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Matt Logue is an award-winning sports journalist and author who brings more than 20 years’ experience to NCA NewsWire and CODE Sports. Starting out in regional newspapers in Dubbo and Bathurst, he moved to Sydney in 2006 and spent eight years at Rugby League Week magazine. He has also worked at the Newcastle Knights as a senior reporter under seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett, Big League magazine and the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. Matt is passionate about all sports, but has particular loves for rugby league and basketball.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats in action during the round 10 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and New Zealand Breakers at RAC Arena, on December 01, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

NBL’s top 30 ranked and rated: Who has risen and fallen in 2024?

As the NBL’s Summer hit out tips off, MATT LOGUE ranks the top 30 players in the league this season. Who has risen? Who has fallen? Click inside to see who’s made the list.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Jackjumpers Head Coach, Scott Roth gives instructions during the round 13 NBL match between Melbourne United and Tasmania Jackjumpers at John Cain Arena, on December 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Whose league? Coach takes aim at NBL owner, Loe charged

JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is in hot water for comments about NBL boss Larry Kestelman after battling with referees in Melbourne, while Rob Lowe is also being looked at after being ejected.

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NBL Scores and News

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How the Hawks have flipped the script for NBL Xmas Day rivalry

He’s seen both sides of the rivalry but former Illawarra and now Sydney coach Brian Goorjian says the tables have turned on the big brother narrative surrounding the NBL’s NSW rivals, ahead of their Christmas Day blockbuster.

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From Bendigo to the NBA’s bright lights: How the dogged defensive traits were inbuilt in Dyson Daniels from a young age

Written off at 14: How Aussie became NBA’s most feared

The rise of Dyson Daniels has been nothing short of remarkable: from a diminutive teen, to the most feared Australian in NBA. We take you inside his stunning path to the very top.

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NBL Scores and News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers looks on during the round 13 NBL match between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on December 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Crosscourt: Sixers stand ground as Harrell attracts global interest

A number of cashed-up overseas teams are interested in luring former NBA star Montrezl Harrell away from Adelaide, but the Sixers aren’t letting him go without a fight. That and more in Crosscourt.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three-point basket against during the second half of a quarterfinal game in the NBA Emirates Cup at Toyota Center on December 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Shaq: NBA’s ‘small ball’ is boring, so where does the NBL sit?

Trigger-happy NBA stars have turned the American basketball league into a three-point shootout competition, even Shaq is bored. But has ‘small ball’ made the jump into the NBL?

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Perth star Bryce Cotton is rated as one of the best shooters in world basketball

‘Hell yeah’: Why King Cotton deserves a shot in the NBA

On a record-breaking streak, Wildcats’ Bryce Cotton is attracting interest from all over the globe and one former NBL MVP says the NBA would ‘be insane’ to not give the star guard a shot.

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NBL’s fight to turbocharge league over Xmas

All the NBL wants for Christmas is record crowds, record ratings and all eyes on Aussie hoops. Wishful thinking? Maybe not.

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NBL Scores and News

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The 12 days of hoops Xmas: NBL’s fight to turbocharge league

All the NBL wants for Christmas is record crowds, record ratings, and all eyes on Aussie hoops. Wishful thinking? Maybe not. The league is going nuclear with 15 games in 12 days, headlined by clear air on Christmas night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Hawks Head Coach Justin Tatum speaks to his players during the round 12 NBL match between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on December 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Breakdown in trust’: Hawks hit back after coach’s mic warning

Illawarra has called for consistency about the use of in-game audio after copping an official warning from the NBL due to coach Justin Tatum ditching his microphone. LIKES AND DISLIKES

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