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…
Read MoreDyson Daniels achieved his dream of being drafted to the NBA today, being selected eighth by the New Orleans Pelicans. Daniels grew up in Bendigo, just over 150 kilometres north of Melbourne and is the son of long-time NBL1 import Ricky Daniels. His father is a Bendigo Braves legend, to the extent that his number…
Read MoreDallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic turned heads as he arrived at American Airlines Center prior to their match-up with the Los Angeles. Man green and gold suits you well @luka7doncic 😁🇦🇺 https://t.co/IFCGOej2HG — Josh Green (@JoshBGreen) March 30, 2022 The Mavs players arrived at American Airlines Center for the contest against the Lakers, and supporters…
Read MoreThe Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed that they will “shut down” Josh Giddey for the remainder of the season today, due to hip injury which flared up on Feb. 25, resulting in him being removed from the team’s match-up against the Indiana Pacers. Josh Giddey (hip soreness) is out for the rest of the season, Mark…
Read MoreJames Ennis “one and done” year in the NBL won’t be forgotten by the Perth Wildcats faithful and with Ennis failing to nail an NBA contract at the start of the season there were even calls within the media for Perth to try and re-sign the NBA veteran for the 2021-22 season. Ennis however remained…
Read MoreThe Long Island Nets announced Tuesday that Adam Caporn, head coach of the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence and assistant coach with the Australian Boomers Adam Caporn as its new head coach. The Long Island Nets are the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. Caporn joins the Nets after spending the last seven…
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 MoreTerrance Ferguson has been released after being sent to the New York Knicks in a trade which included Ferguson, center Vincent Poirier, the draft rights to guard/forward Emir Preldžić and two future second-round picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade that also included Oklahoma City. New York sent guard/forward Ignas Brazdeikis to the…
Read MoreOne night after nearly accomplishing the feat, LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record on triple-double on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Ball accomplished the feat at 19 years and 140 days old. Markelle Fultz was the previous record-holder at 19 years and 317 days old. On Friday against the New…
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Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREThe possibility of an NBL expansion team in Geelong has gained momentum, with league owner Larry Kestelman confirming the city is a strong candidate—provided it can secure a suitable venue. However, much like we outlined in an article a number of years ago, How the Geelong Supercats could return to the NBL within 3 years, the missing piece isn’t just a stadium, but a real estate-backed development plan to make the project financially viable. Kestelman recently acknowledged Geelong’s growing basketball scene, citing record participation numbers…
READ MOREThere have been championship runs in the NBL defined by dominance and the sheer weight of talent that could overwhelm opponents before the ball was tipped. The dynasties of Perth, the star-studded reign of Melbourne, and the rise of Sydney’s financial muscle all tell tales of powerhouses that knew how to stay at the top. But there has only ever been one championship like Wollongong’s in 2001—a title won through sheer resilience, a team that had no business being there until they forced their way…
READ MOREThe 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. If that happens, it won’t just be unfair—it will be a disgrace. Daniels is Leading the NBA in Every Key Defensive Stat There’s no argument against Daniels’ defensive dominance this…
READ MORESydney Kings captain Xavier Cooks has served most of his one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine but may still face additional disciplinary action from his club. He was provisionally suspended in early February after returning an adverse analytical finding just two days before the Kings’ sudden-death clash against Adelaide. Basketball Australia later confirmed the ban, though the club initially cited “personal leave” as the reason for his absence. Despite the violation, Sydney Kings officials reportedly want to retain Cooks, who remains under contract for…
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 recent FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Traralgon showcased not just Australia's dominance in the region but also why Australian basketball is becoming an invaluable asset for Asian nations looking to grow their game. The Boomers' commanding victories over Indonesia (109-58) and Thailand (114-64) were not just displays of superior talent but reflections of an elite system that consistently produces world-class players. For Asian basketball federations seeking a model to learn from, Australia offers an ideal blueprint—one that balances elite player development, a thriving professional…
READ MOREA second Sydney NBL team is expected to be the league’s next expansion franchise, with Gold Coast, Darwin, and Canberra all encountering significant roadblocks in recent months. It’s believed the Harbour City Stars is the leading candidate for the team name, following a branding strategy similar to how San Francisco’s Golden State Warriors use a regional moniker rather than the city’s name. This broader identity would emphasize the team’s connection to Sydney’s iconic harbor while avoiding geographical constraints within the city. In addition to Harbour…
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