The Basketball Fix

15/09/2025

🔥 IT’S OFFICIAL — WE’RE LIVE! 🔥

The very first episode of The NBL Show on Fox Sports is out NOW! 🏀📺

We’ve packed this debut with everything you need heading into NBL26:
⚡ Cairns Taipans drama — Waardenburg injury & Andrew Andrews signing
🏆 Our MVP, Champion & Surprise Team predictions
📅 Full Round 1 preview to get you game-ready
🤯 And of course… the long-awaited NBL Pleb face reveal 👀🫣

Jump in, have your say, and let’s get the NBL26 season started with a bang! 🚨

We are on the cusp of the NBL season kicking off - so a banging first episode of The NBL Show covers all the big issues including; Cairns Taipans losing Sam ...

15/09/2025

📢 Big news!

Josh Higgins from The Basketball Fix has had his first article with Fox Sports published — and it’s now LIVE! 🚨

The Top 25 Players heading into NBL26 (25–11) is out, featuring fresh faces, returning stars, and the players we all know and love.

Check it out, join the conversation, and let us know your thoughts below! 👇🏼

https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nbl/nbl-top-25-players-for-nbl-26-season-who-are-the-best-players-in-australian-league-2511/news-story/a600b3777a31baac2833f79d88966719

From 3-time NBA champ to fresh faces ready to dominate: NBL’s top 25 players, ranked — Part 1

11/09/2025

Coach like the pros! The Basketball Fix has all the news, advice, and analysis you need this fantasy season. PLUS win a bunch of giveaways throughout the season just by following our socials! 🏀

Catch every show on YouTube and stay ahead of the game!

09/09/2025

In this episode of Beyond The Buzzer, Josh, Jeremy, and Ryan dive into the ultimate question of NBL26 — who will be crowned champions?

Josh is all-in on his hometown Perth Wildcats, backing their depth, defence, and new additions like Sunday Dech, JLA, Windler, and Kristian Doolittle to deliver another title. Jeremy, however, believes the Adelaide 36ers have the MVP, the stars, and the depth to finally rise back to the top, with Isaac White ready for a breakout year alongside DJ, Cheatham, Humphries, and Harrell.

The debate doesn’t stop there. The crew also breaks down Grand Final MVP predictions, with Josh backing Kristian Doolittle to lead Perth to glory, while Jeremy sees Bryce Cotton owning the big stage once again.

And of course, we couldn’t talk NBL without discussing the league’s ultimate prize — the MVP award. Josh is convinced Bryce Cotton will capture his sixth MVP trophy, putting him just one behind Andrew Gaze in the GOAT conversation, while Jeremy agrees “Cotto” remains the man to beat heading into NBL26.

Packed with bold predictions, heated debate, and a whole lot of passion, this episode sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable NBL season.

In this episode of Beyond The Buzzer, Josh, Jeremy, and Ryan dive into the ultimate question of NBL26 — who will be crowned champions?Josh is all-in on his h...

09/09/2025

THE FULL AWARDS SHOW IS LIVE NOW!

This one is for NBL fans, punters and people who want to have a laugh, get involved with your predictions in the comments as well and don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Season 2, Episode 3 of Beyond The Buzzer is here, and this week Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy dive headfirst into the biggest predictions for the upcoming NBL26 sea...

08/09/2025

Season 2, Episode 3 of Beyond The Buzzer kicks off with Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy diving straight into the latest breaking news from around the NBL.

We react to Jaquori McLaughlin signing with the Illawarra Hawks on a one-year deal, analyse the massive impact of Mason Jones joining the Perth Wildcats as their final import superstar, and break down what it really means now that Bryce Cotton has officially become an Australian citizen — with the Adelaide 36ers.

From roster shakeups to game-changing headlines, this episode sets the stage for another huge NBL season.

Season 2, Episode 3 of Beyond The Buzzer kicks off with Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy diving straight into the latest breaking news from around the NBL.We react to ...

04/09/2025

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU JACKIES FANS!

Season 2 of Beyond The Buzzer continues with Episode 2, where Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy dive into all the big takeaways from the 2025 NBL Blitz.The spotlight is...

03/09/2025

We’re breaking down the NBL Blitz – from the Tasmania JackJumpers looking like legit contenders with Tyger Campbell, Bryce Hamilton, Josh Bannan & Will Magnay, to imports lighting it up across the league.

We also debate if the NBL should start earlier, run through our Buy, Hold & Sell takes, and go back in time with a Flashback Fix on the Top 3 Next Stars ever.

