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It was a pleasant surprise to get as comprehensive, quick and (somewhat) honest a response as I did from the Kings management and ownership team, not least as I wasn’t really expecting any response at all. Van Groningen’s decision to address my letter on the Aussie Hoopla podcast has definitely gained my respect. I…
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When Sydney Fan Olivia Oliver-Hopkins wrote her impassioned plea titled An open letter to the ownership and management team of the Sydney Kings to the King’s front office asking for answers to questions like why haven’t the Kings signed a third import, why don’t the Kings have a true center, why isn’t Tom Garlepp playing anymore and…
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When AEG Ogden announced its takeover of the Sydney Kings before the beginning of last season, I was so happy. We fans hadn’t had a team for a few years and then endured tight purse strings (the concept of ‘you have to spend money to make money’ seemed lost on the previous ownership group), poor…
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Melbourne United forward Tai Wesley “can’t wait” to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are set to host United next week in what will be the third game ever played between NBL and NBA teams. The game will be played fresh on the heels of Utah Jazz’s comfortable 108-83 win over the…
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At the time of writing there is just over 24 hours to go now until tip off. Many of you will be looking to put the finishing touches on your fantasy side in the lead up to your season. With this in mind this is a quick guide to week one. As this is…
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Can the Melbourne United do the unthinkable and upstage one of the best teams in the world, the Oklahoma City Thunder? Short answer: no. Long answer: there is a chance, but it’s so low that it’s just easier to say no. That doesn’t mean that the game is not worth playing. In…
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Everything you need to know to build your team ahead of the season. The season tips off on 5 October when Melbourne United takes on the Adelaide 36ers at the Titanium Security Arena. So, it’s almost time to start your armchair coaching and reach for glory with the Ladbroke’s NBL Fantasy. It’s bigger…
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NBL says infrastructure is key for new teams entering the league
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The NBA’s use of advanced metrics is increasing every year and across the globe here in the NBL it’s a little slower but no different. One of the people helped to NBL teams to do this is Andrew Price. Andrew started out analysing data for Andrej Lemanis during his time with the New Zealand Breakers…
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Eighty eight contracted players will suit up for NBL teams in the opening round of the 2017/18 season, but there is one player who stands out above the rest to be the most average guy in the league. He’s neither tall, short, heavy, light, young or old but is the most abnormally normal player in…
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