Overview
- Melbourne United confirmed a two-year contract for 24-year-old forward Luke Travers after Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey posted a tweet reporting the deal on Wednesday.
- Coach Jacob Chance said he targeted Travers because of his ability to play multiple positions and create matchup flexibility on both ends of the floor.
- Travers spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Charge in the G League and previously played for Perth Wildcats and a 2024 stint with Melbourne.
- United also announced the two-year development signing of Jensen Bradtke, the son of club great Mark Bradtke, as part of the club’s pathway and depth planning.
- Melbourne’s final roster makeup remains unresolved with questions over import slots and any further additions to be settled before the season begins.