REPORT: Cheat code activated as import nears new deal

11 Dec 2025

adelaide 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers are reportedly in advanced talks to extend the deal of star import Zylan Cheatham.

The first-placed Adelaide 36ers have received a massive boost on the eve of their top of the table clash with Melbourne United.

9 News Adelaide's Will Crouch is reporting star import Zylan Cheatham and the 36ers are in advanced talks on a multi-year extension.

The 30-year-old forward, who is averaging 12.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game for the 36ers, has been a key factor in helping the 36ers' start the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season with a 13-3 record.

Exclusive: The 36ers are on the verge of re-signing star import Zylan Cheatham. Ownership already has Cotton, Vasiljevic and Humphries locked in for next year, and is acting now to solidify the future ahead of a championship tilt. Something big brewing in Adelaide @NBL
— Will Crouch (@WillCrouch9) December 11, 2025

By extending his time in the City of Churches, Cheatham would join a core group featuring five-time MVP Bryce Cotton, Isaac Humphries, Flynn Cameron, Dejan Vasiljevic, Isaac White, Ben Griscti and Michael Harris (option) contracted beyond the 2025-26 campaign.

The 36ers' Round 12 clash with United tips off at 7.30pm on Friday, live on ESPN.