Nick Rakocevic
October 27, 2025
Montrezl Harrell
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 26/01/1994
- Place of Birth: Tarboro, North Carolina (USA)
- Position: F/C
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 118
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Louisville (2012–2015)
- NBL DEBUT: 22/09/24
- AGE AT DEBUT: 30
- LAST NBL GAME: 16/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 31
- NBL History: Adelaide 2025
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Montrezl Harrell was born in Tarboro, North Carolina (USA). Harrell attended North Edgecombe High School, where he became a dominant force on the court, averaging 16.2 points, 12 rebounds, and 6.7 blocks per game during his senior year. His outstanding performances led North Edgecombe to a 21-3 record and a Tar Roanoke Conference Championship, earning him the conference tournament MVP award.
Seeking greater competition, Harrell spent a prep year at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia, where he flourished under an elite basketball program. He led Hargrave to a remarkable 38-1 record, finishing as the national prep runner-up. Throughout the season, he put up impressive numbers, averaging 25.2 points, 13.6 rebounds, and three blocks per game. One of his most memorable performances came in an overtime victory over Fishburne Military School, where he recorded an astonishing 51 points, 18 dunks, 17 rebounds, and six blocks. His dominance on the court earned him recognition from top scouting services, ranking him as one of the top 100 recruits in the nation.
One of the defining moments of his basketball career came when he shattered a backboard during high school practice—a testament to his power and explosiveness. His ability to dominate physically, combined with his relentless energy, made him one of the most exciting prospects coming out of high school.
FAMILY: Harrell comes from a close-knit family and is the son of Samuel and Selena Harrell. He has two younger brothers, Cadarius and Quatavius. His father intentionally added a silent “l” to his first name to make it unique. Outside of basketball, Harrell is known for his strong friendship with NFL running back Todd Gurley, who also hails from Tarboro, North Carolina.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Montrezl Harrell made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 30 years of age. He scored 13 points in his first game.
Another year outside the top six, with Adelaide finishing ninth at 12-16 in 2023/24, led to extensive change before the new season. Former captain Mitch McCarron (to New Zealand), Trentyn Flowers (to Los Angeles Clippers), Jacob Wiley (to Spain), Tohi Smith-Milner (to Brisbane), Kyrin Galloway (to Cairns), Trey Kell III (to Illawarra), and Akech Aliir (to Melbourne) all departed.
Mike Wells replaced Scott Ninnis as head coach in August and took charge of a reshaped group. Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries re-signed on three-year deals, with Vasiljevic appointed captain, while Sunday Dech, Jason Cadee, Nick Marshall, Fiston Ipassou, Keanu Rasmussen, and Jacob Rigoni returned. Kendric Davis (via Santa Cruz), Lat Mayen (via Cairns), Ben Griscti (via UC Riverside), Patrick D’Arcy (via Sturt), Jarell Martin (via Galatasaray), and Tom Kubank (via South Adelaide) were added to the roster.
With Martin sidelined by a foot injury, Harrell (via Philadelphia) signed on September 12 as Adelaide’s nominated replacement player. The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year arrived after missing the previous season while recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus, beginning his comeback after 549 NBA games. His early impact convinced Adelaide to retain him for the remainder of NBL25 on October 18, with Alex Starling (released) moved off the roster to create the spot.
His NBL debut came against Sydney at HoopsFest in Perth on September 22, where Harrell (13 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks) played 20:28 minutes off the bench, but the Kings defeated Adelaide 102-94. Mayen (23 points and 4 rebounds) and Vasiljevic (23 points) led the 36ers, while Adams (25 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) was Sydney’s best.
Harrell (20.7 points and 9.2 rebounds across 26 games) quickly became the focal point of Adelaide’s frontcourt, leading the team in rebounding, shooting 56 per cent from the field and recording 11 double-doubles. His physical play, finishing around the basket and energy made him a fan favourite during a season in which Adelaide sold out all 14 home games.
Harrell’s best scoring game came against Cairns at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on October 25, where Harrell (36 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 blocks) made all three of his three-point attempts and played 41:46 minutes as Adelaide recovered from 19 points down to win 99-93 in overtime. Davis (29 points and 8 assists) and Vasiljevic (16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists) helped the 36ers improve to 5-3, while Edwards (27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists) led Cairns, with Harrell producing the highest-scoring game of his NBA or NBL career.
