Liam Badkin

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Aussies and Kiwi get underway at 2025 Summer League

THE NBA Summer League has officially started this week, with all the action taking place out west as the California Classic kicks things off, and there are a few Aussies and a kiwi that have been a part of the action in the opening few days. It all began last Sunday with day one seeing […]

McVeigh makes his mark with pair of solid showings

LLOYD McVeigh delivered another pair of solid outings for the South Adelaide Panthers in the NBL1 Central Men’s competition over the weekend, proving why he is a promising prospect in Australian basketball. The 21-year-old is fresh off another season in the NCAAM with the Buffalo Bills, where he had a solid Sophomore campaign and returned […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Minnesota Timberwolves

A PAIR of big men were added to the Minnesota Timberwolves over the off-season, with the championship contenders smartly using their selections at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month. The Timberwolves were again dangerous throughout the playoffs, coming from the sixth seed to reach the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Milwaukee Bucks

IN AN eventful off-season for the Milwaukee Bucks, they managed to find an exciting young piece with their sole selection at the 2025 NBA Draft last month, adding more youthful talent to a changing roster. After falling short in the playoffs, the Bucks decided to switch things up in the off-season, waiving star point guard […]

Devers dominates as Spectres sneak past Falcons

A CAREER-BEST performance from young gun Tristan Devers was the spark that ignited the Nunawading Spectres to a four-point win over the Waverley Falcons in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend. The Spectres were coming off a disappointing loss at the hands of the Knox Raiders the night before, but had the chance to […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Miami Heat

THE MIAMI Heat found themselves a bargain in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, making the most of their sole selection by adding a talented international point guard for the future. The Heat faced a troublesome season dealing with the trade request of star forward Jimmy Butler, who was […]

Dybantsa dominates to win MVP with USA

ALREADY expected to be the top selection at the 2026 NBA Draft next year, A.J. Dybantsa furthered his claims as the best player of this crop, being named the Most Valuable Player at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup. The World Cup took place in Switzerland over the past couple of weeks, pitting the globe’s […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Memphis Grizzlies

THE MEMPHIS Grizzlies added a trio of players during their two nights at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago as the team looks to move towards a new chapter following the trading of one of their star players. The Grizzlies made waves when they moved star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, with their […]

Sabres storm past United in second half

A DOMINANT second half performance was the catalyst for the Sandringham Sabres’ 18-point win over Geelong United in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s clash at The Geelong Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Sabres are currently looking to make an appearance in the postseason, and currently sit in a finals spot on the ladder as […]

Richardson rips through Cougars in thrilling win

THE ELTHAM Wildcats held on for a thrilling one-point win over the McKinnon Cougars in Round 5 of the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Championship over the weekend, with Sophie Richardson starring once again for the victors. Both sides came into the clash on the brink of being inside the top-four, and although the Sandringham Sabres […]

Kouakou-Heugue set to wonder as Wildcats Next Star

NOA KOUAKOU-HENGUE has become the second Frenchman to join the Perth Wildcats as an NBL Next Star, after joining the pathway for the 2025/26 season following an eye-catching stint on the international stage. A big man who brings plenty of versatility to the table, Kouakou-Heugue stands a mighty six-foot-11, and is rising as a prospect […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Los Angeles Lakers

THE BIGGEST team in the land, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired another young piece with their sole selection at the 2025 NBA Draft last month, moving up the order ahead of night two in order to get their man. The Lakers were unable to go deep into the playoffs despite making one of the biggest […]

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