Aussies Abroad
The Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is supposed to recognise the most dominant defender in the NBA. If that’s the case, then Dyson Daniels should already have his name engraved on the trophy. But as the season winds down, there’s a growing concern that Daniels might get overlooked simply because he’s a guard….
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Kyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently…
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Australian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick,…
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Even as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes….
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Dyson Daniels is making waves in the NBA—not just with his scoring or playmaking, but through his relentless and disruptive defence. The Atlanta Hawks guard is currently ranked second in the NBA for steals, averaging 2.4 per game, and leads the league in deflections, making him a constant threat to opposing offences and a valuable…
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Coming off an attention-grabbing rookie season with the NBA G League Ignite, Mojave King has made the official guest list for the 2023 NBA draft combine. The NBA has announced the official invite list for the 2023 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/po4c33ixrJ — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 9, 2023 The 2023 combine takes place in Chicago,…
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Ben Simmons is currently sitting out the Net’s playoff series against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, citing the need to concentrate on rehabbing his back injury, the progress of which is arguably the most important factor of their entire offseason. With Simmons being the highest-paid player on the Net’s squad, not only this season but…
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Each week Aussie Hoopla shines a light on the best Aussie ballers currently plying their trade overseas. Each week we award the player who had both the greatest impact on the stat sheet and the wins column. Player Of The Week Dyson Daniels Current Team: New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) Hometown: Bendigo, VIC Last played in…
Read MoreEach week Aussie Hoopla shines a light on the best Aussie ballers currently plying their trade overseas. Each week we award the player who had both the greatest impact on the stat sheet and the wins column. Player Of The Week Ben Simmons Current Team: Brooklyn Nets (NBA) Hometown: Melbourne, VIC Last played in Australia:…
Read MoreEach week Aussie Hoopla shines a light on the best Aussie ballers currently plying their trade overseas. Each week we award the player who had both the greatest impact on the stat sheet and the wins column. Player Of The Week Josh Giddey Current Team: Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Last played in…
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