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Jo Lual-Acuil dominated.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPoint proven: JLA avoids foul trouble and totally dominates

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie begged for Jo Lual-Acuil to be able to play with freedom instead of being called for fouls and the benefits were on show against Tasmania as he ran amok.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import David Duke speaks to the media at Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth, on Monday.

Baskteball CommentsPremiumWildcats rule out import hours after announcing debut

Less than 24 hours after announcing his debut, Perth Wildcats have withdrawn new signing David Duke Jr from their clash with Tasmania on Wednesday.

Jake Santa Maria

Perth Wildcats import David Duke.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumWildcats recruit to debut days after arriving Down Under

Perth Wildcats fans will get a first look at import David Duke Jr on Wednesday night, with the new signing fast-tracked to make his debut against Tasmania.

Ben Smith

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena meets with import David Duke.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumNew Perth Wildcats import wants to ‘cause havoc’ defensively

New Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior has arrived in WA and made it clear that he’s joined the club to be a defensive weapon after previously playing in the NBA. SEE THE PICS

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall puts up a shot.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep shooting: Cats to ignore worst ever three-point record

Perth Wildcats have never had a worse start to a season from three-point range, but they are refusing to buckle with the way they play the game, saying they will continue to put up shots.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Ally Wilson

BasketballCommentsPremiumGutted Wilson to watch Indigenous round from the sidelines

Perth Lynx guard Ally Wilson has run out of time to recover from a knee injury in time to play during Indigenous Round, denying her the chance to wear the uniform which was designed by her close friend.

Craig O'Donoghue

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Jo Lual-Acuil Jr of the Wildcats lines up a free throw during the round six NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Perth Wildcats at Cairns Convention Centre, on October 22, 2025, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

BasketballCommentsWildcats star learns fate after wild Cairns brawl

Perth Wildcats star import Jo Lual-Acuil has learnt his fate after he was caught up in a post-match scuffle with the Cairns Taipans.

Jake Santa Maria

No love lost between Mark Arena and Bryce Cotton

BasketballCommentsPremiumCotton denies dig at Wildcats owner after social post

Former Perth star Bryce Cotton denies he was taking a dig on social media at Wildcats owner Mark Arena’s ‘no regrets’ comments following his sensational exit from the club.

Jake Santa Maria

Phoenix Suns guard David Duke Jr., left, drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhy Wildcats signed Duke: Danny Mills explains new import

Perth Wildcats have signed American David Duke Jr to replace import Mason Jones and explained the key differences between what fans will see from their latest recruit.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke Jnr has joined the Perth Wildcats.

NBLCommentsPremiumWildcats sign ex-NBA player after Jones sacked

The Perth Wildcats have signed a former NBA player as an import for the rest of the season after the club sacked Mason Jones last week.

Shayne Hope

Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle is frustrated with his form.

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I’m very critical of how I’ve played: Doolittle’s admission

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle admits he is frustrated with his own form, but has identified a surprising reason why both himself and the team are performing below expectations.

Craig O'Donoghue

Axed Wildcats import Mason Jones.

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‘Error from the beginning’: Wildcats great on import saga

Perth Wildcats legend Andrew Vlahov has explained why the Mason Jones hire didn’t work - and revealed what he wants to see his old club do to fix the mistake.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth are sweating on an injury concern to Dylan Windler.

BasketballCommentsWildcats’ week from hell gets worse with Windler injury

Perth Wildcats have had a week to forget with Dylan Windler suffering an ankle injury and the team getting thrashed just days after sacking import Mason Jones.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton has hit his second career half-century and the first for the Adelaide 36ers. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NBLPremiumCotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul

Bryce Cotton produced the second half-century of his decorated career and the first in 36ers history as Adelaide defeated the Taipans by five points in Cairns.

Steve Barrett

Perth Lynx star Amy Atwell.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPost-season surgery has Atwell primed to return to her best

Perth Lynx co-captain Amy Atwell played with a significant knee injury last season which made her a shadow of her usual self, but now she is back to full fitness and ready to unleash on the WNBL.

Craig O'Donoghue

WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx star played with Caitlin Clark and loves WNBL changes

Perth Lynx import Brianna Turner just spent the season playing alongside Caitlin Clark in the WNBA and has arrived in Australia full of confidence for what the WNBL is about to become.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats’ star American import Mason Jones has parted ways with the club.

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Rillie reveals why Wildcats sacked US import Mason Jones

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has revealed why the club parted ways, effective immediately, with import Mason Jones.

Craig O’Donoghue

Tristan Devers puts up a shot for Brisbane.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats pay the price for inconsistency as Bullets fire

Perth Wildcats have produced a Wednesday night horror show at home with the Brisbane Bullets tearing them apart on a night the bulk of the Red Army will be glad they chose to stay at home.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brianna Turner has signed for Perth Lynx.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx sign big replacement while waiting for Chinese star

Perth Lynx needed to find a star to fill in for the first eight games of the season while they are waiting for China’s Han Xu to arrive and they absolutely nailed the brief, with a huge name joining the club.

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu blocks a shot playing for China.

BasketballCommentsPremiumOMG! Lynx sign 211cm giant, leaving opponents shuddering

Perth Lynx have added 211cm Chinese star Han Xu to their WNBL roster in a move which will have frightening ramifications for every other team hoping to challenge for the championship.

Craig O'Donoghue

American Dylan Windler played a big role as Perth Wildcats edged Cairns Taipans by three points. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

NBLPremiumWildcats dig deep to win NBL thriller in Cairns

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Dylan Winder starred in a thrilling NBL road win for the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans.

Chris Pike

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats provide update on Jesse Wagstaff’s throat injury

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff suffered a throat injury earlier in the week that had him visiting specialists. So will he play against Cairns on Friday night? Here’s the latest update.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats stars Mason Jones and Kristian Doolittle model the club's new Indigenous Round jersey.

BasketballCommentsWildcats unveil Indigenous Round jumper for 2026

The artist behind the Perth’s Wildcats incredible new Indigenous uniform for the 2026 NBL season has revealed he was inspired by the club’s new era when creating the incredible design. 

Samantha Rogers

Jaron Rillie (left).

BasketballCommentsRillie Sr’s quiet advice to super-sub son Jaron

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie says coach and his father John has given him the simplest of advice as he makes an early impression on the Red Army as a bench player.

Ben Smith