The Adelaide 36ers have terminated American drawcard Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as he serves a provisional ban for a positive drugs test.

The former NBA star tested positive for carboxy THC, an active compound in cannabis, while playing in China in April.

On June 25, China's Anti-Doping Agency announced the 31-year-old's positive drug test.

Harrell is currently serving a provisional ban with a binding sanction yet to be announced.

"He was tested in April 2025 with a positive finding being announced two months later - after he had already re-signed with the Adelaide 36ers," the 36er said in a statement on Thursday.

"As it stands, Harrell is not permitted to train or play.

"And with no timeline on when the process will be finalised and no certainty on any sanctions, the club has b

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