New @ESPNAusNZ story on three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee agreeing to a one-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks.

JaVale McGee has agreed to a one-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks, sources told ESPN. The 7-foot centre joins the defending NBL champions following a 16-year NBA career.

Hunter Maldonado has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, sources told ESPN. The 6’6 American combo guard last played for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in the Basketball Bundesliga.

Javon Freeman-Liberty has signed a one-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets, sources told ESPN. The 6’4 combo guard last played for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G-League.

With this injury, the JackJumpers of course lose their starting PG. The team does have an import spot to use, and I’m told that’s a strong consideration, so there are avenues to significantly soften this blow. It’s also worth noting that both Bryce Hamilton and David Johnson.

Tasmania JackJumpers guard Sean Macdonald suffered a torn ACL in last night’s Australian Boomers exhibition game, the team says. Absolutely heartbreaking news for Macdonald, who also missed the bulk of last NBL season due to injury.

It’s been an eventful off-season for Henshall. He tested the NBA Draft waters but chose to withdraw, then endeavored to go to college - Texas Tech was the strong favourite - but couldn’t get eligible. He now returns to the Wildcats in a deal that contains NBA outs, I’m told.

Australian guard Ben Henshall has signed a new two-year deal to return to the Perth Wildcats, sources told ESPN.

Just to add some context on 1) why this is a no-brainer for Lee, and 2) why signing functional Asian players is so difficult for NBL teams: the annual salary Lee is about to make in Japan is more than any NBL player has made in a single season ever.

Hyunjung Lee officially joins Mody Maor and Nagasaki Velca in Japan’s B League. That, of course, means Lee and the Illawarra Hawks have parted ways; it was something that’s been flagged for a while, but is now official.

Here’s our @ESPNAusNZ story on the 12-man Australian Boomers team selected for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

This is the schedule for the Australian Boomers’ group phase games at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup (AEST). • August 6: Australia vs Korea @ 6pm. • August 9: Australia vs Lebanon @ 1am. • August 10: Australia vs Qatar @ 6pm.

The Asia Cup will be Adam Caporn’s first at the helm of the team since being named the program’s head coach. • This team has an average age of 23.8. Caporn: “We couldn’t be more excited about this group representing Australia and the dedication they’ve shown to the Boomers.

An Australian Boomers team has been selected for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, which takes place from August 5-17 in Jeddah. Xavier Cooks.Dash Daniels.Owen Foxwell.Jaylin Galloway.Ben Henshall.Davo Hickey.Will Magnay.Sean MacDonald.Jack McVeigh.Reyne Smith.Harry Wessels.Jack White.

This signing is now official: Alex Ducas is a member of the Brisbane Bullets. Head coach Stu Lash: “After months of targeted recruitment and behind-the-scenes strategy, the Bullets' patient approach is paying off… Alex has been on our radar for a long time. We waited for the.

Multiple NBL teams pursued Ball - a 6’5 wing who’s currently New Zealand’s top NBA prospect - sources told ESPN, but his relationship with Hawks assistant Sam Gruggen was the clincher in joining the defending champions. Ball averaged 9.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg, and 3.1 apg at the 2025 FIBA.

Jackson Ball - New Zealand’s top 2008-born player and 2027 NBA Draft prospect - has signed with the Illawarra Hawks as a development player for the upcoming NBL season, sources told ESPN. The 17-year-old has already committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season.

Brockington is coming off a stint with the Vancouver Bandits in Canada, where he averaged 10.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, and 2.9 apg. Prior to that, he was with the San Diego Clippers in the NBA G-League, averaging 15.1 ppg on 39.3% 3PT (5.6 3PA). He joins Parker Jackson-Cartwright in the.

Izaiah Brockington - a 6’4 American shooting guard - has signed a one-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, sources told ESPN.

Reyne Smith has agreed to a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans, sources told ESPN. Team option on the second year. The 6’2 Australian guard averaged 13.1 ppg (37.9% 3PT, on 9.1 3PA) and 2.8 rpg as a senior at Louisville.