Melbourne United star Chris Goulding says disrespect of the NBL should stop after three sides won invites to play NBA clubs.

Anthony Petrie has seen the NBL on its knees, but he's excited for an NBA opportunity to spark the competition.

In October, the Sydney Kings, Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets will face NBA sides in official pre-season games in the US.

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Melbourne United and two other NBL clubs will take on the NBA's best in America this October.

Patty Mills always considered himself to be just another kid with a dream, but now he's much more.

An inspired Japan outlasted the Australian Opals to win the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in India on Sunday but first-time Opal Kelsey Griffin was named tournament MVP.

The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of a play-off record and Patty Mills wants to help lead the charge.

Matthew Dellavedova has embraced an off-season of rest and now he plans a big season with his Milwaukee Bucks.

The Australian Opals will play for a gold medal early Sunday in their first FIBA Women's Asia Cup appearance.

Whether you are talking about stopping the Golden State Warriors or inspiring the next generation, Patty Mills hasn't got all the answers but it won't stop him looking for them.

Brisbane Bullets forward Daniel Kickert has been named in the Australian Boomers team to play in next month's FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut.

The Opals will play in the FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain next year after securing a semi final place at the FIBA Asia Cup on Thursday night.

If you need a reminder the NBA life hasn't changed Matthew Dellavedova, his visit to Collingwood on Thursday was it.

The Capitals are close to signing the last player on their roster after the WNBL draw was published on Wednesday.

Patty Mills is on his way back to Canberra and hopes to inspire a new generation of kids.

The WNBL's new schedule sees more games in less time and WNBL boss Sally Phillips said the shorter season would benefit players across the league.

Stephen Curry has delivered his share of success already to a franchise that desperately needed it.

The Opals completed their group games with a showdown against Japan winning 83-74.

The long and winding basketball odyssey of Derrick Rose took its latest turn on Monday (US time), when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple news reports.

The Opals took the court against the Philippines on Monday afternoon and won comfortably.

Australia started their FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign with a win over Korea.

No courts, but great talent - how South Sudan is aiming for world glory in basketball.

Steph Blicavs nee Cumming and sister-in-law Sara Blicavs are both poised to play big roles for the Australian Opals at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup which starts on Sunday afternoon.

Cleveland's Australian-born point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.

Australian NBA star Dante Exum has pencilled in next year's final stage of World Cup qualifiers to make his return in the green and gold.

Kelsey Griffin has forged her basketball career in far-reaching destinations so perhaps it is fitting for her to make her Australian debut in Banglore, India.

The Brisbane Bullets will be without star import and NBL defensive player of the year Torrey Craig for the coming NBL season, with the American swingman signing with NBA team the Denver Nuggets.

Australian centre Aron Baynes' move to NBA heavyweights Boston has been confirmed.

Australian basketball coach Andrej Lemanis is thrilled with Andrew Bogut's plans to push on until Tokyo 2020, saying he would involve the veteran NBA centre in his Olympic plans even if he was hopping on one foot.

Burgeoning relations between the NBL and China could take a hit after eight Chinese players fouled out in Melbourne's 104-92 overtime win.

Chinese basketball is still the sleeping giant of the international game and the NBL is looking to help them wake up.

Melbourne United are considering Will McDowell-White, the son of former AFL premiership player Darryl White, as an injury replacement for Daniel Dillon and they will suit him up against China on Sunday.

Basketball Australia is making strides in its battle to fight off match-fixing and prohibited sports gambling.

Opals centre Marianna Tolo says the loss of fellow former Canberra Capitals Abby Bishop and Alex Bunton will be a big blow.

The next few months could bring massive changes to Majok Majok's basketball career.

Australian basketball great Penny Taylor had her number 13 jersey retired by WNBA club Phoenix Mercury in Phoenix on Monday.

It's something far greater than basketball that lures NBA star Luol Deng to Australia every few years.

Young, old and in-between, new Australian Opals coach Sandy Brondello has called in all comers for the FIBA Asia Cup in India later this month.

Former Capitals skipper Abby Bishop is keen to revive her international career after an Opals recall.