Andrew Bogut, Sydney Kings assistant coach, was fined $9500 for body-shaming Adelaide 36ers owner Grant Kelley online. The incident occurred during the 2025/26 NBL championship series between Sydney and Adelaide.
What happened?
Bogut shared an image on Twitter implying a likeness between Kelley and Peter Griffin from Family Guy. He also made comments about Kelley's weight after the series' second game.
Why it matters for Adelaide 36ers
The 36ers accused Bogut of making persistent and repeated personal attacks towards Kelley. This led to an official complaint with the NBL in March, triggering an investigation under the NBL's Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.
What comes next?
The Kings won the championship series with an overtime victory in the decisive fifth game in early April. Bogut remains on the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season, and the Kings will defend their title with star players Xavier Cooks, Kendric Davis, Torrey Craig, and Matthew Dellavedova.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Xavier Cooks | Sydney Kings |
| Kendric Davis | Sydney Kings |
| Torrey Craig | Sydney Kings |
| Matthew Dellavedova | Sydney Kings |
| Bryce Cotton | Adelaide 36ers |
| Isaac Humphries | Adelaide 36ers |
| John Jenkins | Adelaide 36ers |
| Zylan Cheatham | Adelaide 36ers |
| The Adelaide 36ers will look to bounce back from their loss with key players like Bryce Cotton, Isaac Humphries, John Jenkins, and Zylan Cheatham remaining on the team. |