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Round 8 Captaincy Rankings: Hinton Leads Windler, McVeigh and the Double-Game PackNBL SuperCoach
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Round 8 Captaincy Rankings: Hinton Leads Windler, McVeigh and the Double-Game Pack

Four clubs play twice in NBL27 Round 8. Nate Hinton tops the SuperCoach captaincy rankings ahead of Dylan Windler and Jack McVeigh, while Bryce Cotton offers a dangerous single-game alternative.

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Round 8 Injury Report: Tasmania’s Seven-Man Win, Galloway’s Hip and Brisbane’s Double
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Round 8 Injury Report: Tasmania’s Seven-Man Win, Galloway’s Hip and Brisbane’s Double

Tasmania are down five players, Jaylin Galloway has a fresh hip concern and Brisbane enter a double-game Round 8 with key names unconfirmed. Here is what NBL SuperCoach coaches need to watch.

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B.PREMIER Has Freed Its Imports. Now Coaches Have to Make the Pieces Fit
B.PREMIER

B.PREMIER Has Freed Its Imports. Now Coaches Have to Make the Pieces Fit

Japan's new B.PREMIER allows three foreign players and one naturalised or Asian-category player on court together. The rule changes match-ups, rotations and the development debate — but it still requires a Japanese player.

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NBL Names Movember Its First Impact Partner, Starting at United–Breakers
NBL News

NBL Names Movember Its First Impact Partner, Starting at United–Breakers

The NBL has made Movember its first Impact Partner, launching a mental-health campaign at Melbourne United’s Monday clash with New Zealand and aiming to take the conversation into basketball communities.

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Nagoya Reach 10–0: Shiga Rematch Shows the Dolphins Can Win Without the Fireworks
B.PREMIER

Nagoya Reach 10–0: Shiga Rematch Shows the Dolphins Can Win Without the Fireworks

Nagoya followed Friday’s 104–69 three-point barrage with an 87–64 win over Shiga to reach 10–0 in B.PREMIER. The rematch offered a different look at why the Dolphins’ unbeaten start is holding up.

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Neto Leaves NBL Door Open, but Family Comes First as Brisbane’s Replacement Shines
NBL News

Neto Leaves NBL Door Open, but Family Comes First as Brisbane’s Replacement Shines

Raul Neto is open to staying in the NBL beyond his Brisbane injury-replacement deal, provided the move works for his family. Four games of efficient play have strengthened his case, but Arnas Velička’s return still shapes what happens next.

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Wembanyama’s 43 and Six Blocks Carry Spurs to Fourth Straight Win
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Wembanyama’s 43 and Six Blocks Carry Spurs to Fourth Straight Win

Victor Wembanyama poured in 43 points and swatted six shots as San Antonio held off Minnesota 121–111. Dylan Harper’s support and a late response made it four wins in a row.

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Willis' 24 and 18 Seal Toyama's Chiba Sweep as Jets Fall to 4–9
B.PREMIER

Willis' 24 and 18 Seal Toyama's Chiba Sweep as Jets Fall to 4–9

Toyama beat Chiba 83–78 to complete a two-game road sweep, with Darral Willis Jr collecting 24 points and 18 rebounds. A 51–35 rebounding edge left the Jets chasing again.

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Tavares Breaks ACB Blocks Record — and His EuroLeague Value Goes Beyond Rejections
EuroLeague

Tavares Breaks ACB Blocks Record — and His EuroLeague Value Goes Beyond Rejections

Walter Tavares has passed Fran Vázquez with 739 Liga Endesa blocks. Madrid’s centre also owns the EuroLeague offensive rebounding record, but his fantasy case still comes down to role and minutes.

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Kobe Flip a Ten-Point Deficit to Beat Nagasaki 90–87 as Kimura Hits Five Threes
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Kobe Flip a Ten-Point Deficit to Beat Nagasaki 90–87 as Kimura Hits Five Threes

Kobe overturned a ten-point three-quarter-time deficit to edge Nagasaki 90–87, with Keigo Kimura hitting five threes and Fardaws Aimaq delivering 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

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Round 8 Buy, Hold & Sell: Hinton, Windler and the Four-Team Double
NBL Fantasy

Round 8 Buy, Hold & Sell: Hinton, Windler and the Four-Team Double

Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and Illawarra each play twice in NBL27 Round 8. Nate Hinton and Dylan Windler have strong cases to buy, while Jaylin Galloway’s hip knock makes the next Cairns team sheet crucial.

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Round 8 Waiver Wire: Hickey First, Woodhill and Narkle Worth a Look
NBL Fantasy

Round 8 Waiver Wire: Hickey First, Woodhill and Narkle Worth a Look

Illawarra’s Davo Hickey nearly posted a triple-double in Perth, Archie Woodhill has helped Brisbane’s depleted rotation, and Johny Narkle made a decisive late cameo. Here is how to approach the Round 8 Fantasy Draft waiver wire.

