NBL News

Today, Melbourne United’s Isaac Humphries shared a part of himself that had been hidden for the majority of his time as an NBL player, his sexuality. Humphries made the announcement on Wednesday in a video shared across his social media channels, showing the moment he revealed the news to his teammates.   View this post…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 15, 2022 2521 Views

Due to an undisclosed leak, News Corp has acquired and published details of last season’s spend. The article written by Sydney-based reporter Matt Logue outlines how the championship-winning Sydney Kings didn’t buy a title. Interesting, the article, which is heavily weighted towards Sydney’s success despite spending under the cap, begs the question, could the leak…

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Dan Boyce 0 October 16, 2022 32341 Views

Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton has confirmed that rising young Filipino talent Kai Sotto will return to play with the 36ers for the 2022-23 season. Despite the Filipino sensation having a strong finish to the NBL season, including scoring double-figures in his last two games and scoring a career-high 21 points against Brisbane in April,…

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Dan Boyce 0 July 28, 2022 2261 Views

The Australasian basketball revolving door continues with the ongoing trend, which is resulting in Asian talent who want to reach the NBA attracted to the NBL’s short season, a similar playing style to the NBA and the high volume of pro scouts that keep an eye on the league. In contrast, a growing number of…

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Star Xia 0 July 23, 2022 7521 Views

John Rillie is set to be announced as the Perth Wildcats’ new head coach and set the task to return the team to the NBL playoffs. Rillie has been coaching in the US college system since 2011, first as an assistant at Boise State University and most recently as the associate head coach for the…

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Dan Boyce 0 July 10, 2022 4272 Views

France’s Rayan Rupert, coined “one of the most promising young wing players in the world” by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski will sign a 2 year deal with the New Zealand Breakers as a part of the Next Star program. Rupert will be the third french NBA prospect to use the Breakers as a springboard with Ousmane…

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Dan Boyce 0 June 10, 2022 2063 Views

Earlier this week it was announced that Illawarra Hawks, head coach Brian Goorjian would not take up his third-year option with the club, leaving his coaching future uncertain. Although his future movements were linked to a potential NBA by News Corp’s Matt Logue, it’s now known that Goorjian Goorjian’s next challenge will be to build…

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Dan Boyce 0 May 12, 2022 2478 Views

The NBL is finally turning a profit says league owner Larry Kestelman. Kestleman has revealed via the Australian that thanks to the recently signed $45m broadcast deal the NBL signed with News Corp, Foxtel and ESPN the league is profitable as a central governing body for the first time since he bought it for $7m seven…

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Dan Boyce 2 April 12, 2022 4293 Views

Melbourne United announced that they have resigned Yudai Baba for the remainder of the NBL22 season. The defensive-minded guard helped United win the 2021 NBL championship, averaging 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 36 games last season and provided instant energy whenever he was on the floor. I’m back!! I’m so excited and…

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Dan Boyce 0 March 23, 2022 2068 Views

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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Kane Taylor 0 March 16, 2022 2643 Views
  • Which NBL Teams Spent the Most?

    Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…

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  • ARE THE HAWKS “TIRED” OF TATUM’S VOICE?

    Larry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…

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  • COULD BRIAN GOORJIAN HAVE SAVED THE MELBOURNE TIGERS?

    In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…

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  • GOLD COAST NBL EXPANSION SET TO BECOME A REALITY?

    A new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…

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  • Paul Rees on NBL titles, battles with Brian Goorjian and small town success

    Four-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…

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  • MELBOURNE UNITED NEEDS TO DECIDE: Are they the Tigers or not?

    Jensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…

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  • The Next Step: Breakout player candidates for NBL27

    Every NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…

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  • Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

    Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…

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