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Goulding knows Weaver’s Bullets are no easy assignment for UnitedNBL News
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Goulding knows Weaver’s Bullets are no easy assignment for United

Chris Goulding’s Paris Basketball connection with Will Weaver adds a twist to Melbourne United’s clash with Brisbane, while his return and Cole Anthony’s role shape a fascinating backcourt test.

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Nunn’s 33-point burst sinks Madrid, but Lessort’s all-round night matters too
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Nunn’s 33-point burst sinks Madrid, but Lessort’s all-round night matters too

Kendrick Nunn scored 33 points as Panathinaikos beat Real Madrid 115–112 in overtime. Mathias Lessort’s 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists offer a different EuroLeague fantasy lesson.

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United push back on Cole Anthony EuroLeague move as Olympiacos circle
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United push back on Cole Anthony EuroLeague move as Olympiacos circle

Olympiacos have reportedly enquired about Cole Anthony, but Melbourne United insist their star guard remains focused on an NBL championship. The difference between interest and a transfer is crucial.

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Breakers need 40 minutes, not flashes, against depleted Tasmania
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Breakers need 40 minutes, not flashes, against depleted Tasmania

New Zealand head to Launceston on a four-game skid, with Sebastian Gleim identifying rebounding and ball movement as the route back. Tasmania’s injuries make the matchup intriguing, not easy.

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Five artists, one uniform: Melbourne United’s Kulin Nation Indigenous Round project
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Five artists, one uniform: Melbourne United’s Kulin Nation Indigenous Round project

Melbourne United’s NBL27 Indigenous Round uniform brings five Kulin Nation artists together on one kit. Here is why the collaboration is distinctive and when it debuts.

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Six wins already: Weaver’s Brisbane revival enters the coaching-award conversation
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Six wins already: Weaver’s Brisbane revival enters the coaching-award conversation

Brisbane have matched last season’s win tally in just 11 games, prompting early Coach of the Year praise for Will Weaver. The next test is turning resilience into consistency.

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Maker leads Hawks past Cairns as second-half surge delivers back-to-back wins
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Maker leads Hawks past Cairns as second-half surge delivers back-to-back wins

Makur Maker scored 24 as Illawarra beat Cairns 107–95, turning a frantic 123-point first half into their first consecutive wins of NBL27. The Hawks now face Adelaide.

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Patterson citizenship step could open a Hawks import spot — but not yet
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Patterson citizenship step could open a Hawks import spot — but not yet

Lamar Patterson has reportedly passed his Australian citizenship test. Illawarra could eventually free an import roster position, although a ceremony and formal classification still stand between the Hawks and that flexibility.

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Ayre returns, but Tasmania lose Johnson and Gold for three weeks
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Ayre returns, but Tasmania lose Johnson and Gold for three weeks

Ben Ayre is cleared for his NBL27 debut against New Zealand, while Tasmania must cover fresh injuries to David Johnson and Ben Gold. The rotation reshuffle carries immediate Fantasy Draft implications.

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Kings lead Ignite Cup race, but the quarters keep New Zealand close
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Kings lead Ignite Cup race, but the quarters keep New Zealand close

Sydney lead the NBL27 Ignite Cup on 13 points, with New Zealand unbeaten through two cup games. Why quarter points, uneven games played and the new Canberra finals format make this an early lead rather than a settled race.

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Ten from ten: Nagoya’s perfect start is built on more than close escapes
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Ten from ten: Nagoya’s perfect start is built on more than close escapes

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are 10–0 after dismantling Shiga 87–64. Their shooting, passing and blistering first quarter explain why the new B.PREMIER leaders have set such a high early bar.

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Weaver eases Neto injury fears, but Melbourne availability still to be settled
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Weaver eases Neto injury fears, but Melbourne availability still to be settled

Raul Neto’s half-time withdrawal against Perth was precautionary, Brisbane coach Will Weaver says. The update is encouraging ahead of Saturday’s Melbourne United clash, although his selection has not been confirmed.

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Cairns’ wing absences sharpen the test as Illawarra chase a second win
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Cairns’ wing absences sharpen the test as Illawarra chase a second win

Jaylin Galloway remains sidelined and Sunday Dech is a test as Cairns hosts an Illawarra side trying to build on its Perth breakthrough. Both teams face two Round 8 fixtures.