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Five Starters Carry Tasmania Past Phoenix as Mathias and Magnay Fill the Box Score
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Five Starters Carry Tasmania Past Phoenix as Mathias and Magnay Fill the Box Score

Tasmania overcame five missing players to beat South East Melbourne 98–89. Dakota Mathias had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists; Will Magnay added four blocks, with another test against the Breakers ahead.

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Hinton Does a Bit of Everything as Brisbane Stun Adelaide Before Round 8 Double
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Hinton Does a Bit of Everything as Brisbane Stun Adelaide Before Round 8 Double

Nate Hinton filled the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals as Brisbane beat Adelaide 96–89. Tyrell Harrison added 24 and 10 before fouling out, with two games next week for the Bullets.

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Tatum Stuck With the Hawks. Perth Showed What Trust Can Change
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Tatum Stuck With the Hawks. Perth Showed What Trust Can Change

Justin Tatum backed Illawarra after two heavy home defeats. The Hawks answered with a 105–98 win in Perth, a shared offensive effort and a Round 8 double that will test whether the turnaround lasts.

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Waardenburg’s 12–5–3–2 Night Shows Why Melbourne Want More Than Points
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Waardenburg’s 12–5–3–2 Night Shows Why Melbourne Want More Than Points

Sam Waardenburg’s return to Cairns brought 12 points, five boards, three assists and two steals. His growing defensive role gives Melbourne United another way to win — and fantasy managers another set of numbers to watch.

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Rillie Calls Out Perth's Rebounding: Windler and Doolittle Face a Round 8 Test
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Rillie Calls Out Perth's Rebounding: Windler and Doolittle Face a Round 8 Test

John Rillie has challenged Perth's entire line-up after Illawarra won the rebounding battle 37–29. Windler and Doolittle still delivered useful numbers, but the Wildcats' Round 8 double now carries a bigger question.

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Olympiacos Lose Montero for Six Months, Then Beat Milan Behind Miller-McIntyre
EuroLeague Fantasy

Olympiacos Lose Montero for Six Months, Then Beat Milan Behind Miller-McIntyre

Jean Montero faces six months out after left-knee meniscus surgery. Olympiacos still beat Milan 84–78, with Codi Miller-McIntyre scoring 24, but the EuroLeague fantasy guard picture has changed.

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Ryukyu Beat San-en 86–80 Despite Losing the Glass — 17 Turnovers Tell the Tale
B.PREMIER

Ryukyu Beat San-en 86–80 Despite Losing the Glass — 17 Turnovers Tell the Tale

Ryukyu overcame a 46–38 rebounding deficit to beat San-en 86–80, forcing the NeoPhoenix into 17 turnovers before Sunday’s B.PREMIER rematch in Okinawa.

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Tokyo Sunrockers Erase 12-Point Deficit to End Sendai’s Eight-Game Streak, 80–73
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Tokyo Sunrockers Erase 12-Point Deficit to End Sendai’s Eight-Game Streak, 80–73

Sendai led Tokyo Sunrockers by 12 at half-time, but a 46–27 second-half reversal and a 50–37 rebounding deficit ended the 89ERS’ eight-game winning run. The two sides meet again on Sunday.

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Tokyo Hit 100 as Utsunomiya's Perimeter Gamble Falls Short Before Rematch
B.PREMIER

Tokyo Hit 100 as Utsunomiya's Perimeter Gamble Falls Short Before Rematch

Alvark Tokyo beat Utsunomiya 100–90 to stay top of B.PREMIER's East. The Brex made 13 of 42 threes despite only eight turnovers, leaving a sharper defensive test for Sunday's immediate rematch.

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Hickey's 9–8–8 and Martin's Five Threes Give Illawarra a Round 8 Fantasy Reset
NBL Fantasy

Hickey's 9–8–8 and Martin's Five Threes Give Illawarra a Round 8 Fantasy Reset

Illawarra beat Perth 105–98 as Kelan Martin hit five threes, William Hickey went close to a triple-double and Johny Narkle owned the finish. Both clubs now have two Round 8 fixtures.

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Galloway's Seven-Minute Hip Knock Puts Cairns' Round 8 Double Under a Cloud
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Galloway's Seven-Minute Hip Knock Puts Cairns' Round 8 Double Under a Cloud

Jaylin Galloway lasted seven minutes against Melbourne after a hip knock. Cairns have two games in Round 8, while Goulding's return and Anthony's big night reshape the fantasy watchlist.

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Brisbane Lose Mackinnon and Mayen for Adelaide as Injury List Grows to Five
NBL27 Fantasy

Brisbane Lose Mackinnon and Mayen for Adelaide as Injury List Grows to Five

Max Mackinnon (concussion) and Lay Mayen (undisclosed) are out of Brisbane’s Sunday clash with Adelaide. With five Bullets unavailable, Hinton, Neto and the remaining forwards face a bigger rotation test — but fantasy minutes are not guaranteed.

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