Author: Dan Boyce
We wrap up our seven-part deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — as the modern era turns the heat all the way up and the Freeway Series swings wildly from season to season. Host Dan Boyce picks things up after the Hawks’ rebirth under new ownership and Brian…
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In recent weeks, NBL Pride Round has been accompanied by a wave of opinion pieces — including Michael Randall’s “Pride Round: Why the NBL should be proud it won’t ever ‘shut up and dribble’” — praising the initiative while dismissing its critics. This has been something I’ve been thinking about and discussing with people since…
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We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up as LaMelo Ball and his Rookie of the Year season in 2019 propelled the Hawks into the global spotlight, setting NBL viewership and attendance records, while the Kings reloaded under Will Weaver and pushed for a…
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Below is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team’s development…
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When discussing the legacy of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, the spotlight usually shines on Steph Curry’s shooting, Klay Thompson’s silky jumper, and Draymond Green’s fiery defense. But according to Green himself, one name deserves far more credit than it gets: Andrew Bogut. In a heartfelt segment of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA…
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Ben Simmons, once the crown jewel of Australian basketball, now finds himself in the unfamiliar position of being without an NBA contract. Despite past accolades, including multiple All-Star appearances and a max contract, Simmons’ path has taken an unexpected turn. His former agent, Rich Paul, recently opened up in a podcast with Max Kellerman, offering…
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We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up right after the Kings’ 2005 three-peat sweep of the Hawks and tracking how the “Freeway Series” evolved through the chaos of Firepower, the Kings’ disappearance, the rivalry’s rebirth in 2010, and the Hawks’ huge 2015/16 rebrand…
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We continue our deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up from the Wollongong Hawks’ historic 2001 championship and tracking how the Kings and Hawks battled for New South Wales bragging rights through the mid-2000s. Host Dan Boyce revisits Wollongong’s underdog run to become the first…
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Former Brooklyn Nets forward Zeng Fanbo, one of China’s top basketball prospects, has been spotted training in Melbourne just weeks after being waived by the NBA club. The 22-year-old, listed at 208cm ( 6-foot-10), has been working out under Casey NBL1 coach Luke Kendall, a respected figure in Australian basketball circles. Kendall, who served as…
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We continue our deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — looking at the success of both teams during the 1990s. Host Dan Boyce picks up where Episode 1 left off, bringing in Hawks legend Gordie McLeod to get his throughts on whether his move to Sydney in 1983…
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