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NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Damon Lowery x Matt Hickey Adelaide v Melbourne: what a comeback Who is the best player in the league? Kendric Davis and the MVP race Is Jack McVeigh the key to Cairns v Sydney? Should Luke Paul keep starting? Where does Raul Neto land? Can anyone stop United in the Throwdown? Are the Hawks in the finals race?

NBL NOW | Mark Worthington, Brad Newley and Courtney Ward For Thursday's NBL Now round table discussion, Courtney Ward is joined by former Boomers teammates Mark Worthington and Brad Newley off the back of another disappointing performance by South East Melbourne. We discuss where things have gone wrong for the Phoenix, how Illawarra has turned its season around and what's the latest on Raul Neto's potential next home? Plus, we look ahead to tonight's mouth-watering match up between star guards Bryce Cotton and Cole Anthony.

Three-time Olympian and Brisbane Bullets star Raul Neto looks back on eight NBA seasons and how he went from Garage Gym to Brisbane Bullet in 3 Days. He names the best players he played with and against: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving. He tells the story of meeting Joe Ingles over Christmas in Spain, and also opens up on his future in the NBL after the FIBA break.

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Kendric Davis x Pete Hooley How the Kings keep finding ways to win Is the league sleeping on Sydney? Kings versus everybody What’s next in Kendric’s game? Inside the Kings’ road trip What really drives Kendric Davis Kendric’s favourite non-guard to watch DeMarcus Cousins’ big praise

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Derek Rucker x Lanard Copeland x Kelsey Browne Have Illawarra turned the corner? Is JaVale McGee coming back to the NBL? What’s gone wrong in Cairns? Will Weaver or Scott Roth: Coach of the Year? Who’s to blame for Perth’s slow starts? Will we see a different Cole Anthony on Saturday? Skyler Mays under the microscope Is Trevor Gleeson facing his toughest test?

Mark Worthington & Courtney Ward Wortho explains why the Wildcats don’t know how to start games and don’t have the athletes to win a title. He also says why Will Weaver is hands down Coach of the Year, and which clubs could use Raul Neto. He calls Jonah Bolden the best offseason signing and this Cairns roster the most talented Taipans team ever. He backs Gordon Herbert’s “pathetic” call on the Breakers and asks why nobody is talking about the Sydney Kings.

Matt Hickey is joined by Chris Anstey to discuss Cole Anthony's feud with the refs and also cover Josh Oduro’s quiet rise as Melbourne United’s most consistent player, Perth Wildcats’ defensive and rebounding problems ahead of the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets, why Will Weaver has built something special in Brisbane, where Raul Neto could land next, and which team has the highest ceiling in what Chris calls the closest NBL season he’s seen in a decade.

Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to unpack the team meeting that sparked Taipans’ turnaround, learning to lead on the floor, and why he reckons Jonah Bolden is the Taipans’ best player right now. Jack also opens up about 17 year old Luke Paul’s “aura”, why anyone can beat anyone in the NBL, his Boomers and NBA goals, and how becoming a dad has changed him on and off the court.

Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes. The crew breaks down Cairns’ statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide’s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don’t defend, and makes a bold MVP call.

NBL legend Wayne McDaniel joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to talk the best point guards in NBL27 and why the League has never been in a better spot. The former Adelaide 36ers star explains why Kendric Davis needs to borrow some of Bryce Cotton’s poise. He names his top three point guards and calls Will Magnay the best big man in the league so far. Plus: Wayne’s tip for Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans, and why Tassie vs Sydney Kings is a must watch.

Brisbane Bullets star Nate Hinton joins NBL NOW to discuss his strong start to the season, the biggest differences between the NBA and NBL, Will Weaver's impact, the Bullets' playoff hopes, and his adventures around Australia with "Nemo". Plus, Hinton shares his thoughts on the MVP race, the toughest teams he's faced, and why he believes Brisbane has no ceiling this season.

Is it still KD's time? Sydney Kings Ring of Honour member Brad Rosen joins Matt Hickey on NBL Now to break down Cole Anthony’s huge night for Melbourne United against Kendric Davis and the Kings, plus Brandon Knight’s big NBL vs NBA call ahead of Perth v Sydney in the Ignite Cup. Brad also tackles the Kings’ tough road trip to Perth and Tasmania, whether the Illawarra Hawks’ season is already over (and why he’d sign two imports), the Cairns Taipans’ starting to roll, how the Breakers can use PJC and Carlin Davison together, and why this could be the closest NBL season in history.

