Experts reveal their SuperCoach NBL team changes
How can you keep your SuperCoach NBL team firing? See who the experts are trading for round 3 – and why an Adelaide 36ers big man is hot property this week.
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NBL Late Mail: SuperCoach warning as Delly in doubt
Watch this space, SuperCoaches. Former NBA star Matthew Dellavedova has missed Melbourne United training and is in doubt.
AFL obsession to NBL addiction: How SuperCoach hooked me on hoops
I hadn’t watch the NBL since the Andrew Gaze and Shane Heal days. Now I’m taking my son to United games and watching Phoenix on Kayo because of one reason.
Nine ‘criminally under-owned’ guns to ignite your SuperCoach NBL side
Picking stars no one else has is a great way to get a jump on the pack in SuperCoach NBL. Here are nine players who should be in a lot more teams.
Finals fantasy? Horror 20-year stat fuelling cellar dwellers’ desperation
History says you can put a line through the NBL title hopes of the loser of the Adelaide v SE Melbourne battle at the bottom. For the Phoenix, a loss would require them to pull off a 21-year first. CROSSCOURT
36ers star clashes with journalist, fires back at ‘clickbait’ criticism
Adelaide 36ers import Kendric Davis has lashed out at the criticism he has been copping on social media, blaming the club’s ‘past history’ while saying it would be different if he ‘was with Sydney or Illawarra.’
Numbers behind ‘Hokball’ philosophy taking NBL by storm
Justin Tatum and the red hot Illawarra Hawks are the one of only two undefeated teams in the league. They’re playing unlike any other side in the competition. NBL ROUND 2 LIKES AND DISLIKES
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 3
Five teams play twice in round 3 of SuperCoach NBL. Which stars do you need in your team – and who should be dumped ASAP? Here’s everything you need to know.
Kings dethroned: Clutch three sinks Sydney
A huge performance from Illawarra’s Tyler Harvey has handed the Sydney Kings its first loss of the season as Justin Tatum’s Hawks maintain their hot streak.
NBL Wrap: Jackjumpers get revenge!
NBL: The Tasmanian Jackjumpers have responded from their opening night defeat, bouncing back with a win over the team they beat in the NBL Finals….
Kings win two straight to start season
Basketball: The Sydney Kings have defeated the Perth Wildcats away from home to land a second straight win in the new season.
Tatum wary of beaten, bruised and battered Bullets
When Justin Tatum landed at Illawarra, he was just looking to build his coaching resume. Nine games later, he was the Hawks’ coach. Now, he says his squad is among the top two in the NBL.
NBL Late Mail: SuperCoach setback as top buy in doubt
All the info you need to set up your SuperCoach NBL team for round 2 is right here, including a popular purchase being floored by illness.
Melbourne United star Jack White post-game
Melbourne United star Jack White speaks to Jess Robinson after Throwdown XXI.
Teen beast closes in on future NBL home – with a catch
Teen beast Roman Siulepa is a certainty to sign for one of three NBL clubs despite interest from both rugby codes, but there is a catch to landing his services, plus more in CROSSCOURT.
SuperCoach NBL experts reveal their round 2 trades
Now it’s time to have some fun in SuperCoach NBL. With four teams playing twice in round 2, see how the experts – and some wannabe experts – are changing their teams.
Crosscourt: Who soared and who stunk at Hoopsfest
There was a ‘pathetic’ performance from Brisbane, an equally bad showing from Cairns, and Perth’s John Rillie starting the mind games early with fierce rivals the Sydney Kings. Hoops Fest was a hit, and Mick Randall has all the highs and lows inside.
Missed the SuperCoach NBL season start? Pick this side
Round one of NBL SuperCoach is done and won but it’s not too late to sign up. In fact, with customisable settings, it could even be an ADVANTAGE to join after the crowd.
SuperCoach NBL fast trades, tips for Round 2
Set up your SuperCoach NBL team for success in less time than it takes to fire off a three-pointer. See who to trade in and out and everything you need to know.
Championship favourites put to the test by bullish 36ers lineup
Montrezl Harrell lit up the NBL court for the first time as his new team the 36ers pushed a stacked Kings roster and title favourites in their opening game. Full Round 1 wrap inside.
Cairns Taipans vs. Illawarra Hawks – Game Highlights – Round 1 NBL25
Highlights of the Cairns Taipans opening round game against the Illawarra Hawks.
Sliding doors: Choosing Kings over Sixers an easy call for MVP
Adelaide 36ers went hard at Sydney superstar Jaylen Adams but love for his city — and a pair of important conversations — made it an easy decision for the former MVP to stay at the Kings.
Cotton catches fire at Hoopsfest
NBL: Wildcats star Bryce Cotton was at his brilliant best as he led his side to an opening round win over SEM Phoenix.
Prickly NBL coach’s rude responses to female reporter
He is a legend in Tasmania but JackJumpers coach Scott Roth did not win any fans with his responses to respected NBL reporter Jo Healy.