Adelaide’s mid-season problems intensified against Melbourne at John Cain Arena on November 17, where Harrell (20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal), Davis (30 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists), and Vasiljevic (17 points and 3 assists) led the 36ers, but Cameron (21 points) paced United in a 113-93 win. Harrell was ejected following a fourth-quarter altercation that moved towards courtside spectators, with the tribunal later suspending him for three games and fining him $3,685 after upholding two striking charges, engaging in a melee, and inappropriate handling of a spectator. One spectator was subsequently banned from NBL games for life and another received a 10-year ban.
On 28 December 2024, Adelaide lost 116-92 at home to Perth after Harrell (13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks) played 28 minutes off the bench. Following the game, NBL commentator Damon Lowery criticised Harrell for not joining the 36ers’ post-game on-court huddle while Jason Cadee addressed the team, describing the absence as selfish. Harrell disputed the criticism on social media, saying he left the court to avoid expressing his frustrations publicly and intended to speak privately with his teammates. Coach Mike Wells said match-ups and rotation considerations had influenced the decision to bring Harrell off the bench.
Source: NBL report (29 December 2024); Harrell’s social-media response as reproduced in a contemporary screenshot.
The rematch with Melbourne on January 4 saw Harrell (28 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks) help Adelaide earn a measure of revenge with a 100-81 victory in front of another sold-out crowd of 9,588 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Davis (28 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) and Vasiljevic (19 points and 5 rebounds) supported Harrell, while Goulding (18 points) led United as the 36ers collected their second consecutive win and remained in the postseason race.
Harrell produced one of his strongest two-way performances against New Zealand on January 26, finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks as Adelaide defeated the Breakers 94-78 and returned to an even 13-13 record. Davis (23 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists, and 2 steals) and Humphries (12 points, 3 steals, and 2 blocks) provided support, while King (20 points and 2 steals) was New Zealand’s leading scorer.
Davis (25.6 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.3 steals across 27 games) led Adelaide in scoring and assists, won the Mark Davis Trophy as club MVP and earned All-NBL First Team honours. Captain Vasiljevic (18.1 points and 4.2 rebounds across 24 games), Humphries (12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across 28 games), Martin (8.1 points and 4.1 rebounds across 20 games), Dech (5.8 points across 22 games), and Mayen (5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds across 28 games) were the other main contributors. Harrell was selected to the All-NBL Second Team, Mayen received Adelaide’s Most Improved Player award, Dech was named Best Defensive Player, Cadee (3.8 points across 29 games) claimed the Coaches’ Award, and Wells received the Chairman’s Award.
Adelaide closed the regular season in Perth on February 7, where Harrell (24 points and 6 rebounds), Davis (34 points and 8 assists), and Vasiljevic (16 points) kept the 36ers competitive, but Cotton (49 points and 7 assists) carried the Wildcats to a 112-104 win. The defeat completed a three-game losing finish, leaving Adelaide sixth with a 13-16 record and securing the club’s first postseason appearance since 2018.
The 36ers opened the Play-In Tournament at Qudos Bank Arena on February 13, where Harrell (18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 blocks), Vasiljevic (25 points and 2 steals), and Davis (24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals) led Adelaide to a 95-88 win over Sydney and its first postseason victory in seven years. Adams (30 points and 10 assists) and Oliver (19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks) were best for the Kings.
The final qualifier moved to John Cain Arena on February 16, where South East Melbourne recovered from 21 points down and outscored Adelaide 59-30 after half-time to win 85-75 behind Hurt (25 points and 9 rebounds) and Ayre (17 points). Davis (26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) and Martin (11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals) provided Adelaide’s other leading contributions, while Harrell (17 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks) played 32:50 minutes in the loss.
After NBL25, Adelaide re-signed Harrell, but the club terminated his contract on 25 September 2025 while a Chinese anti-doping case remained unresolved. A positive test for a cannabis metabolite from his April 2025 stint with Xinjiang subsequently resulted in a three-month Chinese Basketball Association suspension from 5 November 2025 to 4 February 2026. The ruling found the cannabis use had occurred outside competition and was not intended to enhance performance.
