The Adelaide 36ers have voided Montrezl Harrell’s contract after the veteran forward became ineligible to practice or play under a provisional ban stemming from a positive test for a banned substance recorded last spring with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers.
In a statement, the National Basketball League club thanked the 31-year-old for his short stint and said it could not comment further while the matter is unresolved. Harrell reacted on social media, writing, “Wait till you hear the real story on this lol how quick the switch goes!” He had previously stated that the substance involved was not performance-enhancing.
Harrell, the NBA’s 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year, last appeared in the league with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2022-23 season.
Olympiacos–Partizan Deal for Ntilikina Collapses
A planned move that would have sent Frank Ntilikina from Partizan to Olympiacos has been shelved, Eurohoops reports. Partizan initially agreed to release the guard, but later demanded a $300,000 buyout that Olympiacos declined to pay. Partizan will now retain the 26-year-old, prompting the Greek club to search elsewhere for backcourt help.
Rubio Leaves Door Open for Spain Return
Ricky Rubio, suiting up this season for Joventut Badalona after sitting out 2023-24, told Eurohoops he has not ruled out rejoining the Spanish national team. The veteran guard withdrew ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup and has not played for Spain since.
Bogdanovic Poised to Lead Cibona
Recently retired swingman Bojan Bogdanovic is close to becoming president of Croatian club Cibona, where he played from 2009–11, according to journalist Bruno Feliks. Cibona owns two EuroLeague titles.
Louis King Heads to Xinjiang
Forward Louis King has agreed to a deal with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, Sportando reports. King logged 27 NBA games with Detroit, Sacramento and Philadelphia between 2019 and 2023, averaging 4.8 points per contest.
Source: HoopsRumors
