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Mason Jones -- a 6'4 American shooting guard -- is finalising a deal with the Perth Wildcats, sources told ESPN. Jones is coming off a season with the Stockton Kings -- the Sacramento Kings' NBA G-League affiliate -- as a two-way player, where he averaged 23.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game, while shooting 44.7% from 3PT (on 8.4 attempts a game). The 27-year-old led the Kings to the 2025 NBA G-League Championship, and was named the G-League Finals MVP.
Australian club Perth Wildcats were offered NBA veteran Patrick Beverley
Several big names have already been linked to the Perth Wildcats as they continue shaping their roster in search of an import point guard. It’s a process that has drawn plenty of attention, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “Last month, the Wildcats were offered 12-year NBA veteran Patrick Beverley, sources told ESPN, but chose not to meaningfully engage,” Uluc said. Beverley has played over 650 NBA games and most recently suited up in Israel before deciding his next move. The 2017 All-Defensive First Team selection and two-time Second Team member had fans raising eyebrows, as reports of his potential link surfaced this week. “Former NBL guard Travis Trice was also offered to the Wildcats, sources said, but he was another option they weren't interested in,” Uluc continued.
At 37 it begs the question: what is his motivation to travel across the other side of the world to play in the NBL with the defending champion Illawarra Hawks? For McGee, the answer is simple. “I was in the NBA for 16 years and I always had a hint of jealously towards the European players because they get to go to different countries and really explore,” said McGee, who has played alongside future Hall of Famers LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant throughout his stellar NBA career. “I never really had that opportunity, so when this opportunity came up to come to Australia ... I jumped straight on it.
“I’ll be bringing nothing but championship-winning calibre basketball with a little sprinkle of excitement and a lot of dunks and block shots for sure. “I mean, if you are a fan of me, you know what I do, so just bringing what I do to an organisation that is already a championship organisation.”
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Before he became an NBA champion and global superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo made an unexpected appearance on the big screen in an Australian movie. At just 16 years old, the Milwaukee Bucks fan favourite and his mother, Veronica, featured briefly in the 2012 drama Dead Europe, directed by Australian Tony Krawitz and adapted from Aussie author Christos Tsiolkas' novel. It was produced by Australian companies, funded in part by Screen Australia, and premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in 2012.
Olgun Uluc: The Australian Boomers defeat China 90-89 to win the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. Xavier Cooks led Australia with 30 points (13/17 FG) and 9 rebounds; Jaylin Galloway had 23 points, including 6/10 3PT. It’s the Boomers’ third straight Asia Cup title. A really, really high quality game.
Olgun Uluc: The Australian Boomers are through to the final of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, thanks to a 92-48 win over Iran overnight. Jack McVeigh led the Boomers with 17 points, while Will ‘Davo’ Hickey had 14-6-6. Australia faces China in the final. Tip-off is 2am (AEST) on Monday, Aug. 18.
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Fanatics has lost its appeal against FanFirm Pty Ltd., a small Australian company, to sell Fanatics-branded apparel products in Australia, following a lengthy litigation process that began in 2010. Until last year, Fanatics LLC sold licensed sports apparel under the Fanatics brand for major U.S. sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL) in Australia via its website. In contrast, FanFirm has held trademarks for “Fanatics” across several classes, including clothing and sportswear, and has held “first user” rights in Australia, being active in various forms since 1997.
Jesse Edwards signs one-year deal in Australia
Melbourne United is thrilled to announce the signing of former NBA centre, Jesse Edwards, for the NBL26 season. Standing 213cm tall with a 226cm wingspan, Edwards has established himself as a dominant dunking and shot-blocking force. Speaking to Melbourne United Media, Edwards voiced his elation ahead of his debut with United. “I’m very excited to join Melbourne United,” he said.
Despite going undrafted in 2024, Edwards quickly signed a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he played a pair of NBA games and 34 G-League games, averaging 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per night.
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