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Matthew Dellavedova, who has had a stellar career in the NBA, for the Boomers and now with the Sydney Kings in the NBL.

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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Brian Goorjian smiles during Kings training.

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
Kendric Davis.

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 coach Brian Goorjian and Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell were involved in a heated exchange on Sunday.

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
Andrew Bogut is an assistant coach to Brian Goorjian at the Sydney Kings this season.

Andrew Bogut co-owns the team he’s now an assistant coach of. Should Brian Goorjian be nervous?

Bogut’s dual roles at the Sydney Kings will make for an intriguing dynamic, especially if the heat gets turned up on their seasoned mentor, super coach Brian Goorjian.

  • Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
Provisional suspension: Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks.

NBL superstar given provisional anti-doping ban on eve of play-offs

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks is now likely to miss Thursday night’s NBL finals play-in game after being handed a provisional suspension over a potential anti-doping violation.

  • Jon Pierik
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A Sydney Kings fan enjoys the first Christmas game in 2022 against Melbourne United

Christmas miracle: Why the Sydney Kings, and the NBL, delivered the gift of live sport

Andrew Bogut played several Christmas Day games in the NBA. When he came home, he helped to launch a new tradition with the Sydney Kings.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Henry Lau is a Sydney High student who has balanced his burgeoning basketball career with the rigours of the HSC.

Studying in the locker room: How Henry balanced his HSC with professional sport

Among the 20,000 students cramming for the HSC Business Studies exam, 17-year-old Henry Lau had his notes out in the Sydney Kings locker room.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Brian Goorjian has returned to the Sydney Kings on a three-year deal.

‘You don’t coach forever’: Goorjian wants Kings job to be his last

Brian Goorjian led the Kings to three consecutive NBL titles before they were dissolved. Now’s he back - and all is well with Sydney basketball.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Back at work: Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is ready for the new season ahead.

The unbeatables, the snubbed star and coaching turmoil

The 2024-25 National Basketball League season tips off on Thursday night, and there’s one team many consider to be the championship favourites.

  • Jon Pierik