The Canberra Capitals are desperate to snap their losing streak and stop Liz Cambage in Melbourne.

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman says he would love to see AFL clubs involved in the NBL and as a Carlton fan, would love to see a summer-time Blues on the court.,

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AFL clubs are considering setting up teams to play in an NBL competition slated for "imminent" expansion.

Sydney Kings import Jerome Randle is more concerned about figuring out how to help his last-placed NBL team than a looming early clash with his former club Adelaide 36ers.

Chima Moneke hasn't seen his parents for almost eight years but his sacrifice could soon pay off.

Aron Baynes would be a relieved man after Boston's 95-94 NBA win over Toronto was achieved without All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.

Former Cairns star Travis Trice was instrumental in Brisbane's gutsy 82-74 NBL home win over the Taipans.

Liz Cambage and her Melbourne Boomers gave their supporters a display of world class talent and endurance to claim a win over Adelaide Lightning on Sunday.

A big week looms in Andrew Gaze's NBL coaching career as his slumping Sydney Kings welcome the arrival of reigning league MVP Jerome Randle.

If you are feeling frustrated about Melbourne United's erratic form this NBL season, spare a thought for coach Dean Vickerman

The Capitals were their own worst enemy in their defeat to Perth.

Ben Simmons and his emerging Philadelphia 76ers have felt the might of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

Ben Simmons faces the most challenging game of his short, but prolific NBA career when he leads the Philadelphia 76ers against the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

Melbourne United saw their form and confident disappear in Cairns on Thursday night but on Saturday regained it with aplomb in a potent second half against the Sydney Kings at Hisense Arena.

Melbourne Boomers captain Jenna O'Hea made her return from injury a game to remember leading her side to a win over reigning champions Sydney University Flames on Saturday.

A bad night Dandenong Rangers could get even worse after star forward Sara Blicavs went down with a knee injury in her side's loss to Adelaide Lightning at Dandenong Stadium on Friday night.

The Capitals will look to end a horror run of seven straight losses against the Perth Lynx.

​An impressive finish to the game from Ben Simmons failed to prevent the Philadelphia 76ers' longest winning streak in six years coming to an end with a 109-108 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Melbourne Boomers face two games within 26 hours this weekend starting with their trip to Sydney on Saturday.

No matter who plays for Sydney Kings on Saturday night, Melbourne United know they have to play with desperation.

The New Zealand Breakers have made it seven wins in a row, downing fierce rivals Perth 88-84 in Auckland to consolidate their lead on top of the NBL table.

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

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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.

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It's the latest in a string of head injuries that have cruelled Rachel Jarry's career.

The Sydney Kings have released star import Travis Leslie as they desperately try to turn around a dismal start to the season.

Ben Simmons has won the battle of the Australians with the Philadelphia 76ers defeating Joe Ingles' Utah Jazz.

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

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.

The former Capitals skipper will be the interim boss of the WNBL club until the end of the season.

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

Patty Mills' improved NBA form continued as his San Antonio notched their second-straight win with a 112-95 home victory over Phoenix.

In retirement, Matt Knight no longer has to worry about another dreaded phone call he's been forced to make too often during his NBL career.

American sharpshooter Rotnei Clarke racked up a game-high 29 points to spark Illawarra to Sunday's 93-83 NBL defeat of Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena.

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.

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.

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.

The Capitals slumped to a seventh consecutive loss in an 81-72 defeat to defending champions Sydney.

The Brisbane Bullets remain winless against the Illawarra Hawks this season after the Hawks smashed the Bullets 112-81 at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday night.