Phoenix Suns big man Jock Landale joins the podcast just days prior to making his NBA postseason debut. Landale discusses playing for a contender, how he found out about the Kevin Durant trade, battling for minutes with Bismack Biyombo, learning under Chris Paul and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two of the biggest local names in free agency have dropped, with Will McDowell-White staying in New Zealand and Keanu Pinder heading to the Perth Wildcats. Kane and Olgun break down the breaking McDowell-White signing, the direction of the Wildcats, what's next for the two Melbourne clubs and plenty of other little news items from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first NBL Podcast of the 2023 offseason has landed, with Sydney's roster overhaul and some big-time names on the agenda. Kane and Olgun discuss Xavier Cooks, Keanu Pinder, Will McDowell-White, Luke Travers and some key role players who could find themselves on the market. All the news and analysis from the beginning of what could be a busy offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a series that will long be remembered, the Sydney Kings outlasted the New Zealand Breakers in Game 5 to clinch the NBL23 title. Kane and Olgun break down the drama of the night and huge performances from Xavier Cooks, Derrick Walton Jr. and Angus Glover. They also credit Chase Buford for his second title in as many seasons in the league and heap praise on the Breakers organisation from top to bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sydney Kings pulled off a gutsy win in Game 2 against the Breakers, ensuring the championship series heads to Sydney all square. Kane and Olgun discuss balancing adjustments with trust, Sydney's deep rotation, why New Zealand shouldn't panic and much more. Also, Xavier Cooks gets his NBA chance with the Washington Wizards in a situation that could be a perfect fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sydney Kings are looking to become back-to-back champions. The Breakers are attempting to win their first title since 2015. Kane and Olgun get together prior to Game 1 to discuss the season series so far, key players, matchups and areas that could separate the two teams across five games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The offseason changes have begun across the NBL with South East Melbourne parting ways with head coach Simon Mitchell and Brisbane moving on from GM Sam Mackinnon. Kane and Olgun discuss the moves for both clubs, before diving into the semi final fortunes and misfortunes of the Cairns Taipans and Tasmania JackJumpers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Perth Wildcats have been eliminated, falling well short against the Taipans. Kane and Olgun break down where it went wrong. Plus, Tasmania's struggles against New Zealand continue and previewing the semifinal series between Sydney and Cairns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All the reaction and fallout from the NBL awards night, with Xavier Cooks being named MVP and the Cairns Taipans dominating the Gazeys. The Brisbane Bullets waste no time naming a head coach. A Play-In Tournament preview, with South East Melbourne vs. Perth and Cairns vs. Tasmania on the docket. Kane and Olgun break down a big week in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBL awards finalists have been named, with some interesting selections sparking debate among the basketball community. Kane and Olgun break down the selections, discussing the surprises the locks and where the league could potentially change the formula. Additionally, the guys break down a final weekend that provides all kinds of chaotic scenarios, with the top two still not locked in as well as Play-In berths still on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix suffer key injury blows in the middle of a Play-In race, but which injury is the bigger loss? The Wildcats postgame press conference leans into all offence approach, Sydney's concerning number and how should Adelaide's mediocre season be surmised? Kane and Olgun break down the last week of the NBL as the postseason rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dallas Mavericks great and 2011 NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki joins Kane to talk about his decorated NBA career, the evolution of the game and scoring records, his thoughts on the greatest power forwards he played against, the birth of his famous one-legged fadeaway and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
South East Melbourne needed to get back on track against Brisbane. Instead, they failed to pick up a much needed win and sit outside the Play-In Tournament seeding. Kane and Olgun debate the Rookie of the Year being scrapped, Perth's all out offensive approach and discuss whether there is any concern with the New Zealand Breakers return to the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Melbourne United are playing like a contender and the data shows that no team should want them to make the postseason. Have they run out of time? Cairns go 4-0 without Keanu Pinder, but what does it mean in the big picture? Perth's wild offence/defence trade off puts them in danger and have the Kings clicked into gear? Kane and Olgun break down the latest round of NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have reached the New Year but are no closer to knowing who will reach the postseason. The Wildcats add Tai Webster, Adam Forde flies the flag for Keanu Pinder and Adelaide's epic collapse leaves them in danger. Kane and Olgun break it all down while also discussing the biggest