NBL Now | Friday 23 October Derek Rucker and Chris Anstey join Kelsey Brown to break down Round 6, from Illawarra’s crisis to Sunday’s United v Kings blockbuster. (00:40) Ruck on AFL star Ben Keays growing up around the Bullets with his son (01:28) Are Illawarra done, and is it on Tatum or the players? (08:21) Raul Neto’s debut, and why Brisbane need to unleash Max Mackinnon (12:02) Tassie are humming: Will Magnay’s next level (14:00) United’s identity crisis and the case for starting Joe Ingles (18:02) Ruck rates Cole Anthony’s start out of 10 (20:38) Isaac Humphries’ legacy, and what Mangok Mathiang brings to Adelaide (23:35) The untold story behind Carlin Davison’s rise (28:12) Reuben Te Rangi’s 400th game (29:59) Can Ruck fix KD’s jump shot? United v Kings preview and tips (33:10) Who’s in the bottom four? (38:38) Anstey’s huge Opals call on 17-year-old Maddie Ryan

AFL star Ben Keays swaps footy for hoops! The Adelaide Crows vice-captain joins NBL Now to talk all things basketball, from his 36ers obsession and Bryce Cotton to Kendric Davis, the NBL title race and why he’s suddenly popping up all over basketball social media.

NOW NOW | Mrk Worthington & Courtney Ward Isaac Humphries’ retirement at 28, and the hole it leaves in the 36ers frontcourt Why the 36ers need to give Humphries’ replacement time to adjust Isaac’s legacy beyond the court Taran Armstrong and Will Magnay: the best duo in the NBL right now? Magnay in the MVP race, and why Bryce Cotton is still the frontrunner Brisbane’s injury crisis and what to expect from Raul Neto’s debut Kendric Davis v Bryce Cotton: the NBL’s Magic v Bird? Melbourne United’s slow start, their four-week window, and the case for starting Joe Ingles The NBL’s plans for expansion into Asia Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury and his road back to LA28 with the Boomers Worthy’s tip for Tassie v Brisbane in the Ignite Cup

Is Melbourne United a bottom-four team right now? Jason Cadee joins Matt Hickey to break down United’s slow start, Cole Anthony’s battle with NBL officiating, and why Will Magnay is the most influential centre in the league right now. Jace also weighs in on Taran Armstrong’s MVP case, Tasmania JackJumpers’ hot start, Raul Neto’s arrival at the Brisbane Bullets, whether Derrick Walton Jr is what the Illawarra Hawks need, and Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury.

The pressure is mounting across the NBL. Derek Rucker joins Kelsey Browne to dissect South East Melbourne Phoenix’s struggles, Kendric Davis’ next step as a leader and Gordon Herbert’s impact on the New Zealand Breakers. Plus, they preview Bryce Cotton v Taran Armstrong, Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers and a huge Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats showdown.

Former Australian Boomer Brad Newley joins Courtney Ward to discuss last night's huge Ignite Cup result, with the New Zealand Breakers knocking off the Sydney Kings in Canberra. Plus, Brad makes the case that United star Cole Anthony has already reached the level of the league's current two best guards in Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/

Former Sydney Kings captain Brad Rosen joins Courtney Ward to preview a huge slate of games around the league. The pair also discuss the New Zealand Breakers' struggles, Gordon Herbert's press conference reaction, Tasmania's rise, Elijah Pepper's breakout form, and the latest injury replacement signings across the competition.

Chris Anstey joins NBL Now to break down the Kendric Davis vs Bryce Cotton showdown, discuss the MVP race, Adelaide's crucial win over Sydney, Tasmania and Perth's surprising starts, and which stars are making their mark early in the season. Plus, Anstey shares his thoughts on Taran Armstrong, the league's standout big men, and Anthony Drmic's retirement.

After back-to-back wins are Cairns about to turn their season around? Brisbane's shooting struggles, Perth's three-game winning streak, Brandon Knight's looming debut, and the huge Throwdown rematch between Melbourne United and the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Plus, can Adelaide stop the slide against Sydney in a championship series rematch?

Aron Baynes joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to break down Melbourne United's win over Adelaide, the Taipans vs Bullets Queensland Derby, Luke Paul's highly anticipated debut, Brandon Knight's arrival in Perth, and the upcoming Throwdown. Plus, Baynes weighs in on Josh King's NBA coaching credentials and the state of the NBL ladder.

Mark Worthington joins Courtney Ward to discuss tonights Ignite Cup clash between the 36ers and United, debate the MVP race between PJC and KD, assess Cole Anthony's impact so far, discuss Brandon Knight's looming Wildcats debut, and reveal which stars need to lift their game.

