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The Game Review Panel (GRP) has made a determination on Adelaide 36ers player Nick Rakocevic, following an incident during Wednesday's Adelaide v New Zealand Breakers game, charged with Striking.
The GRP has classified Rakocevic's conduct as intentional, low impact, and high contact.
The base penalty is a one-game suspension, with an early guilty plea option of a $1,550 fine. Adelaide has the option to accept the early guilty plea or appeal.
Adelaide 36ers centre Nick Rakocevic has accepted an early guilty plea for Striking and will be fined $1,550.
Please be advised that an adjustment has been made to the player statistics for the Adelaide vs New Zealand game played on Sunday 4 Oct 2026. The following changes have been recorded:
- NZB #6 Parker Jackson-Cartwright - 1 assist removed
- NZB #3 Sam Mennenga - 1 assist added at 7:27, 1st Qtr
Player season statistics have been updated accordingly.
Adelaide 36ers player Nick Rakocevic has been referred to the Game Review Panel (GRP) for an incident with 7:26 remaining in Q3 of yesterday's Adelaide v New Zealand game.
Further updates will be provided.
Please be advised that an adjustment has been made to the player statistics for the Adelaide vs Cairns game played on Sunday 27 September 2026. The following changes have been recorded:
- ADL #0 Matt Kenyon - 1 assist removed
- ADL #31 Nick Rakocevic - 1 assist added at 8:02, 4th Quarter
Player season statistics have been updated accordingly.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL has considered a key play from the Round 2 game between the Cairns Taipans and the Tasmania JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday, September 23.
NBL Head of Referees Scott Butler has confirmed that Keanu Pinder fouled Dakota Mathias in the act of shooting with 8 seconds left in the fourth quarter. A foul should have been called, which would have awarded Mathias three free throws.
As no call was made on the floor, the play could not be revised. Under the rules, there is no mechanism to impose or reverse a decision that was not called during play.
"Our officials hold themselves to a very high standard, and we don't shy away from acknowledging when we get it wrong," Butler said. "We have reviewed the play with the officiating crew as part of our standard post-game training process."
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The NBL reveals its biggest international broadcast footprint yet, set to reach fans across 35 countries via new deals with @NBATV, EuroLeague TV and more.
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The proceedings constitute a breach of the licence agreement, and the NBL is now considering the consequences of the judgment.
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The Sydney Kings and Basketball Australia have released statements regarding Xavier Cooks.
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A reminder that Media and Photography accreditation applications for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season are now open.
Applications close Friday, 31 July.
Apply here:
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Please review the updated Accreditation Terms & Conditions before applying.
Sydney Kings Assistant Coach and co-owner Andrew Bogut has been fined $9,500 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.
The sanction was determined following a review of Mr Bogut’s conduct, including a series of social media posts and an incident following a game on 27 March 2026.
The club has been formally notified and Mr Bogut retains the right to appeal.
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Speaking to NBL1 Central Unleashed, NBL1 General Manager Tyrone Thwaites assured that this year’s Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals in Adelaide will reflect the brilliant heights that the league has grown to over recent seasons 💪
Tickets are available now for the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals in Adelaide: nbl1.com.au/nbl1-finals
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The NBL will deliver another increase to player payments for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The attention of all 10 clubs will now turn to April 17 when Free Agency opens.
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NBL Communications retweeted
Vale Ken Cole.
The NBL is saddened by the passing of Ken Cole. A member of the Basketball Australia and Adelaide 36ers Hall of Fame, Cole coached the 36ers to the 1986 NBL Championship with a team known as “The Invincibles” going 24-2 and being named Coach of the Year that same season. He also represented the Australian Boomers as a player at the 1964 Olympic Games.
Ken remained a passionate supporter of the 36ers, attending numerous games this season as the club’s number one ticket holder as they pushed toward the playoffs.
Our thoughts are with the Cole family and who were close to him.
Illawarra Hawks player QJ Peterson has received a formal warning following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct.
The sanction relates to an incident involving Spark Arena facilities and an arena staff member during the New Zealand Breakers and Illawarra Hawks game on Saturday, 7 February. Peterson has been directed to provide a written apology to the staff member involved and will be required to cover any costs associated with damage to stadium facilities. The Illawarra Hawks have been formally notified.
Sydney Kings Head Coach Brian Goorjian has been fined $775 following an investigation under the NBL Code of Conduct.
The sanction was determined following an on-court interaction between Goorjian and Owen Foxwell during Sunday’s game between Sydney and the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
The club has been formally notified.
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The NBL has issued a statement following an on-court incident during the Adelaide 36ers vs Brisbane Bullets game on January 28.
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