2019-20 NBL Season + Off-season news

[Gozu]

The 2019-20 NBL season starts this Thursday night October 3 when Melbourne United host newcomer South-East Melbourne Phoenix live at 7pm on ESPN & SBS On Demand.

Rosters:

ADELAIDE 36ers

Coach: Joey Wright

Returning: Ramone Moore*, Daniel Johnson, Harry Froling, Anthony Drmic, Jack McVeigh, Brendan Teys

In: Jerome Randle* (Kings), Eric Griffin*, Daniel Dillon, Obi Kyei, Kevin White (Hawks)

Out: Jacob Wiley*, Demitrius Conger*, Nathan Sobey (Bullets), Majok Deng (Taipans), Shaun Bruce (Kings), Adam Doyle

BRISBANE BULLETS

Coach: Andrej Lemanis

Returning: Lamar Patterson*, Cameron Gliddon, Jason Cadee, Matt Hodgson, Reuben Te Rangi, Mika Vukona, Will Magnay, Tyler Harrison

In: Taylor Braun*, E.J. Singler*, Nathan Sobey (36ers)

Out: Jeremy Kendle*, A.J. Davis*, Cameron Bairstow, Adam Gibson (Phoenix)

CAIRNS TAIPANS

Coach: Mike Kelly

Returning: D.J. Newbill*, Nathan Jawai, Jarrod Kenny, Fabijan Krslovic, Anthony Fisher

In: Scott Machado*, Cameron Oliver*, Majok Deng (36ers), Kouat Noi, Mirko Djeric, George Blagojevic

Out: Melo Trimble* (United), Devon Hall*, Rob Loe (Breakers), Alex Loughton, Lucas Walker (Kings), Kuany Kuany (Kings), Dexter Kernich-Drew (United), Mitch Young

ILLAWARRA HAWKS

Coach: Matt Flinn

Returning: Todd Blanchfield, A.J. Ogilvy, Tim Coenraad, David Andersen, Emmett Naar, Daniel Grida, Angus Glover

In: Aaron Brooks*, Josh Boone* (United), LaMelo Ball**, Sam Froling, Sunday Dech (Wildcats)

Out: Brian Conklin*, Jordair Jett*, Cedric Jackson*, Kevin White (36ers), Marshall Nelson

MELBOURNE UNITED

Coach: Dean Vickerman

Returning: Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron, David Barlow, Alex Pledger, Tohi Smith-Milner, Sam McDaniel

In: Casey Prather*, Shawn Long* (Breakers), Melo Trimble* (Taipans), Dillon Stith*, Shea Ili (Breakers), Jo Lual-Acuil, Dexter Kernich-Drew (Taipans)

Out: Casper Ware* (Kings), Josh Boone* (Hawks), D.J. Kennedy*, Craig Moller (Kings), Dan Trist (Phoenix), Venky Jois, Peter Hooley

NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS

Coach: Dan Shamir

Returning: Corey Webster, Thomas Abercrombie, Jarrad Weeks, Finn Delany, Jordan Ngatai, Tom Vodanovich

In: Scotty Hopson*, Sek Henry*, Brandon Ashley*, R.J. Hampton**, Rob Loe (Taipans), Ater Majok, Ethan Rusbatch

Out: Shawn Long* (United), Patrick Richard*, Armani Moore*, Tai Wesley (Phoenix), Shea Ili (United), Majok Majok (Wildcats)

PERTH WILDCATS

Coach: Trevor Gleeson

Returning: Bryce Cotton*, Terrico White*, Nick Kay, Damian Martin, Mitch Norton, Clint Steindl, Jesse Wagstaff, Rhys Vague, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk

In: Dario Hunt*, Majok Majok (Breakers)

Out: Angus Brandt, Tom Jervis, Greg Hire, Sunday Dech (Hawks)

SOUTH-EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX

Coach: Simon Mitchell

In: Tai Wesley* (Breakers), John Roberson*, Keith Benson*, Terry Armstrong**, Mitch Creek, Ben Madgen, Kendall Stephens, Kyle Adnam (Kings), Adam Gibson (Bullets), Dane Pineau (Kings), Dan Trist (United), Deng Acuoth (Kings)

SYDNEY KINGS

Coach: Will Weaver

Returning: Andrew Bogut, Kevin Lisch, Brad Newley, Daniel Kickert

In: Casper Ware* (United), Jae’Sean Tate*, Didi Louzada**, Craig Moller (United), Jordan Hunter, Lucas Walker (Taipans), Kuany Kuany (Taipans), Shaun Bruce (36ers)

Out: Jerome Randle* (36ers), David Wear*, Ray Turner*, Brian Bowen**, Kyle Adnam (Phoenix), Deng Deng, Dane Pineau (Phoenix), Tom Wilson, Deng Acuoth (Phoenix)

*Import
**Next Stars player

[Gozu]

The 2019-20 NBL season schedule:

https://nbl-com-au.s3-ap-southeast-2.am ... hedule.pdf

The new 2 year NBL broadcast deal will see the amount of games on free to air nearly double from last season and every game will be in HD.

All 126 games of the 2019-20 NBL season starting October 3 will be broadcast on SBS Viceland HD, SBS On Demand or ESPN.

SBS VICELAND will broadcast 67 games live, free and in HD. Games will be broadcast at various times with most airing at 5.30pm on Saturday and at 3pm and 5pm on Sunday AEDT

ESPN will broadcast 59 games including all games after 7.30pm AEDT

All 126 games will be live and free to stream via SBS on Demand

All SBS VICELAND and ESPN games will be broadcast in HD

All finals will be simulcast on SBS VICELAND and ESPN

[Gozu]

The NBL have announced that former NBA star Kevin Martin and a consortium have bought a 75% ownership stake in the Brisbane Bullets.

