Matt Logue

3 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Matt Logue

BREAKINGNBADon't miss out on the headlines from NBA. Followed categories will be added to My News. Aussie NBA sensation Josh Giddey has just pulled off a monster play, landing a half-court buzzer beater to bury Lebron James and the LA Lakers in stunning scenes. Just when we thought Giddey’s form could not get any better the Boomers guard, who is set to secure a new $47m a year deal from the Chicago Bulls, came up with the biggest highlight of his career to win the game.

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Matt Logue

There’s just a little poetry to be written about Sunday’s NBL play-in eliminator. Part of the last Adelaide team to make it into the postseason — way back in 2017-18 — South East Melbourne star Nathan Sobey will be a key figure in masterminding the 36ers’ exit. And that would mean a 424th and final NBL game for much-loved Sixers veteran Jason Cadee, who will hang up the sneakers once Adelaide’s season is done. The pair spent four years together in Brisbane and are best friends.

2 months ago | cairnspost.com.au | Matt Logue

It was the con job that fooled the biggest names in Australian sport and left a trail of destruction so vast its impact is still felt today. Tim Johnston had everyone convinced — the likes of Wayne Carey, Steve Waugh and Russell Crowe trusted and invested millions in his company Firepower, the maker of a miracle pill that could supposedly lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions. In the end, it was all too good to be true.

Jan 12, 2025 | heraldsun.com.au | Matt Logue

Cairns NBL player Jackson Makoi has been charged in relation to an alleged domestic violence assault from 2023, with the 24-year-old arrested on Saturday evening. The Taipans guard was due to face the Sydney Kings on Sunday but instead faced Parramatta Local Court, charged with common assault and intentionally choking a person with recklessness. Makoi was granted bail with the matter to return to court for mention on January 15.

Jan 11, 2025 | news.com.au | Matt Logue

Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi faces an uncertain NBL future after being arrested. The NBL released a statement on Sunday morning confirming Makoi was involved in an incident and the matter is now in the hands of the NSW police and Basketball Australia’s Integrity Unit. Makoi, who played for South Sudan at last year’s Paris Olympics, has averaged 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 11 games.