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Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles on the NBA, twins and the Rio Olympics

Roy Ward It dawned on Joe Ingles during the NBA season he has become an elder statesman.

An NBA game in Australia? A matter of when, not if, says NBL managing director

Roy Ward NBA players, legends and coaches will come to Melbourne for a week of camps and activities after campaigning from the NBL and Australia's elite players for more NBA support.

Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis says NBL All-Australian tour could help Rio Olympic bids

Roy Ward Australian coach Andrej Lemanis believes the NBL All-Australian team's tour of China could help players contending for Rio Olympic positions.

Melbourne City aim to keep style and cool while winning semi-final over Adelaide United

Roy Ward Melbourne City is out to show they have the substance to match their style.

Melbourne City defender Ivan Franjic out of semi final, in doubt for grand final

Roy Ward Ivan Franjic is out of Melbourne City's crunch semi-final with a hamstring injury.

Melbourne Victory make Gamba Osaka game a grand final with ACL future on line

Roy Ward Melbourne Victory's ACL future is in their hands despite a loss to Shanghai SIPG on Tuesday night.

A-League finals: Melbourne City star Harry Novillo has kicking appeal denied, will miss semi-final

Roy Ward Melbourne City will be without French forward Harry Novillo for their semi-final against Adelaide United.

Melbourne City young gun Paulo Retre looks to next opportunity in semi-final

Roy Ward Paulo Retre filled in for star right back Ivan Franjic in the elimination final and he's ready to do it again come Friday night's sold out semi-final.

NBL names All-Australian side to play Chinese national team in China

Roy Ward Andrej Lemanis will take an NBL side to China for a three-game tour.

A-League 2016: Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip says no return certain for Novillo

Roy Ward Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip may reward his young stars by keeping them in the side for Friday's semi-final.

A-League finals: Melbourne City star Bruno Fornaroli says goals all down to confidence

Roy Ward Bruno Fornaroli's bicycle-kick goal captured the imagination of people across the A-League on Sunday night.

A-League finals: Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli's brace puts side into semi-finals

Roy Ward Two stunning Bruno Fornaroli goals put Melbourne City into the semi-finals on Sunday night.

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Andrew Bogut backs Ben Simmons' NBA focus, says Simmons will play in future Boomers' teams

Roy Ward Australian NBA veteran Andrew Bogut has backed teenage star Ben Simmons' decision to focus on the NBA Draft and miss the Boomers' Rio Olympic campaign.

Andrew Bogut puts 73 wins aside as Golden State Warriors reset for NBA playoffs

Roy Ward Andrew Bogut and his Golden State Warriors have just set a piece of NBA history that may never be broken.

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Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip expects Bruno Fornaroli to star in finals

Roy Ward Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip has tipped star striker Bruno Fornaroli to star under the spotlight of the A League finals.

Melbourne Victory must recover for Asian Champions League clash, says Kevin Muscat

Roy Ward Melbourne Victory's heart-breaking exit from the A League finals will be no excuse not to be ready for this week's crucial ACL clash in China, says Kevin Muscat.

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Melbourne City ready to fight for their A-League season against Perth Glory

Roy Ward Alex Wilkinson says City has made good use of their extra training time ahead of their knockout final against Perth Glory on Sunday.

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Detroit Pistons' Baynes boosted by facing Dellavedova and Cavaliers

Roy Ward Aron Baynes says the Pistons are pumped up for the NBA playoffs after a seven-year absence.

Melbourne Victory can handle pressure against Brisbane Roar, says Kevin Muscat

Roy Ward Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has backed his reigning premiers to stand up to the pressure of Friday night's elimination final, despite being on the road against Brisbane Roar.