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Cotton expects to keep playing about 40 minutes a game, which he calls sustainable. It is his own expectation, not a coach's statement.

Bryce Cotton on playing 40 minutes a game: "I think it's pretty sustainable. I've done it the last 6 years or so, so it's nothing really new." The Adelaide 36ers guard also said there's "no need to panic" about the ladder after the loss to Phoenix.

Adelaide hope to get Cameron back, with no date given. Kuol is only 'hopefully soon' with no timeline.

Adelaide 36ers are hoping to get Flynn Cameron back, and Bryce Cotton says they are "banking on that basically giving us a boost." On Bul Kuol, Cotton offered only "hopefully soon", with no timeline.

New arrival with few practices is said to be able to help, especially defensively; rotation role unclear.

Nelson Weidemann has had only three or four practices with the New Zealand Breakers, but assistant coach Sebastian Gleim said the new arrival can contribute: "for sure he can help us, especially on the defense end."

Head coach Herbert is absent with no firm return date; the effect on the Breakers is unclear.

Head coach Gordon Herbert was absent from the New Zealand Breakers' loss to Cairns, with assistant Sebastian Gleim filling in. "So hope Gordy is better, recovers," Gleim said, adding he hopes Herbert is back soon.

Galloway scored 18 with 6 assists on debut and Forde knows of no minutes plan, so no cap is apparent.

Jaylin Galloway had 18 points and 6 assists on debut for the Cairns Taipans with nothing run for him, coach Adam Forde said. Asked whether Galloway went over a minutes plan: "No one actually told me about a minutes plan. Maybe they were too scared to."

Schwartz agrees staff confidence in him is growing after a 10-point first quarter; role expansion implied but vague.

D'Shawn Schwartz agreed the South East Melbourne Phoenix coaching staff's confidence in him is growing after he scored 10 points in the first quarter against Adelaide. "I think it's just daily deposits of the work we put in every day in practice," he said.

Gleeson says Cotton needs rest but plays heavy minutes because the bench is turning the ball over; the bench is not trusted.

Bryce Cotton needs a rest, Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson said, but he kept Cotton on the floor because the substitutes turned the ball over and the team lost its pressure. "I'm just looking down the bench and who can help us, you know?"

Kuol hoped back in December, Cameron out with return hoped soon; Rasmussen playing well and keeping Cameron's minutes.

"Hopefully we'll get Bul back in December sometime," Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson said of Bul Kuol. Without Kuol and Flynn Cameron, "our depth is really struggling," and he hopes Cameron returns soon. Keanu Rasmussen, "playing really well," keeps Cameron's minutes.

Blanchfield still building fitness after his return; the coach thinks he was asked for too much in spurts, so minutes may be managed.

"He's starting to get his wind back too. So we asked a little bit too much out of him, I think, in spurts." Illawarra coach Justin Tatum on Todd Blanchfield, still building fitness in his return. Sam Froling said Blanchfield's vocal presence helps a quiet group.

Brisbane players are playing through injuries and the team leans on late signings Woodhill, Neto and Mag; no individual is specified.

"Guys were playing hurt, guys were playing through injury," Will Weaver said of the Brisbane Bullets' win. With injuries, they are leaning on late signings Archie Woodhill, Raul Neto and Mawot Mag: "those guys not signed to a roster anywhere is pretty nuts."

Doolittle played centre and guarded Oduro; Rillie says Perth will lean into his versatility, suggesting a bigger role.

Kristian Doolittle played centre and guarded Josh Oduro in the Perth Wildcats' one-point win over Melbourne, defending all five positions along the way. Coach John Rillie: "His versatility is his strength, so we're going to lean into that."

Mathiang hoped available for Oct 24 but not in great condition; Kuol not ready, Cameron back on track.

Isaac Humphries' decision is sad but "he's still young and he's got to be able to walk," said Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson. Mangok Mathiang for October 24? "I hope so... he's not in great physical condition." Bul Kuol is "not ready yet"; Flynn Cameron is "back on track."

Brother says Jaylin has practised a couple of times and looks close; readiness unconfirmed.

Jaylin Galloway has practised with the Cairns Taipans "a couple times" and "looks close," says his brother Kyrin Galloway. Kyrin's own knee brace is "some load management, basically. Nothing crazy." Asked if Jaylin is ready to play, he said to ask somebody else.

Coach expects Pinder and McVeigh to be fine by Oct 25 after virus, though Pinder still rough.

A virus has gone through the Cairns Taipans. Keanu Pinder is "still on the rough patch" and Jack McVeigh, who had it earlier, is "recovering a lot better", but coach Adam Forde expects both to be fine by October 25.

Coach wants more shots for Harvey after he went cold, but may use him as a decoy; still reviewing film.

Tyler Harvey got few shots after a hot start, and Illawarra coach Justin Tatum wants that fixed: "we got to find a way to get Tyler going and get shots." Failing that, Tatum said, Harvey can be used as a decoy to set up others. He said he needs to watch the film.

Froling and Maker started together to counter Sydney's rebounding; unclear if the pairing continues.

Sam Froling and Makur Maker started together for Illawarra to counter Sydney, who dominated the rebounding when the teams last met. "Playing those two together should be able to cushion that rebounding ability a little bit," coach Justin Tatum said.

Illawarra close to signing an import for an open spot; hedged, unnamed player, could shift rotation and usage.

At 2-7, Illawarra are close to filling their open import spot. "We're right there. We're right there," coach Justin Tatum said, adding the club is on the phone every day looking for the best available player to fit the group on and off the court.

Goorjian going deeper into bench, so more minutes for reserves; Davis and Cooks remain central. No names given.

