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United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

Melbourne face injury worries but coach Dean Vickerman takes confidence from a strong record in Perth heading into the NBL play-in clash with the Wildcats.

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United ready for bite from undermanned JackJumpers

Melbourne United feel they are hitting form at the right time ahead of their first NBL finals challenge against the underdogs from Tasmania.

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Injury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final

Ahead of a sudden-death NBL final against Melbourne United, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has revealed the club's injury toll has impacted training.

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Fresh injury sidelines United star ahead of NBL finals

Shea Ili has managed just 10 NBL appearances this season amid a series of injury setbacks, and he has been sidelined again in the lead-up to the finals.

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Nothing silly with Ili in United's title push

Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.

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Boomers positive as Landale joins Daniels in NBA trade

Australian centre Jock Landale has moved NBA teams twice in as many days, joining the Atlanta Hawks alongside fellow Boomers star Dyson Daniels.

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Delly doubt with Sydney Kings' NBL title hopes on line

Sydney face a nervous wait to learn the extent of damage from Matthew Dellavedova's latest head knock as an injury crisis threatens their NBL title hopes.

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Melbourne coach 'realistic' about horror NBL slide

Melbourne United's shock loss to Cairns was the seventh defeat in their past nine games, throwing huge doubt over their NBL title credentials.

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Daniels the key as United eye Cup gold in Bendigo

Any thoughts that Melbourne United aren't desperate to win the NBL's Ignite Cup have been put to bed by Dean Vickerman's impassioned call to his players.

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Key play highlights Daniels' upside ahead of NBA draft

Melbourne United young gun Dash Daniels is starting to exhibit the huge upside that has him rated as a first-round NBA draft prospect.

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Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman made a huge statement with his starting five but it failed to yield dividends in a shock 25-point loss to the Phoenix.

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Import not completely happy with United's 5-0 start

United import Tyson Walker isn't satisfied with his side's unbeaten NBL start, insisting ahead of a trip to Brisbane they're still chasing the "perfect" game.

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NBL coaches flag creative ways to blunt NBA star

Phoenix coach Josh King and Melbourne United counterpart Dean Vickerman face a huge challenge to stop Zion Williamson and his New Orleans Pelicans in Melbourne.

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Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out

Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.

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NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance

Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.

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New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

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Thief's brother out to forge own identity on NBA path

NBA prospect Dash Daniels admits he has similarities to superstar brother Dyson, but is determined to make his own mark at basketball's top level.

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NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

An unpredictable NBL championship series will be decided in Wollongong on Sunday when the Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United.

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Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks

Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.

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United call on White to step up in championship series

Melbourne United are calling on former NBA player Jack White to step up in game three of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.

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Melbourne lean on NBA title experience in NBL tilt

An edge in title-winning experience could be a significant factor when Melbourne United do battle with the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL championship series.

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Melbourne still high after epic NBL playoffs battle

The dust is settling on arguably the best game in NBL history and Melbourne United hope to ride that momentum into the championship series against Illawarra.

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Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series

Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.

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United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

Having coached 360 NBL matches and 45 finals, Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman said his team's semi-final series win over Perth was one of the best.

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