South East Melbourne Phoenix arrive in the NBL

The NBL's newest team will be known as the South East Melbourne Phoenix and will play in a predominantly green strip.

Victoria's Deputy Premier James Merlino, NBL chief executive Jeremy Loeliger and Phoenix general manager Tommy Greer launched the league's ninth club at the State Basketball Centre on Saturday.

The new team will join the competition for the 2019-20 season and will play home games at Melbourne Arena, along with cross-town rivals Melbourne United.

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