In August 2026, Basketball Australia and Sport Integrity Australia confirmed a separate two-year period of ineligibility for refusing or failing to complete an out-of-competition sample collection on 29 January 2025, while Harrell was with the 36ers. The sanction was backdated and runs until 11:59 pm on 28 January 2027. This matter concerned incomplete sample collection, not a positive test, and was separate from the Chinese cannabis case.
Sources: Adelaide 36ers, 25 September 2025; Chinese Basketball Association ruling; Sport Integrity Australia, 14 August 2026.
Montrezl Harrell — Best Plays of NBL25
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2024/25
Montrezl Harrell earned All-NBL Second Team honours for the 2024/25 season.
Montrezl Harrell played one season in the NBL. He averaged 20.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 28 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 28 | 786 | 574 | 261 | 57 | 60 | 201 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 49 | 214 | 382 | 56% | 16 | 53 | 30% | 130 | 201 | 65% | 60% | 58% | 36 | Totals | 28 | 786 | 574 | 261 | 57 | 60 | 201 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 49 | 214 | 382 | 56.0% | 16 | 53 | 30.2% | 130 | 201 | 64.7% | 61% | 58% | 36 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 28 | 28.1 | 20.5 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 7.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 7.6 | 13.6 | 56% | 0.6 | 1.9 | 30% | 4.6 | 7.2 | 65% | 60% | 58% | 36 | Total | 28 | 28.1 | 20.5 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 7.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 7.6 | 13.6 | 56.0% | 0.6 | 1.9 | 30.2% | 4.6 | 7.2 | 64.7% | 61% | 58% | 36 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 36 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Montrezl Harrell had a decorated international career with USA Basketball, representing the United States in two major junior tournaments and helping secure a pair of gold medals.
In 2012, Harrell was selected to join the USA Men’s U18 National Team for the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil. The U.S. team went unbeaten in the tournament, capturing the gold medal with dominant performances throughout. Harrell contributed valuable minutes off the bench, providing interior energy and rebounding for a loaded American squad.
The following year, Harrell was elevated to a starting role for the USA U19 team at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. He started all nine games and averaged 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in just under 18 minutes per game. Harrell shot an efficient 57.5% from the field (42-of-73), showcasing his strength and finishing ability inside. He also totaled eight steals and 10 blocks for the tournament, anchoring the paint at both ends for a team filled with future NBA talent.
Harrell’s standout performance came in the gold medal game against Serbia, where he delivered 17 points, four rebounds, and four blocks in 28 minutes while shooting 8-of-16 from the field. His dominance around the rim helped Team USA pull away for an 82–68 win and secure the gold medal. His effort in the championship game highlighted his value on the international stage and underlined his ability to step up in high-stakes moments.
Across the two tournaments, Harrell demonstrated his elite motor, physicality, and defensive presence, building a strong international résumé before entering the college and professional ranks.
NBA EXPERIENCE
Montrezl Harrell was drafted by the Houston Rockets with pick #32 in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Harrell made his NBA debut in the season opener, contributing eight points and three rebounds in a loss to Denver. Two nights later, he poured in 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting against Golden State. Harrell made his first career start on November 13 in a rematch with the Nuggets, but minutes remained limited in a deep Houston frontcourt. He received several assignments to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G-League affiliate, and was suspended five games in March 2016 after pushing a referee during a D-League game. He finished his rookie season averaging 3.6 points in 9.7 minutes per game across 39 appearances.
The 2016–17 season marked a jump in opportunity. Harrell played 58 games, started 14, and was often called upon when Clint Capela or Nene were unavailable. On December 30, 2016, he scored a then career-high 29 points in a blowout win over the Clippers. A week later, he dropped 28 points on 12-of-13 shooting against the Raptors. He averaged 9.1 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 65.2% from the field and proved himself as an efficient finisher in pick-and-roll action under coach Mike D’Antoni.
