NBL's "decisive" Court win

The National Basketball League has today secured a decisive win, with the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal dismissing the Illawarra Hawks' appeal and upholding the earlier ruling in favour of the NBL.

The Court has now twice confirmed what the NBL has maintained throughout; that these proceedings should never have been commenced, and this dispute should have been addressed through the agreed grievance processes, not the courts.

The proceedings constitute a breach of the licence agreement, and the NBL is now considering the consequences of the judgment.

The Court’s decision confirms the League’s original position and draws a line under this chapter of the proceedings.

It reinforces the need for all parties to respect their contractual obligations and act within the proper governance of the League.