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Joyce hopes to step up and give Gunners a boost

Jon Tuxworth He made the most of his NBL lifeline with Sydney, now Daniel Joyce wants to step up as one of the Canberra Gunners' ''go to'' men.

Play-off hopes still alive

David Sygall The Kings' NBL finals hopes are no longer under their control but, regardless of what lies ahead this season, James Harvey believes they have put in place the foundation for a successful future.

Heal plans to skin Wildcats

David Sygall SYDNEY KINGS coach Shane Heal says his side needs to win three of its final five games to progress any further this season, with the first step in that challenge against a team it has not beaten...

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Gunners import keen on NBL

Jon Tuxworth A diminutive point guard from St Mary's College will play for the Canberra Gunners this season. And no, it's not Patrick Mills.

Kings leak points downtown without Harvey

Adrian Proszenko SYDNEY co-captain James Harvey could be just two weeks away from making a comeback - but it's not soon enough for coach Shane Heal.

Claws are out as Kings seek redemption for Wildcats walloping

Dominic Bossi SYDNEY KINGS coach Shane Heal is using the motivation of last week's painful loss to the Perth Wildcats to spur on his players as they prepare to play two games in less than 24 hours.

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NBL title fight a wide open race

Paul Suttor The NBL tips off on Friday night with the New Zealand Breakers attempting to become the first team since the 2005 Sydney Kings to win three titles in a row.

Heal to hold court over Kings' worrying run of slow starts

Adrian Proszenko SYDNEY coach Shane Heal is set to overhaul his starting side after it failed to come out of the blocks for the third straight game.

Kings lament loss of linchpin Harvey for Queensland trip

Dominic Bossi SYDNEY KINGS have travelled to north Queensland for the ''sunshine swing'' without their co-captain James Harvey after medical tests confirmed he broke his arm in a mid-court collision with Cairns...

High hoops for Kings recruits

David Sygall SYDNEY Kings coach Shane Heal believes pre-season form proves they can compete with the top sides in the NBL, despite losing two of their best players in the off-season.

Forward Harvey issued with NBL warning

Gold Coast forward James Harvey has escaped with a warning following an NBL review into the on-court fight between the Blaze and the South Dragons.

Blaze upset Wildcats 129-97

Crystal Ja A 20-point third quarter from new import Justin Bowen has set up the Gold Coast Blaze's massive 129-97 upset over the Perth Wildcats.

Spirit extinguish battling Blaze 115-93

James Dampney The Sydney Spirit have snapped a three-game NBL losing streak with a dominant 115-93 victory over the Gold Coast at the State Sports Centre.

Dragons stay top, beat Blaze 95-83

The South Dragons remained atop the NBL ladder and spoiled Shane Heal's return with a hard fought 95-83 win over the Gold Coast Blaze.

Gold Coast Blaze burn Crocs 115-106

Crystal Ja The Gold Coast Blaze took their first step on the road to NBL redemption with a shaky nine-point victory over Townsville.

Blaze still searching for NBL flame

The Melbourne Tigers won 123-11 to ensure the Gold Coast Blaze remained winless in their first NBL season.

Blaze coach upbeat despite Hawkins loss

Adrian Warren Gold Coast NBL coach Brendan Joyce believes his winless team has already turned the corner despite suffering another setback.

Gold Coast Blaze fall again to NZ

Crystal Ja The Gold Coast Blaze are still searching for answers after falling by just three points to the New Zealand Breakers for their ninth successive NBL loss.