'There was no cancer': Tatum slams 'false' report after Hawks' big win

Illawarra Hawks Coach Denies 'False' Report

After the Hawks' significant 116-89 win over the Brisbane Bullets, head coach Justin Tatum addressed a report about departed import JaQuori McLaughlin, calling it 'false'.

The report was false, and that young man was nothing but a pleasure for our organisation and in our locker room, on and off the court.

Tatum clarified that the team and McLaughlin mutually parted ways on Friday, contrary to a report by Code Sports suggesting McLaughlin was a 'cancer' in the locker room.

Tatum's team secured their first win of the NBL26 season, with Tyler Harvey contributing to the massive victory.

Author's summary: Coach Tatum denies false report about McLaughlin.

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Illawarra Mercury Illawarra Mercury — 2025-10-11