Hoops

News Tas team back on

Definitely enough talent. Could be a few current-NBA dudes ready for the NBL, but also some guys in Europe could be lured back. Goulding is a FA, I wouldn't be shocked if he signed a 1 year deal next season with an eye at playing for his homestate also.

If so it’s great news. LK you’ve done it again.

^^^^^

And no one will pay to watch live, Santa and homicide will still tell us how good he is.

... and in the article.

I swear the latest article is the same as one published earlier in the month.

They're in a holding pattern right now with the state government, same as last week and the week before that. "Back on" in the title is sensationalism.

Tasmania are kind of in a position where they can’t say no. They’ve wanted a team in a professional league. They have the opportunity there is no way they are going to turn it down unless the deal is ridiculous from Larry Kestleman. There will be a riot if it doesn’t get done.

"All the former Hawks players when they fold."

You want NO ONE from the Hawks side.

Man there are so many idiots here. "Fake News" Dumbest quote of the year.
Try Google cobber and find the article for yourself.
Clearly you can't do that. Were you in the dole queue at the time? Run out of credit?

Paywall article thanks to Brett Stubbs and The Mercury.
"NBL boss Larry Kestelman has been buoyed by his latest meeting with the Tasmanian Government and believes the deal to get the state back into the national competition is back on.

It is believed the two parties were at a stalemate with Mr Kestelman seeking taxpayer funding to redevelop the 30-year-old Derwent Entertainment Centre, the jewel of his proposed $200 million development of Wilkinsons Point into a sporting, shopping and restaurant precinct.

While Mr Kestelman will fund the broader redevelopment, he will not sign off on the deal with the Glenorchy City Council without a funding commitment from the State Government for the DEC.

However, he said negotiations would continue after meeting with the Government in Hobart today.

“Things are progressing well,” Mr Kestelman told the Mercury.

“The numbers and what needed to be done with the DEC is not an easy thing to do, we’ve got multiple parties – we’ve got the council, the State Government and potentially Federal Government – so it is not an easy process.

“But I have to say the spirit is very good, the Government feels positive it is still something they want to do, which is exciting for us, and we’ll work through with them and continue on the path so so far so good.”

Recreation and Sport Minister Jeremy Rockliff, left, receives a jersey from NBL owner Larry Kestelman at the announcement the NBL Blitz would be heading to Tasmania. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS
Recreation and Sport Minister Jeremy Rockliff, left, receives a jersey from NBL owner Larry Kestelman at the announcement the NBL Blitz would be heading to Tasmania. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS
A spokesperson said the Government welcomed negotiations but added:

“There are a number of factors to still consider and as we have stressed from the start of these negotiations the deal must represent value for taxpayers’ money.”

Mr Kestelman confirmed he had almost reached an agreement with the Glenorchy City Council for the sale of the DEC and Wilkinsons Point – he is now just waiting on the State Government.

“We are pretty close with the council with where things lie. There is still a bit to do but I would say we are not far apart,” he said.

He would not say how much he was seeking as he said there was a range of options before the Government from a basic basketball venue to a full redevelopment capable of hosting concerts and other attractions and events.

It is believed the starting asking price is $20 million through to $30 million-plus, with an additional $1.5 million a year to run an NBL club.

It was originally hoped there would be a final decision before the end of the year. Mr Kestelman said that was still the ambitious goal, but that it may not be possible.

“We are going away to do some work on the numbers and see what needs to be done and keep working on our proposal with the council as well,” he said.

It's positive news that's all. Been there done that before.
Forget who do you sign first. Do the deal then recruit an office team, long before you do anything with players or coaches.

what?

Stewart will certainly be a coach, could be head coach, he’s the basketball man in Tasmania.

Forde deserves his chance.

Who’s the coach? Serious answers only - no Stewart

Goulding and Moller.

Dellavedova / Greenwood
Goulding / Gibson / Krebs
Adel / NS / Grida
Import / Bairstow or Pinder / White
Import / Brandt or Mathiang or Reath