Basketball is booming in Japan, and the NBL is starting to feel its impact. Earlier this month, the Brisbane Bullets announced head coach Andrej Lemanis will coach in Japan instead of re-signing with the team. The Japanese deal is expected to be close to double his previous salary and one no NBL team could match….
Read MoreAaron Grabau played 405 games with the Cairns Taipans, was the only player to be a part of both the team’s inaugural roster in 1999 and the teams first NBL Finals appearance (2011). He became a Taipans legend and to date is the only player to have his jersey retired by the club (twice, which…
Read MoreRobbie Heath grew up on the outskirts of Melbourne, in the basketball hotbed of Whittlesea, around 40 minutes from the CDB. Much like Ben Simmons, Dante Exum and even Kyrie Irving, Heath is a product of one of the many US imports who came to Australia in the 1980s and 1990s to play basketball. His…
Read MoreHead Coach of the New Zealand National Men’s basketball team Pero Cameron, joins Dan Boyce on this episode to talk about his time in the NBL, Steven Adams chances of joining the squad in the future, how New Zealand basketballers aspire to play in the NBL and his plans for the Tall Blacks next international…
Read MoreOn the same day that NBL Next Star Josh Giddey declares for the NBA Draft we see another NBL next star officially make his way into the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Didi Louzada to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were…
Read MoreWhile it shouldn’t be a surprise to many, Adelaide 36ers dynamic young point guard Josh Giddey will officially declare for the NBA draft today. The news was made public by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski after discussions with Giddey’s agents Daniel Moldovan and Alex Saratsis of Octagon Sports told ESPN on Tuesday. ESPN Story: Josh Giddey – a…
Read MoreMelbourne United rookie Jack White had just begun a fantastic rookie season when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against the Cairns Taipans in April. Jack now faces 12 months of rehabilitation to get back onto the court and in uniform for United. White grew up playing basketball in Traralgon, a small country town in…
Read MoreAdam Gibson is set to join an elite club, the 450 Club. The South East Melbourne Phoenix co-captain will play his 450th NBL game on Sunday in Brisbane, something only 28 men have ever done before. “A lot. It was kinda like football back in the early days. A lot more contact and that was…
Read MoreJunior basketball development is where it all starts prior to achieving the Australian hoops dream. Playing in the NBL or even better for Australia starts at your local association. When it comes to developing talent however some associations seem to do better than others. Over the years we see more and more rookies enter the…
Read MoreSouth East Melbourne Phoenix forward Mitch Creek has had charges of assaulting a woman withdrawn by police. 28-year-old Creek, who was co-captain of the Phoenix, a position he stepped down from once charges were made, was charged on summons with intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault over an incident in Melbourne’s western…
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Rising star Malique Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Trinidad & Tobago to professional basketball. At just 16, Lewis left home for Spain, where he developed his game with Fuenlabrada, before making the leap to the G League with Mexico City Capitanes. Now, as a Next Star with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he’s one step closer to his NBA dream. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Lewis opens up about the challenges of leaving his family behind, why he…
READ MOREThe Australian Boomers have reportedly found their next leader, with Washington Wizards assistant coach Adam Caporn set to take over as the national team’s head coach. The news, broken by SEN’s Andy Maher and Andrew Gaze, suggests that Caporn has been selected from a strong shortlist that included Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, former German national team coach Gordon Herbert, and Boomers assistant Will Weaver. “Did you hear anything about the head coaching position? Because I’m being led to believe that it is done…
READ MOREFormer West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREKyrie 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 navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
READ MOREBelow 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 roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
READ MOREThe triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
READ MOREThe NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
READ MOREMelbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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