Nathan Jawai’s hopes in the NBA hinge on the results of another round of heart tests. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since the Toronto Raptors found he had a heart irregularity more than a month ago.

His manager, Aaron Fearne, says Jawai had more tests last week. The Results will be out soon.

Source: abc.net.au

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Somebody put the fire out on Brian G’s parade, the Dragons have now won 7 straight. Meanwhile the Townsville Crocs are moving in the wrong direction on the ladder having lost the last 4 in a row and now sit outside the finals group. The 36ers had their chance to get back in the mix after beating the Breakers in New Zealand, they were up by 10 points in the final quarter against Cairns at home only to let Darnell Mee hit a layup on the buzzer to win the game (I was there, I’m still in shock).

One of the great unknowns this season in the Tigers? their form is little all over the place at this stage. But with a 7 and 4 record and star studded line-up they still look like the team to give the Dragons a run for their money. P.S. The Breakers have not had a great couple of weeks with injury, look for them to come back and solidify their position on the ladder in the next couple weeks.

Performance of the week : Chris Anstey vs Sydney Spirit = 20 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks and a large fries & coke.

Better luck next week : Aaron Bruce vs NZ and Cairns = 4 of 23 from the field, 0 of 11 from down town. Surely a week Aaron would prefer to forget.

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Basketball Australia Council and the National Basketball League each opted to merge and accept the recommendations of an independent review in Basketball in Australia. Which will see the two bodies become one.

The agreement is expected to ensure the $35 Million payday from Fox Sports and ensure that more coverage is given to the new league to start in 09.  But the big question mark is whats next? Especially how many teams will be left standing after the revamp.

“There has been a number of eight bandied about, that’s a possibility, what’s most important is strong financial backing of each club,” he said.

“If it had to go down to six, we can go there.” Mr Thodey said.

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