Boomers star Joe Ingles thrilled to come 'home' in coup NBL signing
Joe Ingles has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United in the NBL after a lengthy NBA career. The 38-year-old veteran expressed excitement about returning to his roots in Melbourne, where he began his professional career. Ingles aims to contribute to the team's success and reconnect with the local community.
- ▪Joe Ingles has just finished a two-year stint with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.
- ▪He is a five-time Olympian and two-time bronze medallist with the Boomers.
- ▪Ingles will be 39 when the NBL season starts in September.
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Joe Ingles signs with NBL side Melbourne United for 2026-27 seasonSBy Simon SmaleTopic:NBLTue 19 May 2026 at 8:00amTue 19 May 2026 at 8:00amTue 19 May 2026 at 8:00amJoe Ingles has just finished a two-year stint with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. (Getty Images: Zoe Davis)In short:Basketball legend Joe Ingles has signed a two-year deal with NBL side Melbourne United after 12 years in the NBA.Ingles is a five-time Olympian and two-time bronze medallist at the Olympic Games with the Boomers.What's next?The NBL season gets underway in September.abc.net.au/news/basketball-joe-ingles-signs-nbl-melbourne-united/106693056Link copiedShareShare articleBoomers legend Joe Ingles has confirmed that he will return home to play for Melbourne United in the coming NBL season.The 38-year-old veteran…
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