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Some absolutely wild scenes in Wollongong. With his Illawarra Hawks down 105-102 - and just 1.9 to play - JaVale McGee hits it from beyond half-court. Unfortunately, it came just after the buzzer. Melbourne United wins.

Some absolutely wild scenes in Wollongong. With his Illawarra Hawks down 105-102 - and just 1.9 to play - JaVale McGee hits it from beyond half-court. Unfortunately, it came just after the buzzer. Melbourne United wins.

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Josh Giddey hits the clutch bucket over Trae Young and gives him a ‘too small’. Giddey finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists. It’s his 7th triple-double this season, which is 2nd in the NBA behind Jokic (14). Bulls have won 4 straight games.

Josh Giddey hits the clutch bucket over Trae Young and gives him a ‘too small’. Giddey finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists. It’s his 7th triple-double this season, which is 2nd in the NBA behind Jokic (14). Bulls have won 4 straight games.

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Xavier Cooks: “The refs let John Brown play like a mother-effer but it’s all good.”

Xavier Cooks: “The refs let John Brown play like a mother-effer but it’s all good.”

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A lot happening here at John Cain Arena, in this Sydney-SEM matchup. First, Owen Foxwell draws the offensive foul on Kendric Davis. Claims of Davis kicking Foxwell in the immediate aftermath, as a small scuffle ensues. It remained just an offensive foul.

A lot happening here at John Cain Arena, in this Sydney-SEM matchup. First, Owen Foxwell draws the offensive foul on Kendric Davis. Claims of Davis kicking Foxwell in the immediate aftermath, as a small scuffle ensues. It remained just an offensive foul.

88,589 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Here’s our Adelaide section from last week’s Marketplace. We flagged Rasmussen’s return, and note mutual interest in a Matt Kenyon reunion. More importantly, though, we go in-depth on why these signings are happening; how the 5-player rule is impacting the 36ers’ decisions.

Here’s our Adelaide section from last week’s Marketplace. We flagged Rasmussen’s return, and note mutual interest in a Matt Kenyon reunion. More importantly, though, we go in-depth on why these signings are happening; how the 5-player rule is impacting the 36ers’ decisions.

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36ers head coach Mike Wells was immensely displeased with the officiating in Game 3 of the Championship Series. He notes Matthew Dellavedova having 0 fouls, and a lopsided foul count (Adelaide committed 24, to Sydney’s 11). Bryce Cotton drew 3 fouls (K. Davis drew 8) in 39 MIN.

36ers head coach Mike Wells was immensely displeased with the officiating in Game 3 of the Championship Series. He notes Matthew Dellavedova having 0 fouls, and a lopsided foul count (Adelaide committed 24, to Sydney’s 11). Bryce Cotton drew 3 fouls (K. Davis drew 8) in 39 MIN.

56,347 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

A forceful, honest press conference from interim Bullets head coach Darryl McDonald: “They don’t need a coach. I’m right here, man.” McDonald said he hasn’t been able to get on the phone with owner Jason Levien, and that “there’s a contract on the table for a guy in the States.”

A forceful, honest press conference from interim Bullets head coach Darryl McDonald: “They don’t need a coach. I’m right here, man.” McDonald said he hasn’t been able to get on the phone with owner Jason Levien, and that “there’s a contract on the table for a guy in the States.”

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An emotional Dean Vickerman reflects on his time with Melbourne United. He talks player/ coach development (notes Ariel Hukporti and Jacob Chance currently in the NBA Playoffs) and changing the culture at MU: "Hopefully the club's in a better place for how we treated people."

An emotional Dean Vickerman reflects on his time with Melbourne United. He talks player/ coach development (notes Ariel Hukporti and Jacob Chance currently in the NBA Playoffs) and changing the culture at MU: "Hopefully the club's in a better place for how we treated people."

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JaVale McGee in his NBL debut: 32 points (15/20 FG), 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the Illawarra Hawks’ 91-86 loss to the JackJumpers. Just an extremely imposing physical presence; still notably athletic, with underrated footwork and touch on the low block.

JaVale McGee in his NBL debut: 32 points (15/20 FG), 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the Illawarra Hawks’ 91-86 loss to the JackJumpers. Just an extremely imposing physical presence; still notably athletic, with underrated footwork and touch on the low block.

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Chris Goulding with one of the most incredible heaters you’ll ever see: 25 points in the quarter, including 6 three-pointers. 22 of those 25 points came in a less-than-4-minute span. He’s just a straight up all-world shooter.

Chris Goulding with one of the most incredible heaters you’ll ever see: 25 points in the quarter, including 6 three-pointers. 22 of those 25 points came in a less-than-4-minute span. He’s just a straight up all-world shooter.

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Saw this on NBC Sports Boston’s TikTok page. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts to Justin Tatum leading the Illawarra Hawks to an NBL Championship: “Congratulations to him… it was a big win. Game 5… 4th quarter rebounding. Made the plays at the end to win; so, happy for him.”

Saw this on NBC Sports Boston’s TikTok page. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts to Justin Tatum leading the Illawarra Hawks to an NBL Championship: “Congratulations to him… it was a big win. Game 5… 4th quarter rebounding. Made the plays at the end to win; so, happy for him.”

