The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix this October. Rod Laver Arena will host the games.

Pelicans to play preseason games in Melbourne against NBL’s Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 3 and 5.

Olgun Uluc breaks down the Pelicans' intention to stage the NBA in Australia with the plan of bringing 'their full roster'.

The New Orleans Pelicans will play two Melbourne teams in pre-season games in Melbourne in October, bringing the National Basketball Association (NBA) to Australia for the first time.

New Orleans Pelicans will become the first NBA team to play in Australia when they tip off in two pre-season games in October, organisers said Tuesday."This is an exciting moment for our organisation and a testament to the growing global impact of the NBA,