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Patty Mills giving back to the community with ‘Team Mills’

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Jordan vs James dance continues with Space Jam 2

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Boomers Olympic Dreams Postponed

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Is it time to stop taking NBL teams to the NBA?

The NBL is not the NBA. That is the message to take out of Adelaide’s 81-133 loss to the Utah Jazz today. Playing against NBA teams, in America, with NBA rules and court dimensions is always going to be a tall order for any NBL team. Not only do they have to compensate for a…

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Kawhi Leonard, Splash Brothers’ and Mt. Zion on track for Boomers clash

James Harden, Anthony Davis and Damien Lillard are apparently not enough for Australian basketball fans, many of whom have slammed the 20-man Team USA squad announced today to take on the Boomers in Melbourne, as ‘underwhelming’. There are even calls from some to refund or sell their tickets. But calls to refund their tickets are…

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Australia’s biggest FIBA World Cup threats: 8 teams that stand between Boomers glory.

The Australian Boomers, officially ranked 11th in the world by FIBA, are going to be legit at this year’s World Cup. Names such as Ben Simmons, Matthew Dellavedova, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Jonah Bolden, Andrew Bogut, and Aron Baynes are enough to have some Australian fans counting their medals before a single game has even…

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Ryan Broekhoff is out: How do the Australian Boomers replace his shooting at the world cup?

The Australian Boomers are set to showcase their best – ever team to the world in August this year with news Wednesday that Ben Simmons will indeed be playing in the FIBA World Cup. However, they are likely to be without another important piece for their World Cup tilt – Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff….

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Boomers draw the ‘group of death’ and difficult crossovers for World Cup

Australia has drawn the ‘group of death’ for this year’s FIBA world cup, and will have to beat at least two of Canada, Lithuania and Senegal to advance to the round of 16. Australia, ranked 11th in the world, will be the second highest ranking team in group H after the sixth ranked Lithuania, however…

Jarrad Hurley 0 March 17, 2019 682 Views

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ABC signs on as the NBL

Any Australian basketball fan would probably have to be living under a rock not to know that the NBL is playing on FOX Sports this season. But did you know that the league will also be shown on Free-to-Air? The NBL and SBS announced last month that the public broadcaster would be screening two…

Jarrad Hurley 0 October 2, 2017 3248 Views

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NBL gets personal with new ad campaign

There are a range of elements that make a sportsman a household name, and one of them is a story. Is there something interesting about the star as a person that makes them stand out in the crowd? Well the NBL looks set to find those stars if their latest commercial campaign is anything…

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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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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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Aussies Abroad

Patty Mills Traded To Clippers. Re-Unites With Kawhi Leonard

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, and cash considerations. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources…
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Jock Landale delivering the goods while future with Houston is uncertain

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. Despite limited playing time this season, Landale has been productive in back-to-back 16-minute outings. In Houston’s 110-99 win over Atlanta, he contributed 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1…
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