'Hobart Devils' and 'Tasmanian Devils' are both registered to CLB, since February 2018 (http://www.abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=17623542718).

So it won't be 'Devils'.

'Tasmanian Tigers' is registered to a cricket team.

The other unique Tassie animals don't really resonate for a sporting team's name - Bettongs, Quolls and Pademelons??

Has to be Devils (Hobart). CLB are scumbags.

When another NZ teams comes in.

Cannons, Falcons, Rollers and Supercats.

I've always thought Rollers was the slickest NBL team name.

They see me rollin'
They hatin'
Patrolling and tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty

"The Tassie Quolls sounds good to me. Top Quollity name.“

ROFL.

Serious note: quolls are very much endangered.

I hope Hickey & Kestelman are on the same page. Hickey has made the running to get the SEABL Chargers into the Southern Huskies in the NZNBL. All that as a stepping stone to the NBL.
People have gotten on board with all the changes & the new direction. The change probably did put a few noses out of joint.
Making another major change & dumping the Huskies will really confuse things.
That said, getting the NBL license is really all that matters.
It would be good to keep as many of the staff & volunteers as possible. You need the heart & soul they represent.
Tassie Huskies would suit me fine. With the huge facility investment on offer I'd think they'll play all games in Hobart.
Calling it Tassie at least appeals to the whole state.

I guess the advantage, if they go for something "non traditional" is that it keeps the options open to go with either Tasmanian or Hobart (or even Southern if they prefer.)

Tasmanian Thunder

Tasmanian Timberwolves (Not Australian and could run afoul of NBA IP)

I reckon "Brewers" would be a great name, but too many IP issues.

Huskies is fine (if Hickey stays involved) as its original and clean IP wise.

No one knows that Kestleman has stated he wants a Tassie team to have the word Tasmania in the title?
Dazz there is a team in Devonport called the Thunder but you clearly don't know that.

TASSY APPLES.get ya teeth into that.

Tas Mania. The maniacs.

"No one knows that Kestleman has stated he wants a Tassie team to have the word Tasmania in the title?"

Does nobody not know what not you is not talking not about??

Are you trying to make a statement, or just intent on contradicting yourself?
If you want to say "Kestleman has stated he wants a Tassie team to have the word Tasmania in the title", just say it.
That would certainly be interesting to know.

"Dazz there is a team in Devonport called the Thunder"

There are teams called Thunder all over the world, what's your point?
In case it wasn't obvious, I was just mentioning a couple of alliterative examples. I have no idea what LK may want to call the teams, nor (apart from the obvious) do I know what names might especially resonate with Tasmanians.
(My inlaws were from a place called Snug, and later lived near Launceston (Beauty Point?) but they have since passed, so I can't ask them.)

Tasmania Vacuums

The Tassie Toe Rags

"Dazz doesn't think before he posts"
Spot on.

Tassie Islanders, potential for Izzy Folau to be a spokesperson.

I'm with anon, ManBearPigs, haha.

Tasmanian Mariners, Tasmanian Rapids, Tasmanian Mountaineers

Tasmanian Huskies if possible - unify north and south with the already popular Huskies name.

Tassie Cousins

Tasmanian Boatymcboatfaces

Anon - I like the weather theme. The Roaring Forties could work.

The Tasmanian Frost Giants

@866, that's a very clever name. I like the Demons.

Props to you mate

Tassy Bad Apples

...and a future WNBL team could be the Tassie Granny Smiths!

WNBL - has to be Islanders.

Larry back in town today - let's see what gets announced next

"TASMANIA entering the National Basketball League could soon be a reality, says league owner Larry Kestelman.
Mr Kestelman hit Hobart to start formal negotiations with the Glenorchy City Council over the sale of the Derwent Entertainment Centre and Wilkinsons Point before heading to the Executive Building to update Premier Will Hodgman, Treasurer Peter Gutwein and new Sport and Recreation Minister Jeremy Rockliff about his plans for the DEC, a Tasmanian NBL team and to seek Government support.
The council and Mr Kestelman have entered a 120-day agreement to negotiate the sale of Tasmania's biggest indoor venue.
Mr Kestelman, who made his millions in property development and the creation and sale of internet company Dodo, was full of praise after his day of meetings.
"We’ll get through the 120 days and work with the Government but I couldn’t be more pleased with the process and the goodwill and the support from both the Tasmanian Government, the council and everyone seems to be onboard with what we are trying to achieve," Mr Kestelman said.

“I think we can make it a reality, there is a lot of work to go under the bridge.”
NBL owner Larry Kestelman in Salamanca Square before having a meeting at the Executive Building. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS
The Government and Mr Kestelman have agreed to enter into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to advance discussions, including what role the State Government may play.

Mr Hodgman described the meeting as productive."

I believe the most iconic image of Tasmania is the power magnitude, always active and natural presence of the raging rivers. Tassie Rivers would be a great name for our NBL team.

Hobart Homicide. Would sit well with the new GM.

Has to be Devils.