All the Blitz reactions, hot takes & fantasy crossover you need heading into NBL26 👀

🎧 Listen now via The Basketball Fix.

The Basketball Fix is back with Season 2, Episode 2 of Beyond The Buzzer, as Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy dive deep into the hottest topics from the 2025 NBL Blitz...

24/08/2025

🔥 Who’s Missing NBL26 Finals?
The Beyond the Buzzer crew debate which teams could fall short in one of the deepest NBL seasons ever.

Josh makes the bold call that the Sydney Kings — despite stars like Kendrick Davis, Xavier Cooks, and Matthew Dellavedova — might miss out due to a lack of outside shooting and depth at the five.

Jez fires back, saying the Perth Wildcats are in more trouble after losing Bryce Cotton, the league’s all-time great, with no star replacement in sight. Can Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. and Kristian Doolittle carry them, or will the backcourt struggles sink Perth?

The boys also weigh in on Cairns Taipans, Brisbane Bullets, and the Tasmania JackJumpers, before Ryan shocks everyone by dropping his four teams that won’t make it: Perth, SEM Phoenix, Tassie, and Brisbane.

With so much talent spread across the league, at least four high-quality teams won’t make the top six — but which ones?

The Beyond the Buzzer crew debate which teams could fall short in one of the deepest NBL seasons ever.Josh makes the bold call that the Sydney Kings — despit...

24/08/2025

🚀 Who’s the Next NBL Star to Make the NBA?

The Basketball Fix crew break down which NBL26 players are closest to making the NBA leap.

Josh backs Sam Waardenburg after his incredible season in Puerto Rico, where he went toe-to-toe with NBA veterans like JaVale McGee and Danilo Gallinari. With his ability to stretch the floor, handle the ball, and defend multiple positions, Waardenburg could be NBA-bound sooner rather than later.

Jez highlights Karim Lopez, the teenage phenom from the New Zealand Breakers. Just 17 last season, Lopez averaged nearly 10 points per game against grown men in the NBL. With draft projections placing him inside the top 5 of the 2026 NBA Draft, he may be the league’s biggest prospect since LaMelo Ball.

The boys also touch on Dash Daniels, Kendric Davis, Ashton Hagans, and Bryce Hamilton, exploring how the NBL has become the ultimate NBA pathway for both young stars and hungry imports chasing their shot.

🚀 Who’s the Next NBL Star to Make the NBA?The Basketball Fix crew break down which NBL26 players are closest to making the NBA leap.Josh backs Sam Waardenbu...

24/08/2025

Beyond the Buzzer is back for Season 2 of The Basketball Fix Podcast — and with NBL26 just weeks away, we’re diving into everything you need to know heading into tip-off.

We start with the biggest offseason moves, including Kendrick Davis teaming up with Matthew Dellavedova at the Sydney Kings, and why that backcourt could be one of the most dangerous in the league. Then we look at South East Melbourne Phoenix’s bold European imports, led by versatile forward Vrenz Bleijenbergh, and break down the shock of Bryce Cotton leaving the Perth Wildcats for the Adelaide 36ers.

From there, we shift gears to the NBA pipeline, debating which NBL stars are next in line — Sam Waardenburg, Kareem Lopez, and Dash Daniels all in the spotlight.

The crew then makes their way-too-early finals predictions: who misses out between Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Tasmania, Cairns, New Zealand and Illawarra? And to cap it off, we pick our Grand Final teams, with heated arguments about whether Melbourne United, Sydney Kings, or Illawarra Hawks are truly the favourites.

Whether you’re here for offseason analysis, bold predictions, or deep dives on NBL stars chasing the NBA dream, this episode has it all.

The NBL26 season is here — and Beyond the Buzzer is breaking down the biggest offseason moves, bold finals predictions, and the stars ready to make the leap ...

20/08/2025

Fresh off an NBL championship, Dan Grida says the Hawks are ready to run it back 🏆🔥

With more than half the squad returning, a few exciting new faces, and Coach Tatum’s “hard work” mentality at the core, Illawarra is set to defend its crown in NBL26.

Grida says his body feels the best it has in years after a big offseason in NZ, and he’s ready to step up with even more energy this season. He also highlighted teammates to watch — J***y Narkle, Jackson Ball, and Todd Blanchfield — while admitting the banner raising in Wollongong will be a special moment.

The Gong is ready. The Hawks are ready. Bring on NBL26 🔥🦅