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Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United

LIKELY 2026 NBA Draft lottery selection Karim Lopez impressed in front of scouts in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, steering his New Zealand Breakers to a two-point win over Melbourne United. Lopez is gunning for the 2026 NBA intake, having impressed during his stint in the Next Stars program, approaching the end […]

Doyle’s dagger breaks Wildcat hearts

ANOTHER clutch game-winner from import guard Milton Doyle proved the difference in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, leading his Melbourne United to a thrilling one-point win over the Perth Wildcats. The Wildcats welcomed United to RAC Arena on Sunday afternoon for a blockbuster clash within the race for a top-four spot. United […]

United at crossroads amid form slump

IN THE early stages of NBL26, Melbourne United started their season 9-0 and looked to easily be the title favourites. In their tenth game of the season, their streak was ended by the Sydney Kings after a dominant 34-point performance by Kendric Davis, and since then, they have produced a questionable record of 6-9, and […]

United expect to handle business against Cairns

WHILE Melbourne United are in the midst of quite a drastic fall from grace compared to their first nine games, they remain in the top three on the table heading into tonight’s Ignite Cup Clash against the Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League (NBL). United have shown several flaws throughout their season, and are […]

Bullets target back-to-back against flailing United

FRESH off an impressive win over New Zealand Breakers, Brisbane Bullets hope to make it consecutive victories at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre when they take on Melbourne United tonight. Early season ladder leaders United have lost five of their past six games and slumped to 14-7 after being 13-2 at one point, and will be […]

Tasmania toughness steers JackJumpers to win

IN THE annual National Basketball League (NBL) open-air clash, the Tasmania JackJumpers delivered one of their best performances of the 2025/26 fixture, defeating Melbourne United by 19 points in a dominant display. It was another instalment of one of the NBL’s best modern rivalries, one that has included last-second thrillers and postseason matchups. Although United […]

United host JackJumpers in open air clash

ONE OF the most exciting nights on the National Basketball League (NBL) calendar, Melbourne United will welcome the Tasmania JackJumpers to an open-roof John Cain Arena for a game that is always a spectacle. The NBL’s open-air clash will see Tasmania lock horns with Melbourne under the night sky, and adding to the intrigue of […]

Slipping United host reigning champs in massive matchup

IT WILL be an important matchup for either side in Round 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight, as the Illawarra Hawks travel south to take on Melbourne United with both sides looking to get back on the winners’ list. Two of the competition’s biggest clubs will lock horns despite being out of form […]

Sixers stump United in overtime to stay on top

IN A blockbuster clash between the top two sides in the National Basketball League (NBL), the Adelaide 36ers emerged victorious in their matchup against Melbourne United, although it took overtime to separate the teams. After starting the season with 10 consecutive wins, United have endured a bit of a form slump of late, and lost […]

2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Melbourne United

IT HAS been a near-perfect start to the National Basketball League (NBL) season for Melbourne United, looming as the championship favourite at the midway point of the fixture and sitting atop the standings after 10 rounds. It was a simply dominant start to season 2025/26 for United, who went on an astounding winning streak for […]

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