Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford will miss Friday evening’s rematch of NBL grand finalists after triggering a suspended one-match ban by kicking a door in frustration following a defeat earlier this month.
Buford had incurred the ban final season after singling out the referee he hoped wouldn’t oversee the Kings within the play-offs however the NBL suspended it pending additional indiscretions.
On Friday, the NBL integrity officer decided that Buford had breached the phrases of his suspended ban on December 18, after the Kings misplaced to South East Melbourne by one level in double-overtime.
In Buford’s absence, assistant coach Kevin Lisch will assume head teaching duties for the defending champions’ Friday’s dwelling conflict with the Tasmania JackJumpers at Qudos Bank Arena.
“The Kings will look forward to Coach Buford’s return for Wednesday’s home game against South East Melbourne,” a membership assertion learn.
The Kings are coming off a 21-point defeat of Melbourne United within the NBL’s inaugural Christmas Day conflict and sit a win clear atop the ladder.
