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Heat Check wraps up with Summer League preview
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Heat Check wraps up for this season previewing NBA Summer League.

Heat Check Episode 17 and season finale is an ode to Las Vegas and the Aussies taking part in Las Vegas this week for Summer League and all the other major happens in another huge week of Aussie basketball around the world.

On this week's episode Mike and Joel look into:

  • NBA Summer League
  • Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey, their friendship and how they're making moves off the court
  • Jock Landale moving to the Memphis Grizzlies
  • Perth Wildcats signing their Next Star
  • Sandy Brondello coaching the WNBA All-Star Game
  • Mike being at the U16 National Championships this week
  • Joel loving funky team names and logos from around the world
  • And plenty more!

A big thank you to Joel and Mike for their season with us. Enjoy the off-season lads!

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