DJ Vasiljevic joins NBL Now to discuss the Breakers' unexpected strong start to the season, the impact of coach Gordie Herbert, Parker Jackson-Cartwright's MVP credentials, and what New Zealand is doing to exceed expectations. Plus, his thoughts on Adelaide, Melbourne United, Bryce Cotton, and Perth's newest NBA arrival.

ESPN's The Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon join NBL NOW for a special roundtable with Derek Rucker and Olgun Uluc, diving into the biggest stories in basketball. From Luke Paul committing to Duke, the evolution of the NBL Next Stars program, and the growing reputation of the NBL as a pathway to the NBA, to insights on Victor Wembanyama, Matthew Dellavedova, Patty Mills, Andrew Bogut, Luc Longley, and level of coaching talent in the NBL.

The Sydney Kings are off to a perfect start, putting the rest of the league on notice. Courtney Ward is joined by former Sydney Kings captain Brad Rosen to break down Sydney's dominant win over Brisbane, the looming Kings vs 36ers championship rematch, Cairns' early-season struggles, and what to expect from stars like Bryce Cotton, KD, Cole Anthony and more.Plus, the pair discuss the incredible growth of the NBL and why the league has never been in a stronger position.

Casey Prather joins NBL Now to discuss his recovery, training in Japan, and the possibility of an NBL return. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Brisbane Bullets, Sydney Kings, this year's class of Guards, and the biggest storylines from the opening rounds of NBL27.

Chris Anstey joins Matt Hickey on NBL Now to break down the biggest stories from around the league. The pair discuss whether anyone can challenge Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis, why the Sydney Kings may be flying under the radar, Illawarra's alarming 0-3 start, Perth's exciting young backcourt, and Max Mackinnon's breakout performance for the Brisbane Bullets.

Elijah Pepper stunned the NBL with a game winner, but are the Perth Wildcats really contenders? Derek Rucker and Kelsey Brown react to Perth's dramatic win, Melbourne United's Throwdown domination, Joe Ingles' comments on officiating, and the biggest storylines as Round 2 continues.

Illawarra Hawks guard Kyle Adnam joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to break down all the big talking points heading into the weekend. Kyle gives his take on the controversial no-call on Keanu Pinder at the end of Cairns' first win over Tasmania, and why Jack McVeigh proved he can be the go-to guy for the Taipans. He runs through the standout point guards in this year's class, previews Cole Anthony's first Throwdown after his 30-point, 22-minute debut, and reveals the GPS data that shows just how much more intense Throwdown games really are. Plus: Perth's missing point guard, Bryce Cotton's 300th game back at Perth Arena, where the Hawks are at after their Round 1 loss to the Breakers, and the keys to slowing down Brisbane's up-tempo offence on Friday night. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/

NBA Champion and Australian Boomers legend Aron Baynes joins Courtney Ward to break down Arnas Velička's record breaking NBL debut, Brisbane's opening win, the latest league controversies, and all the biggest Round 2 matchups. Plus, Baynes gives his thoughts on Cole Anthony, Dash Daniels, Bryce Cotton's 300th NBL game, Illawarra's import situation, and why Sydney might be the most underrated team in NBL27.

Cam Gliddon joins Matt Hickey to unpack the South East Melbourne free throw drama, reveal what makes Gordie Herbert different at the Breakers, and explain why Parker Jackson-Cartwright deserves to be mentioned alongside Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis. Plus, his thoughts on Melbourne United's loss, Brisbane's reset under Will Weaver, and the teams that impressed most in Round 1.

Courtney Ward sits down with NBL MVP Derek Rucker to break down his Pre-season Top 15 players list for NBL27, Bryce Cotton vs Cole Anthony on Saturday night, Kendric Davis' bold claims, MVP predictions, championship favourites, and the biggest storylines heading into Round 1.

NBL NOW Everything NBL Kelsey Browne sits down with NBL greatJason Cadee to break down the biggest storylines heading into round one, including Kendric Davis' fiery return to Sydney, the Cole Anthony vs Bryce Cotton showdown to open the season, Trevor Gleeson's spicy comments about choosing Adelaide over Melbourne United, Scott Roth's two-year extension with the JackJumpers, and how the Breakers cope with an early hamstring blow. Plus: MVP picks, round one predictions, and why Jack McVeigh could be this year's dark-horse MVP contender. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/

NBL27 is finally here! Courtney Ward sits down with NBL champion Mark Worthington to break down the biggest storylines heading into season, including Brandon Knight's arrival in Perth, Bryce Cotton's MVP chances, Cole Anthony's impact at Melbourne United, Kendrick Davis' title defence with Sydney, and why Cairns could be this year's surprise packet. Plus: Championship predictions, MVP picks, Coach of the Year, breakout stars, and bold calls for every contender.

