The NBA has reached out to the US Department of State in an effort to understand how President Donald Trump's executive order suspending immigration and visas for citizens from certain countries will impact player travel.

Sydney's win followed Friday night's road victory over Brisbane and boosted their record to 13-13 with two games remaining.

The Rangers took on fellow finals' contenders Perth Lynx in Perth on Sunday but lost 87-77.

President Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven Muslim nations could have a wide impact on international sports and leaves many questions unanswered about the ability to travel for a number of athletes. Two NBA players, including Australian citizen Thon Maker and Luol Deng, were born in Sudan, one of the seven countries listed in Trump's executive order.

The Perth Wildcats have won a thriller against Melbourne United at Perth Arena to jump from seventh spot on the NBL ladder to third.

The Illawarra Hawks have come from behind to upstage the high-flying Adelaide 36ers 95-92 in a fiery Saturday night NBL thriller in Wollongong.

It may not have been welcomed but a trip to the bench for Bendigo Spirit import Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe spurred her and her side to a vital win on Saturday night.

Dandenong Rangers aren't feeling the pressure as they face some of the WNBL's toughest road games in an attempt to lock down top spot.

Kevin Lisch shrugged off his early shooting blues to keep Sydney's NBL play-off hopes alive with a thrilling 80-77 win over Brisbane.

Canberra basketballer Iain Morison making it rain stateside as his Flames chase a maiden national championship.

Bendigo Spirit captain Kelsey Griffin isn't giving up on her side and its WNBL finals chances.

Melbourne United forward David Andersen has challenged his side to muscle up to the Perth Wildcats ahead of his expected return from injury on Saturday night.

Laughter may be the best medicine for New Zealand Breakers forward Akil Mitchell who suffered a gruesome eye injury in Thursday's NBL defeat to Cairns.

Andrew Bogut makes quiet return from hamstring injury as Dallas Mavericks overpower the New York Knicks.

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New Zealand Breakers player Akil Mitchell has received a shocking eye injury during his team's match against the Cairns Taipans in Auckland on Thursday night.

The Canberra Capitals are adamant a last-second heartbreaker won't destroy their WNBL finals hopes.

He is struggling for minutes with Utah, but Dante Exum has a chance to impress during the NBA's showpiece All Star weekend.

Dandenong Rangers took care of business with a 78-66 win over Melbourne Boomers on Wednesday night.

Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss wants the club to set up an annual Australia Day WNBL fixture.

Ben Simmons' broken foot has healed as the Australian continues to increase his workload for a possible NBA debut this season with Philadelphia.

Patty Mills has continued his outstanding form with 18 points off the bench to help the San Antonio Spurs beat hosts Toronto 108-106 and score their fifth straight NBA victory.

Melbourne Boomers could be without import point guard Brittany Smart for their Australia Day Eve clash with Dandenong Rangers at the State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night.

Melbourne United star David Andersen is ready to make his return from injury against Perth Wildcats on Saturday night.

Patty Mills has scored a game-high 20 points and guided the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

Australian centre Andrew Bogut missed his sixth successive NBA game, but teammate Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks had something to prove on Sunday (Monday AEDT) and dealt the Lakers their worst loss in franchise history.

The Boomers were brave but lost 87-79 to Perth Lynx on Sunday.

Ben Simmons may have inadvertently triggered the latest social media craze in sports: Philadelphia 76ers fans that hoist cats in a victory celebration.

Australian rookie Thon Maker's first NBA start for Milwaukee ends in a loss to the Miami Heat.

Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos admits his side's offence has to get better if it is to make the NBL finals.

The Canberra Capitals survived a scare at home to beat Bendigo and keep Carly Wilson's hopes of a fairytale career finish alive.

Brisbane Bullets were too good for Melbourne United who fell 88-71.

The Brisbane Bullets remain anchored to the bottom of the NBL ladder after slumping to a 101-68 loss in Adelaide, against the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers on Thursday night.

Melbourne United's new import Lasan Kromah aims to do all he can to help his new club chase an NBL championship.

Canberra Capitals skipper Carly Wilson will aim for a farewell championship before she retires after almost 20 years in the WNBL.

Kate Gaze has been in sensational shooting touch since returning from injury two weeks ago.

Ben Simmons' chances of a January NBA debut are all but over after Philadelphia ruled him out of next week's game against Houston.

Bendigo Spirit's Gabe Richards is playing her 250th game on Friday night as the team fight to keep finals hopes alive.

Melbourne United star Chris Goulding says he will play through the pain of his ongoing ankle problems as his club reaches the make-or-break point of the season.

The Perth Wildcats have sent us on a hilarious throwback ride to the 1990s, combining music and basketball with the quintessential boy band - the Backstreet Boys.