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SEM Phoenix head coach Josh King: “Coach Goorjian telling one of our players ‘F you’ three times in a row is uncalled for… that’s very disappointing, and it’s not right… maybe he thinks that’s ok… I just know I’ve never seen that before.”

SEM Phoenix head coach Josh King: “Coach Goorjian telling one of our players ‘F you’ three times in a row is uncalled for… that’s very disappointing, and it’s not right… maybe he thinks that’s ok… I just know I’ve never seen that before.”

39,568 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

I roamed the court for ESPN Australia & NZ in the aftermath of the Sydney Kings winning the 2026 NBL Championship. • Cooks: “KD’s a f**kin’ motherf**ker” • Delly’s overarching emotion: “relief” • Goorj kept receipts • Davis talks taking over down the stretch

I roamed the court for ESPN Australia & NZ in the aftermath of the Sydney Kings winning the 2026 NBL Championship. • Cooks: “KD’s a fkin’ motherfker” • Delly’s overarching emotion: “relief” • Goorj kept receipts • Davis talks taking over down the stretch

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Monster game from projected 2026 lottery pick Karim Lopez: new career-high 32 points (11/13 FG, 1/2 3PT, 9/12 FT) + 8 rebounds in the NZ Breakers’ win over MEL. The 18-year-old had 19 points in the 4th Q, scoring at all three levels against one of the best defences in the NBL.

Monster game from projected 2026 lottery pick Karim Lopez: new career-high 32 points (11/13 FG, 1/2 3PT, 9/12 FT) + 8 rebounds in the NZ Breakers’ win over MEL. The 18-year-old had 19 points in the 4th Q, scoring at all three levels against one of the best defences in the NBL.

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Justin Tatum on the officials stopping the game on a Dellavedova slip, but not after Kell’s injury: “That’s just a difference of respect between Melbourne and the Hawks… the NBL did a good job of making sure they put the right people on there to take care of who they needed to take care of.”

Justin Tatum on the officials stopping the game on a Dellavedova slip, but not after Kell’s injury: “That’s just a difference of respect between Melbourne and the Hawks… the NBL did a good job of making sure they put the right people on there to take care of who they needed to take care of.”

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Bryce Cotton: “[The Wildcats] made the business decision to part ways because they didn’t wanna wait, which is fine… but I don’t wanna hear all this bitchin’ and complaining when I’m doing what’s best for me as well as a result.” (h/t The EasyDay Show)

Bryce Cotton: “[The Wildcats] made the business decision to part ways because they didn’t wanna wait, which is fine… but I don’t wanna hear all this bitchin’ and complaining when I’m doing what’s best for me as well as a result.” (h/t The EasyDay Show)

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This is John Brown III’s second tech foul. What are we doing here? Peter Hooley is spot on.

This is John Brown III’s second tech foul. What are we doing here? Peter Hooley is spot on.

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Brian Goorjian on the #NBL26 MVP race (in response to Mike Wells saying the race is over): “When I do this, I feel uncomfortable… no, it’s not over… no-one’s voted yet and [Kendric Davis] has had an unbelievable season… he’s definitely in the mix, and he’s definitely special.”

Brian Goorjian on the #NBL26 MVP race (in response to Mike Wells saying the race is over): “When I do this, I feel uncomfortable… no, it’s not over… no-one’s voted yet and [Kendric Davis] has had an unbelievable season… he’s definitely in the mix, and he’s definitely special.”

13,088 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

This was a really cool moment from the Samoa vs Fiji game, here at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup. Samoa gives Fiji’s Semi Kuboutawa - one of the youngest players at the tournament, and the shortest at 4’7 - opportunities to score at the end of the game. The entire gym gets around him.

This was a really cool moment from the Samoa vs Fiji game, here at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup. Samoa gives Fiji’s Semi Kuboutawa - one of the youngest players at the tournament, and the shortest at 4’7 - opportunities to score at the end of the game. The entire gym gets around him.

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Reporting in this show: the Sydney Kings engaged with Kendric Davis’ representatives last week to begin discussions on a possible extension, sources told ESPN. Davis’ target remains the NBA, but he’s seen this season in Sydney as a success thus far and would be open to a return.

Reporting in this show: the Sydney Kings engaged with Kendric Davis’ representatives last week to begin discussions on a possible extension, sources told ESPN. Davis’ target remains the NBA, but he’s seen this season in Sydney as a success thus far and would be open to a return.

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This three-game Bryce Cotton heater has been wild. He had 49 points tonight (including this half-court shot) vs ADL. That came after 59 points vs NZ + 40 points vs ILL. Over the 3 games, Cotton is 47/72 FG (65.3%), 18/32 3PT (56.3%), and 36/38 FT (94.7%).

This three-game Bryce Cotton heater has been wild. He had 49 points tonight (including this half-court shot) vs ADL. That came after 59 points vs NZ + 40 points vs ILL. Over the 3 games, Cotton is 47/72 FG (65.3%), 18/32 3PT (56.3%), and 36/38 FT (94.7%).

30,502 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr