Any hope of seeing Ben Simmons on court this NBA season will likely rest on whether the Philadelphia 76ers trade him before the upcoming trade deadline.
The Boomers will be back on court next month to begin the path to qualifying for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics with Rob Beveridge leading the side for a three-game window in Japan.
Keifer Sykes starred with the South East Melbourne Phoenix last season and this week he has stepped up in a starring role with the Indiana Pacers.
Josh Green has impressed coach and NBA great Jason Kidd with his passing after a 10-assist game against Portland.
Jock Landale is making his move with the San Antonio Spurs and NBL great Lanard Copeland has urged him to keep patient.
This week’s Hoops Heaven column questions whether free agent Thon Maker could be on his way to the NBL and notes Josh Giddey has joined elite NBA company,while an NBA legend speaks about the rise of foreign stars in the US league.
Matthew Dellavedova is excited to see Boomers’ teammate Dante Exum back on court after he signed with Barcelona while Sandy Brondello could be eyeing a move to another WNBA side.
Three NBL stars are under injury clouds heading into round one as the Breakers continue to battle a COVID-19 outbreak while the Golden State Warriors are preparing for star guard Klay Thompson to return from serious injury in the NBA.