Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's financial documents. AAP · Sep 3
NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs. AAP · Apr 13
Disgruntled NBL clubs to fight Supreme Court's verdict The NSW Supreme Court has stayed proceedings commenced by the Illawarra Hawks and South East Melbourne Phoenix against the NBL. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
NBL's last-gasp offer ahead of Supreme Court date The NBL has met with club owners as the stoush between league boss Larry Kestelman and Illawarra owner Jared Novelly prepares to hit the NSW Supreme Court. AAP · May 15, 2025
'Haters will hate': NBL unfazed as court date looms NBL owner Larry Kestelman has addressed his ongoing legal stoush with Illawarra Hawks counterpart Jared Novelly ahead of their date in the NSW Supreme Court. AAP · May 12, 2025
Kestelman on verge of selling out of clubs amid NBL war Larry Kestelman is on the cusp of selling his final shares in the NBL's clubs as a bitter stoush with Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly continues. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
A Trump acolyte, a rival billionaire and a power struggle: how civil war erupted in Australian basketball Soon-to-be US ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Jared Novelly is leading NBL clubs in a messy dispute that could reshape the sport The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025
Trump Taps Australian Basketball Team Owner for Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa President Donald Trump has nominated Australian basketball team owner Jared Novelly as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Latin Times · Jan 25, 2025