debates when it comes to award season on the road to the Play-In Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sydney flexed their muscle on Christmas night, with the historic fixture seemingly here to stay. Kane and Olgun discuss the event, before moving on to some of the teams battling for the top six, including Perth, Tasmania and Adelaide. Can Perth be trusted? Will Tasmania finish in the top two? Has Adelaide found their lineup balance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just as South East Melbourne got healthy, multiple injuries leave them in a vulnerable position as they head on the road. Ian Clark is officially an Adelaide 36er, but how will he fit in on a team battling for their playoff life? Also, Mitch Creek and Derrick Walton produce a showdown for the ages, but has it tilted the MVP race? Have Melbourne left their run too late? Joe Ingles returns and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The changes continue in Brisbane as a season of unrest continues. Melbourne lose the unlosable in Perth. The Sydney Kings fourth quarter offence. McVeigh and Broekhoff staking World Cup claims. Acknowledging the rookie campaign of Dyson Daniels on the flying New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Denver Nuggets 2-way contracted forward, Jack White joins the show. Shifting between the NBA and G League in the opening months of the season, White details life in the NBA for a 2-way player, his opening bucket in the league, sharing a locker room with Nikola Jokic and settling back in the US under the uncertainty of a non-guaranteed contract. White also touches on his Boomers future, Ariel Hukporti and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Tasmania JackJumpers exactly where they want to be? Does the ALL NBL format need immediate change and which players are sneakily building an MVP case? Also, a near hall of fame technical call, goaltending rule ideas and can South East Melbourne be trusted? Kane and Olgun bounce around all these topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Brisbane Bullets part ways with head coach James Duncan but did he ever stand a chance? Cairns defeated Sydney again with officiating brought into the spotlight. Is there a clear MVP leading trio? Melbourne United are still floundering and seemingly out of answers. Olgun releases his tiers with some interesting rankings and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cairns and New Zealand are in the top three nearing the halfway mark of NBL23. How have they surged to contention? What's going on in Illawarra and has Adelaide returned from the FIBA break with a new identity? Also, Ben Simmons looks back, with some of the numbers suggesting he is on the path to playing like his old self ... just in time for a return to Philly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Melbourne finally has their import replacement with Kane and Olgun discussing the new fit ahead of the season resuming. Are the Perth Wildcats in real trouble or is it overblown? Should Adelaide make another change to the starting five? Also, Josh Giddey and Josh Green chat with the young duo piecing together big early performances in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first major NBL23 roster domino has fallen, with the Adelaide 36ers releasing Craig Randall II. Kane and Olgun discuss the move before praising New Zealand Breakers culture and then Olgun picks apart Kane's top-15 player list on ESPN.com.au. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have won four in a row, with big man Alan 'Big Sauce' Williams playing a major role. The import star joins Kane and Olgun in studio to chat all things hoops and food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another weekend, another loss for Melbourne United with the postgame press conference stealing the headlines. Was Dean Vickerman too harsh on Jordan Caroline? Where is the line with transparency in a press conference? The JackJumpers are back and Scott Roth keeps ahead of the pack! Are expectations on Brisbane too high? Is Keanu Pinder the best big man in the league? All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Dellavedova joins the podcast from Sacramento. Delly discusses the process of his return to the NBA from the offseason workouts, anxious wait for Sacramento roster cuts, his own motivation and what he expects his role to be on a young Kings roster. Also, his Boomers future and some NBL thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Controversy followed Round 3 of NBL23, with Jesse Wagstaff suspended for unduly rough play. Kane and Olgun break down the decision, before moving onto issues at Melbourne United and the winless Brisbane Bullets. Hot starts for Cairns and New Zealand is also on the docket along with all the other news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green joins the show. Entering his third year in the NBA, Green discusses lessons learned including multiple coaches, playing with Luka, being benched during the playoffs and much more. Also, Green describes the Olympic experience with the Boomers, returning to Australia for the first time in years and his future with the national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Concerns for Melbourne, Aron Baynes benched down the stretch, Bryce Cotton and Xavier Cooks star, Cairns up and down style presenting problems, Tasmania's rotation, New Zealand return home and all the other stories from Round 2. Kane and Olgun get together every Tuesday to discuss the news and events from the weekend's NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
