Australian Boomers forward Jack White is joining a growing list of NBA exports,having signed a deal with the Denver Nuggets after an impressive Summer League.
A pre-game injury to Chris Goulding proved fatal for Melbourne United on a night they were stunned by the Tasmania JackJumpers,who will meet Sydney in the NBL grand final series.
Melbourne United managed to overcome a feisty Brisbane side in the final quarter thanks to the timely shooting of Chris Goulding.
Melbourne United are the first team to lock in their semi-final spot with their win over Cairns on Sunday,while the South East Melbourne Phoenix kept their hopes alive for a few more days following their win over New Zealand.
Melbourne United looked in trouble just two minutes into their clash with Adelaide on Sunday,when Matthew Dellavedova went off with an ankle injury,Chris Goulding felt for his hamstring and the Sixers were up on the scoreboard,but coach Dean Vickerman didn’t panic.
The growing rivalry between United and Phoenix played out another exciting chapter on Sunday,this time with United earning cross-town bragging rights after an eventful afternoon.
Melbourne United forward Mason Peatling maintains Phoenix star Mitch Creek was disrespectful in how he celebrated a high-flying dunk over Matthew Dellavedova,but South East Melbourne have hit back,accusing Peatling of putting hard fouls on Creek three times this season.
Matthew Dellavedova was restricted at training on Wednesday,but the star guard insists he will be fit for Thursday’s cross-town derby against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Australia will be without rising star Ezi Magbegor for World Cup qualifying tournament in Serbia with coach Sandy Brondello saying the squad had “learnt valuable lessons from 2021”.
The Sixers finished Melbourne United’s eight-game winning streak but skipper Chris Goulding thinks the loss could be the “slap in the face” the club needs.
Matthew Dellavedova reminded everyone how good he really is with a vintage display that led the red-hot Melbourne United to victory over the Hawks.