Basketball: Rickert on the outer at Breakers

Rick Rickert is positive that he will remain in the ANBL, with or without the Breakers. Photo / Rotorua Daily Post

Rick Rickert's time at the Breakers could be over.

Contract talks between Rickert and the Australian NBL club have broken down, following the Breakers decision to give a local spot on the roster to Mika Vukona.

Rickert is working on becoming a New Zealand resident and had hoped to be considered a local. He says it is disappointing, but he is now looking elsewhere.

"You never want to close the door on anything, but I don't get the sense that they're looking for me to be an import next year."

Rickert says he will be looking at all his options but is positive he will be staying in the ANBL.

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