Billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman has been urged to step down from the league amid a hostile takeover bid from an Illawarra Hawks owner who has close ties to Donald Trump.
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable 80-71 win over Melbourne United.
With his team’s NBL title hopes hanging by a thread against Melbourne United,Justin Tatum claims it’s “blatantly obvious” Illawarra get poorly treated compared to their rivals.
Star imports Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell recovered from poor game-one showings to lead the Hawks to a thrilling 102-100 victory at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night.
The New Orleans Pelicans will make a historic trip to Melbourne in October,and Josh Giddey and his Chicago Bulls,and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark,could be next.
With three NBA championship winners on their team,Melbourne United’s quest for an Australian title can call upon the experience that was picked up playing alongside greats such as Stephen Curry,Nikola Jokic and LeBron James.
Dean Vickerman has coached 45 finals but Melbourne United’s thrilling series victory over Perth to reach the NBL championship decider is in his top two.
Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down,with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.
Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.
The 36ers have hired a leading sports lawyer with experience in dealing with “racially based,derogatory or offensive language issues”.