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Perth’s comeback habit is becoming a problem before Cairns visit
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Perth’s comeback habit is becoming a problem before Cairns visit

Three straight losses have exposed the same Perth Wildcats problem: slow starts followed by exhausting rallies. Sunday against Cairns is an opportunity to change the script.

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Galloway ruled out for both Round 8 games as Cairns’ wing depth thins
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Galloway ruled out for both Round 8 games as Cairns’ wing depth thins

Jaylin Galloway will miss Cairns’ clashes with Illawarra and Perth, adding to a depleted wing rotation. The Taipans face an immediate test of how they redistribute defensive work and minutes.

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Round 8 Fantasy Lab: Doolittle’s all-round night sets the early pace
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Round 8 Fantasy Lab: Doolittle’s all-round night sets the early pace

Kristian Doolittle posted 24 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in Perth’s loss to Brisbane. His Sunday double-game finish and Brisbane’s uncertain guard rotation are the early Round 8 fantasy watchpoints.

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Adelaide’s accountability test: why the Hawks clash matters beyond the ladder
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Adelaide’s accountability test: why the Hawks clash matters beyond the ladder

The 36ers are seventh, still missing key pieces and searching for consistency. Zylan Cheatham says accountability is the focus, but Saturday’s Illawarra clash will show whether the work is translating.

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Cole Anthony gets a clean slate from NBL referees — and United have bigger things to build
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Cole Anthony gets a clean slate from NBL referees — and United have bigger things to build

The NBL says referees judge Cole Anthony afresh each game. Behind the technical-foul debate, Melbourne United’s three-game winning run is revealing a potent partnership with Josh Oduro.

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Galloway Out for Cairns’ Round 8 Double as Perth Wait on Knight
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Galloway Out for Cairns’ Round 8 Double as Perth Wait on Knight

Cairns have ruled Jaylin Galloway out of both Round 8 games. Perth are without Brandon Knight against Brisbane and will reassess the guard before Sunday’s meeting with the Taipans.

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Fournier Targets Friday Return as Olympiacos Rework Their Guard Rotation
EuroLeague Fantasy

Fournier Targets Friday Return as Olympiacos Rework Their Guard Rotation

Evan Fournier is expected back against Crvena Zvezda on 6 November, but his minutes remain an open question. With Jean Montero facing six months out, Olympiacos need the extra guard depth without losing what worked against Milan.

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NBL Court Decals Face Fresh Scrutiny as More Players Slip
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NBL Court Decals Face Fresh Scrutiny as More Players Slip

Slips involving Cole Anthony, Luke Paul and Xavier Cooks have renewed concerns about NBL court advertising decals. Virtual branding is being explored, but a straightforward fix is elusive.

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Maccabi Back Kattash After Derby Defeat as Coldebella Looks for Guard Help
EuroLeague

Maccabi Back Kattash After Derby Defeat as Coldebella Looks for Guard Help

Maccabi Tel Aviv are keeping faith with Oded Kattash after a 105–87 derby defeat to Hapoel. Claudio Coldebella has acknowledged the need for another guard, but says the club will not rush a signing as its EuroLeague record sits at 2–7.

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Madrid’s Six-Win EuroLeague Run Meets Panathinaikos’ Late-Game Problem
EuroLeague Fantasy

Madrid’s Six-Win EuroLeague Run Meets Panathinaikos’ Late-Game Problem

Real Madrid chase a seventh straight EuroLeague win against Panathinaikos on 4 November. Maledon’s knee sprain complicates the hosts’ plans, while the visitors must respond to a costly Efes collapse and an Aris defeat.

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Round 7 Fantasy Review: Eight Road Wins, Davis’s Double and Oduro’s Two-Way Punch
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Round 7 Fantasy Review: Eight Road Wins, Davis’s Double and Oduro’s Two-Way Punch

Sydney’s Kendric Davis and Melbourne’s Josh Oduro made their doubles count, while Tasmania’s seven-man win and Brisbane’s response reshaped the NBL27 Round 8 fantasy picture.

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