Overview
- Glenn Maxwell re-signed for two seasons with the Stars, confirming he would not be leaving the club.
- PerthNow reports he rejected a lucrative Sydney Thunder offer to stay in Melbourne.
- Campbell Kellaway agreed to a two-year extension, with Austin Anlezark adding one year to his deal.
- The announcements landed just before the contracting embargo, with trades and eligible free-agent signings scheduled for Jan 28–Feb 5.
- The Stars, still chasing a first BBL title after a Knockout exit to the Hurricanes, frame the retained core as a push for stability and improvement.