"We've got to throw caution to the wind and play these guys." Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is going deeper into his bench. Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks remain the "axles" the other lineups play off. Davis scores under tight guarding; Cooks moves the ball.

Coach thinks Cooks' knock was just a corky and he's 'good to go', but it is a hedged 'I think'.

Xavier Cooks appeared to hurt an ankle or knee, but Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian thinks it was a corky (a deep bruise): "he went out and then he came back in... I think we're good to go." Andrew Carr was hit in the face late and "had a fat eye."

New centre has trained since Oct 19; readiness for Oct 24 left to coach, no commitment.

New Adelaide 36ers centre Mangok Mathiang arrived October 18 and has trained with the team since October 19. He calls defence and rebounding where he hangs his hat. Asked if he will be ready for October 24, he left it to coach Trevor Gleeson: "Trev, that's his job."

Bayles, Stoddart and Johnson are absorbing minutes to rest Armstrong; Majok Deng out until mid-November at best.

Biwali Bayles and Nicholas Stoddart have been "trying to... gobble up a few of those minutes to get Taran some rest," Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth said of Taran Armstrong. David Johnson is moving there too. Roth hopes Majok Deng, still out, returns mid-November.

Ayre not confirmed for Sydney, needs more floor reps; his return would ease Armstrong's minutes.

Ben Ayre isn't confirmed for Sydney. Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth: "He just needs some more reps on the floor." Roth called him a big miss whose return would ease Taran Armstrong's minutes. Bryce Hamilton is "tracking very, very well," with no timeline given.

McDaniel and Murray injured, leaving 5 or 6 Brisbane players out at a time; no specific status given.

Max Mackinnon scored 21 points, but Brisbane Bullets coach Will Weaver judged the rookie on defence: "there were plays he made... that drive winning, but there were too many that didn't." Injuries to Sam McDaniel and Taine Murray leave "5 or 6 guys out at a time," he said.

Weaver didn't commit to more Neto minutes against Illawarra but said Neto will want more.

Raul Neto debuted for the Brisbane Bullets about 41 hours after landing. Asked if Neto can play more minutes against Illawarra after another flight, Will Weaver didn't commit and will consult staff, but said Neto "looked at me like I kicked his dog" and will want more.

Rookie started and is earning more minutes per Weaver; says ankle issue is fine after leaving in Q3.

Harry Rouhliadeff, who left with an ankle problem in the third quarter, said "Oh, it's fine." The Brisbane Bullets rookie started because coaches "had the most confidence in his ability to execute a game plan that was different," Will Weaver said, and is earning more minutes.

Late-game ball distribution unsettled, no player named; hedged signal on who closes games.

Melbourne United still haven't settled who gets the ball late. After another loss to a buzzer shot, Jacob Chance said: "we're still ironing out the kinks of personnel and making sure in the moment we get the ball to the right set of hands." No blowouts yet, he added.

Team schedule of rest days after three games in six days; no named player availability or role change.

Three games in six days left legs a bit tired, Nick Marshall said, so Tasmania JackJumpers get a break: off 22 October, weights and video 23-24 October, off again 25-26 October. "It's a difficult road," Scott Roth said, unhappy to have lost one at home.

General praise about Galloway playing best when relaxed; no concrete role, minutes or stat change stated.

"Being in a big city team like Sydney can put undue stress on yourself." Cairns Taipans assistant coach Angus Henskens, who coached Jaylin Galloway in Sydney, said Galloway plays his best when he is relaxed and comfortable.

Pinder played through illness after a game-time call; it's a recap with no stated effect on the next game.

Keanu Pinder was a game-time decision and chose to play through an illness worsened by a tonsil condition, Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde said. Pinder "was not in good shape" when he came in and got through only "a very light practice". "And he wanted to play."

Recap of White's defense and Cheatham's second-half minutes; no stated change for the next game.

Isaac White "stepped up and played some great defense" as the Adelaide 36ers cut a 34-point deficit to about 8, coach Trevor Gleeson said, hoping White builds confidence from it. Zylan Cheatham stayed on all second half for his "trapping, deflections."

Player says Grida is the lone energy source and the team drops off when he sits; no explicit role change.

Daniel Grida is the only Illawarra player consistently bringing energy, Sam Froling said, and it drops when he sits: "We have one guy leading from that front right now, and that's not good enough." Justin Tatum leaned on Grida and Johny Narkle for energy and forced turnovers.

Recap of Knight's late charge and go-ahead basket, plus a comment on NBL competitiveness; no role or availability change.

Brandon Knight took a late charge on Melbourne's Cole Anthony, then hit the go-ahead basket in the Perth Wildcats' one-point win. Knight says the NBL is more competitive than the NBA: "When I was in the NBA, I don't know how many times I picked up full court."

Coach recaps a close loss and a no-challenge call on the Anthony charge; no role or rotation change stated.

"You got to be nails down the stretch, and we just didn't make enough plays." Melbourne United coach Jacob Chance after another close loss in Perth. He backed the late charge on Cole Anthony; no challenge, as "we were told from the ref room we wouldn't have won it."

Weaver gave no status on Harrison, deferring to medical staff; crowd banter otherwise. No usable availability information.

"The little clappers make it hard to feel much hostility. It feels like a theme park." Brisbane Bullets coach Will Weaver on Tasmania's crowd, after rookie Harry Rouhliadeff called the venue hostile. Weaver gave no status on Tyrell Harrison, deferring to the medical staff.

Travers describes his defence-first role with full-court pressure; general description, no stated change in minutes or usage.

Luke Travers sees his job at Melbourne United as defence first: "picking up full court and turning guys over and just little things on defence to kind of operate our transition." The turnovers are meant to feed easy looks on the other end.