Tassie 'happy as Larry'
NBL owner Larry Kestelman has entered a 120-day exclusive negotiation with Hobart's Glenorchy City Council which, if successful, would not only return big-league basketball to the Derwent Entertainment Centre but a $150-$200 million upgrade to the whole precinct.
Webster's defining win
BREAKERS game-buster Corey Webster found his shot last night in Changzhou, scoring 19 to halftime en route to a game-high 23 as NBL Select won the dead rubber 86-74 over China.
China makes it 2-0, and oh, why two?
ADELAIDE 36ers coach Joey Wright needed more toughness, defensive commitment, locker-room presences and basketball IQ to improve his 36ers next season.
Bowen to Pacers, Froling back to 36ers
SYDNEY Kings forward Brian Bowen did not hear his name called out at today's NBA Draft but he has landed a two-way contract with Indiana Pacers. Harry Froling, meanwhile, also went undrafted but knows he has a pathway into the NBA from the NBL.
Davis leads charge for Narelle
QUALITY Brisbane-based basketball journalist Greg Davis has highlighted the plight of Queensland administrator Narelle Kelly in the #getnarellewell campaign.
Sixers joy in China groove
ADELAIDE 36er fans probably were the happiest tonight as Daniel Johnson and Ramone Moore showed great signs during the NBL Select's Game 1 loss to China in Qingdao.
Bits&Pieces: The Ball is rolling
TODAY may just be the biggest recruiting day in Illawarra Hawks' NBL history with LaMelo Ball - brother of Lonzo, son of LaVar - and 10-year NBA veteran Aaron Brooks both declaring their intent to be in Wollongong this year.
Bits&Pieces: Here comes Big E
WITH Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos agreeing to terms with Jacob Wiley for next season, expect Adelaide 36ers to soon reveal Eric Griffin as his replacement import for the 2019-20 NBL season.
Griffin target as Wiley shines o's
MULTI-purpose 203cm forward Eric Griffin will be Adelaide 36ers' replacement for contracted star Jacob Wiley, who continues to attract heavy European interest.
Ball trio in Honours List
AUSTRALIAN basketball trio Luc Longley, Ricky Grace and Bruce Spangler have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

