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Melbourne United shoot for more road wins, starting with Sydney Kings clash

Melbourne United shoot for more road wins, starting with Sydney Kings clash

Melbourne United have already met their goal for road wins this season but with top spot on the NBL ladder up for grabs, they need to keep winning, starting with their trip to Sydney on Sunday.

  • by Roy Ward

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NBA 2017-18: Ben Simmons dominates on 'Aussie night' as Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago Bulls

NBA 2017-18: Ben Simmons dominates on 'Aussie night' as Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago Bulls

Ben Simmons has produced his fifth triple double of the season on Philadelphia's 'Australian heritage night'.

  • by Matt Bungard
Melbourne United star Casper Ware finally finds the stadium, then his rhythm

Melbourne United star Casper Ware finally finds the stadium, then his rhythm

Casper Ware showed he can still break open a game with a match-winning turn in the last quarter of Melbourne United's clash with Cairns on Wednesday night.

  • by Roy Ward
NBL, Basketball Australia launch 3x3 Hustle in bid to build up players for Tokyo Olympics

NBL, Basketball Australia launch 3x3 Hustle in bid to build up players for Tokyo Olympics

The NBL and Basketball Australia have partnered to launch a new 3x3 basketball competition called Hustle which hopes to attract 3x3 players from all levels and boost the nation's chances of a 3x3 medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

  • by Roy Ward
Andrew Gaze welcomes return of Melbourne Tigers singlet

Andrew Gaze welcomes return of Melbourne Tigers singlet

Melbourne Tigers legends Andrew Gaze and Lanard Copeland are not worried by Melbourne United's plans to wear Tigers singlets during the NBL's heritage month.

  • by Hayley Frasa
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James becomes youngest to score 30,000 NBA points

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James becomes youngest to score 30,000 NBA points

LeBron James became the seventh – and youngest – player to score 30,000 NBA career points when he reached the milestone on Wednesday [AEDT].

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NBA 2017-18: Ben Simmons snubbed from All-Star game

NBA 2017-18: Ben Simmons snubbed from All-Star game

Australian basketballer Ben Simmons has suffered the first real setback of his rookie season, failing to gain selection to the NBA All-Star team.

  • by Matt Bungard
Canberra's Perth Wildcats star Jesse Wagstaff named in Australian Boomers squad

Canberra's Perth Wildcats star Jesse Wagstaff named in Australian Boomers squad

The Perth Wildcats forward has been named in a 24-man squad for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers

  • by Caden Helmers
FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Selection surprises for Boomers squad

FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Selection surprises for Boomers squad

Australian Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis has called in some veterans and a rising star as he looks to spread the minutes in the national team's two FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Melbourne next month.

  • by Roy Ward
Unfamiliar direction, but Melbourne United ready for a grand slam in Australian Open NBL game

Unfamiliar direction, but Melbourne United ready for a grand slam in Australian Open NBL game

The court will be facing a different direction but Melbourne United still believe they will have the home advantage for their Australian Open clash with Cairns Taipans on Wednesday night.

  • by Roy Ward
Milwaukee Bucks sack coach Jason Kidd, which may cloud Andrew Bogut's next move

Milwaukee Bucks sack coach Jason Kidd, which may cloud Andrew Bogut's next move

Australian NBA players Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker's Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd has been sacked.