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Four-time Olympian Matthew Dellavedova has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Sydney Kings, sources told ESPN. Dellavedova spent the last two seasons with Melbourne United, playing a primary role in leading them to back-to-back NBL Championship Series.

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United, the Perth Wildcats, and Brisbane Bullets were the other NBL teams pursuing Dellavedova, sources said; he informed them of his decision on Sunday morning. Dellavedova had conducted visits to his free agent suitors over the past week, sources said, beginning in Perth, before traveling to Sydney and Brisbane. He was seeking a high-priced, multiyear deal that would keep him contracted through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Olgun Uluc: Matthew Dellavedova has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Sydney Kings, sources told ESPN. He informed other teams of his decision this morning.

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Matthew Dellavedova is in the process of travelling across Australia, with the four-time Olympian meeting with multiple potential suitors ahead of the opening of NBL Free Agency, sources told ESPN. After playing a key role in leading Melbourne United to back-to-back NBL Championship Series - both of which the team lost in five games - the Australian point guard enters free agency as the most sought-after player on the market. Dellavedova was in Perth on Monday, sources said, where he had multiple meetings with Wildcats decision-makers and key personnel.

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Justin Tatum said there are “High-level talented guys” in the NBL. Former NBA players in the NBL include Montrezl Harrell, Ian Clark, Matthew Dellavedova, Matthew Hurt, Rob Edwards, Bryce Cotton and Derrick Walton Jr. NBL alumni in the NBA include Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng and Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr. Moreover, New Zealand Breakers forward Karim Lopez, 17, is a heralded prospect for the 2026 NBA draft.

“And I’m not just talking about the former, current or want to be NBA players that are over here,” Justin Tatum said. “The Australian players are unbelievably good. It’s very physical. A lot of things you can’t get away with in the States, they let you play through here.”

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Australia's final Olympics roster is: Dyson Daniels, Matthew Dellavedova, Dante Exum, Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Joe Ingles, Nick Kay, Jock Landale, Will Magnay, Jack McVeigh, Duop Reath, Patty Mills.

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Olgun Uluc: The Australian Boomers team for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been finalised, sources told ESPN. Josh Giddey Dyson Daniels Josh Green Patty Mills Danté Exum Jock Landale Duop Reath Joe Ingles Jack McVeigh Will Magnay Matthew Dellavedova Nick Kay

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Full list of Australian players for Paris 2024 The 22-man roster called up by the coach Brian Goorjian: Chris Goulding, Joe Ingles, Nick Kay, Dante Exum,  Johnny Furphy, Patty Mills, DJ Vasilijevic,  Sam Froling,  Rocco Zikarsky,  Duop Reath, Josh Giddey, Will Magnay, Dyson Daniels, Josh Green, Will McDowell-White, Jack McVeigh, Keanu Pinder, Xavier Cooks, Jack White, Matisse Thybulle, Jock Landale, and Matthew Dellavedova.

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Chris Fedor: Also, #Cavs legend Matthew Dellavedova is here for the second straight day.

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Chris Fedor: Delly in the arena for #Cavs and #Lakers.

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Craig Porter, the 23-year-old undrafted rookie playing on a two-way contract, had a leading role. He poured in a career-high 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line to go with four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 25 impactful minutes off the bench -- against one of the league’s premier teams. It’s the most points scored by an undrafted Cavs rookie since Cleveland folk hero and NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova. “It’s crazy,” Porter said when reflecting on his big night. “Them being the team they are and having the accolades they have, doing that, it’s surprising to even me. But at the end of the day, I’ve just gotta go out there and keep doing what I’m doing. I understand I’m here for a reason. I just try to make that known.”

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The Australian National Team has announced a 13-man squad that will head to Melbourne to participate in warm-up matches ahead of the FIBA World Cup. Matthew Dellavedova and Will McDowell-White are not included in the group traveling to Melbourne.

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Olgun Uluc: The remain 15 players on the Boomers squad, ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup: Xavier Cooks, Dyson Daniels, Matthew Dellavedova, Dante Exum, Josh Giddey, Chris Goulding, Josh Green, Joe Ingles, Nick Kay, Jock Landale, Will McDowell-White, Patty Mills, Duop Reath, Matisse Thybulle, Jack White.

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One of Australia’s most successful basketball exports is returning to the NBL, with NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova agreeing to a two-year deal to re-join Melbourne United.

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