Australian sensation Ben Simmons has joined two Hall of Fame players as the only NBA rookies to reach 1000 points, 500 assists and 500 rebounds.

Josh Childress has enjoyed the big money deals in the NBA but the NBL Grand Final series gives him the chance to chase an elusive championship win.

Melbourne United have built their success on defence but Chris Goulding has warned his side can run and gun just as well as grand final opponents Adelaide.

Dante Exum is back in the Utah Jazz line-up, just weeks from the NBA playoffs.

Peter Hooley is a South Australian but he will be proudly wearing the navy blue and white of Melbourne United in this year's NBL Grand Final series.

Australian guard Dante Exum is nearing a return to NBA action after reaching the final stage of his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury.

Ben Simmons had 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to tie Magic Johnson for the second most triple-doubles by a rookie with his seventh of the NBA season.

The Capitals could be gearing up for a complete rebuild.

Melbourne United will focus their defence on slowing Adelaide star forwards Mitch Creek and Josh Childress when the NBL grand final series tips off.

David Andersen has had his fitness battles this season but the Australian great is ready to go as his Melbourne United side chases its first title.

Melbourne United know fans are disappointed their grand final home games clash with junior basketball so will host selected VJBL games at Hisense Arena.

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Ben Simmons had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists for Philadelphia while Joe Ingles had 20 points as Utah overcame the Pelicans.

Newly-crowned MVP Bryce Cotton could have tied the game with 8.5 seconds remaining by nailing two free-throws but he missed the first of his attempts.

Two losses in the semi-final series denied the Wildcats a spot in the grand final and a chance to claim a third consecutive title.

Andrew Bogut and his former Australian manager Bruce Kaider remain at loggerheads

The 30-year-old Australian Opals star has signed a two year deal with the Capitals.

Joe Ingles had a career high 10 assists to go with 11 points to snare his maiden NBA double-double in the Utah Jazz's 104-84 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Some people want LeBron James so bad, they want as many people as possible to see it, including the man himself.

Canberra will have a big showing in basketball at the Commonwealth Games.

Eziyoda Magbegor is heading to the US and she's not alone in leaving Canberra.

Melbourne United have their place in the NBL grand final series, but preparation will be key for the best of five series.

Josh Boone's basket in the very last second has put Melbourne United in the NBL grand final series.

Coach Dean Vickerman believes star guard could be ready to fire as Melbourne chase a game two win that would tip them into the NBL grand final.

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It wasn’t perfect and it wasn’t stylish, but Melbourne United have taken the edge in their semi-final series against the Breakers after a thrilling game one.

Patty Mills is turning a racial slur into a chance to preach pride, opening up about a tough week in the NBA.

Patty Mills hoped children would enjoy his books, he never expected them to spark NBA dreams.

Craig Moller has done what many thought was impossible, convert himself from a discarded AFL footballer into an elite basketballer.

Ben Simmons has flirted with a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a 108-97 NBA victory over the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

Melbourne United star Casper Ware says winning tops everything as he prepares for a rematch with Breakers rival Edgar Sosa in the NBL semi-finals on Saturday.

LeBron James may be officially tired of rumors surrounding his next NBA contract.

There are epic flops, and then there is this gem from a game between Laurel and Bladensburg in the Maryland state basketball tournament.

Dean Vickerman won't hide his love of the NZ Breakers but he is marshalling his Melbourne United side to beat his former club in the NBL semi-finals.

The confidence in their body language told the whole story. So did the resolve and firm tone in their voice.

Commissioner Adam Silver told NBA teams last week the league is going to "monitor closely the play of all teams".

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Patty Mills has used racist slurs in an NBA game to educate children rather than getting angry.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have indefinitely banned a fan from their arena for making racial taunts at Australian-born San Antonio guard Patty Mills.

Bryce Cotton has added the regular season MVP to his mantelpiece after beating out Demetrius Conger and Jerome Randle.

Two men whose hoops exploits have them in the Guinness Book of Records marvel at the Melbourne-born NBA star's skills.

The Kings will continue with Andrew Gaze for the third season of his contract but the owner says finals are a must.