Melbourne United is defying the odds to fight for an NBA finals place this weekend.

Knicks fan favorite Charles Oakley got into a physical altercation with Madison Square Garden security and was later arrested.

Kyle Korver scored a season-high 29 points and LeBron James gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a second-half energy boost, lifting the defending NBA champion over the Indiana Pacers 132-117.

Once again, Stephen Curry has found himself in the middle of a political issue, after Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, in an interview with CNBC, said President Donald Trump is an "asset" to the country.

Sydney coach Andrew Gaze believes 85 points against Perth on Friday night will be enough to keep the Kings in contention for the NBL finals series.

Sami Whitcomb came to Australia as a last minute state league signing, later this year she will make her WNBA debut.

The WNBL has forced the Capitals to reschedule its clash against Bendigo to avoid 41-degree temperatures.

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If Melbourne United keep winning then they will make the NBL top four but they will need to beat the league's two most successful clubs to do it.

New Zealand Breakers forward Akil Mitchell will travel home to the United States to seek further medical advice on his injured eye.

United beat the Hawks and keep their finals hopes in their own hands with two tough games to play this weekend.

Road loss makes life tough for the Canberra Capitals, but they still hold their finals destiny in their own hands.

Sydney import Asia Taylor was the destroyer as the Flames beat Melbourne Boomers on Sunday.

Matthew Dellavedova's Milwaukee Bucks have ended a five-game losing streak with a 137-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Melbourne United hope the bumps and bruises of their NBL season has steeled them for a charge at the top four in the final week of the season.

Townsville Fire were too strong for Dandenong Rangers on Saturday night.

Four-time Olympian David Andersen has starred in his return from an eight-week injury lay-off, leading Melbourne United in their 89-76 defeat of the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena.

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Thon Maker has thought carefully about President Donald Trump's 90-day immigration ban affecting seven predominantly Muslim countries and 120-day ban on all refugees.

Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss has called on WNBL referees to protect Marianna Tolo from "boxing matches" as teams try to stop her.

Melbourne United and Sydney Kings will start their finals campaigns early when they face off on Saturday night.

Sara Blicavs and her Dandenong Rangers have good causes and a big win in mind for their home clash with Townsville Fire on Saturday night.

The Capitals are in a four-way battle for a finals spot, but insist they won't fall into the trap of 'ladder watching'.

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Nick Kyrgios has been given a unique opportunity to pursue his interest in basketball after the Sydney Kings extended the troubled tennis star an open invitation to connect with the NBL franchise.

Canberra star Marianna Tolo is set to move her career to Europe at the end of the year.

Mathematical possibilities aside, Melbourne United face first true must-win game of the NBL season on Saturday night.

Concerns Australian NBA basketballer Thon Maker could be adversely affected by a controversial immigration order from US president Donald Trump have been allayed by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Perth Wildcats veteran Shawn Redhage has announced he will retire from NBL basketball at the end of the 2016/17 season.

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.