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News.com.au
a day ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Aussie Boomers come from 15 points down to win third straight FIBA Asia Cup
A dominant Asia Cup came with a barnstorming finish for the Australian Boomers who came from 15 points down in the final to defeat China by one to complete a three-peat of titles and a first for new coach Adam Caporn. Xavier Cooks poured in 30 points to secure the heart-stopping win in Jeddah 90-89. Unchallenged for most of the tournament, and playing without a host of NBA stars, the Boomers survived a last-ditch China effort with a missed final shot as time expired. You will want to watch this...ðŸ'° Absolute scenes from Jeddah in the Boomers 90 - 89 thriller over China in the FIBA Asia Cup Final ðŸ'Š #WeAreBasketball | #GoBoomers | #AsiaCup | @FIBAAsiaCup — Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) August 17, 2025 Cooks, who also collected nine rebounds, was named played of the match. while Jaylin Galloway, playing in his first Asia Cup final, drilled six three-pointers on his way to 23 points and five rebounds. He was later named the tournament's MVP and was nominated in the All Star 5 along with fellow Boomer Jack McVeigh. William Hickey delivered when it mattered most, finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks, including clutch plays down the stretch. The victory came after China raced to a 25-17 early lead, which was 36-21 in the second quarter, before Cooks powered the Australian fightback. The deficit was just four points at halftime before the rollercoaster of lead changes in the tight affair. But even at the final change the Australians were down by three points. It wasn't until the final minutes that the Boomers took the lead and never surrendered it. The Boomers now boast an 18-0 record since the tournament's inception in 2007, cementing themselves as the modern powerhouse of Asian basketball.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey
Why is Josh Giddey locked in a contract fight? At 22, Giddey – now the face of the Australian Boomers – is seeking a substantial payday, and was buoyed by the manner in which he ended his first season with the Bulls, and fourth overall in the league. He was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the franchise made famous by Michael Jordan ahead of the 2024-25 season in exchange for defensive guard Alex Caruso. The latter was an important piece in the Thunder's NBA championship. Giddey had an indifferent start with the Bulls, but coach Billy Donovan turned the team over to him after the All-Star break, and Giddey thrived, averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 45.7 per cent from three-point range through until the end of the season. This included a stunning half-court buzzer beater over LeBron James to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Chicago in what was one of the wildest finishes last season. Giddey finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. In an earlier game on the road against the Lakers, Giddey had a near quadruple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists, and eight steals, reinforcing his all round value. The middling Bulls, however, were eliminated in the play-in tournament game ahead of the play-offs. What are the options for Giddey and the Chicago Bulls? Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf is notoriously stingy when it comes to avoiding paying the NBA's luxury tax, meaning Giddey faces a major fight to get what he wants. As a restricted free agent, Giddey cannot sign outright with another team, but he could be part of a sign-and-trade deal. In that type of deal, Giddey would ink an extension with the Bulls and then be traded. But his new team would need to create salary cap space by trading a player back to the Bulls. Loading According to the Stein Line, Giddey has attracted interest from a handful of eastern conference teams, while Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors also have interest, although the Warriors have financial issues to address. According to ESPN, the Warriors are about $25 million below the first tax apron. They could try and secure Giddey through a sign-and-trade deal by getting him to sign a $20 million-a-year deal with the Bulls, and then bump his salary up by the spare $5 million they have. One suggestion raised in the US media has been a double sign-and-trade that would swap Giddey and the Warriors' free agent small forward Jonathan Kuminga, but there remain hurdles. Giddey also has the option of accepting the Bulls' one-year qualifying final offer of $17 million, backing himself to have another strong season, and perhaps securing an even better deal come unrestricted free agency after the 2025-26 season. As a restricted free agent, he has until October 1 to decide whether to accept the one-year offer. 'I think he knows what he is worth. They [the Bulls] know what he is worth. Other teams are starting to look around and say: 'If you don't want him, we'll take him'. Golden State have mentioned something, Sacramento have mentioned something,' Copeland, now a prominent NBL commentator, said. Giddey's agent Daniel Moldovan and the Bulls were contacted for comment. Loading How will this play out in the NBA off-season market? We are still only midway through the off-season, so there is plenty of time for a deal to be done. The Bulls say Giddey remains a key part of their future, and he will be paid well. Perhaps middle ground will be found, with Giddey signing for an overall deal worth $135 million. However, there are several restricted free agents still available, when typically there are two or three, highlighting how the new collective bargaining agreement is squeezing teams. 'I honestly don't think the Bulls want to lose him. I think they'll come to conclusion soon,' Copeland said. 'The Bulls, back in my day, had a reputation of winning championships. They haven't done that in a very long time [the last title was with Jordan in 1997-98].