On June 28, 2017, Harrell was included in a blockbuster deal that sent Chris Paul to Houston and landed Harrell, Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley, and others with the Los Angeles Clippers. He came off the bench in 73 of his 76 appearances in 2017–18, averaging 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17 minutes per game. On January 11, 2018, he scored 25 points in a win over Sacramento, signaling his evolution as a high-motor scorer and rebounder off the bench.
Re-signing with the Clippers on a two-year, $12 million deal in July 2018, Harrell broke out in 2018–19. He played all 82 games, posted 16.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, and recorded 20+ points on 25 occasions. He had three 30-point games, including 32 against Dallas and two 30-point efforts in February. Harrell was a finalist for NBA Sixth Man of the Year, finishing third in voting behind Lou Williams and Domantas Sabonis.
Harrell’s peak came during the 2019–20 season, where he averaged career highs with 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. On November 6, he posted 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists against Milwaukee, and scored 34 again later that month against the Pelicans. He played a key role in the Clippers’ 49–23 record, winning the 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. Harrell was also given the NBA Hustle Award for his energy plays and effort stats. The postseason, however, ended in disappointment. Despite a 20-point effort in Game 7 against Denver, the Clippers blew a 3–1 lead in the second round. Harrell averaged 10.5 points and just 2.9 rebounds across the playoffs.
On November 22, 2020, Harrell made a surprising move, signing with the rival Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $19 million deal. He debuted with a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) against his former team and went on to average 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds on 62.2% shooting across 69 games. His role shrank in the postseason, playing just four games and logging under 10 minutes per night as the Lakers were eliminated by Phoenix in the first round.
Harrell was traded to the Washington Wizards on August 6, 2021, as part of a five-team deal that included Russell Westbrook. He scored 22 points and grabbed nine boards in his Wizards debut and had a season-high 27 points in December against Minnesota. Harrell played 46 games with Washington, averaging 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in 24 minutes per game.
On February 10, 2022, Harrell was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Ish Smith, Vernon Carey Jr., and a future second-round pick. In his hometown return, Harrell debuted with 15 points and 6 rebounds against Detroit. He added value as an energy scorer off the bench and averaged 11.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 25 games with the Hornets.
In May 2022, while with the Charlotte Hornets, Harrell was charged with felony marijuana trafficking following a traffic stop in Kentucky. On 31 August 2022, the charge was reduced to misdemeanour marijuana possession, to which Harrell pleaded guilty. The plea resulted in a conditional 30-day sentence, probated for 12 months. The outcome was a misdemeanour plea, not a felony trafficking conviction.
Source: Washington Post report (31 August 2022).
On September 13, 2022, Harrell signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, reuniting with former coach Doc Rivers. He appeared in 57 games, starting seven, but was limited to 11.9 minutes per game behind MVP Joel Embiid. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, with a season-high 20 points coming in January 2023. In the playoffs, he appeared in just two games during a first-round sweep of Brooklyn.
On June 21, 2023, Harrell declined his $1.97 million player option, becoming a free agent, but re-signed with Philadelphia on a one-year deal in July. Just weeks later, on August 2, he suffered a torn ACL and meniscus during an offseason workout. The 76ers waived him on October 23, and he missed the entire 2023–24 season while recovering. Harrell attempted a NBA comeback in 2024, attending several workouts and minicamps but failed to earn another NBA opportunity.
Harrell played 515 games in the NBA. He averaged 12.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
July 11, 2012: Traded by the New York Knicks (as a future 2015 2nd round draft pick) with Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan and a 2014 2nd round draft pick (Nick Johnson was later selected) to the Houston Rockets for Marcus Camby.
June 25, 2015: Drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 2nd round (32nd pick) of the 2015 NBA Draft.
September 17, 2015: Signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
June 28, 2017: Traded by the Houston Rockets with Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, $661k cash and a 2018 1st round draft pick (Omari Spellman was later selected) to the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul.
July 24, 2018: Signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers.
