Ben Simmons has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade deadline day deal, with James Harden heading to the Philadelphia 76ers in the transaction.

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey joins the show to break down the outstanding start to his NBA career.

Boomers veteran Nick Kay joins the show to discuss the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers, finding a comfort level in the national team.

Kane Pitman, Steve Smith and Peter Hooley get together to discuss the big stories across the NBL.

Boomers and Philadelphia 76ers star Matisse Thybulle talks playing through the Omicron wave, life without Ben Simmons and his own development.

San Antonio Spurs and Boomers big man Jock Landale jumps back on the show to discuss his ongoing rookie season in the NBA.

ESPN Draft expert Jonathan Givony joins the show to discuss NBA prospects in the NBL including Luke Travers, Hugo Besson and Ousmane Dieng, and check in on Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey.

Australian Opals head coach Sandy Brondello discusses parting ways with the Phoenix Mercury, the Opals and Liz Cambage.

Predictions, players under the pump, sleeper teams and much more ahead of the new NBL season.

The Ball and the Real World panel reconvene for a second chapter of the Ben Simmons Debate Club

NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, the Next Stars program and Zhou Qi

Brian Goorjian joins Ball and the Real World to dig deep into the Boomers historic bronze medal winning performance.

South East Melbourne CEO Tommy Greer joins Ball and the Real World to talk import Xavier Munford and expectations of Ryan Broekhoff

Jock Landale on the Boomers' bronze medal Olympic campaign and his new NBA home with the San Antonio Spurs

The ultimate Tokyo Olympics debrief after the Australian Boomers defeated Slovenia to win an historic bronze medal.

Boomers blow by Argentina to set up Olympic semi-final vs USA, and Patty Mills finds a new NBA home.

Brian Windhorst joins Olgun to cover the pre-Olympic exhibitions and preview the Men's basketball tournament in Tokyo.

Who made the cut for the Boomers team for Tokyo and Patty Mills is named as one of Australia's flagbearers.

Should Ben Simmons go to the Olympics and what does his NBA future hold?

Can the Phoenix upset United? Are Harvey's Hawks a dark horse vs Cotton-less 'Cats? Our awards finalists + predictions!

Two-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton joins Ball and the Real World to discuss his season-ending injury and how he can help his Wildcats from the sidelines.

Andrew Bogut joins Ball and the Real World to discuss who makes the Australian Boomers squad for the Tokyo Olympics, the value of young...

New Perth Wildcats signing Will Magnay joins Ball and the Real World to talk about his blockbuster decision to ink a deal with the...

Golden State Warriors draftee Justinian Jessup joins Ball and the Real World to talk about dealing with the physicality of the NBL, his...

Olgun is joined by Steve Smith to predict the end-of-season NBL award winners, with a runaway Rookie of the Year and who could...