Melbourne United’s Off-Season Guide
Written By
Melbourne United Media
After Melbourne’s historic NBL24 campaign came to a close on Sunday evening, it’s time to look towards the off-season, exploring what United’s lineup could look like in next season and where each player will be applying their trade ahead of NBL25.
ROSTER CONSTRUCTION
Under contract
- Chris Goulding
- Shea Ili
- Matthew Dellavedova
- Luke Travers (NBA Draft rights held by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who can choose to buy him out of his NBL contract)
- Kyle Bowen
- Flynn Cameron
- Tanner Krebs
Options
- Jo Lual-Acuil Jr (Player option)
- Zac Triplett (Team option)
- Malith Machar (Team option)
Free Agents
- Ian Clark
- Campbell Blogg
- Tom Koppens
- Brad Newley (Retired from NBL basketball)
- Rob Loe
Next Star
- Ariel Hukporti (On loan at MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg ahead of the upcoming NBA Draft)
WHERE ARE THEY PLAYING
- Sandringham Sabres (NBL1 South) - Shea Ili, Tanner Krebs, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr, Campbell Blogg, Tom Koppens
- Knox Raiders (NBL1 South) - Kyle Bowen, Malith Machar
- Frankston Blues (NBL1 South) - Brad Newley
- Logan Thunder (NBL1 North) - Zac Triplett
- Taranaki Airs (NZNBL) - Flynn Cameron
- Auckland Tuatara (NZNBL) - Rob Loe
- MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (German BBL) - Ariel Hukporti
KEY DATES
All team, player and mutual options need to be confirmed by Thursday, April 11, at 12pm (AEST).
Once options are taken or declined, a full Free Agents list will be made public on Friday, April 12.
Clubs will be able to sign players from Monday, April 15 at 9am (AEST).