The Age
6 days ago
- Business
- The Age
$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey
Why is Josh Giddey locked in a contract fight? At 22, Giddey – now the face of the Australian Boomers – is seeking a substantial payday, and was buoyed by the manner in which he ended his first season with the Bulls, and fourth overall in the league. He was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the franchise made famous by Michael Jordan ahead of the 2024-25 season in exchange for defensive guard Alex Caruso. The latter was an important piece in the Thunder's NBA championship. Giddey had an indifferent start with the Bulls, but coach Billy Donovan turned the team over to him after the All-Star break, and Giddey thrived, averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 45.7 per cent from three-point range through until the end of the season. This included a stunning half-court buzzer beater over LeBron James to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Chicago in what was one of the wildest finishes last season. Giddey finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. In an earlier game on the road against the Lakers, Giddey had a near quadruple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists, and eight steals, reinforcing his all round value. The middling Bulls, however, were eliminated in the play-in tournament game ahead of the play-offs. What are the options for Giddey and the Chicago Bulls? Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf is notoriously stingy when it comes to avoiding paying the NBA's luxury tax, meaning Giddey faces a major fight to get what he wants. As a restricted free agent, Giddey cannot sign outright with another team, but he could be part of a sign-and-trade deal. In that type of deal, Giddey would ink an extension with the Bulls and then be traded. But his new team would need to create salary cap space by trading a player back to the Bulls. Loading According to the Stein Line, Giddey has attracted interest from a handful of eastern conference teams, while Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors also have interest, although the Warriors have financial issues to address. According to ESPN, the Warriors are about $25 million below the first tax apron. They could try and secure Giddey through a sign-and-trade deal by getting him to sign a $20 million-a-year deal with the Bulls, and then bump his salary up by the spare $5 million they have. One suggestion raised in the US media has been a double sign-and-trade that would swap Giddey and the Warriors' free agent small forward Jonathan Kuminga, but there remain hurdles. Giddey also has the option of accepting the Bulls' one-year qualifying final offer of $17 million, backing himself to have another strong season, and perhaps securing an even better deal come unrestricted free agency after the 2025-26 season. As a restricted free agent, he has until October 1 to decide whether to accept the one-year offer. 'I think he knows what he is worth. They [the Bulls] know what he is worth. Other teams are starting to look around and say: 'If you don't want him, we'll take him'. Golden State have mentioned something, Sacramento have mentioned something,' Copeland, now a prominent NBL commentator, said. Giddey's agent Daniel Moldovan and the Bulls were contacted for comment. Loading How will this play out in the NBA off-season market? We are still only midway through the off-season, so there is plenty of time for a deal to be done. The Bulls say Giddey remains a key part of their future, and he will be paid well. Perhaps middle ground will be found, with Giddey signing for an overall deal worth $135 million. However, there are several restricted free agents still available, when typically there are two or three, highlighting how the new collective bargaining agreement is squeezing teams. 'I honestly don't think the Bulls want to lose him. I think they'll come to conclusion soon,' Copeland said. 'The Bulls, back in my day, had a reputation of winning championships. They haven't done that in a very long time [the last title was with Jordan in 1997-98].
Herald Sun
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Will Magnay will suit up again for the JackJumpers after missing out on a two-way NBA contract
Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. 'They'll be watching for the future.' Those are the words Memphis Grizzlies management said to Will Magnay after his stint in the NBA Summer League. Magnay flew back into Tasmania earlier this week to meet his new teammates before a quick turnaround to jump on another plane to catch up with the Australian Boomers. The 27-year-old said he did everything he could to get a two-way contract with the NBA franchise. 'They were transparent with what they wanted and what they were looking for and I thought I put my foot in the right direction and the right thing,' Magnay said. 'Ultimately they went with someone just a bit younger, which is sport, you are always competing with someone for a bigger contract in a different league somewhere. 'I am just grateful to get the opportunity and happy to be back around Tassie and looking forward to the season ahead. 'It was a great experience, very grateful for them bringing me in and helping me with my rehab and looking after me and I was treated like one of their own.' Magnay will now head to Queensland for a Boomers training camp before the national team then jets off to the FIBA Asia Cup. The JackJumpers big man is among a 14-player squad who will face the University of Colorado in an exhibition game on July 31. The team will then be cut to 12 for the international tournament with the first game against South Korea on Wednesday, August 6. After an injury riddled 2024-25 NBL season, Magnay is looking forward to getting back on the court. 'It's always a focus, I have had a few bad runs and a few unlucky ones but all I can do is control what I do today and tomorrow and we'll go from there,' Magnay said. '(Scott) Roth's got a new plan for managing me a little bit toward the mid-season and maybe backing me off some trainings a little bit and when that bridge comes, we'll cross it. 'I think there is a loose plan involved at the moment about just trying to keep me managed and healthy this season.' Originally published as Will Magnay will suit up again for the JackJumpers after missing out on a two-way NBA contract
Sydney Morning Herald
15-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have joined Illawarra Hawks in Supreme Court action against the NBL and league supremo Larry Kestelman as the Adelaide 36ers throw their support behind the competition's direction. Phoenix's managing owner, US entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari, confirmed in a statement to this masthead his club's decision, which escalates the simmering off-court dispute between the league and certain owners. Tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum are also part of South East Melbourne's ownership group. The two clubs are seeking information and documents from the NBL. It is unclear whether more clubs will follow, but Perth Wildcats majority owner Mark Arena is supportive of their cause, according to three sources familiar with Arena's stance. This masthead contacted Arena on Sunday. Chaudhari said he was 'left with no other option' than to join his Illawarra counterpart, American billionaire Jared Novelly, in the NSW Supreme Court action after 'years' of not receiving answers to his questions. Novelly previously aired his displeasure with the NBL's ownership structure and Kestelman's financial transparency, proposing that the league's majority owner should sell his shares equally to the competition's 10 teams. Several clubs are valued at, or north of, $35 million. 'Buying into SE Melbourne was about seizing the opportunity to be part of building a world-class league with passionate fans,' Chaudhari said in the statement. 'So far, we've invested tens of millions of dollars but remain deeply concerned that we are potentially exposed to self-interest and integrity issues. For the league to reach its potential, it must be built on a bedrock of transparency and fairness, and that's why we are taking this step.
