In The Post – Kings Christmas wish

Catch up on all the latest headlines from around the basketball world in today’s edition of In the Post.

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Kings want Christmas game 

Sydney Kings Owner Paul Smith has declared the club wants to become the first Australian sporting team to host a game on Christmas Day.

Click here to read the full story via the Sydney Morning Herald.

Cats rocked by injuries

The Perth Wildcats have just seven active players for the NBL Blitz after Michael Frazier II (groin) and Jack Purchase (hamstring) were ruled out for the rest of the preseason.

The West Australian has the full story here. 

Qi to represent China

South East Melbourne Phoenix centre Zhou Qi has left for Japan to compete with the Chinese national team in the World Cup qualifiers.

He will return to the Phoenix in time for their season opener on December 4.

NZ to overcome COVID “hiccup”

New Zealand Breakers owner Matt Walsh is confident the club will overcome the COVID “hiccup” that has caused tomorrow’s preseason game against Illawarra to be cancelled. Four members of the Breakers travelling party have tested positive.

Click here for the story via Stuff.  

Creek back on NBA journey

Phoenix star Mitch Creek says “I’m good enough” to be back in the NBA.

Creek spoke to SBS about reliving his NBA dream. Click here to read.

Pace the key for JJ’s

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says the club wants to maintain a quick pace for the entire 40 minutes of a game, after dropping a 21-point lead against Adelaide on Sunday.

Read Roth’s thoughts here via The Advocate.