Coach says Bullets owe it to the city to break playoff drought
Brisbane coach Justin Schueller has opened up on the Bullets’ off-season movements, their season pass mark and how the team owe it to the city to break their five year NBL playoff drought.
Goorjian sees bright future for Boomers
NBL: Former Boomers and current Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is frustrated about his final game as boomers head coach but is optimistic…
SuperCoach NBL: Full list of pre-season scores
Find a bargain pick, scout the star imports and recruit the best stars ahead of a massive fantasy basketball season. We list all the pre-season scores for NBL squads.
SuperCoach NBL teams preview: Illawarra players to pick
Squad analyser of the Illawarra Hawks plus player rankings to help you build a successful SuperCoach NBL squad for season 2024-25. Play for free.
SuperCoach NBL teams preview: JackJumpers players to pick
Over the next two weeks we give fantasy basketball players a breakdown of every NBL team’s best prospects for your SuperCoach squad, starting with the reigning champs. Play for free.
SuperCoach NBL team previews: United players to pick
Full squad analyser of last season’s runners-up plus player rankings to help you build a successful SuperCoach NBL squad for season 2024-25. Play for free.
SuperCoach NBL team preview: Wildcats players to pick
Full squad analyser of the Perth Wildcats plus player rankings to help you build a successful SuperCoach NBL squad for season 2024-25. Play for free.
A SuperCoach NRL fan’s quick guide to SuperCoach NBL
If you love playing SuperCoach NRL, you’re going to have a blast with SuperCoach NBL. Check out all the features you know and love – and what’s new.
A SuperCoach AFL fan’s quick guide to SuperCoach NBL
If you love playing SuperCoach AFL, you’re going to have a blast with SuperCoach NBL. Check out all the features you know and love – and what’s new.
First SuperCoach NBL winner reveals secrets to success
Australia’s best fantasy basketball coach, SuperCoach NBL champion David van der Giessen, reveals how he did it – and some tips for this year.
Ryan Broekhoff drains 43 threes in a row
Watch former Boomer Ryan Broekhoff shoot more than 40 three-pointers without a miss in a spellbinding display of accuracy.
NBL Blitz: 20+ NBL stars with the biggest off-season resumes
On the back of an NBL1 North title and National grand final appearance with the Mackay Meteors, Brisbane Bullets guard Isaac White is looking to bring a new level of confidence to the NBL25 stage. Full story and 20+ off-season stars from across the country inside:
The key detail in new JackJumpers’ look
The Tasmania JackJumpers have unveiled a new look for their NBL title defence with the league introducing a new logo to honour the achievement. See it here and when you can buy yours.
‘Find the cash’: Who fills the last four NBL roster spots?
NBL free agency is all but done, with just four vacant roster spots left across the entire league. Here’s every roster, which clubs are still hunting — and who they might sign.
Bulletts part ways with Aron Baynes
NBL: The Brisbane Bullets have parted ways with former Boomers star Aron Baynes after two seasons.
Too early predictions for top scorers in SuperCoach NBL
The NBL’s official fantasy game SuperCoach is back for a second bumper season. We name the stars set to score big in NBL25 to kickstart your basketball dream team.
The inside story of JackJumpers parting with teen sensation
The Tasmania JackJumpers chair has questioned teen sensation Roman Siulepa’s commitment to basketball after he decided against putting his full focus into the sport. Here’s what happened.
Illawarra Hawks vs. Shanghai Sharks – Game Highlights
Watch highlights of the preseason match between the Illawarra Hawks and Shanghai Sharks.
United marks NBL decade with pioneering Indigenous move
A decade after Melbourne United was born into the NBL, the club is celebrating, with a nod to the local Indigenous community the centrepiece of its new look.
‘Risky’ proposition caught fire: NBL boss’ parting legacy
People wanted the NBL to “disappear” when Jeremy Loeliger rolled up his sleeves alongside Larry Kestelman in a bid to save it. Nearly a decade on, Loeliger’s departing legacy is sealed.
From hippies to hoops: Eltham’s rise as a basketball powerhouse
Once a hippy and mud brick town, Eltham is now a remarkable stand-alone basketball juggernaut that churns out Opals and AFL stars alike. Now, the Wildcats are into an NBL1 grand final, writes SHANNON GILL.
Replay: Manly Sea Eagles v Norths Bears (U18 boys semi final) – Basketball NSW Junior Premier League Finals Day 3
Watch a full match replay here! To view more replays, click see more.
Expansion test? Burgeoning hoops region’s King-sized NBL coup
NBL expansion is one of the hottest topics in Aussie hoops and the Sydney Kings are set to bring the pro sport back to one of the country’s most-storied basketball regions.
JackJumpers confirm Jack McVeigh’s replacement
The reigning NBL champions have moved quickly to lock in a replace for the NBA-bound Jack McVeigh with the signing of an experienced figure.
Third JackJumpers player selected for the Olympics
A third player from the Tasmania JackJumpers is set to play at the Olympic Games where he will face a stacked USA roster and the NBA’s best player.
Former Aussie cricket captain’s new sporting venture
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has stepped into a championship winning team in a different sport altogether as a director of high performance. Here is what we know.
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