The National Basketball League (NBL) began with nine clubs in 1979. Many of the teams changed or ceased to exist as a result of club expansions, cutbacks, and relocations. Currently, there are seven teams in Australia and one in New Zealand. The NBL returned to free-to-air television in Australia for the first time in three years, with One broadcasting 2-3 games a week. The 2010-11 season saw the return of the Sydney Kings after the club was purchased for A$20,000 on July 31st, 2008. In 2013, the NBL had a de-merger from Basketball Australia.