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Ben Simmons wasn’t able to beat out guards Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRozan to become the first rookie to start in an All-Star game since 2003, but it seems like he won’t have to worry about that ever again.   Philadelphia coach Brett Brown acknowledged today that Simmons will be moving to the power forward…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 25, 2018 1173 Views

Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert returned to action after a month of being sidelined with a left knee sprain only to called a “ballhog” by Aussie teammate Joe Ingles.   Ingles, who had just equalled a career high with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 three pointers, in a victory over the LA Clippers had…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 22, 2018 2027 Views

I wouldn’t expect Dante Exum to be suiting up anytime soon but there’s some good news for the Australian National team and Utah Jazz fans. Dante has been cleared to participate in non-contact basketball activities.   Dante has been putting up jump shots prior to NBA games recently and now he has been cleared for…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 18, 2018 1132 Views

After having a flash-filled rookie season last year, Thon Maker’s sophomore season with the Milwaukee Bucks has been a rude awakening for anyone hoping to see him take the next step in his development.   When the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2016-17 season came to a close after a valiant, but unfulfilled comeback versus the Toronto Raptors…

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Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod  On this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL coach of the year Shawn Dennis who is currently coaching the Shiga Lakestars to talk with Dan about the latest in Aussie Hoops as well as share his experiences coaching in Japan and what…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 14, 2018 3094 Views

Newly signed Geelong Supercats import John Davis hopes a season in the SEABL will provide the boost his career needs after a drive-by shooting ended his college basketball career in 2017.   On Feb. 11 2017, Davis, then a senior, was shot in the knee in a reported drive-by shooting Saturday night as he stood near…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 10, 2018 1631 Views

Newly signed Geelong Supercats import John Davis hopes a season in the SEABL will provide the boost his career needs after a drive-by shooting ended his college basketball career in 2017.   On Feb. 11 2017, Davis, then a senior, was shot in the knee in a reported drive-by shooting Saturday night as he stood near…

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With 7:24 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks leading the Washington Wizards by two, Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova was forced to make a game deciding decision.   It all started when Wizards guard John Wall threw a cross-court pass ahead to Bradley Beal, who was on the wing in front of the…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 9, 2018 1088 Views

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod  Each month we recap what our Aussies have been doing in the NBA and look at how each player is delivering for their teams.   Diving into each player game by game and looking at each of their weaknesses, strengths and what rumours…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 7, 2018 1750 Views

Aussie NBA stars Aron Baynes and Ben Simmons are set to go head to head as the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics prepare to play in front of a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 arena this week.   The NBA London Game 2018 be the eighth time a regular-season game NBA game is held in London. With…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 3, 2018 2028 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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