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Daniel Amato 0 November 1, 2019 2164 Views

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Lay low on Melo… Give the kid a chance

Daniel Amato 0 October 21, 2019 373 Views

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Pencil in a 10th title for the Perth Wildcats

This article has been written with full authority to be ridiculed if proven wrong, but with confidence the claims will prevail. We may be just two rounds in, and it may still be anyone’s game… but mark my words, the Perth Wildcats are winning back-to-back titles. In their two matches thus far, they have beaten…

Daniel Amato 0 October 16, 2019 538 Views

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Bullets… solid but not convincing… yet

Sunday afternoon’s game at WIN Entertainment Centre was all about eighteen year old LaMelo Ball’s NBL debut, and he lost no followers with a twelve point, eight rebound and four assist effort in 32 minutes of game time. But ultimately, the new-look Queenslanders stole the show in front of a disappointing crowd of just 3677….

Daniel Amato 0 October 10, 2019 325 Views

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SEM PHOENIX: FIRST GAME FIRST WIN

THROWDOWN I is in the bag, and South East Melbourne Phoenix begin their existence in the league sensationally, making it one from one. They have caused a massive upset, defeating the arch-rivals Melbourne United (88-91) by three points in a thriller to kick off what promises to be the biggest NBL season yet in 2019/20….

Daniel Amato 0 October 3, 2019 509 Views

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2019/20 NBL Ladder Prediction

The wait is almost over, the biggest and most exciting NBL season is just two weeks away! Every club has the hope this year will their year… but there can only be one. 2018/19 is yesteryear, the league is expected to rise another level in 19/20, and with a new club entering the picture, it…

Daniel Amato 1 October 2, 2019 708 Views

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Adelaide 36ers All-Time Starting Five

The Adelaide 36ers have always maintained their excellence, they have a reputation of being one of the more consistent teams in the league, apart from that awful period of 2006-2012. In total, since their inception as the Adelaide City Eagles in 1982, they have qualified for playoffs on twenty three of the thirty eight seasons…

Daniel Amato 0 October 1, 2019 1059 Views

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Should the NBL be promoting the NBA over itself?

It has always been seen the norm for aspiring talents in the National Basketball League to one day reach the biggest heights of America’s National Basketball Association, and for good reason too. The NBA always has been, and more than likely always will be, the greatest basketball league in the world. It is the fastest,…

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While the NBL has grown it still has a lot of work to do!

Ten years ago, the National Basketball League, and Australian basketball in general was a failing disaster. Crowds of as little as 1,000 spectators to domestic matches, hardly any television coverage, limited financial backing and exposure, no genuinely elite talent in the NBA. It looked to be falling apart… literally. Now as we embark on the…

Daniel Amato 0 September 13, 2019 317 Views

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Podcasts

NBL Next Star Malique Lewis on the Phoenix’s Playoff Run and plans for the NBA draft

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…
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Australian Boomers

Adam Caporn expected to be announced as Boomers new coach

The 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…
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Podcasts

The Rise and Fall of the West Sydney Razorbacks with Mark Watkins

Former 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…
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Aussies Abroad

Kyrie Irving Says ‘We’re in the Process’ regarding switch to Boomers

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 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…
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NBL News

NBL Free Agent Tracker

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 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…
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NBL History

The NBL Triple-Double Club

The 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…
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NBL Awards Finalists: The Hits, The Misses, and the Biggest Snubs

The 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…
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NBA News

Melbourne will host NBA Exhibition Games in October

Melbourne 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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