Joe Ingles will never forget the call he received from close friend Jarryd Roughead telling him about his return to full health and to football.

Marianna Tolo has stamped herself as one of the WNBL's best, but at the back of her mind is her next career move.

The 60-point performance was the first of the NBA season, and first since Kobe Bryant went for 60 in his career finale last April.

CLEVELAND, Dec 5 AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers have made other arrangements for players who do not want to stay at a New York hotel branded by President-elect Donald Trump.

Sydney coach Andrew Gaze has taken a swipe at the NBL's schedule after the league-leading Kings accounted for NSW rivals Illawarra in their top-of-the- table battle at Wollongong.

Hot shooting from distance in the first quarter, and the at-times dominant inside presence of Nathan Jawai were keys to the Cairns Taipans 89-84 victory over the Brisbane Bullets in Brisbane on Saturday night.

Melbourne United have continued their NBL resurgence, cruising to a 98-74 home victory over the New Zealand Breakers on Sunday.

Matthew Dellavedova scored 12 of his season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Brooklyn Nets 112-103.

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Steve Kerr, the reigning NBA coach of the year with the Golden State Warriors, acknowledged he tried marijuana twice in the past 18 months while dealing with debilitating back pain.

While calls go out for a screenplay about his life, Matthew Dellavedova is writing a new chapter in his NBA career.

Mikaela Ruef saved her best game of the year to lead the Capitals to a 24-point win over the Boomers.

NBA rookie Thon Maker wants to play for the Australian Boomers and he is making overtures about moving into the national team ranks.

Capitals coach Paul Goriss will lead the Australian Gems in World Championship qualifier in Fiji.

As fan favourite Carly Wilson prepares to play game 350, the Canberra Capitals aren't ready to let the sharp-shooting guard slip into retirement.

Milwaukee have beaten Cleveland 118-101 in Matthew Dellavedova's first game against his former NBA team.

After knocking off the WNBL's two dominant teams, the Canberra Capitals are wary of suddenly becoming the hunted.

A powerful performance from promising tall Lauren Scherf has helped Dandenong to top spot in the WNBL, but the misery continues for Townsville.

Patty Mills is committed to San Antonio Spurs, but could be on the radar of several NBA clubs when he becomes a free agent at the end of this season.

The Canberra Capitals have shot to WNBL title contention with a 87-82 win over Perth Lynx.

A three-point basket from new import Casper Ware with two seconds remaining has given Melbourne United a 95-92 upset win over the Sydney Kings in the NBL on Saturday night.

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Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown says routine and video work have been the cornerstones of Ben Simmons recovery as he continues to move towards returning to full fitness.

In the absence of Kate Gaze, the responsibility to lead the Canberra Capitals' offence lies heavy on the shoulders of guards Lauren Mansfield and Abigail Wehrung.

Canberra basketballer Patrick Mills drove a dagger into the hearts of the Boston Celtics with a spectacular long-range buzzer beater as the San Antonio Spurs guard continues an outstanding NBA season.

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Majok Majok has again been a constant presence for Melbourne United this season.

Canberra Capitals' horror run of injuries has continued with guard Kate Gaze succumbing to a niggling foot injury.

The NBL wants to add multiple international events to its calendar in the near future including matchups against NBA D League or Summer League sides.

The Clippers are now off to a 13-2 start after beating Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles.

NBA basketballer Matthew Dellavedova's journey from country Victoria to an NBA champion will be immortalised in a feature film.

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Dandenong Rangers scored their second win over Melbourne Boomers this season with a 78-69 victory on Sunday.

The Canberra Capitals are back from the dead, stamping themselves as genuine finals contenders after beating the Townsville Fire.

ADELAIDE, Nov 19 - Electrifying Brisbane swingman Torrey Craig put on an offensive clinic to steer the Bullets to a 105-87 NBL rout of the Adelaide 36ers on Saturday.

The Rangers and Boomers face off in their crucial second game for the season at Dandenong on Sunday.

Cairns Taipans took on Melbourne United on Friday night but Melbourne won 84-79.

The Capitals are keen to explore broadcast options for their games.

As long as he feels good on game day, Melbourne United star Chris Goulding will make his return from injury on Friday night.