seat for Pacers

9:27AM By Staff Writers HALL-of-Famer Larry Bird will return to his role as president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers.

Brock in sight of NBA dream

5:56PM Boti Nagy IF all goes to plan for young Aussie Brock Motum, he should hear his name called out at some point during Friday's NBA Draft.

Brown in line for NBA top job

12:51PM Boti Nagy AUSTRALIA'S London Olympic men's basketball coach Brett Brown is on the threshold of becoming an NBA coach.

Opals shine in China finale

1:01PM Boti Nagy OPALS co-captain Jenni Screen copped a shiner at the London Olympics and was sidelined again as Australia's women's basketballers schooled China 69-59.

Opals bounced by Chinese basketballers

2:11AM AUSTRALIA'S women basketballers got one goal closer but went down to China 65-61 in game two of their three-game series in the Chinese city of Shanxi.