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The issue of Matthew Dellavedova’s upcoming contract is an interesting one, as it is not often that former fringe players get 40 minutes in NBA Finals games. In order to properly assess Delly’s value, let’s take a step back and see how this situation came about.   After a stellar 4 year career with St Mary’s,…

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Shlomo Wiesen 0 July 4, 2015 3662 Views

I’ve noticed something truly interesting about the way that LeBron James has carried himself during the 2014/2015 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and I believe that it is the reason that the entire team is experiencing success. LeBron has finally turned into a leader.   Let’s go back in time for a minute: His first…

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Dan Boyce 0 June 4, 2015 2815 Views

Andrew Bogut, the starting center for the Golden State Warriors, was watching the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals on television last week when a conversation among the analysts caught his attention.   They were talking about how Matthew Dellavedova, a guard for the Cavaliers and a fellow Australian, had…

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Dan Boyce 0 June 2, 2015 4324 Views

As the Golden State Warriors come fresh off an impressive series against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Steph Curry and company seek to continue their march toward a championship against Zack Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry, the newly crowned league MVP, seems to be incapable of doing…

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Dan Boyce 0 May 1, 2015 2171 Views

Joe Ingles had a breakout rookie season in Utah. With injuries to Alec Burks (shoulder) and Rodney Hood (foot) he ended up starting in 32 of the 79 games.   A virtual unknown at the start of the season to the majority of the league, but at the very least the Utah Jazz must have felt…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 28, 2015 2929 Views

Andrew Bogut played his first playoff game in two years Saturday and quickly demonstrated why the 7-foot center is so critical to the Warriors’ grandest targets. Bogut, who missed final year’s postseason because of a broken rib, had a terrific all-about opening functionality in the Warriors 106-99 victory over New Orleans — 12 points, 14…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 20, 2015 2037 Views

With the NBA Playoffs less than two weeks away, Gregg Popovich still appears to be tinkering with his bench rotation. Boris Diaw, Marco Belinelli, Aron Baynes, and Manu Ginobili are firmly entrenched in their respective roles, but that tenth spot in the rotation is suddenly up for grabs. Fighting it out for that spot appears…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 9, 2015 2565 Views

Andrew Bogut is Australia’s greatest male basketball player ever (Lauren Jackson is the greatest Australian basketball player ever), but it seems whenever the Australian media decide to feature the man who may lead Australia to it’s first Olympic gold medal it is how much Andrew Bogut’s salary is focused on how many million the former…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 4, 2015 4173 Views

Basketball will be included in the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast… but will it be 5 on 5 or 3 on 3? The program for for the Commonwealth Games in 2018 has been finalised and basketball will return to the Commonwealth Games line-up. Basketball has only been included once in the history of…

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Dan Boyce 0 March 29, 2015 3151 Views

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a whole heap of work to do in the offseason but the struggling franchise resisted the urge to make any rash signings before the trade deadline. Rock bottom of the Western Conference at the time of writing with a dismal 11-44 record, the to-do list facing the Lakers at the…

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Dan Boyce 0 February 23, 2015 1229 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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