REPORT: Sharpshooter signs with crosstown rivals

04 May 2026

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ESPN’s Olgun Uluc is reporting that the South East Melbourne Phoenix are signing Tanner Krebs on a multi-year deal.

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NBL.com.au

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly made their first big splash this off-season, with ESPN's Olgun Uluc announcing that they arr signing of Tanner Krebs on a two-year deal.

The 30-year-old was one of the most sought-after free agents, having just finished his third season with Melbourne United.

According to Uluc on NBL Marketplace, presented by Paywise, many NBL teams had been in conversation with Krebs, which was seen as one of the major dominoes to fall in this period.

Tanner Krebs has signed a two-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, sources told ESPN. The 6’6 G/F had strong interest from multiple teams around the NBL/Europe; he stays in Victoria, adds positional size and elite shooting to the Phoenix.
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) May 4, 2026

Krebs will be entering his seventh season in the NBL and has been a reliable piece for both Brisbane and Melbourne in that time, proving more than capable of stepping up into larger roles when required.

While he averaged eight points and three rebounds, it was the 11 games in double figures, including a 29-point outing in Perth in just 20 minutes, which had many teams looking to swoop.

For Josh King, Krebs provides another key piece to their puzzle for NBL27 as he slots alongside Angus Glover as two key local wings.

With this addition, the Phoenix has Nathan Sobey, Jordi Hunter, Angus Glover, Owen Foxwell, Ellis Biggar and Krebs under contract.