November 22, 2020: Signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 6, 2021: As part of a 5-team trade, traded by the Los Angeles Lakers with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Kyle Kuzma to the Washington Wizards; the Brooklyn Nets traded Spencer Dinwiddie to the Washington Wizards; the Indiana Pacers traded Aaron Holiday and Isaiah Todd to the Washington Wizards; the Los Angeles Lakers traded Isaiah Jackson to the Indiana Pacers; the San Antonio Spurs traded Nikola Milutinov to the Brooklyn Nets; the Washington Wizards traded a 2024 2nd round draft pick (Kyle Filipowski was later selected) and a 2025 2nd round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets; the Washington Wizards traded Russell Westbrook, a 2023 2nd round draft pick (Tristan Vukcevic was later selected), a 2024 2nd round draft pick (Bobi Klintman was later selected) and a 2028 2nd round draft pick to the Los Angeles Lakers; and the Washington Wizards traded Chandler Hutchison and a 2022 2nd round draft pick (Christian Koloko was later selected) to the San Antonio Spurs. Indiana also received a trade exception 2023 conditional 2nd-rd pick was CHI own 2024 2nd-rd pick is least favorable 2028 2nd-rd pick is WAS own 2024 2nd-rd pick is more favorable 2025 2nd-rd pick is a swap option; Brooklyn also received a trade exception 2022 2nd-rd more favorable of CHI/LAL/DET
February 10, 2022: Traded by the Washington Wizards to the Charlotte Hornets for Vernon Carey Jr., Ish Smith and a 2023 2nd round draft pick (Trayce Jackson-Davis was later selected). Washington also received a trade exception 2023 2nd-rd pick was BOS own
September 13, 2022: Signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 17, 2023: Signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
October 23, 2023: Waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 94% | 77% | 64% | 94% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 214 | 382 | 56.0% | 16 | 53 | 30.2% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | Philadelphia | C | 57 | 7 | 681 | 320 | 159 | 33 | 67 | 92 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 75 | 125 | 209 | 60% | 0 | 6 | 0% | 70 | 101 | 69% | 63% | 60% |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Washington | C | 46 | 3 | 1117 | 647 | 309 | 96 | 96 | 213 | 18 | 31 | 50 | 88 | 247 | 383 | 64% | 4 | 15 | 27% | 149 | 205 | 73% | 68% | 65% |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Charlotte | C | 25 | 0 | 524 | 285 | 122 | 49 | 53 | 69 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 49 | 111 | 172 | 65% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 63 | 91 | 69% | 67% | 65% |
| 2020-21 | 27 | LA Lakers | C | 69 | 1 | 1580 | 931 | 428 | 73 | 158 | 270 | 46 | 49 | 74 | 128 | 375 | 603 | 62% | 0 | 10 | 0% | 181 | 256 | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| 2019-20 | 26 | LA Clippers | C | 63 | 2 | 1749 | 1173 | 445 | 107 | 163 | 282 | 39 | 72 | 108 | 146 | 471 | 812 | 58% | 0 | 18 | 0% | 231 | 351 | 66% | 61% | 58% |
| 2018-19 | 25 | LA Clippers | C | 82 | 5 | 2158 | 1361 | 535 | 162 | 184 | 351 | 71 | 110 | 132 | 255 | 546 | 888 | 61% | 3 | 17 | 18% | 266 | 414 | 64% | 64% | 62% |
| 2017-18 | 24 | LA Clippers | C | 76 | 3 | 1293 | 836 | 306 | 74 | 103 | 203 | 36 | 52 | 68 | 143 | 348 | 548 | 64% | 1 | 7 | 14% | 139 | 222 | 63% | 65% | 64% |
| 2016-17 | 23 | Houston | C | 58 | 14 | 1064 | 527 | 219 | 64 | 81 | 138 | 20 | 42 | 44 | 126 | 225 | 345 | 65% | 1 | 7 | 14% | 76 | 121 | 63% | 66% | 65% |
| 2015-16 | 22 | Houston | PF | 39 | 1 | 379 | 140 | 65 | 17 | 25 | 40 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 58 | 90 | 64% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 24 | 46 | 52% | 63% | 64% | Total | 515 | 36 | 10545 | 6220 | 2588 | 675 | 930 | 1658 | 269 | 404 | 550 | 1058 | 2506 | 4050 | 62% | 9 | 83 | 11% | 1199 | 1807 | 66% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | Philadelphia | C | 57 | 7 | 11.9 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 60% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 1.2 | 1.8 | 69% | 63% | 60% |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Washington | C | 46 | 3 | 24.3 | 14.1 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 8.3 | 64% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 27% | 3.2 | 4.5 | 73% | 68% | 65% |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Charlotte | C | 25 | 0 | 21.0 | 11.4 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 65% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 2.5 | 3.6 | 69% | 67% | 65% |