Former NBA star Kevin Martin will lead a new ownership group of the Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League team, the Brisbane Bullets.

Martin leads a syndicate that will acquire a 75% interest in the Brisbane Bullets. This will include an initial 37.5% now with a further 37.5% upon the conclusion of the 2019/20 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The ownership group will have a call option over the remaining 25%, which will continue to be held by the NBL for a further two years. The group includes Jason Levien, Martin's former manager, long time mentor, and former executive of several NBA Clubs including a period as CEO of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Levien also lead the ownership groups of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies and has interests in various other sporting franchises and venues globally, including Swansea City and D.C. United.

https://nbl.com.au/news/former-nba-star ... ne-bullets

[Gozu]

The NBL have announced the TV commentary team for this season headlined by Andrew Gaze's return.

Gaze returns to commentary after three years coaching the Sydney Kings. He will be joined by a star-studded team of experts including Shane Heal, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams, Shawn Redhage, Jenni Screen, Cam Tragardh and Jeff Van Groningen.

Dwayne Russell, Anthony Hudson, Matt Russell, John Casey, Liam Santamaria, Lachy Reid, Louise Ransome, Candy Hertz, Seb Costello, Cam Luke, Jack Heverin and Peter Hooley, will also be part of the commentary team.

The 2019/20 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season will be broadcast on SBS VICELAND, SBS On Demand, ESPN and SKY Sport in New Zealand.

https://nbl.com.au/news/gaze-headlines- ... ntary-team

[Wedgie]

Jerome Randle coming back to the 6ers!

Taylor to be cut to make way for him.

[DOC]

One from left field.

[Gozu]

The Adelaide 36ers have made a significant change less than a week out from their preseason game against the Utah Jazz.

Jerome Randle has agreed to a deal that will see him return to the 36ers, multiple sources told foxsports.com.au, with the team set to release Deshon Taylor to make room for the one-time NBL MVP.

The 36ers were encouraged by the turnout at their new home arena, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre — a 6,366-strong crowd at the preseason game against Melbourne United — and felt as though they needed to capitalise on that popularity with a big name, sources said.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball ... f04413f158

Both Randle & Taylor will play against the Utah Jazz on Sunday

[Gozu]

It's official Jerome Randle has signed with the 36ers to a 2 year deal and Deshon Taylor has been released. Randle played with the Kings last season and finished the season playing in Russia.

https://nbl.com.au/news/jerome-randle-r ... aide-36ers

[Gozu]

Melbourne United have announced that David Barlow will miss tomorrow night's game against SEM and their two NBA games against the LA Clippers & Sacramento due to a thumb fracture he received in the pre-season game against the 36ers and will return in Round 3.

In the meantime United have signed former Cairns Taipans swingman Dexter Kernich-Drew as a temporary injury replacement.

https://nbl.com.au/news/david-barlow-ru ... of-round-1

The injury problems get worse for Melbourne now with Casey Prather to undergo minor knee surgery and will miss 2-3 weeks. The team have brought in Dillon Stith as a temporary replacement import who has been training with the team and played for McKinnon in the Big V during the off-season where he led his team to the championship and won the league MVP award.

https://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/ar ... te-round-1

[Spargo]

Thank you so much to the incompetent 36ers management that f#cked up the Mitch Creek situation.
Watching him play tonight makes my blood boil...

[Wedgie]

Good to see him get MOM and beat United though! Onya Mitch!
The Phoenix will definately be my 2nd team this season.

[Gozu]

Damn Creek looked good moving real well knocking down three's, such a shame.

28 points & 11 boards for him in a first up win virtually without Wesley too.

[king neptune]

Any season the 36ers have done well it's been in spite of the pathetic management. Hearing the story about Joe Ingles' first meeting with the team just beggars belief.

[Gozu]

Any season the 36ers have done well it's been in spite of the pathetic management. Hearing the story about Joe Ingles' first meeting with the team just beggars belief.

I've heard a couple of rumours about when we tried to sign Ingles that despite being from Adelaide we misspelt his name on the contract offer and that Smyth was only willing to give him a development player spot, South Dragons swooped him offered him a full roster spot and the rest is history.

[Gozu]

Last night's derby between the two Melbourne teams was a sell out and the biggest crowd for a season opener in NBL history.

Round 1 TV games on SBS Viceland:

Sat 5pm Melbourne at Perth

Sun 2:30pm Brisbane at Illawarra

[Gozu]

It appears the NBLxNBA games will be streamed on SBS on Demand and NBL TV.

NBLxNBA preseason game schedule

5 Oct Adelaide 36ers vs Utah Jazz 7pm MDT (6 Oct 11am AEST)

8 Oct SKY Sport New Zealand Breakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 7pm CT (9 Oct 10am AEST)

10 Oct SKY Sport New Zealand Breakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 7pm CT (11 Oct 10am AEST)

13 Oct Melbourne United vs Los Angeles Clippers 1230pm PT (14 Oct 530am AEST)

16 Oct Melbourne United vs Sacramento Kings 7pm PT (17 Oct 12pm AEST

https://pickandroll.com.au/where-nblxnb ... broadcast/

[Gozu]

Qtr time

Jazz 28
36ers 18

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H/T

Jazz 60
36ers 39

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3QT

Jazz 104
36ers 63

[Gozu]

Final

Jazz 133
36ers 81