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Michael Randall is a basketball reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports, covering the NBL, WNBL, NBA and Australian senior and junior international and representative teams.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Chris Goulding of United reacts during game five of the NBL Grand Final Series between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 23, 2025, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

How Melbourne United blew its shot at a dynasty

In an alternate universe, Melbourne United would be celebrating a third NBL championship in four years – but once again have been left to pick up the pieces. Here’s how they blew their chance.

Melbourne United

‘This belongs to you’: Classy MVP moment cements Delly’s legacy

After Matthew Dellavedova was named Finals MVP, the United star silenced a booing crowd with a gracious moment that will go down in history – but the NBL won’t officially change the award.

NBL Scores and News

United or Hawks? NBL battle comes down to ultimate decider

United missed a golden opportunity to seal the NBL championship on home court, so can they salute in enemy territory? CrossCourt has all the talking points ahead of a winner takes all game five.

Basketball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Shea Ili of United warms up ahead of game two of the NBL Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on March 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Concussed United star firms for game five

Having missed the past two grand final games, Melbourne United’s two time NBL defensive player of the year, Shea Ili is firming to return from concussion for the crucial game five.

Hawks

larry kestelman shuts down donald trump bullying loyalist 4x3

‘Trump-style bully tactics’: Inside shock NBL hostile takeover bid

Illawarra Hawks’ owner and Donald Trump loyalist, Jared Novelly dropped a bombshell ahead of his team’s most important game ever. Now, CODE SPORTS reveals the inside details of the boilover attempt.

Basketball

‘Not for sale’: Kestelman rejects hostile NBL takeover bid

NBL owner Larry Kestelman has shut down the bombshell revelation that Donald Trump ally and billionaire oil tycoon Jared Novelly is plotting a hostile takeover of the league.

Hawks

Justin Tatum has been fined. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

NBL slap Tatum with fine for angsty post match tirade

The NBL has handed out a fine to Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum for his contentious post-match comments at game three, MATT LOGUE reports.

Melbourne United

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Chris Goulding of United speaks to team mates during game four of the NBL Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena on March 19, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Choke job: How United blew golden title opportunity

Melbourne United had a golden opportunity to win the NBL title in front of 10,000 home fans, but choked to an injury depleted Illawarra Hawks. MICHAEL RANDALL analyses what went wrong.

Basketball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Justin Tatum, Coach of the Hawks looks on during game two of the NBL Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena, on March 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Hawks silent on ‘Diddy list’ amid BA integrity unit involvement

Justin Tatum’s “Diddy list” comment at the NBL awards ceremony raised eyebrows. More than a month on, CROSSCOURT can reveal it’s caught the attention of Basketball Australia’s integrity unit.

Basketball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Ian Clark of United celebrates after winning game three of the NBL Semi Final Series between Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena, on March 04, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Horror slump that ignited NBL grand final hero

Ian Clark admits he was “in my own head” as his shot deserted him during a tough mid-season stretch. Here’s how he turned it around to put United within one-game of the NBL title.

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