The Breakers’ worst fears have been realised, with confirmation star point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will miss the rest of the NBL season.
On Friday, the American returned to the court against the Tasmania JackJumpers for his second taste of gametime since suffering a lower-leg injury in early October.
But after managing just 11 minutes in Hobart, further scans have revealed a stress fracture in his tibia, sidelining him for the remainder of the team’s 2026/27 campaign.
It’s an enormous blow for the Breakers. Jackson-Cartwright exploded out of the gates to start the season, looking like one of the frontrunners for the MVP award with per game averages of 18 points and eight assists.
Without his services, the team have won just one of their past seven games, slumping to ninth in the competition standings.
“This is devastating for the club, but first and foremost it is devastating for Parker,” said Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher.
“He lives and breathes the Breakers, he loves the club, the city, the country, and our fans.
“The decision is taken with his welfare top of mind, to allow him to rest, heal and return better than ever in 2027.”
The Breakers host the Brisbane Bullets on Friday, before flying to face the Kings in Syndey on Sunday.
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