Sources tell me... 1
SOURCES TELL ME … 1 : OK, that should read “sauces” because this info round-up comes directly from key insiders, Messrs Hollandaise, Bernaise and Bechamel.
NBL Tues: Childress United
HOW strongly would you rate Melbourne United’s 2017-18 chances if, for argument’s sake, its three NBL imports were Casper Ware, Josh Childress and Josh Boone?
NBL Tues: Brisbane blues
IT’S been a big day for Brisbane Bullets, confirming Stephen Holt as the NBL club’s second import, alongside Torrey Craig, and returning to the club’s blue-and-gold history.
NBL Tues: Shawn flies flag
THE NBL's 2015-16 Coach of the Year, Townsville Crocodiles' mentor Shawn Dennis, has landed himself a second terrific gig, coaching in Japan's B-League.
Cole to assist Creek in NBA bid
MITCH Creek has stepped aside as Adelaide 36ers captain in pursuit of his NBA dream, a dream which further will be helped by Hall of Famer Ken Cole this week.
NBA door ajar for Creek, Sobey, Webster
MITCH Creek, Nathan Sobey and Corey Webster are US-bound and with NBA dreams that now, with new extended rosters, are far closer to reality than most realise.
NBL further opens its doors
NEW NBL player eligibility rulings include a category for “special restricted players”, further opening the door for the league to become more internationally-flavoured.
36ers invited to Cup series
UNABLE to attend last year due to date clashes with the NBL’s Australian Basketball Challenge – a.k.a. the PreSeason Blitz – the Adelaide 36ers again have been invited to contest the international Merlion Cup in Singapore in September.
Creek, Sobey on the NBA trail
DYNAMIC Adelaide 36ers duo Mitch Creek and Nathan Sobey shortly will be bound for the US, taking a major step in fulfilling their NBA dreams.
Goodbye, farewell, adieu to News Corp
IT’S over. Goodnight and goodbye to The Advertiser, the Sunday Mail, the late lamented The News newspaper and to the mighty News Corp – formerly News Ltd – as I retire today after 43-plus years as a basketball writer.

