Tennis player Nick Kyrgios is in 'advanced talks' to become a basketball team co-owner in his native Australia teaming up with current and former NBA stars as part of a consortium.
The Australian star is an avid basketball fan and regularly attending matches when his tennis schedule allows. Basketball insider Marc Stein says that last year's Wimbledon finalist is in negotiations to takeover NBL outfit South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Los Angeles Clippers NBA star John Wall is also reported to be part of the consortium led by American entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari. Stein tweeted: "Kyrgios would join a Romie Chaudhari-led ownership group that includes John Wall, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington, Josh Childress and Dante Exum.'
