Adelaide management is reportedly lodging an official complaint with the Sydney Kings after an Andrew Bogut social media post.
Meanwhile, the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers have been dealt another cruel blow,
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36ERS SET TO LODGE COMPLAINT AGAINST KINGS AMID ‘EMERGENCY MEETING’ CLAIMS
Following Adelaide’s loss to the Phoenix, reports surfaced claiming 36ers officials had held emergency meetings regarding head coach Mike Wells.
The story gained traction when Sydney Kings minority owner and assistant coach Andrew Bogut weighed in on X.
“Pretty wild league where the ‘leaders’ of your team meet to chat about firing your Head Coach, whilst you sit in 1st place on the @NBL Ladder, with only a handful of games to go until the playoffs!” Bogut posted on Monday afternoon.
The timing raised eyebrows. Adelaide has gone 2-4 across its past six games, including two losses to the Phoenix and one to the Kings. Despite the dip in form, the 36ers still hold the league’s best record at 21-8 and remain on top of the ladder with three rounds to play.
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9News Adelaide reporter Will Crouch pushed back on the claims, stating on X: “I can confirm this is categorically untrue. 36ers have had no crisis talks with Mike Wells and I’m told he has the full backing of ownership.”
The situation escalated further with reports that Adelaide management lodged an official complaint with the Kings, given Bogut’s position as a minority owner.
Foxsports.com.au understands 36ers officials are unaware of any such meetings regarding Wells’ future.
The NBL declined to comment when contacted by foxsports.com.au.
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THIRD SEASON-ENDING INJURY IN BATTLE FOR SIXTH PLACE
Just one week after losing star import Bryce Hamilton to a season-ending injury – following Will Magnay’s earlier setback – the Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed guard Ben Ayre will also miss the remainder of the season with a groin injury.
While the race for sixth place remains firmly in Tasmania’s favour, it is not yet locked in, and this latest blow threatens to see the former champions limp toward the finish line.
Prior to the official announcement, head coach Scott Roth addressed Ayre’s injury status following Tasmania’s win over the New Zealand Breakers, admitting the condition was both complicated and lingering.
“I don’t want to pronounce it – I’ll embarrass myself – but there’s a technical name for what he has,” Roth said.
“Basically, it’s a lower abdomen, groin issue that’s only going to be resolved by rest.
“That’s two or three months of rest. We’ll take it week by week, but I don’t know if he’ll be back this year. It’s more of a muscular issue from overuse. He’s been struggling with it for about a month, fighting through it, and it just gradually got worse. I think it came to a head in Cairns.”
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The injury has since been confirmed as osteitis pubis, a condition affecting the groin and lower abdominal region.
With Ayre now officially sidelined, his focus shifts to recovery and preparing for the off-season.
Ayre originally signed a two-year deal with the JackJumpers, with the second year a mutual option. Given his strong performances under Roth and his seamless fit within the team’s identity, there is a strong chance both parties opt to continue the partnership.
Across 29 appearances this season, Ayre averaged 6.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 37.3 per cent from the field. But it’s his relentless edge and ability to get under opponents’ skin that truly sets him apart – qualities that make him the quintessential JackJumpers player.
With three games remaining, the JackJumpers will lean heavily on their young bench group to carry them through the remainder of the season.
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