NBL NOW | Everything NBL Chris Anstey & Matt Hickey  Perth's signing of NBA veteran Brandon Knight How long before Perth is firing on all cylinders with Knight in the lineup Biggest off-season questions to be answered early in the season Is Melbourne United too old Brisbane's outlook under new coach Will Weaver, with Tyrell Harrison and Max McKinnon Season-opener storylines: Adelaide vs. Melbourne, Cole Anthony vs. Bryce Cotton Luke Travers as Melbourne United's most important signing ("the glue") Pre-season predictions

NBL27 season is almost here and there's plenty to unpack from the NBL Blitz. Kelsey Browne, Olgun Uluc, Damon Lowery and Derek Rucker break down Melbourne United's injury concerns, Adelaide's championship chances, Dash Daniels' NBA Draft buzz, the league's stacked point guard talent and their biggest breakout player predictions.

Matt Hickey is joined by Tyson Whelan and Damon Lowery to break down the best premium players, value picks, captaincy choices and sleeper selections ahead of the new season. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/

Kelsey Browne is joined by NBL legends Chris Anstey and Derek Rucker to run the rule over the five remaining teams for our NBL Roster Deep Dive.  Find out why Chris has Cairns as his title sleeper, who Ruck names as his pre-season pick for the championship and what the Sydney Kings need to do to back it up in NBL27.

Jack Heverin, Pete Hooley and Lanard Copeland break down five completed rosters and rank their chances heading into the new season. From Adelaide's title hunger and Brisbane's exciting rebuild to Melbourne United's blockbuster addition of NBA guard Cole Anthony, plus the outlook for the New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania JackJumpers.

New South East Melbourne Phoenix import Skylar Mays joins NBL NOW to discuss his journey from LSU and the NBA to Melbourne, his first impressions of Australia, playing under Josh King, and his goals for NBL27. Plus, Skylar shares his thoughts on the Phoenix roster, the league's stacked point guard talent, AFL, Ben Simmons, and why he's excited for the season ahead.

Kelsey Browne is joined by NBL legends Lanard Copeland, Chris Anstey and Mark Worthington to break down the biggest storylines heading into the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season. Is Bryce Cotton on track for a record-equalling seventh MVP? Can Kendrick Davis finally claim the league's top individual honour? How will NBA talent Cole Anthony impact Melbourne United? Which new coach will make the biggest difference in NBL27?

NBA veteran Cole Anthony joins NBL Now to discuss his move to Melbourne United, why the NBL was the right choice, the influence of Joe Ingles, his MVP ambitions, and what fans can expect from him this season.

New Sydney Kings recruit Jayden Stone shares his remarkable story of perseverance, faith and resilience. From moving to the United States at 15, battling setbacks in college basketball, overcoming a life threatening injury and earning his shot in the NBL.

Fresh off NBA and Euroleague experiences, Tasmania's newest star joins Pete Hooley on NBL Now to discuss his return home, life with the Golden State Warriors, playing through uncertainty in Dubai, and why the JackJumpers were always his first choice.

The Aussie women keep rolling at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Gangurrus climbing to a 5-0 record in Glasgow. NBL Media's Courtney Ward is joined by Aussie star Marena Whittle and Women's Coach Damon Lowery to discuss the team's path to gold and life inside the Athlete's Village. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/

Courtney Ward sits down with newly signed Brisbane Bullets import Nate Hinton. Nate reveals his extensive ties to the NBL and his excitement around signing with the Bullets and matching up against college rival Kendric Davis.

Fresh off their recent Asia Cup win the Boomers are back in action as Bryce Cotton finally suits up in the Green & Gold, with World Cup qualifiers kicking off in Perth. Pete and Damon break down what to expect from this stacked squad, Adam Caporn’s role as new Head Coach, and the rising stars pushing for selection. Plus, a look ahead to the Opals taking on China, with fresh faces stepping into the spotlight.

Pete sits down with Jacob Chance, the newly appointed Head Coach & Head of Basketball Operations for Melbourne United. From starting out in physiotherapy to rising through the ranks to become one of Australia’s most respected basketball minds, Jacob shares his incredible journey, he opens up about his time working inside the San Antonio Spurs organisation, what separates elite programs from the rest, and how those lessons will shape the future of Melbourne United.

After an exciting debut season cut short by injury, David Johnson opens up on his recovery, rediscovering his game, and why returning to Tasmania was an easy decision. From the unique JackJumpers culture to the energy of Tassie fans, he shares what makes this team special and why he’s excited for what’s ahead in NBL27.