Star import departs United as turnover continues

01 Jun 2026

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Melbourne United announced on Monday that guard Tyson Walker would not be returning for NBL27.

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NBL.com.au

The changing of the guard at Melbourne United has continued, with the club announcing that Tyson Walker won’t be returning for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

This comes as the American guard, who averaged 14.3 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in NBL26, penned a deal with French outfit JL Bourg-en-Bresse for next season.

“One of our most exciting imports, Tyson, made an immediate impact in NBL26,” United said via a club statement.

“We thank Tyson for everything he brought to Melbourne United.”

Following the announcement that Tyson Walker has signed with JL Bourg-en-Bresse, we will not see him return to Melbourne for NBL27.
One of our most exciting imports, Tyson made an immediate impact in NBL26.
We thank Tyson for everything he brought to Melbourne United. pic.twitter.com/XVnY3voFOY
— Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) May 31, 2026

Walker’s departure follows in the footsteps of coach Dean Vickerman, forward Finn Delany and young guns Campbell Blogg and Tom Koppens leaving the club.

Adding to that change, Aussie hoops icon Joe Ingles, Tall Blacks international Sam Waardenburg and Christian D’Angelo are all joining the club for next season.

Other players on United’s roster for NBL27 include Shea Ili, Fabijan Krslovic, Kyle Bowen and Dash Daniels.