The Marketplace: "Crazy" move that shook the NBL

10 Aug 2026

Pete Hooley and Olgun Uluc break down all the latest signings, including the blockbuster of Cole Anthony, on the latest The Marketplace, presented by Paywise.

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NBL.com.au

Cole Anthony’s blockbuster signing with Melbourne United headlines a huge week of NBL news as Pete Hooley and Olgun Uluc break down one of the biggest signings in league history.

Plus, the latest on Andrew Carr to the Sydney Kings, Illawarra’s roster overhaul, South East Melbourne’s newest import, Angus Brandt’s return to Perth, and the players we're most excited to see at the Bendigo NBL Blitz.

The key topics

00:00 Intro
02:06 Cole Anthony signs with Melbourne United
07:28 What Cole Anthony means for United's title hopes
09:39 Sydney Kings sign Andrew Carr
13:02 Illawarra Hawks complete their roster
15:42 Did the Hawks play it too safe with imports?
19:21 South East Melbourne sign Yannis Morin
22:25 Angus Brandt returns to the Perth Wildcats
26:43 Jaylon Brown hype grows in Cairns
28:39 Why Skylar Mays could be a steal
29:32 Taran Armstrong spotlight
30:37 Final thoughts & NBL Blitz preview