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Cairns' Mitch McCarron sets up for a shot against Melbourne.

NBL: Taipans end United's run of form

Cairns Taipans reminded Melbourne United they will get nothing easy this season in a comprehensive victory in Cairns on Thursday night.

Match-winner: Jerome Randle's return to the NBL is a welcome one.

Kings signings Randle, Tyler bring talent but wins must follow

ANALYSIS

The Sydney Kings have taken drastic action to arrest their horrid start, signing star imports Jerome Randle and Jeremy Tyler for the rest of the NBL season.

Controlled: Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman.

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman urges controlled emotions but frantic pace for Cairns Taipans game

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has learned during 20 years in the NBL keeping emotionally balanced is the most successful mindset.

Indyanna Harper, 9, has signed with WNBL club Melbourne Boomers for one game as part of a fundraiser for bone marrow ...

Boomers welcome newest 'recruit'

Melbourne Boomers and Maddie Riewoldt's Vision have joined forces as the club signs Indyanna Harper, a bone marrow transplant recipient, to a one-game contract.

Liz Cambage makes the shot that puts Melbourne Boomers ahead of Dandenong Rangers.

Cambage leads Boomers to comeback win over Rangers

The Melbourne Boomers have had their battles this season, and Liz Cambage has too, but in a stunning last term the Boomers put those woes aside to record a comeback 60-57 win over Dandenong Rangers on Monday night.

Melbourne United veteran David Andersen will take 'paternal leave' for the upcoming Boomers' games.

Melbourne United star takes "paternal leave" for Boomers opening FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Melbourne United forward David Andersen has revealed he has opted to miss the Australian Boomers first two FIBA World Cup qualifiers on parental grounds.

Dandenong star Sara Blicavs goes to the basket against Melbourne Boomers' Jenna O'Hea in round one.

Boomers must regain defensive edge

Melbourne Boomers need to regain their defensive edge or face more disappointment as they face rivals Dandenong Rangers in their Melbourne Cup Eve showdown on Monday night.

Making an impact: Melbourne United veteran David Andersen had 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks against Adelaide.

United veteran Andersen making difference no matter the role

David Andersen's role is still being defined for this season but in Melbourne United's thumping win over Adelaide on Saturday night he showed he was as much of a factor as he can be.

Melbourne's Casper Ware under pressure from Adelaide's Shannon Shorter.

United score again with thumping win over 36ers

Casey Prather dominated the first half and Casper Ware dominated the second as Melbourne United scored a big win over Adelaide 36ers at Saturday night.

Melbourne Boomers WNBL player Louella Tomlinson has embraced her move back to Melbourne.

Louella Tomlinson embraces family reunion ahead of Melbourne Cup

Louella Tomlinson has embraced her return home to Melbourne and now wants to repay Melbourne Boomers after an early season injury delayed her start to the WNBL season.

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