Indian Panthers: NBL team’s CEO responds to concerns about pay delays

The future of the Indian Panthers in the NBL basketball competition hangs in the balance, amid claims within the organisation of pay delays and absent leadership. The Panthers – who are owned by India’s INBL Pro league – have had a turbulent tenure since October’s announcement they would join the league. Visa delays for Indian players and national team commitments saw the franchise recruit locals to fill in for the opening four games.

That period was extended, while their on-court struggles have led to a winless start from nine games. Head coach Miles Pearce also resigned after one game, with Jonathan Goodman stepping up in the interim. The latest chapter in the Panthers’ saga came in their recent outing against the Canterbury Rams in Pukekohe.



The game was called off due to the Panthers being unable to field a full squad – with the team planning a protest over a lack of payment and treatment of players..