James Harden has become the first NBA player to score a 60-point triple-double as he dragged a depleted Houston Rockets past the Orlando Magic.

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Ben Simmons has again been snubbed by NBA All-Stars selectors, missing out to Andre Drummond to replace the injured guard John Wall.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 18 rebounds while Australian guard Matthew Dellavedova scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Milwaukee Bucks in a 107-95 win over Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers.

NBL owner Larry Kestelman wants Andrew Bogut in his native league and he wants to create opportunities for all Australian NBA players to end their careers at home.

Melbourne United need one more win to lock in their top four position while coach Dean Vickerman says their injured stars will have to earn back their minutes due to form of role players.

Ben Simmons had 22 points and seven assists in Philadelphia's loss to a Russell Westbrook-led Oklahoma City in an otherwise quiet day for Australia's NBA players.

Stephen Curry poured in 31 of his season-high 49 points in the second half Saturday night.

Melbourne United have consolidated top spot on the NBL ladder after claiming a 93-76 away win over the Sydney Kings.

Geneva, Ohio: When strangers approach Robert Bobroczkyi, as they often do, the first question is almost always, "How tall are you?" Lately, he has been responding with typical teenage snark.

Brisbane ended two streaks when they upset an in-form Adelaide 36ers 95-90 in their NBL clash in Brisbane.

The basketball court is where her carefree nature flourishes.

Kevin Lisch believes Melbourne United is clearly the best team in the NBL right now but he remains his confident his Sydney Kings can take the game to them on Sunday.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Townsville Fire star Suzy Batkovic added another chapter to his storied career with an MVP performance in her side's WNBL championship win over Melbourne Boomers on Sunday night.

Melbourne Boomers coach Guy Molloy is certain his club will bounce back from the disappointment of losing the WNBL grand final and will make every effort to retain star centre Liz Cambage for next season.

Townsville Fire are again WNBL champions beating Melbourne Boomers on Sunday night.

Joel Embiid had 29 points and Australian Ben Simmons chipped in with 16 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 116-94 for their seventh win in eight games.

Melbourne United have a bulging injury list ahead of their Australian Open clash with Cairns Taipans at Hisense Arena on Wednesday night.

For years the Australian Open has served up plenty of aces, volleys and rallies but the Cairns Taipans are planning on adding dunks, fast breaks and three pointers to the highlight reels.

Melbourne flexed its scoring arsenal to inflict a seventh straight loss on Brisbane in Saturday's NBL Heritage round clash at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Melbourne Boomers captain Jenna O'Hea has been a major part of her side's rise and she will be a pivotal figure as they chase the championship in game three of the WNBL grand final on Sunday.

Ben Simmons has followed being overlooked for the starting five in the East NBA All-Star team with a quiet performance in his side Philadelphia's upset away win over Boston.

Melbourne Boomers star Liz Cambage has escaped a suspension for the deciding game of the WNBL grand final series.

Melbourne United star Casper Ware has warned his side they can't afford slow starts after losing to the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland on Thursday night.

Melbourne Boomers coach Guy Molloy has credited a desperation steal from forward Kalani Purcell as the turning point in the team's comeback win over Townsville Fire in the WNBL grand final series.

Ben Simmons will have to wait until next week to find out if he will be the first Australian to be named an NBA All-Star.

Melbourne Boomers are never out of the game and with the WNBL grand final series on the brink of alluding them they claimed an inspiring comeback win on Thursday night.

Melbourne United have come unstuck in Auckland again, having their seven-match NBL winning streak shut down by a 98-81 loss to the New Zealand Breakers.

Boomers guard Patty Mills has shot a career-high seven threes to contribute 25 points in San Antonio's 100-95 NBA away win over Brooklyn.