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Any Australian basketball fan would probably have to be living under a rock not to know that the NBL is playing on FOX Sports this season. But did you know that the league will also be shown on Free-to-Air?   The NBL and SBS announced last month that the public broadcaster would be screening two…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 October 2, 2017 3838 Views

There are a range of elements that make a sportsman a household name, and one of them is a story. Is there something interesting about the star as a person that makes them stand out in the crowd?   Well the NBL looks set to find those stars if their latest commercial campaign is anything…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 2650 Views

Andrew Bogut hasn’t been able to practice with Los Angeles since he was signed by the Lakers eight days ago, but it’s not due to any injury.   It seems Bogut’s VISA is what’s keeping him on the sidelines this time. The process of acquiring a specific work visa required by foreign professional athletes takes about…

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Dan Boyce 0 September 28, 2017 1471 Views

Australian big man Andrew Bogut recently inked a one-year $2.3 Million veteran’s minimum deal with NBA glamour club Los Angeles Lakers.   The championship-winning Aussie has not played since March, after suffering a season-ending left tibia injury during his short tenure with eventual champions Cleveland Cavaliers.   Now that he’s been given a clean bill…

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Marco Selorio 0 September 20, 2017 1597 Views

Dante Exum’s place within the Utah Jazz team has been debated for many years now.   This season he’s been predicted to play a more significant role within the team and that’s certainly what he wants too, stating that he feels ready and confident to occupy a bigger part in creating the team’s success.  …

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Luke Rogan 0 September 12, 2017 1485 Views

He may have retired from NBL basketball at the end of last season, but Shawn Redhage has added another chapter to what was already a storied and decorated career, by leading the Perth Redbacks to a championship in WA’s State Basketball League. After finishing the season in fourth place with a 16-10 record, the Redbacks got…

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James O'Donohue 0 September 3, 2017 3303 Views

NBL legend Bruce Bolden has put together a team of talented young aussie ballers to China to take part in the annual pro-am JUMP10 World Hoops Challenge.   The tournament, which is being held at Shanghai’s Rucker Park started on Thursday with Australia’s team having dominated the competition and are now into the preliminary finals having just beaten  Mexico…

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Dan Boyce 0 August 20, 2017 3023 Views

You know you’re an Aussie hoops tragic if you’re still excited about the recent NBL x NBA announcement made this week. If you’ve been hiding under a rock, three NBL teams will venture to the United States in October to do battle with NBA teams during the early part of our NBL season.   The games will be…

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James O'Donohue 0 August 4, 2017 2394 Views

Australian big man Jonah Bolden has decided to sign a three-year deal with Israeli ball club Maccabi Tel Aviv.   After the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him at No. 36 in the second round of the NBA Draft last month, Bolden was allowed by the club to play elsewhere and allow him to develop his game further.  …

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Marco Selorio 0 July 22, 2017 1939 Views

The Queensland rivalry looks to fire up once again, with Brisbane pillaging an MVP from their cross-town rival.   According to his agent, Ara Vartanian, Travis Trice has signed with the Brisbane Bullets with an “NBA out” clause, meaning he can join the NBA any time during his contract.   Interestingly the Bullets have not…

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Dan Boyce 0 July 4, 2017 1991 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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