Galen Young for the Wildcats moves into attach against Glen Saville for the Hawks. AAP Image/Tony McDonough
Basketball Australia is currently in talks with the NBA of the USA to begin a partnership of sorts. As part of a new arrangement, the nation’s head basketball offices will push for easier access for NBL players and teams to work with the NBA D-League and for the NBA bring games to Australia.
The move aims to bring a pre-season game to the region within the next few years.
Oceania is the only major continent without NBA preseason games. Countries such as England, Brazil, Italy, China and Russia have all hosted games this past pre-season.
With Australian players Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, and David Anderson all making names for themselves in the NBA, the league is trying to capitalise on the game’s improving status in Australia.
If games were to be played in Australia, the game would be boosted on all levels; from interest in junior play to increased NBL ticket sales, the sport would gain major national interest.
The games would likely be held between two NBA teams on back-to-back nights with Milwaukee and Portland likely options with their Australian players (Bogut, Mills).
bob
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because its the sports fault that they cut away from the national anthem and not the tv stations ayyy.....
mushi
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Technically neither is Europe
Smithy
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Its another name for australia...
Max
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Good news if it happens! Oceania isn't a continent....
Hoop Head
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To get a NBA game (even pre-season) down under would be ALL TIME!! Even if it was Cavs v Raptors. Get guys like Rondo, CP3, Superman, B-Giff & KD out here to show everyone how the game is really played
Australian Patriot
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I was watching the start of the 36er v Kings game and the commentators were talking over the National Anthem. Then cut away to an add whilst the players were in the middle of the court during to the National Anthem. Why did this happen? Regardless of how often the Anthem is played, you always stop and show your respect. Basketball is a non respecting sport and has just proved it yet again.
Matho
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Unbelievable news. Bring the Timberwolves here!!! -- Comment left via The Roar's iPhone app. Download The Roar's iPhone App in the App Store here.