NBL News
Friday, March 11th, Cairns Convention Centre, Taipans vs Jackjumpers. There is 4:59 remaining in the game, and the Cairns Taipans are down 56–74 to the Tasmania Jack-jumpers. Head coach Adam Forde decides he has seen enough from his starters and empties the bench to run his youngsters. Emptying the bench is a standard process that…
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Talks between the Adelaide 36ers and three-time All-NBL first team member Casper Ware have broken down and it seems we won’t be seeing dynamic guard return as the news he has signed with European powerhouse club CSKA Moscow for the remainder of the VTB United League season being released today. Previously playing for BC Enisey…
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The Perth Wildcats have finalised their imports with yesterday’s signing of former Houston Rockets shooting guard Michael Frazier II. The signing was confirmed by Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.com yesterday and will see the Wildcats feature two NBA experienced players in Frazier and Bryce Cotton in their starting backcourt. Michael Frazier II is signing in NBL…
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The Adelaide 36ers lacklustre result last season has prompted the team to head in a new direction for 2020/21. The team sacked coach Connor Henry one season into the three-year deal he signed in 2020 and will replace him with NBL legend CJ Bruton. CJ Bruton, who won six NBL titles as a player, will…
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Melbourne United are set to announce they have signed Caleb Agada as their import for the 2021-20 season. The rising Nigerian-Canadian guard becomes a “must-sign” player for the United front office after seeing him “ball out” against Team USA and during the Olympic exhibition games in Las Vegas last month. Melbourne United are signing,…
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The NBL rumour mill has linked Will Magnay to being the Tasmania JackJumpers franchise player for weeks and today the team announced it had indeed signed the former New Orleans Pelicans player to a one-year contract. “I’m really excited. It’s a really unique opportunity to join a new franchise and start a new culture. Most…
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Energetic young forward Jack McVeigh has signed a two-year deal with the Tasmania JackJumpers, adding another strong piece to their rapidly growing Aussie core. McVeigh’s addition will see the team’s current roster consist of Sam McDaniel, Clint Steindl, Sejr Deans (development player) and Will Magnay who is yet to be announced by the club but…
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Ryan Broekhoff will remain a member of the South East Melbourne Phoenix after signing a two-year deal that will see him play for his hometown NBL club until 2023. The Frankston junior joined the Phoenix in the middle of the NBL21 season after playing two seasons in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Over 59…
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Last month the Sydney Kings and Adam Forde parted ways, with the NBL franchise and coach mutually agreeing not to extend a one-year contract beyond this season. Two weeks later, Jarron Collins, longtime assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors, announced he had reached a mutual release with the team and would pursue only head-coaching…
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South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Mitch Creek has had charges of assaulting a woman withdrawn by police. 28-year-old Creek, who was co-captain of the Phoenix, a position he stepped down from once charges were made, was charged on summons with intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault over an incident in Melbourne’s western…
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