NBL PODCASTS

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.

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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.

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Melbourne United are building, Tasmania keep finding a way, and Adelaide’s defence is under the microscope.

Jack and Derek Rucker break down the biggest talking points from Round 7 on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.

Following United’s win over New Zealand, they discuss Melbourne’s upside and the Cole Anthony experience — from his explosive scoring to whether his emotions are affecting his game.

Plus, Scott Roth’s system shines through the JackJumpers’ injury challenges, Will Weaver and Raul Neto help Brisbane deliver in Adelaide, and Illawarra claim an important win in Perth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cole Anthony delivers against Sydney, Brandon Knight steps up for Perth and Illawarra comes under the microscope after a difficult Round 6. Jack Hever and Derek Rucker break down the biggest talking points on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Pajero.

Are Melbourne United finding their rhythm?
Can South East Melbourne’s style stand up in the finals? And is John Jenkins being unfairly singled out in Adelaide?
Plus, Cairns gets a boost from the returning Galloway, Angus Glover earns his praise and Rucker delivers a strong message on player conduct.

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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

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