Hoops Capital Podcast

The boys were recently joined by Australian basketball legend and former Sydney Kings captain, Shane Heal. We hear all about Shane's career, including his championship run with the Kings, playing in the NBA, and about scoring 28 points against the "Dream Team." Shane discusses his thoughts about the upcoming NBL season and tells us about his daughter Shyla's plans to make it the WNBA.

Hosts: Brad Newley and Rob Canning

Producer: Maddie Smith

In this special episode Brad and Rob are joined by Sydney Kings center and NBA champion, Andrew Bogut. The boys chat about Andrew's decorated career. We hear Andrew's thoughts on the Last Dance documentary, learn about the shaky start to his relationship with Luc Longley, and about his time with Warriors. Bogues also shares the story of his dogs' criminal record and shares secrets about his hidden Melbourne man cave!

Brad and our regular stand-in host Jordi are joined this week by Sydney Kings Head Assistant Coach, Adam Forde. We hear about Adam's style and journey as a coach, as well as his thoughts leading into the upcoming season amid all the uncertainty. The boys talk player opt-outs, coach and player development, and parenting.

Hoops Capital fans, we're back! The boys are on the mic this week from their homes in isolation. Brad discusses what it was like inside the team room when the decision to call off the team's grand final campaign was made. The boys talk NBL pay cuts and what the league landscape may look like as a result.

The Sydney Kings are through to the NBL20 Grand Final series! In this special episode co-hosts Brad and Rob are joined by Hoops Capital Podcast regulars Jordan Hunter and Lucas Walker. The boys discuss their semi final series run, including the now infamous Game 2. We learn what went down in the locker room after the boys' victory in the decider, as well as their thoughts leading up to Game 1 of the Grand Final series on Sunday against the Perth Wildcats!

In this episode, Brad and Jordi are joined by Lucas 'Waxy' Walker for an off-site recording session. The boys discuss the recent NBL20 Awards Night, including who got snubbed for awards. We hear the boys' thoughts leading into the semi-finals against Melbourne United, and learn more about Waxy's career and interests off the court.

In this episode the boys are joined by Sydney Kings center Jordan Hunter. The boys discuss Jordan's late start to his basketball journey, what Luc Longley and Andrew Bogut have taught him, and who his favourite team is. We also learn more about Jordan's life off of the court, including about the television series he is writing.

In this episode Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass joins Brad and Rob on the pod. Chris reflects on his journey from law school to the NBA, where he worked for the Memphis Grizzlies. Chris also answers your questions, including what he has been able to bring to the Kings from his time at the Grizzlies, and what players he hopes to sign next season.

This episode of the Hoops Capital Podcast was recorded on 22 January, 2020.

Producer: Maddie Smith

Hosts: Brad Newley, Rob Canning

The Sydney Kings organisation shares in the mourning of Kobe and Gigi Bryant and the seven other victims who tragically lost their lives on the 26th of January. In this episode Brad and Rob pay tribute to Kobe and reflect on his profound legacy, both on and off the court. We also hear fond memories of Kobe from some of the Sydney Kings players including Brad, Casper Ware and Lucas Walker. Our thoughts are with the victims' families and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.

Producer: Maddie Smith

Hosts: Brad Newley, Rob Canning

In this special episode of the Hoops Capital Podcast, the boys are joined by 3-time NBA champion and International Hoops royalty, Luc Longley. For the first time, Luc discloses the inside story of the infamous Boomers/Philippines brawl. The gentle giant shares never-before-told tales of playing with Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman, the real reason for his decision to work with the Sydney Kings over the Perth Wildcats this NBL20 season, as well as his (several) near disastrous encounters with sharks.

Producer: Maddie Smith

Hosts: Brad Newley, Rob Canning