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Luc Longley played with Jordan and Rodman. He’s never seen anyone with more fire than Delly
After a polarising NBA career that still generates headlines, Matthew Dellavedova has led the Sydney Kings to a grand final series. And he’s lost none of the drive that made him a cult figure.
- Iain Payten
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He’s the ‘winningest’ coach in Aussie sport. Does Brian Goorjian get the respect he deserves?
In his fifth decade as an NBL coach, the 72-year-old is on the cusp of another NBL crown with the Sydney Kings. And Goorjian has no plans to slow down.
- Iain Payten
This Kings star says he was robbed of MVP award. He’ll now battle the winner for an NBL title
Politics, bad blood and a white-hot rivalry between the game’s two biggest superstars. The NBL grand final series couldn’t have been scripted better.
- Iain Payten
Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final
The title favourites applied the defensive screws with a 29-16 fourth quarter and 46-29 second half in Game 2 of the playoff series at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night against the Wildcats.
- Steve Barrett
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Wildcats tested the ladder leaders throughout Wednesday night’s contest with neither side holding a double-digit lead at any point.
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Kings, Phoenix asked for a ‘please explain’ after fiery Goorjian spray
There were plenty of heated moments in a fiery clash between two of the NBL’s premier teams, one in particular leaving master coach Brian Goorjian under investigation.
- Jon Pierik and Shayne Hope
Doolittle a big presence as Wildcats hunt down Hawks
Kristian Doolittle has proved unstoppable in the second half to lead the Perth Wildcats to a hard-fought 106-99 road win over the Illawarra Hawks to close in on fourth place in the NBL standings.
- AAP
Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five
Perth have overcome a slow start that cost them an Ignite Cup final spot to beat South East Melbourne and spice up the top-four race in the run towards the NBL’s finals series.
- Murray Wenzel
Pepper red hot as lights-out Wildcats shoot down Snakes
In a performance for the ages, the fifth-placed Wildcats shot a blistering 40-of-67 from the floor, including 15-of-27 from three-point range, at RAC Arena.
- AAP
Wildcats subdue stubborn Hawks in Perth HoopsFest duel
The Perth Wildcats have started a run of home NBL games with a hard-earned 92-87 win over defending champions, the Illawarra Hawks.
- AAP