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The axe that had been dangling above Marcus Thornton looks to be close to finally come down on his neck. International basketball reporter Daniel Pick announced via twitter that the Sydney Kings have parted ways with the twenty two year-old NBA Draftee. Source: Boston Celtics draftee Marcus Thornton, stashed in Australia, on his way out of…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 December 14, 2015 4786 Views

CADEE EXHORTS KINGS FANS TO ATTEND FINAL KINGDOME GAME We caught up with Sydney Kings starting point guard Jason Cadee to gain an insight of their tumultuous season. The Kings are at the bottom of the ladder with a 3-10 record, having won only one in the last seven games. We predicted a stronger finish…

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  Everyone loves Lego.   Some people love the NBL.   Bring the two together, and you get NBL Lego – the movement you knew nothing about.   Some unknown superhero has been bringing your favourite NBL players to Lego-life by teeing up some replica sticker uniforms for each figurine.   The results have made…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 December 4, 2015 3716 Views

Some sources have listed rumours that former Golden State Warrior Ben Gordon is heading to Adelaide as ‘strong’.   But what makes this rumour so strong? That a lot of people who know nothing about the situation are sprouting it as fact?   With Melbourne’s Hakim Warrick signing, there was supporting evidence given by a Josh…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 October 19, 2015 3217 Views

Make no mistake about it, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams is a bonafide star.   He has the fashion sense of Kanye West and the “I don’t give a ——” attitude of Dennis Rodman.   His name is revered in the fabled New York playgrounds as shown in the Robert Garcia documentary Doin’ it in the Park, and…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 October 13, 2015 4635 Views

  Dwayne Russell called it today when he said “The Adelaide, Perth rivalry is not a manufactured one.”   The man was absolutely right.   What we saw tonight at Adelaide Arena was high-octane, play-off level basketball, borne of the passions and stories of seasons’ past.   The Adelaide 36ers took their high-flying, full court…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 October 10, 2015 3508 Views

  Less than a month ago, the NBL and Australian basketball community rejoiced at news that the NBL had signed with Fox Sports.   I personally called it a ‘Landmark’ deal as it promised something the league has never had: EVERY GAME LIVE in HD.   Not SOME games LIVE.   Not some games NEAR…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 29, 2015 2937 Views

The NBL has made a lot of partners this off-season And today announced Europcar, another internationally renown brand, as its latest partner. And the partnership has been named something obscure, like “car rental partner”. I am not sure how often car rental will be a factor for the NBL. Also, only days ago, we had…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 24, 2015 3943 Views

  NBL General Manager and majority owner Larry Kestelman is a man of action, and today’s confirmation that the Brisbane Bullets are set to return for the 2016/17 season is testament to this.   It is something the prior incarnations of the league had tried to do – and failed. It is something professional business…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 18, 2015 4952 Views

by Marco Selorio | Hoopdreamz with insight from Bruce Bolden   The Sydney Kings are bracing for a massive year after a solid recruitment drive during the offseason. The club has solidified its frontcourt and added plenty of firepower to its bench. After another losing season, the Kings are primed for a return to the…

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Marco Selorio 0 September 17, 2015 3557 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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