WNBL Geelong Venom sign two imports to end free agency - The IX Basketball The Geelong Venom spent the WNBL offseason stocking up on young talent with Alissa Pili and Mackenzie Holmes.

Our @lukaswrites.bsky.social recaps a busy offseason that has the Geelong Venom loaded with potential for the upcoming WNBL season.

Australian Opals make their way to China in search of Asia Cup title - The Next The Australian Opals have made their way to Shenzhen, China for the 2025 Asia Cup and will look to bring home gold.

"Our goal is to be on that podium and to enjoy the process."

The Australian Opals have made their way to Shenzhen, China for the 2025 Asia Cup. Our @lukaswrites.bsky.social fills you in on everything you need to know about the Opals squad, their 2023 run and more:

Steph Talbot re-signs with Adelaide Lightning in WNBL - The Next The veteran wing Talbot re-signs with the WNBL's Adelaide Lightning following a change in ownership, bringing their roster to four players.

The Adelaide Lightning have just four players under contract for the upcoming season, but the fourth player was a key one. Here's @lukaswrites.bsky.social on the re-signing of Steph Talbot to her "home club"

Sara Blicavs returns to WNBL, signs with Canberra Capitals - The Next Blicavs left the sport for a year to recover from a spinal injury. Now, the WNBL veteran is bringing her experience to a young Capitals team.

After recovering from a spinal injury, Sara Blicavs will make her return to the #WNBL with the Canberra Capitals, alongside Jade Melbourne and Isobel Borlase. Our @lukaswrites.bsky.social has more on her comeback:

Grace Berger discusses her 'new experience' with Sydney Flames - The Next Grace Berger discusses her 'new experience' to come with Sydney Flames, a great fit for the Flames at the point guard spot.

It is a week of new beginnings for Grace Berger. Our @lukaswrites.bsky.social caught up with her on her new deal with the Sydney Flames, and our @cruby14.bsky.social did the same ahead of her LA Sparks debut. #WNBA #WNBL www.thenexthoops.com/features/gra...

Zitina Aokuso will join Jade Melbourne on Canberra Capitals - The Next The Capitals secured their top player in the offseason, and are now looking to build a winning team with her added talent.

Zitina Aokuso will join Jade Melbourne on the Canberra Capitals, possibly making them a real contender in the WNBL.

Analysis from @lukaswrites.bsky.social at the link!:

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What about a starting lineup with Bueckers, Ogunbowale and Carrington? Why stop there? Why not start Ty Harris in place of MHA, then bring MHA, McCowan and Siegrist on at the same time you take three primary ball handlers???

Sydney's Future Flames proof of concept for WNBL CBA's investment in development - The Next The WNBL's new CBA was a sign of investment of Austalian basketball with seismic increases to the minimum and development player contracts.

The WNBL's new CBA has shown a massive increase in investment in minimum and development contracts. Could Sydney's Future Flames program prove this to be a successful decision before it has even been implemented? @lukaswrites.bsky.social has more.

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After months of negotiations, the iconic Adelaide Lightning are back on the books in the WNBL with a surprising new majority owner: the South Australian public. Our @lukaswrites.bsky.social has the details:

Australian players association secures historic CBA with WNBL - The Next The ABPA and WNBL's new CBA increases minimum wages by 104% and includes additional investments into player wellbeing.

The Australian Basketball Players Association and WNBL announced a new CBA this week.

Lukas Pedritis dives in to explain the benefits and how Australia's success on the national stage helped pave the way:

Was such a joy to write this story. So happy for the players, keen to see it in action. Excited for the future of the WNBL!

I went to New York with my dad in 2011 and there was a chain called "Pop Burgers" which we would hit once every day or two. Swear life hasn't been the same since

YouTube video by The Deep Two Podcast Network What the Golden State Valkyries will look like in 2025 | The Film Room

Made this breakdown video on the Golden State Valkyries about two months back. Just surpassed the 1000 view mark so thought I'd celebrate here.

They have added the likes of Chloe Bibby and Justé Jocyté, among others, since publishing. May need an update during the season!

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Eyyyyy good to be on the app as of 48 seconds ago. Got some words down for the LA Sparks. Can't wait to see Anneli and Shaneice in the WNBA!