Round fifteen has come and gone and we are still not too sure who will be in the finals series. It seems that barring a crazy implosion; Adelaide will be in the finals. Other than that, it’s up in the air. Illawarra is second on the ladder but only three wins ahead of last placed…
Read MoreIt’s getting down to the pointy end of the season with round thirteen passing us by with only seven more rounds to go. On the one hand, it seems like this season has gone on forever, but on the other there wouldn’t be many people who would want it to finish, it’s been that good….
Read MoreThe last time the Adelaide 36ers were first on the ladder at the end of a round was way back in round one, 2012. This season’s team would hope that their campaign doesn’t end like that as the 2012 Sixers finished last on the ladder. Nearly every NBL expert (and self-proclaimed expert) would have…
Read MoreSo, the Sixers are outright second on the ladder. After starting the season at the bottom of the Power Rankings and being on the lower half of the entire season, Adelaide is now one of only three teams to be above .500 halfway through the competition. It comes down to a few reasons, but the…
Read MoreThe season has hit the halfway mark, and the ladder still hasn’t worked itself yet. By the luxury of playing the most games, Sydney is leading, but one game separates the rest of the seven teams. Will the season continue with this crazy close ladder or will some teams go on winning streaks to create…
Read More11 years, 22 days. 577 weeks. 4,040 days. 96,960 hours. 349,056,000 seconds. That’s how long it has taken for the Illawarra Hawks to defeat the Perth Wildcats in Western Australia. Led by Glen Saville, Cortez Groves, and Adam Ballinger, the Hawks won 119-92 to start one of the longest droughts in NBL history. That…
Read MoreIt’s an excellent time to be an NBL basketball fan. The talent level is as good as it has ever been but the league is still mostly equal. Excluding the first placed Sydney Kings and the last on the table Adelaide 36ers, every another team has a net point rating of only one basket. A…
Read MoreAnother topsy-turvy week. We had a blackout where the laws of basketball were called into question, an overtime thriller between one of the best rivalries in the sport and a couple of legends returning to their old stomping ground. In a win for equality, second and second last are only separated by two wins. …
Read MoreHands up all of you who thought Melbourne United would be on the bottom of the ladder after nine games? Not many. After five rounds the Victorian side has only three wins from nine games. Compare that to last season when they were still undefeated. They’re not only losing; the players’ attitude is rubbish, and…
Read MoreA home cooked meal and a familiar bed will do wonders for a team, with this season’s Cairns Taipans being a textbook example. Their first three games were on the road they were beaten comprehensibly. Fast forward to after round four where they defeated Melbourne comfortably in their opening home game and then took that…
Read MorePOS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
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21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
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20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
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19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
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18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
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18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
Former West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREKyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
READ MOREBelow 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…
READ MOREThe triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
READ MOREThe NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
READ MOREMelbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
READ MOREAustralian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources…
READ MOREEven as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes. Despite limited playing time this season, Landale has been productive in back-to-back 16-minute outings. In Houston’s 110-99 win over Atlanta, he contributed 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1…
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