The National Basketball League faces an ownership dispute after seven of the league’s 10 club owners endorse wealthy businessman Larry Kestelman. The endorsements are reported to follow a period in which Kestelman has been involved in rebuilding the competition, with the show of support occurring on Saturday.
The outlets describe the situation as a growing split within the league, with teams positioned on different sides of what is portrayed as a “battle” over Kestelman’s ownership. While all accounts note that most owners back Kestelman, the remaining clubs do not endorse his position, indicating an internal disagreement over direction and control of the league. The coverage focuses on the fact that a clear majority has endorsed Kestelman, but also highlights that the dispute is not settled, leaving the league divided despite the endorsement vote.
