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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL star Ben Keays swaps footy for hoops! The Adelaide Crows vice-captain joins NBL Now to talk all things basketball, from his 36ers obsession and Bryce Cotton to Kendric Davis, the NBL title race and why he’s suddenly popping up all over basketball social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW NOW | Mrk Worthington & Courtney Ward Isaac Humphries’ retirement at 28, and the hole it leaves in the 36ers frontcourt Why the 36ers need to give Humphries’ replacement time to adjust Isaac’s legacy beyond the court Taran Armstrong and Will Magnay: the best duo in the NBL right now? Magnay in the MVP race, and why Bryce Cotton is still the frontrunner Brisbane’s injury crisis and what to expect from Raul Neto’s debut Kendric Davis v Bryce Cotton: the NBL’s Magic v Bird? Melbourne United’s slow start, their four-week window, and the case for starting Joe Ingles The NBL’s plans for expansion into Asia Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury and his road back to LA28 with the Boomers Worthy’s tip for Tassie v Brisbane in the Ignite Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Melbourne United a bottom-four team right now? Jason Cadee joins Matt Hickey to break down United’s slow start, Cole Anthony’s battle with NBL officiating, and why Will Magnay is the most influential centre in the league right now. Jace also weighs in on Taran Armstrong’s MVP case, Tasmania JackJumpers’ hot start, Raul Neto’s arrival at the Brisbane Bullets, whether Derrick Walton Jr is what the Illawarra Hawks need, and Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pressure is mounting across the NBL. Derek Rucker joins Kelsey Browne to dissect South East Melbourne Phoenix’s struggles, Kendric Davis’ next step as a leader and Gordon Herbert’s impact on the New Zealand Breakers. Plus, they preview Bryce Cotton v Taran Armstrong, Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers and a huge Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Boomer Brad Newley joins Courtney Ward to discuss last night's huge Ignite Cup result, with the New Zealand Breakers knocking off the Sydney Kings in Canberra. Plus, Brad makes the case that United star Cole Anthony has already reached the level of the league's current two best guards in Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sydney Kings captain Brad Rosen joins Courtney Ward to preview a huge slate of games around the league. The pair also discuss the New Zealand Breakers' struggles, Gordon Herbert's press conference reaction, Tasmania's rise, Elijah Pepper's breakout form, and the latest injury replacement signings across the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Anstey joins NBL Now to break down the Kendric Davis vs Bryce Cotton showdown, discuss the MVP race, Adelaide's crucial win over Sydney, Tasmania and Perth's surprising starts, and which stars are making their mark early in the season. Plus, Anstey shares his thoughts on Taran Armstrong, the league's standout big men, and Anthony Drmic's retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After back-to-back wins are Cairns about to turn their season around? Brisbane's shooting struggles, Perth's three-game winning streak, Brandon Knight's looming debut, and the huge Throwdown rematch between Melbourne United and the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Plus, can Adelaide stop the slide against Sydney in a championship series rematch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aron Baynes joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to break down Melbourne United's win over Adelaide, the Taipans vs Bullets Queensland Derby, Luke Paul's highly anticipated debut, Brandon Knight's arrival in Perth, and the upcoming Throwdown. Plus, Baynes weighs in on Josh King's NBA coaching credentials and the state of the NBL ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Worthington joins Courtney Ward to discuss tonights Ignite Cup clash between the 36ers and United, debate the MVP race between PJC and KD, assess Cole Anthony's impact so far, discuss Brandon Knight's looming Wildcats debut, and reveal which stars need to lift their game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Vasiljevic joins NBL Now to discuss the Breakers' unexpected strong start to the season, the impact of coach Gordie Herbert, Parker Jackson-Cartwright's MVP credentials, and what New Zealand is doing to exceed expectations. Plus, his thoughts on Adelaide, Melbourne United, Bryce Cotton, and Perth's newest NBA arrival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's The Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon join NBL NOW for a special roundtable with Derek Rucker and Olgun Uluc, diving into the biggest stories in basketball. From Luke Paul committing to Duke, the evolution of the NBL Next Stars program, and the growing reputation of the NBL as a pathway to the NBA, to insights on Victor Wembanyama, Matthew Dellavedova, Patty Mills, Andrew Bogut, Luc Longley, and level of coaching talent in the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Kings are off to a perfect start, putting the rest of the league on notice. Courtney Ward is joined by former Sydney Kings captain Brad Rosen to break down Sydney's dominant win over Brisbane, the looming Kings vs 36ers championship rematch, Cairns' early-season struggles, and what to expect from stars like Bryce Cotton, KD, Cole Anthony and more.Plus, the pair discuss the incredible growth of the NBL and why the league has never been in a stronger position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Prather joins NBL Now to discuss his recovery, training in Japan, and the possibility of an NBL return. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Brisbane Bullets, Sydney Kings, this year's class of Guards, and the biggest storylines from the opening rounds of NBL27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.