The Adelaide 36ers have terminated star import Montrezl Harrell’s contract after he was discovered to have used a prohibited substance whereas enjoying in China.
Harrell, who was already serving a provisional ban, was discovered to have used the substance whereas enjoying for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China through the Nationwide Basketball League (NBL) low season.
The star import — who joined the 36ers in September 2024 after greater than 500 video games within the NBA — had simply re-signed with the 36ers in Might.
Harrell performed within the NBA earlier than becoming a member of the 36ers. (Provided: ESPN)
The NBL membership mentioned Harrell was examined in April 2025, and a optimistic discovering was introduced two months later, shortly after he had re-signed for the 36ers.
The membership mentioned it was “disillusioned to half methods” however was left with “no possibility” after the provisional ban.
“Because it stands, Harrell is just not permitted to coach or play,” the 36ers mentioned in an announcement.
“And with no timeline on when the method can be finalised and no certainty on any sanctions, the membership has been left with no possibility however to terminate Harrell’s contract to permit it to maneuver to finalise the enjoying roster.”
The 36ers mentioned they’d seek for a alternative participant. (ABC Information: Che Chorley)
The 36ers mentioned the matter in China was ongoing and so they couldn’t remark additional due to the “confidentiality insurance policies of the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA)”.
The membership mentioned it was now centered on looking for a alternative participant.
Harrell’s contract termination comes solely days earlier than the 36ers’ season opener in opposition to the Brisbane Bullets in Adelaide on Sunday.
