Player Signings

Brandon Ashley set to join South East Melbourne Phoenix

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have secured their second import, gaining the services of former New Zealand Breakers big man Brandon Ashley. Brandon Ashley is close to signing with South East Melbourne Phoenix, per sources. — Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) January 9, 2022 The Phoenix are currently with one import, star guard Xavier Mumford after terminating the…

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Player Signings

NZ Breakers sign NBA guard Chasson Randle as injury replacement

After a gruelling season, last year spent primarily in Australia and away from family the Breakers start to the 2021/22 season hasn’t been much easier. The Breakers have played the first two rounds of the new season severely undermanned, playing without Tom Abercrombie due to a side strain and import shooting guard Jeremiah Martin as…

Dan Boyce 0 December 15, 2021 720 Views

Player Signings

Dante Exum signs with Euroleague powerhouse Barcelona for rest of the season

Dante Exum has signed a three-month deal with European basketball heavyweights Barcelona who have suffered a glut of injuries to their backcourt. Star guard Nick Calathes is expected to remain out until the new year with a left fibula fracture and backcourt partner Cory Higgins has also suffered a back injury. It comes after the…

Dan Boyce 0 December 8, 2021 984 Views

Player Signings

Breakers sign Levi Randolph replacing Lamar Patterson who heads to Brisbane who cut Orlando Johnson in import merry-go-round

The New Zealand Breakers decided to cut their losses with out-of-shape and injured import Lamar Patterson who despite being named to the All-NBL first team the past two consecutive seasons and is a career 18.7ppg scorer was only able to notch up 10.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in six games while shooting just 37 per…

Dan Boyce 0 March 14, 2021 641 Views

Player Signings

Jock Landale released from euro deal, expected to sign with Melbourne

A week of negotiations has seen Jock Landale and his agent able to come to an agreement on his existing contract with his Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas and have mutually parted ways. Landale took to Twitter two days ago with negotiations ongoing, posting a cryptic hourglass emoji. No doubt hinting the prospect of being released…

Dan Boyce 0 December 3, 2020 1427 Views

Player Signings

Aussie NBA Talent Deng Adel set to sign with the Hawks

Sudanese-Australian wing Deng Adel is expected to signed a deal with to play for the Hawks in the 2020-21 NBL season. Sources reached ESPN earlier today after posting an article that confirmed the move however with some of the finer details remaining to be completed the post was taken down while the team finalizes things…

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Patrick Ewing Jr on coaching in the NBL1, Roman Siulepa and his NBA future and his own playing career

Patrick Ewing Jr. joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss why he's come to Australia to coach in the NBL1, his time playing in the NBA, and, of course, growing up with an NBA legend as a father. As part of the coaching staff at South West Metro in the NBL1 North, he's also helping to develop Aussie NBA prospect Roman Siulepa. He gives his thoughts on what he can bring to the NBL this season as Next Star and his potential…
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NBL News

Is a Gold Coast Next Stars Team, headed by Carmelo Anthony, on the cards for NBL expansion?

Exciting news today as basketball superstar Carmelo Anthony announced he has become an ambassador for the NBL Next Stars program and will play an active role in “attracting and mentoring top-tier players worldwide”. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has joined ownership of an expansion team in Australia's NBL ???? Eight players have been drafted out of the NBL's Next Stars program, including LaMelo Ball. ???? pic.twitter.com/BpLKLEHRVX — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 4, 2024 He joins fellow NBA legend Kenny Smith, who announced he would be…
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Scott Ninnis on constructing the 36ers roster for NBL25, previously overspending on players, and the unique challenges Adelaide face in the NBL

Scott Ninnis joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about taking over as head coach of the 36ers, how he is a different coach to the man who lasted two seasons at the helm of the Sixers from 2008-2010 and much more. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. As a player, Scott played thirteen seasons in the NBL. He averaged 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 318 NBL games. iTunes - Spotify - Libsyn - TuneIn Podcast Topics…
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Perth Wildcats valued at $40 million and up for sale again

The Perth Wildcats look set to be sold for the second time in three years. Current owners, Sports Entertainment Group Limited confirmed today it had received a non-binding offer from investment firm MT Arena Capital Investments Pty Ltd. The firm, headed by West Australian cybersecurity entrepreneur Mark Arena, who has been a rabid Perth Wildcats supporter since childhood. The company proposes 90% of the club in a staged acquisition over two years at a $40 million enterprise valuation. The Perth Wildcats, via social media, have…
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Andrew Bogut on the pros and cons of Pride Round, a 2nd Sydney team, NBL Media and the Next Stars program

Andrew Bogut, one of the greatest basketballers Australia has ever produced, is renowned for his open and honest approach to whatever topics he is given. He joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss many of the topics mainstream NBL media give a biased view of or fail to cover at all. He's the most influential person in Aussie Hoops outside of Larry Kestelman and we get to hear his take on some of the hottest topics going around the league right now.…
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Adelaide 36ers and Perth Wildcats revealed to be the NBL’s highest spenders

With NBL total team spends revealed for 2023/24, the 'haves' and the 'have nots' are now clearly visible for fans to see. TOTAL TEAM CAP SPEND 2023-24 Perth Wildcats $2,407,957 Adelaide 36ers $2,262,445 Tasmania JackJumpers $2,223,102 Melbourne United $2,151,084 Sydney Kings $2,042,070 New Zealand Breakers $1,870,560 Illawarra Hawks $1,809,796 South East Melbourne Phoenix $1,779,641 Brisbane Bullets $1,701,134 Cairns Taipans $1,644,917 The salary cap was set at $1,820,245, a number that was exceeded by six teams: the Wildcats, 36ers, JackJumpers, Melbourne United, the Sydney Kings, and…
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Cam Oliver explains how playing for Cairns helped him reach the NBA and potentially returning to the NBL

Cameron Oliver joins the podcast to discuss his time playing for the Cairns Taipans, how it shaped him as a player and a person, and how it helped him reach the NBA. Since leaving Australia, Cam has played in Spain, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, France and China, and he shares some of the highs and lows from each of these stops. Currently looking for a team to play with in 2024/25, he confirms that he'd love to return to the NBL. Visit dunk.com.au for…
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NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below 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…
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