Some pundits earmarked the Sydney Kings as NBL title favourites before a ball had been bounced. They’ve looked a long way off at times. Here’s why coach Brian Goorjian believes everything’s about to change. LIKES AND DISLIKES
It’s been nearly four years since Brisbane has beaten Melbourne in a remarkable stretch. Aman who played in the Bullets’ last win over United is now plotting to extend the streak against his former club.
Brian Goorjian has been in the spotlight as the Kings endure a difficult start – and the barrage of abuse he’s copped online has led to the veteran coach quitting social media altogether.
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
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The red-hot South Melbourne Phoenix broke through for their first win in front of their home fans on the season, ending a six-game home losing…
Imagine jetting off to a foreign land with your wife and baby daughter 14,000kms away facing worrying uncertainty. That’s the impossibly difficult situation facing new South East Melbourne coach Josh King.
For the second time in a week, NBL referees have found themselves in the crosshairs of angry coaches – with Sydney Kings’ Brian Goorjian the latest to critique the officials.
Southside Flyers will take on Perth Lynx in their WNBL opener on Saturday night, we asked Bec Cole and Anneli Maley some hard-hitting questions….
Inaugural South East Melbourne chief executive Tommy Greer has quit the Phoenix as new coach Josh King takes the reigns of the club he built from the ground up. Here’s the real reason why.
Melbourne United star Chris Goulding has, for the first time since opposing clubs branded him a flopper, addressed allegations he exaggerates contact. Find out what he said inside.
An injury to one star and a tantrum over minutes from another has Brian Goorjian’s Kings going from championship favourites to falling apart just seven weeks into the NBL season.
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