Illawarra Dismisses Move Rumours

The Illawarra Hawks released the following statement on Tuesday: 

Comments were shared overnight detailing that the NBL plans to move the Illawarra Hawks to Sydney in 2026.

The rumours are just that. They are factually untrue and without substance.

The Illawarra Hawks have no plans to move the team from The Illawarra; to the contrary, we are taking steps to solidify our relationship with the region for decades to come.

The Hawks are the league's only remaining Foundation club. We are proud of our history, foundation status and the regions we represent.

The club has featured in the last two NBL semi-final series. We are committed to developing a high-performance culture and sustained on-court success while continuing our role as an active corporate citizen in the Illawarra community.