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Harden bags triple-double on debut in Nets win, Durant scores 42
James Harden made Nets history on debut for the franchise, and the team might still find another gear when Kyrie Irving gets back.
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Harden triple-double on Nets debut
James Harden became the first player to score a 30-point triple-double on debut for a team as Brooklyn beat Orlando.
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New Sydney Kings coach to approach NBL over controversial call in Taipans loss
The Kings were trailing behind by just one point at Cairns Pop-Up Arena for their season opener before Casper Ware was fouled while attempting a critical shot with just two seconds left in the game.
- by Sarah Keoghan
NBA prospect Giddey learns big lessons in NBL
NBL Next Star Josh Giddey is already seeing why the NBL has helped talents like himself prepare for life in the NBA.
- by Roy Ward
Ready to fly: Phoenix to hit ground running
South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.
- by Roy Ward
United storm home in NBL opener
Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
Time has 'healed the wound' of grand final debacle, says Kings' Newley
Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.
- by Sarah Keoghan
From unsure to these shores: Hopson 'elated' to return to NBL
Scotty Hopson contemplated a season away from basketball as COVID-19 raged but Melbourne United's offer and Australia's handling of the pandemic has him 'elated' with his decision to return to the NBL.
- by Roy Ward
Simmons staying put after Harden heads for Nets
James Harden has been traded from Houston to the Brooklyn Nets in a move which puts to bed speculation of a deal with Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers.
- by Ben Golliver