Ben Simmons continues to light up the basketball court - and the cash register.

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Ben Simmons and his high-flying Philadelphia 76ers have crashed back to earth with a 113-103 loss to the Miami Heat in game two of their NBA playoff series.

Joe Ingles has laughed off the heated exchange he had with Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George in game one of their NBA playoff series.

Chris Goulding tops Melbourne United's free agency priorities as the reigning champions try to retain their stars.

Oklahoma City Thunder won game one of their NBA play-off series against the Utah Jazz after executing a strategy to pressure Joe Ingles.

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Boomers stars Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker were bystanders as the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks battled in an overtime thriller.

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Ben Simmons fell just one rebound short of a triple-double to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a game one 130-103 blowout victory over the Heat.

The NBA play-offs are set to get underway on Sunday morning, and for the time in a while, it won't be smooth sailing for the Warriors or Cavaliers.

If Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors win, does that cement them as a dynasty?

Some things to watch for in the first round of the NBA play-offs.

If not for the Opals, Kelsey Griffin would be eyeing retirement rather than gold.

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia will face Miami in the first round of the NBA play-offs, finishing third in the eastern conference after easily beating Milwaukee.

NBA great Kobe Bryant has added fuel to the hotly contested duel between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell for the league's rookie of the year award.

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Ben Simmons says there is no contest in the race for rookie of the year but Donovan Mitchell begs to differ.

"Who would I pick? Me, 100 per cent," Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons told ESPN.

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Ben Simmons' hopes of going deep into the NBA play-offs have been boosted with Philadelphia securing a top-four spot in the eastern conference.

Kevin Durant had a game high 41 points but his costly turnovers in the final quarter helped New Orleans close out a 126-120 NBA win over Golden State.

Philadelphia 76ers have edged a fast-finishing Cleveland 132-130 for their 13th-straight NBA win, with the stars of today and tomorrow doing battle.

USA Basketball has named its first 35-man roster for 2018-2020 and it includes all their major NBA superstars.

The best in the country will link up with an emerging WNBL star, while an NBL great with dust off his basketball shoes.

Joe Ingles has become the first Jazz player to make 200 three-point attempts in a season.

Ben Simmons scored 16 points as his Philadelphia 76ers won their 12th-straight match to consolidate fourth place in the NBA eastern conference.

Ben Simmons says it is "surreal" to receive extraordinary praise from NBA and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius "Dr J" Erving.

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Australian Ben Simmons has become the second player in NBA history to score 1200 points, 600 rebounds and 600 assists in a rookie season.

With 10 days left in the NBA regular season, playoff seeding in both conferences is still very much up for grabs. The rookie of the year race, however, is over.

Ben Simmons has maintained his electric form with a masterclass against the Charlotte Hornets.

Adelaide coach Joey Wright believes Mitch Creek can play at higher levels including the NBA after his stellar NBL season with the Sixers.

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman says his team's rise to the title was build on accountability and leadership.

Melbourne's Chris Goulding speaks freely about his long road to finally being crowned an NBL champion.

Melbourne United are the new NBL champions after a 100-82 win over Adelaide 36ers in game five of the grand final series.

Melbourne and Adelaide know each other as well as any teams in NBL history so who knows who could rise as the hero in Saturday's grand final decider.

David Andersen knows simplicity is king when it comes to the pressure of winning the deciding game of the NBL grand final series.

Ezi Magbegor is one of the world's elite teenage basketballers and this week she turned down the leading college in the US in favour of the WNBL.

United's two-time title-winner was not at training on Thursday, but teammates insist he will be fit for the NBL grand final decider.

Kate Gaze will use a stint with the Caps Academy to take her game to a new level.

It's a little over an hour before tip-off between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. Two stragglers appear.

A 22-year-old will be responsible for carrying the Capitals' links to the past into the WNBL season.

"The body of work, how I'm doing it, what's been happening with our team all year long ... to be able to still keep this thing afloat, I definitely would vote me."

Andrew Bogut won't return to the NBA this season due to family commitments in Australia.