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Long and winding road for Lightning
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THE old "third time lucky" mantra may need upgrading for the WNBL's storied Adelaide Lightning franchise, saved from extinction for the fourth time now but in Melanie MacGillivray, securing arguably the best credentialled CEO currently at any level of basketball in Australia.
Asia Cup G3: Cooks cools heat in kitchen
ASIA CUP MEN: Aussie starter Xavier Cooks played peacemaker, averting a potential on-court fracas as the Boomers eventually shook off Qatar 110-82 to complete Group A intrapool play with a 3-0 sweep, advancing to the Asia Cup's playoff round in Jeddah where next they will meet either host Saudi Arabia or the Philippines.
Asia Cup G2: Boomers' early goodnight for Lebanon
ASIA CUP MEN: THEIR 7-0 start put an early end to Korea but in their second Asia Cup clash in Jeddah, the Boomers produced a first quarter scoring clinic, bursting out 20-4 over Lebanon, Jaylin Galloway on fire as Australia flourished in a 3-point and dunk fest en route to a 93-80 rout.
Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: McVeigh, McGee and plenty to see
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WHY did both Joey Wright and I crack up seconds into this week's Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE podcast when I asked him if Jack McVeigh signing at Cairns "shocked him?" Because the big guy knew weeks ago but prudently didn't break that confidence until the Taipans made their announcement.
Asia Cup G1: Jack cooking, Korea barbecued
ASIA CUP MEN: A 3-point second quarter barrage by Paris Olympian Jack McVeigh tonight sent Australia racing away from Korea for a 97-61 opening round win in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as the "Baby Boomers" of new coach Adam Caporn successfully began their title defence.
Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: 36ers, Bullets, JLA and more
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CAN Adelaide, without an NBL championship since 2002, finally break through in 2026, and can Brisbane overcome its recent upheavals to again be a solid contender? Who better than Joey Wright to answer those and many other questions on our Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE podcast?
Asia Cup Final: Opals add Gold to BA treasure trove
ASIA CUP WOMEN: Powered by a double dose of Alex power, Australia tonight claimed its historic first Asia Cup crown, denying Japan its seventh 88-79 in the Gold Medal Final in Shenzhen, Fowler and Wilson outstanding, the former also winning All Star Five and tournament MVP honours.
Asia Cup Semi: Opals into Gold Medal showdown
ASIA CUP WOMEN: Australia tonight withstood the customary and traditional Korean long-range assault, advancing to tomorrow's Asia Cup gold medal decider off an 86-73 win in Szenchen, Opals captain Cayla George leading the way with a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double.
The one story you should read today, perhaps
FINALLY, Indiana's greatest basketball player, Boston Celtics and USA Dream Team NBA legend Larry Bird has spoken out about the treatment of the WNBA's burgeoning superstar Caitlin Clark. Larry is not known for being outspoken but this giant of the sport has seen enough. Or so it was alleged.
RIP Barrie Robran, the greatest of the greats
IT is incredibly sad that on the same day the late Roger King's life as an SA basketball great was being remembered and celebrated, the state's footballing icon Barrie Robran died, further closing the book on what can only be revered as arguably the greatest era of sport anyone aged near 60 can recall.
