Photo: Getty ImagesThe NBL tip-off date has been revised once again due to new Covid-19 outbreaks, leaving the league and a number of teams scrambling just days before it's intended start date. Covid-19 outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria have forced the postponement of the season-opener between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday. A revised two-round draw will now see the Taipans launch the season in Cairns against the Hawks next Friday, before Perth host United later that night. "He won't be able to do a lot of basketball because the danger is that this wound and stitches need to heal appropriately. Therefore he won't be able to bounce the ball or catch or anything like that.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 06, 2021 18:56 UTC