Clubs sanctioned over coach, player comments

The NBL has sanctioned three clubs for public comments about referees that breached Rules 2.7 and 2.9.2 of the Code of Conduct.

- Illawarra Hawks (Justin Tatum, post-game press conference, November 7): $10,000 fine, plus a one-match suspension suspended for 12 months.
- Cairns Taipans (Adam Forde, half-time broadcast interview, November 5): $4,000 fine, with $1,000 suspended for 12 months.
- Adelaide 36ers (Nick Rakocevic, post-game interview, November 1): $3,000 fine, with $1,000 suspended for 12 months.

Each club has seven days to appeal.