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Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return
NBL champion Tim Soares has confirmed his Sydney Kings return as master coach Brian Goorjian puts the finishing touches on what he hopes can become another title-winning roster. After two seasons abroad, Brazilian big man Soares has reunited with the Kings on a one-year deal alongside fellow key additions Kendric Davis and Matthew Dellavedova. Soares, 28, won a title under then Kings coach Chase Buford in his only previous NBL season in 2022/23. The 211cm centre averaged 10.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 20.9 minutes throughout that campaign, and combined well with MVP Xavier Cooks. "I was always hopeful I'd get another chance to come back and play in Sydney, so I'm really excited to be given this opportunity again," Soares said. "Having the chance to join this talented roster, full of young guys and veterans who know the game, and be coached by someone (like) Goorj, was an easy decision to come back to Sydney. "Not to mention having two talented ball-handlers like Kendric and Delly on the roster will make my job easier as a big man, much like Xav did in our first stint together. "Xav and I had great chemistry during our championship run together, with me being able to space the floor for him to attack the rim, which in fact benefits the whole team." Goorjian was thrilled to sign Soares, who has had stints in Puerto Rico and Japan since his championship-winning season with Sydney. The Kings are aiming high after losing a play-in qualifier last season in legendary coach Goorjian's return to the helm. "The five-man spot is a really important one for us, and after looking at ways to build on last year, we really needed to bring in someone who can bang with those bigger bodies on the inside," Goorjian said. "Tim is exactly that, while also being someone who can finish around the rim, protect the paint and also stretch the floor, which is key alongside Xavier." SYDNEY KINGS' 2025/26 NBL ROSTER: Shaun Bruce, Xavier Cooks, Kendric Davis, Matthew Dellavedova, Jaylin Galloway, Bul Kuol, Keli Leaupepe, Makuach Maluach, Kouat Noi, Tyler Robertston, Tim Soares, Jason Spurgin.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Andrew Bogut joins Brian Goorjian's coaching staff at Sydney Kings
SYDNEY (AP) — Andrew Bogut is joining Brian Goorjian's coaching staff at the Sydney Kings in a bid to help the club he part owns win a National Basketball League championship in Australia. Bogut spent 14 years in the NBA after being the No. 1 pick in the 2005 draft and won a championship with Golden State Warriors in 2015. He played for the Australian Boomers at three Olympics. Goorjian has won six NBL titles as a coach and worked with Bogut in the Boomers set up. 'Being a three-time Olympian and an NBA champion, Andrew has a blue-chip pedigree,' Goorjian said Wednesday. 'His knowledge of the game is elite and I know he will be a very valuable addition to our coaching staff.' Goorjian said he had a strong relationship with Bogut and "I am excited and feel fortunate to have someone of his caliber by my side. This will be a huge season for the Kings." Bogut retired in 2020 after two seasons playing with the Kings and he joined the club's ownership group the following year. 'Being away from the game for five years, the itch to get back on the court was growing stronger with time,' Bogut said. 'Coaching is something I'm passionate about and I can't wait to help drive this team forward.' Bogut was the first Australian to be selected with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft — by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2005 — and he won an NBA championship a decade later with the Golden State Warriors. He played 14 NBA seasons for the Bucks, Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers before joining Sydney in 2018. The Kings finished fifth of 10 teams in the NBL this season. __ AP sports:
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Andrew Bogut joins Brian Goorjian's coaching staff at Sydney Kings
SYDNEY (AP) — Andrew Bogut is joining Brian Goorjian's coaching staff at the Sydney Kings in a bid to help the club he part owns win a National Basketball League championship in Australia. Bogut spent 14 years in the NBA after being the No. 1 pick in the 2005 draft and won a championship with Golden State Warriors in 2015. He played for the Australian Boomers at three Olympics. Goorjian has won six NBL titles as a coach and worked with Bogut in the Boomers set up. 'Being a three-time Olympian and an NBA champion, Andrew has a blue-chip pedigree,' Goorjian said Wednesday. 'His knowledge of the game is elite and I know he will be a very valuable addition to our coaching staff.' Goorjian said he had a strong relationship with Bogut and 'I am excited and feel fortunate to have someone of his caliber by my side. This will be a huge season for the Kings.' Bogut retired in 2020 after two seasons playing with the Kings and he joined the club's ownership group the following year. 'Being away from the game for five years, the itch to get back on the court was growing stronger with time,' Bogut said. 'Coaching is something I'm passionate about and I can't wait to help drive this team forward.' Bogut was the first Australian to be selected with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft — by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2005 — and he won an NBA championship a decade later with the Golden State Warriors. He played 14 NBA seasons for the Bucks, Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers before joining Sydney in 2018. The Kings finished fifth of 10 teams in the NBL this season. __
