Adelaide 36ers engage sports lawyer after ugly incident with United;NBL hearing adjourned

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”.

  • byJon Pierik andHannah Kennelly

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Ten years since a near-death experience,the NBL is as happy as Larry

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.

  • byGreg Baum
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
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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.

  • byHannah Kennelly andScott Spits
‘Sorry,not sorry’:American import defends his actions in courtside basketball fracas

‘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.

  • byHannah Kennelly andRoy Ward
He endured ridicule and racism. Now he’s calling for change

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.

  • byNick Wright
Why a 220cm teenage NBA prospect is being held back

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?

  • byNick Wright
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Bogut says he flops. Goulding says he doesn’t. The big question dividing Australian basketball

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.

  • byJon Pierik
Melbourne United's Chris Goulding clashes with Melbourne Phoenix centre Jordan Hunter
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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.

‘My skin colour’s different’:Basketball coach lashes out at treatment after spiteful NBL match

‘My skin colour’s different’:Basketball coach lashes out at treatment after spiteful NBL match

Justin Tatum also accused a Melbourne star of “flopping”,after claiming he was treated differently by refs because of his “intimidating” appearance. Tatum is now under investigation by Basketball Australia.

  • byJon Pierik
How Simmons can win back the fans’ trust,and why Giddey can be a hit in Chicago

How Simmons can win back the fans’ trust,and why Giddey can be a hit in Chicago

Your guide to the Aussies in the NBA,the Knicks’ Melbourne link,our biggest earners,and how a league laughing stock landed in a $2 billion fortress.

  • byRoy Ward
‘Weak’:Phoenix owner launches scathing attack on former Boomer
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‘Weak’:Phoenix owner launches scathing attack on former Boomer

The Phoenix’s win was overshadowed by a hostile social media post from team owner Romie Chaudhari,who attacked Chris Goulding on X,labelling the United star “weak”.

  • byJon Pierik andRoy Ward