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[ 16/09/2021 ] Brownlow Predictor: Winner takes lead in final round, your club’s best chance Adelaide Crows
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[ 16/09/2021 ] Tom Mitchell takes out third Peter Crimmins Medal after stellar 2021 season AFL & AFLW
[ 16/09/2021 ] Verity Charles signs on until the end of 2023 Netball

How can Dante Exum forge a role with the Houston Rockets?

15/09/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Australian free agent guard Dante Exum is signing with the Houston Rockets, and his path to minutes is becoming clearer by the day.

Perth Wildcats make shrewd Purchase with son of a gun

14/09/2021 Jordan Janssen 0

The Perth Wildcats have added much-needed size, athleticism and shooting ability signing Australian sharp-shooting forward Jack Purchase for two years.

NBL1 2021: Meet your six new champions

13/09/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Six new NBL1 champions were crowned across the past two weekends as the three remaining competitions reached their conclusions.

Injury won’t stop Josh Giddey from performing at NBA level

03/09/2021 Jordan Janssen 0

Young Australian basketball star Josh Giddey’s Summer League debut ended early. The Inner Sanctum spoke with former Adelaide 36ers head coach Conner Henry about how Giddey can bounce back.

Ryan Petrik: From fan to coach to Rockingham drought-breaker

01/09/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The Rockingham Flames have been a part of coach Ryan Petrik’s life since he was 12 years old. Now, he has the chance to deliver the club’s first men’s NBL1 championship after doing the same with the women’s side in 2014.

Where is Ben Simmons’ next likely destination?

31/08/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

It seems increasingly more likely that Simmons will begin the 2021-22 NBA season in different colours; the question is, where would Simmons fit in best?

‘My goal is to get back to the NBA’: Delly all-in with United – for now

27/08/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Boasting an NBA Championship and now an Olympic Medal, Matthew Dellavedova is one of Australia’s greatest-ever exports. He’s now all-in on finding success with Melbourne United in the NBL, for however long that may be.

How did the Australians and stars of the NBL perform in the NBA Summer League?

20/08/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Did your favourite NBL player make a splash over in the States? The Inner Sanctum takes a look at their performances over the NBA Summer League.

Storming home: Magbegor and Talbot haven’t ‘missed a beat’ in WNBA

19/08/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Opals Ezi Magbegor and Steph Talbot haven’t “missed a beat” since returning to their WNBA side the Seattle Storm post-Tokyo.

GOAT Pride: Andrew Gaze on an Olympics to savour

18/08/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

The Boomers created history at Tokyo 2020 with Australia’s first Men’s Basketball medal, and Andrew Gaze was there for every moment of an Olympics to savour.

How will Patty Mills fit on the Brooklyn Nets?

12/08/2021 Ben Filosi 0

With Patty Mills signing with the Brooklyn Nets, basketball fans are wondering how he will fit in with Brooklyn’s star studded line up.

What does Jock Landale add to the San Antonio Spurs?

10/08/2021 Dominic Criniti 1

What can Olympic bronze medallist and NBL star Jock Landale add to the San Antonio Spurs?

Immortalised Boomers Bronze is well worth the wait

08/08/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Australia’s 45th medal of Tokyo 2020 meant so much more than a singular achievement. For the first time in its history, the men’s basketball team was on the podium at the Olympic Games.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Basketball Bronze Medal Game – Boomers vs Slovenia

07/08/2021 Jono Baruch 0

The Boomers Olympic Medal drought is over Slovenia at Saitama Super Arena with a 107-93 win.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Basketball Semi-Final – Boomers vs Team USA

05/08/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

After a sensational first half, the Boomers have fallen to Team USA 97-78, with Kevin Durant dominating for the gold medal favourites.