Australian athletes competing on the world stage — reporting, results context and player-focused analysis.
Following a period of strategic career management, Patty Mills has entered free agency, having been released by the Atlanta Hawks and clearing waivers as of March 2nd, as anticipated by us here at OzBallers. Now in hi...
- Ben Simmons contributed to the Brooklyn Nets with 5 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes and 5 seconds of playtime. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough as the Nets suffered a 110-118 loss to the Ce...
Whilst it is expected that the list of current players participating in the NBA this year will be selected for Paris pending any injuries, we need to look at other players both in the NBL and overseas that could gain ...
The Brooklyn Nets made the decision to terminate Jacque Vaughn's contract as their head coach after his tenure of nearly two seasons. At the time of his dismissal, the team's performance stood at 21 wins and 33 losses...
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game saw the Eastern Conference All-Stars triumph over the Western Conference All-Stars with a decisive score of 211-186. Held on February 18, 2024, the game returned to its traditional format, f...
The Portland Trail Blazers' official Twitter account recently announced that they have signed center Duop Reath to a standard NBA contract. Reath has inked a three-year deal after nearing the maximum number of games a...
Assuming all players in good health for the Paris Olympics, including Exum, it's time to shift our focus to the coaching staff. Brian Goorjian, the current head coach, has been at the helm for several years, with nota...
Ben Simmons had a mixed week with the Brooklyn Nets, missing their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, due to left lower back injury maintenance. He returned to the court on Wednesday,...
With the Olympics coming up a look at what the Australian team my look like is the question?
Ben Simmons showcased his versatility for the Brooklyn Nets, clocking in 18 minutes and 14 seconds of playtime, during which he amassed 10 points, dished out 11 assists, grabbed 8 rebounds, and contributed 1 block and...
Recently, Matisse Thybulle, a fellow NBA player and representative of the "Boomers" had an enlightening conversation with Duop Reath. They delved into the captivating journey that took Duop from Sudan to Australia and...
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Ben Simmons was unable to join the Brooklyn Nets as they faced the New York Knicks in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, Simmons missed the game due to an injury affecting his left lower back, ch...
In a highly-anticipated return, Ben Simmons marked his comeback with an impressive performance, notching 10 points, distributing 11 assists, and securing eight rebounds. This marked a significant moment for the Brookl...
So, what’s happening in the NBA for our Aussie players in 2023-24, in some cases not a lot. It seems hard to understand what has changed in a year, in 2022-23 we had several players having a great season and impact fo...
Ben Simmons remained sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets due to a left lower back issue with nerve impingement, missing several key matchups. This included a narrow 95-96 defeat to the Miami Heat and a closely contested 1...
Ben Simmons was sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets during a challenging period, beginning with a 102-111 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday, January 12, 2024. His absence was due to an injury t...
Ben Simmons was conspicuously absent from the Brooklyn Nets' roster during a series of matches, beginning with an 85-112 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. His absence exten...
Ben Simmons was notably absent from the lineup for the Brooklyn Nets during a series of games, starting with a hard-fought 118-112 victory against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The ab...
Ben Simmons was notably absent from the Brooklyn Nets during a challenging stretch of games, starting with a 108-125 defeat against the Utah Jazz in Utah on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. His absence was felt in subseque...