Adelaide superstar sidelined for road trip

20 Feb 2026

Bryce Cotton won't play against Perth on Friday night, succumbing to a back injury ahead of the 36ers' final regular season fixture.

The Adelaide 36ers will head to Perth without their biggest star, with Bryce Cotton sidelined due to a back injury.

The club confirmed the news on Friday, and will be hoping their marquee man is available to return for the Ignite Cup Final against New Zealand on Sunday.

TEAM UPDATE 🚨

Bryce Cotton (back soreness) will not play in tonight’s game against the Perth Wildcats.

Nominated injury replacement player Blake Jones will suit up in his absence.
— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) February 20, 2026

Adelaide has already locked in its place in the top two and a berth in the Playoffs after South East Melbourne’s loss to Melbourne on Thursday.

The 36ers take on Perth on Friday night at 9:30pm AEDT, live on ESPN.