The Brisbane Bullets have confirmed the mutual release of American import Javon Freeman-Liberty, with the club citing both injury and personal wellbeing as key factors behind the decision.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Bullets revealed that Freeman-Liberty sustained a hamstring injury that has ruled him out indefinitely, while also noting the 25-year-old\u2019s need to focus on his mental health during recovery.<\/p>\n
Freeman-Liberty made an immediate impact during his short time with Brisbane, averaging 33.4 minutes, 19.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists as well as shooting 46.9 per cent from the field in his two appearances.<\/p>\n
Watch live coverage of NBL 2025-26 season with ESPN on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n Javon Freeman-Liberty of the Bullets.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n His departure will leave a significant, short-term, void in the Bullets\u2019 offensive production. <\/p>\n \u201cThe wellbeing of our players always comes first and we are fully supportive of this outcome,\u201d Bullets CEO Mal Watts said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are grateful for Javon\u2019s contribution to the club and wish him all the best.\u201d<\/p>\n Head coach Stu Lash echoed those sentiments, praising Freeman-Liberty\u2019s professionalism during the process of his release.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are appreciative of how open the communication has been, and we will continue to support him as he takes this time for himself,\u201d Lash said.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile we are sad to see him go, this timing allows us to move decisively on improving our roster.\u201d <\/p>\n Signs of a potential early departure had been looming. <\/p>\n Freeman-Liberty has previously struggled with homesickness – a factor that ended his short stint with Manisa Basket in Turkey\u2019s BSL last season, where he played just two games before returning home. <\/p>\n When rumours of a possible exit began circulating online last month, Freeman-Liberty publicly addressed the speculation, insisting his focus remained with the Bullets. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve heard the talk, but I came to Brisbane to hoop, to win games with my teammates, and that\u2019s exactly where my focus is,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n READ MORE BASKETBALL<\/p>\n NBL POWER RANKINGS: Sudden fear for No.1 seed; MVP fancy leads riser as bottom side on brink<\/a><\/p>\n AUSSIES IN THE NBA: $150m reasons for breakout star to get better; Bulls\u2019 big Giddey problem<\/a><\/p>\n CASUALTY WARD: Bullets suffer another blow; United legend prepares for his season debut<\/a><\/p>\n