Boomers 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 wound up his 12-year NBA career this week when his Minnesota Timberwolves lost 4–2 in round two of the playoffs to the San Antonio Spurs.After an 810-game NBA career, most notably with the Utah Jazz, as well as the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic, Ingles will return to the city where he made his professional bow in the now-defunct South Dragons in 2006."Coming home to Melbourne feels incredibly special," Ingles said at a press release heralding his two-year deal with United."To return to where my professional career began almost 20 years ago is something I don't take for granted There's a standard and professionalism there that really aligns with who I am."I'm excited to get to work, earn the respect of the group, connect with the fans and hopefully help bring another championship to Melbourne."Melbourne United finished fifth in the 2025–26 NBL regular season with a 20–13 record, then lost to Perth Wildcats in the elimination round of the playoffs.Fellow Tokyo Olympic medallist Chris Goulding said his former Boomers teammate would be a welcome addition to the United team."His decision-making, leadership and shooting abilities make him a great teammate and someone that everyone will love to play with," Goulding said."I think he will fit into our style perfectly