Montrezl Harrell dropped by 36ers while doping ban continues

[ad_1] The Adelaide 36ers have terminated star import Montrezl Harrell's contract after he was discovered to have used a prohibited substance whereas taking part in in China.

Harrell, who was already serving a provisional ban, was discovered to have used the substance whereas taking part in 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 stated 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 stated it was "dissatisfied to half methods" however was left with "no choice" after the provisional ban.

"Because it stands, Harrell is just not permitted to coach or play," the 36ers stated 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 choice however to terminate Harrell's contract to permit it to maneuver to finalise the taking part in roster."

The 36ers stated they'd seek for a substitute participant. ( ABC Information: Che Chorley )

The 36ers stated the matter in China was ongoing they usually couldn't remark additional due to the "confidentiality insurance policies of the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA)".