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

Illawarra Hawks' Coach Denies 'False' Report

Tyler Harvey led the Hawks to a significant win, but head coach Justin Tatum focused on addressing a report about departed import JaQuori McLaughlin.

The Hawks and McLaughlin parted ways mutually on Friday, prior to the team's 116-89 win over the Brisbane Bullets at WIN Entertainment Centre.

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.

A report by Code Sports claimed McLaughlin's departure was due to being a "cancer" in the locker room, which Tatum slammed as false.

Tatum emphasized that McLaughlin was a positive presence in the team.

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

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Illawarra Mercury Illawarra Mercury — 2025-10-11

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