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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Steals It at the Buzzer as Walker Powers Beşiktaş Past Virtus, 103–101
Conor Morgan hit the last-second three, but Lonnie Walker IV supplied 30 points as Beşiktaş overturned a late deficit to stun Virtus Bologna 103–101 in EuroLeague Round 9.
Johnson and Gold Injuries Leave Tasmania Scrambling for Sunday’s Phoenix Clash
Tasmania have lost David Johnson to a calf injury and expect Ben Gold to miss time with a foot problem. With Majok Deng already sidelined, the JackJumpers face a serious rotation squeeze before Sunday's game against South East Melbourne.
Petrušev’s Perfect Paint Night Sinks Hapoel as Bryant Endures a –6 PIR Shock
Filip Petrušev scored 20 on six-for-six two-point shooting as Dubai beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 97–83. Elijah Bryant managed just three points and a –6 PIR, while Hapoel await further news on Tomáš Satoranský after his fall.
Efes Turn Panathinaikos’ Comeback Into a 14–0 Knockout as Payne and Šarić Deliver
Panathinaikos closed to 66–65 in Istanbul, only for Anadolu Efes to rip off 14 unanswered points and win 83–68. Cameron Payne’s passing and Dario Šarić’s work on the glass give fantasy managers more than a scoreline to study.
Madrid's Double Injury Blow: Jantunen's Foot Rupture and Maledon's Knee Sprain
Real Madrid have confirmed a complete plantar fascia rupture for Mikael Jantunen and a right-knee sprain for Théo Maledon, following a 95–76 EuroLeague win that showcased the guard's value. Neither has a return date.
Sydney's 71–68 Escape: Maluach's Late Threes and Robertson's Rising Fantasy Case
Sydney overturned a seven-point deficit to beat Tasmania 71–68 despite hitting just five threes. Maluach delivered late, Cooks owned the offensive glass and Robertson added another double-digit game.
Cotton Closes Out New Zealand, but Davison’s 11 Assists Steal the Fantasy Spotlight
Adelaide beat New Zealand 108–101 behind Bryce Cotton’s 13-point final quarter. Carlin Davison’s 11 assists, despite Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s return, create a fresh Round 7 fantasy question.
Hifi Scores 26 as Paris Edge Maccabi 99–94 and Complete a Two-Win Road Week
Nadir Hifi scored 26 points and Paris Basketball finished stronger in Belgrade to beat Maccabi 99–94, adding a second away win in three days and lifting their EuroLeague record to 3–6.
Maledon’s 26 and Campazzo’s 10 Assists Carry Madrid Past Fenerbahçe, 95–76
Theo Maledon scored 26 with a PIR of 35 as Real Madrid beat Fenerbahçe 95–76. Campazzo supplied ten assists, while a dominant third quarter overcame Fenerbahçe’s offensive rebounding.
Obradović Warns Panathinaikos: Efes Will Hit Back After 30-Point Hapoel Loss
Efes have just lost 118–88 to Hapoel, but Željko Obradović expects a sharper response against Panathinaikos on Friday. A short turnaround and two very different Round 8 results set up an intriguing Istanbul test.
Cairns Sink 20 Threes, Bolden Piles Up Defensive Stats in 107–85 Brisbane Rout
Cairns overwhelmed Brisbane with 20 threes as Brisbane committed 25 turnovers, while Jonah Bolden’s 13 rebounds, four steals and two blocks made the Round 7 fantasy picture more interesting.
Ben Ayre nears Tasmania return as Armstrong’s backcourt finally gets help
Tasmania hope Ben Ayre can return against Sydney on Friday after a hip-flexor injury. His arrival would give Taran Armstrong another backcourt partner, but Roth has not confirmed a line-up or minutes split.
Punter, Shorts and a Quick Turnaround: Barcelona–Valencia Has a Proper Round 9 Edge
Barcelona and Valencia beat Bayern and Fenerbahçe respectively before Friday’s EuroLeague showdown. Punter and Shorts have shown their closing value, while Umoja Gibson’s left-knee knock creates a selection watch.
NBL27 Fantasy Lab Round 7: Robertson’s 14 Minutes Expose Sydney’s Bench Shuffle
Tyler Robertson jumped from three to 14 minutes against Perth while Will Johnston fell back. The first Round 7 Fantasy Lab examines Sydney’s changing bench, Perth’s returning frontcourt and the minutes that deserve a second look.
Two NBL Clubs Ask About Raul Neto as Brisbane’s Velička Decision Looms
ESPN’s Olgun Uluc says two NBL clubs have asked him about Raul Neto’s future once Arnas Velička returns. Brisbane’s injury replacement is starting, the Round 7 double is here, and no move has been agreed.