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United to host Pelicans in NBL x NBA clash

THE NEW Orleans Pelicans have landed in Australia for a pair of clashes against National Basketball League (NBL) teams over the weekend, with the action beginning tonight when they face off against Melbourne United. United will be playing the Pelicans at John Cain Arena in an exhibition match, and New Orleans has brought the big […]

NBL Next Stars Wrapped – Round 2

THE SECOND round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place last weekend, and once again, the competition’s Next Stars were prominent across the courts in an exciting batch of games. Following the success of Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey from the class of 2024, both of whom were selected in the most […]

United storm away to steal Throwdown in final term

A DOMINANT fourth quarter performance from Melbourne United in their clash against the SEM Phoenix at John Cain Arena saw the former claim a 20-point win to open Round 2 of the 2025/26 National Basketball League. Thursday night saw another instalment of the Throwdown Series, which sees the two Melbourne-based teams lock horns in a […]

Thursday Throwdown kicks off Round 2

FOLLOWING a nail-biting opening weekend of action in the 2025/26 National Basketball League season, Round 2 begins tonight at John Cain Arena, when crosstown rivals Melbourne United and the SEM Phoenix lock horns. The Throwdown Series has been a staple of the NBL over the last decade, and the latest instalment should be a blockbuster […]

NBL Next Stars Wrapped – Round 1

THE FIRST round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place over the weekend, marking the first official appearance of the next batch of young players in the competition’s Next Stars program. Following the success of Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey from the class of 2024, both of whom were selected in the […]

Daniels delivers in eye-catching second outing

EXCITING young talent Dash Daniels put together a statement performance in his second official outing in the National Basketball League, chiming in for a productive showing off the bench as Melbourne United thumped the New Zealand Breakers. Sunday’s clash at John Cain Arena marked Melbourne’s second outing of the first round of the 2025/26 season, […]

Doyle’s daggers in new colours leads Melbourne in thriller

HE MAY have changed jerseys over the offseason, but it is the same Milton Doyle, and this time it was his old team in the Tasmania JackJumpers that felt the force of his shotmaking as the import guard led Melbourne United to victory in the season opener. Although it was not his most efficient performance […]

Modern rivalry set to kick off NBL season

AFTER a long and eventful offseason, the National Basketball League (NBL) returns for the 2025/26 fixture, with the season set to begin with a clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United later tonight. There were plenty of big moves and roster changes over the past few months, and following some exciting preseason encounters, Round […]

NBL Next Stars set for mammoth season

THE HIGHLY anticipated 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season is set to get underway tomorrow night, with another generation of young talent to be on display through the Next Stars program once again. The Next Stars program is fresh off seeing a pair of Australians have their NBA dreams realised at the 2025 Draft, with […]

NBL teams previewed ahead of 2025/26 season

THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) season kicks off for 2025/26 later this week, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated fixtures in the modern era after an incredibly eventful offseason with some massive moves. Following the conclusion of the final preseason matches over the weekend, the last preparations for the upcoming season are […]

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