I don't think anyone would expect an expansion team to make playoffs right out of the gate.

LAUNCESTON MINERS,SUNSHINE COAST PIRATES.WEST MELBOURNE SAINTS.SOUTH MELBOURNE MAGIC.TOWNSVILLE SUNS.NORTHERN TERRITORY CROCS.CANBERRA CANNONS.BANKSTOWN BRUINS.SOUTH SYDNEY SPIRITS.WESTSYDNEY RAZORBACKS.HOBART DEVILS.WEST ADELAIDE BEARCATS GEELONG SUPERCATS . WITH NBL1 THERE COULD BE A LOT OF EXPANSION

@ Big ads Tasmanian Rapids is the best name I have seen. Here's mine.. Tasmania Bites ( relating to the apple Isle )

The Tasmanian Storms

Because they are going to blow the other teams of the ricter scale.

The Tasmanian Storms

Because they are going to blow the other teams of the ricter scale.

Richter.

Well I think we can safely say it WON'T be the Tasmanian Devils.
AFL moved to stitch that up.
Maybe they could still make a case for the Hobart Devils, but I think that goes against the inclusivity aim.
Tigers would also seem to be out (Cricket & Hockey)

But I guess the reality is that once you move away from the obvious, there are plenty of decent names out there.
As a simple alliteration I quite like the Thunder, but that's a pretty crowded IP space.
Plenty of names to choose from.

That sucks, Devils would be the #1 choice, then Tigers.

Everyone forget 'Devils', it's not happening, same with Tigers, not happening either, The Rapids works, The Timbers is ok, the Storm...or Thunder ?..nah, the Brewers nah, The mountaineers is not too bad.

Has to be Devils.

For those that want Tasmanian Tigers, why not the Thylacines as that is the Tasmanian Tigers real name.

I also like the demons (for Van Diemen's land) and with more crayfish varieties than fish varieties in Tasmania and even protected Tasmanian giant crayfish/lobster maybe someone can think up a name pertaining to the crayfish and have the mascot with massive nippers too. Maybe Demons with the crayfish mascot and logo?

Devils would be great, so avoid any conflict with other sides throw the teams colours in front of it, ie the tassie Red Devils or tassie green devils or what ever they select.

Tassie Lions is the best least conflicting name surely?

The "Hobart Tas Men"

Dribblers

Well, I mean there's stupid, and then there's this:

Dazz always not on the ball. It's been discussed here for months. Devils can't be used. Tigers CA, Thunder maybe not and the list goes on. Try and keep up please.

The Van Diemans. The Vs or The Ds.

Tasmania Allstars

Tasmanian Truganini

Tassie lsland cubs. . .

Our New NBL side name should be TASSIE CONVICTS

tasmania rapids

VanDiemen Dunkers

Tasmania Pirates, Tasmania Sharks, Tasmania Titans, Tasmania Islanders, Tasmania Mariners, Tasmania Warriors, Tasmania Bandits or Tasmania Wombats, Tasmania Lions sounds good with their flag having a lion on it. Sharks would be good too because there's heaps of Sharks done there.

Tall Timbers

"Clippers". Resonates with our tall ship and sheep/wool heritage and sounds aggressive.

FanTAStics

Hi there,
My name is Jeremy and my team name would be the 'Tasmanian Overlanders'
My partner Alesha would like.
‘Tassie cascades’

I think the name should be called the Tasmanian Quolls because it is a native animal to Tasmania and it will be a good fit too the NBL.

Hobart Hustle

Game over, a simple 'thank you' will suffice for Nostraballmus

Nostraballmus knows he has been missed

Tasmanian jack jumpers

I just read the suggestions on the most recent NBL news article. It has to be the Tasmanian Timbers, it rolls off the tounge well and virtually all the other options are horrible or just trying to copy the NBA, the NBL needs it's own identity and it's important future names of clubs have some reflection of what's local. The Tasmanian Rapids is not too bad, either is the Tasmanian Mountaineers, or Tasmanian Islanders, but Tasmanian Timbers is probably the best. The Freeze and Spirit ?....is this netball ?, The Pride ( nothing that says Tassie, it could relate to anyone ) ?, The Warriors ?, we are not the NBA ?, same with the trailblazers and Mavericks ?, WTF is a Thylacine ?!, you're kidding right ?, facepalm, hell no !, that's just horrible. The Brewers, sports moved away from alcohol promotion a long time ago and not a great name ? The Titans, best not to use old NBL club names, better to be original ?. The Thunder and Wild are ok but don't roll off the tounge like Tasmanian Timbers.

Nostraballmus says all those names you have sh*tcanned are far better than 'Anonymous'

The "Sea Eagles" or "Tasmania Sea Eagles "
Strong, graceful yet powerful and reveled and respected

That wouldn't be an issue.

A team name can be used across sports see United

If Tasmania were trying to become Manly Sea Eagles that would be problematic in the same way as two Tasmania Devils teams

If a lame name is going to be chosen from the remaining 3 at least keep the original colours of Green, Red, Yellow and White.