​The Sydney Kings will consider former Brisbane guard Jeremy Kendle as an injury replacement for captain Kevin Lisch.

​Ben Simmons will usher in a new, elevated era in Australian basketball when he walks onto the court for the Philadelphia 76ers' first regular season game this week.

The NBA season tips off on Wednesday and Roy Ward goes through each team as the race of the NBA championship begins.

A third quarter capitulation saw the Capitals fall to a 92-63 defeat.

The Sydney Kings have suffered a huge blow with their captain and point guard Kevin Lisch expected to be out for up to two months of the NBL season.

Perth and Melbourne will face off as the form teams of the NBL after contrasting but equally impressive season starts.

When it comes to LA Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, Andrew Bogut admits he is nothing like he expected.

A team of eight carry 227 panels into a shipping container to reveal a 10-tonne basketball court.

They had a big road trip - but spending six hours stranded in Brisbane was never on the agenda.

Andrew Bogut is getting his life and his NBA career back in order and doing so just in time for the start of the new season.

Sarah McAppion, Issie Bourne and Carlie Smith will play for the Australian three-on-three team.

The Sydney Kings are in danger of posting their worst start to a season in 26 years.

The Capitals' unbeaten run is over but it was a performance that proved they can be contenders.

Ben Simmons is ready to attack and if pre-season is anything to go by, his rookie season should be mandatory viewing.

People all over the world see Chubby Checker as a rock and roll icon that made "The Twist" famous.

Paul Goriss laughs there'll be a family feud taking centre stage when the Capitals face Townsville.

Jason Cadee grew up hating the Sydney Kings. On Friday, he will score his 1000th point for them.

Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze will begin scouting the globe for a third import if his current roster doesn't show signs of becoming a genuine title contender in the opening rounds of the NBL season.

Craig Moller accomplished a unique piece of history during Melbourne United's NBA preseason game against Oklahoma City Thunder.

But coach Paul Goriss says there are no excuses for poor performance in a new-look WNBL format.

Rachel Jarry got through two games in three days unscathed to open Canberra's WNBL campaign.

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has no qualms if his impressive side loses players to the NBA.

Melbourne United held strong to fight out a memorable game against Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Two blocks from Josh Heustis stopped Melbourne United from claiming the upset win over Oklahoma City.

Jordan Hooper led the Capitals to a thrilling 84-77 win over Abby Bishop's Adelaide Lightning.

On the surface Oklahoma City superstar Russell Westbrook doesn't have too much regard for NBL club Melbourne United ahead of their game in OKC on Monday morning. But the NBA MVP is also known for his joking around.

Australian guard Dante Exum was aiming for a breakout NBA season, now he is facing another break and it could be a long one.

A weary Sydney Kings suffered a second-half fade-out to lose their NBL season-opener 105-96 to the Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena.

Abigail Wehrung was rocked when she found out Adelaide coach Chris Lucas had cancer.

Carmelo Anthony jokes he is ready for a bruising encounter but the Thunder could use their regular season rotation when they play Melbourne United on Monday morning.

Former Capitals star Michelle will join husband Simon for a WNBL family debut on Sunday.

Perth coach Trevor Gleeson admits his team will be entering the unknown when they begin their NBL title defence on Saturday night against Brisbane.

Paul Goriss set his side the goal of defending home court and his side ticked the first box.

It's one thing to have the skills, it's another to have the confidence to use them and now Dante Exum finally has both.

Melbourne United will be without star guard Chris Goulding for three weeks as he recovers from an appendectomy.

Melbourne overcame a sluggish start to defeat Adelaide 99-97 in a gripping NBL season opener on Thursday night.

New year, new players, new court. What can we expect from the Canberra Capitals this year?

The Canberra Capitals have a message for the doubters.

Ben Simmons has made a successful return to competitive basketball from a year- long injury absence in Philadelphia's NBA pre-season game against Memphis.