REPORT: 36ers weighing up options for injured star

The Adelaide 36ers could be without star Isaac Humphries for an extended period, as reports suggest the big man's knee injury is worse than expected.

Humphries is yet to play a game in the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. As first reported by 9 News Adelaide's Will Crouch and later by foxsports.com.au's Jai Shadlow, he and the 36ers are now weighing up the best way forward with the injury.

The club is reportedly seeking a second medical opinion in Melbourne, with multiple doctors exploring the best path back to the court and several scenarios, including season-ending surgery, potentially on the table.

Adelaide is also reportedly exploring contingency plans, including short- and long-term replacements, should that eventuate, as it attempts to go one step further than last season and win a championship.

Six-year NBL veteran Humphries, who produced 12.6 points, 5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in NBL26, is in the final year of his three-year deal with the Sixers.

Adelaide plays Illawarra on Friday night at the WIN Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm AEST, live on ESPN.