Aussies’ shot at NBA action

NBL players could be pitted against basketball superstars Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Rudy Gobert during a trio of NBA pre-season matches in the United States.

The Sydney Kings will face Utah in Salt Lake City on October 3, with the Jazz roster boasting Gobert and Australians Dante Exum and Joe Ingles.

Melbourne United are to meet Westbrook and George’s Oklahoma City on October 8 and the Brisbane Bullets will play the Phoenix Suns on October 13.