NBL News
The NBL’s last decade has one defining figure: Larry Kestelman. When he took control in 2015, the league was fighting for relevance and stability. Teams were folding. Fans were exhausted. The future felt fragile. Ten years later, the NBL has momentum, global credibility, and a genuine NBA pathway. But no era of rapid growth is…
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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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For the 2023 NBL Coach of The Year, Adam Forde, belief in the players has always been the foundation of the Cairns Taipans’ identity. But after a bruising month of losses, key injuries and narrow escapes, even that belief has been tested. Their gritty, fight to the end win over Tasmania didn’t just snap a…
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Ben Henshall is staying in the NBL, officially re-signing with the Perth Wildcats on a two-year deal, ending a whirlwind offseason that saw the emerging star chase a high-profile college opportunity in the United States. The decision closes the chapter on Henshall’s bold attempt to join the NCAA under a lucrative NIL deal, which ultimately…
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NBL25: Salary Spend Revealed for Every Team ESPN has compiled detailed salary and spending data for the 2024–25 NBL season, giving fans and analysts a unique look at how teams managed their budgets on the road to a championship. While some clubs leaned into the NBL’s flexible salary rules and pushed their spending past the…
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Chinese basketball standout Lin Wei is emerging as one of the most intriguing international prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft—and he’s already drawing serious interest from NBL heavyweights. The Sydney Kings and Melbourne United are currently leading the race to sign the dynamic guard should he not land on an NBA roster this offseason….
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The 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,…
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Sydney 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…
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A 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…
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South East Melbourne Phoenix Next Star Malique Lewis has had an incredible journey from Trinidad and Tobago to professional basketball. In his first NBL season, Lewis played all 29 of South East Melbourne’s regular-season games, as well as its seeding qualifier and play-in game, experiencing both life in the starting five and coming off the…
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