| 2020-21 | 27 | LA Lakers | C | 69 | 1 | 22.9 | 13.5 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 62% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 2.6 | 3.7 | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| 2019-20 | 26 | LA Clippers | C | 63 | 2 | 27.8 | 18.6 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 7.5 | 12.9 | 58% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 3.7 | 5.6 | 66% | 61% | 58% |
| 2018-19 | 25 | LA Clippers | C | 82 | 5 | 26.3 | 16.6 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 6.7 | 10.8 | 61% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 18% | 3.2 | 5.0 | 64% | 64% | 62% |
| 2017-18 | 24 | LA Clippers | C | 76 | 3 | 17.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 7.2 | 64% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14% | 1.8 | 2.9 | 63% | 65% | 64% |
| 2016-17 | 23 | Houston | C | 58 | 14 | 18.3 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 5.9 | 65% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14% | 1.3 | 2.1 | 63% | 66% | 65% |
| 2015-16 | 22 | Houston | PF | 39 | 1 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 64% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 | 1.2 | 52% | 63% | 64% | Total | 515 | 36 | 20.5 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 7.9 | 62% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 11% | 2.3 | 3.5 | 66% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- China - Xinjiang (2025) | Puerto Rico - Gigantes de Carolina (2025), Atléticos de San Germán (2026)
Montrezl Harrell’s international basketball career began during the 2024–25 season.
On February 3, 2025, he signed with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and the team formally announced his addition on February 16.
However, Harrell stated on February 19 that he would not be joining the club, and he did not report by the scheduled arrival date of February 22, leaving his status with Zhejiang unclear.
On March 13, 2025, Harrell officially joined the CBA after signing with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, replacing Rob Edwards on their roster.
On March 29, 2025, Harrell (9 points and 7 rebounds) played 15 minutes as Xinjiang defeated Shanghai 104–98. Harrell shot 4-of-8 from the field, while former Illawarra Hawks guard Tyler Harvey (24 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists) made his CBA debut for Shanghai and Dedric Lawson (29 points and 9 rebounds) led Xinjiang in scoring. See the 29 March CBA box score.
He appeared in 13 games to close out the season, averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Following his stint in China, Harrell signed with Gigantes de Carolina of Puerto Rico’s Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) on May 15, 2025, for the remainder of the season.
He joined a roster that included NBL alumnus Kristian Doolittle and went on to play seven games, averaging (15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists) before departing to commence his Big3 tournament duties.
While playing for Xinjiang, Harrell provided an in-competition sample on 15 April 2025 that later returned a positive result for carboxy-THC, a cannabis metabolite. Adelaide re-signed him before the final Chinese ruling, but ended his contract on 25 September 2025 because he was provisionally ineligible and the case remained unresolved. On 5 November 2025, the Chinese Basketball Association confirmed a three-month suspension lasting from 5 November 2025 to 4 February 2026; the ruling found the substance had been used outside competition and not to enhance sporting performance.
Sources: Adelaide 36ers statement (25 September 2025); Chinese Basketball Association ruling reported by Tencent Sports (6 November 2025).
Harrell joined Atléticos de San Germán for the 2026 BSN season and averaged 17.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 27 games. He was selected as a starter for the BSN All-Star Game and was later named to the leagues 2026 Ideal Five. Harrells 2026 season in Puerto Rico ended after the local league enforced a separate Australian anti-doping sanction. On 14 August 2026, Sport Integrity Australia confirmed that Basketball Australia had imposed two years of ineligibility for refusing or failing to complete an out-of-competition sample collection on 29 January 2025 while he was with Adelaide. The sanction was backdated to the collection date and is scheduled to run through 11:59 pm on 28 January 2027. This violation concerned incomplete sample collection, not a positive test for a prohibited substance, and was separate from the China cannabis case.
Source: Sport Integrity Australia sanction announcement (14 August 2026).
COLLEGE
Harrell initially committed to Virginia Tech to play under coach Seth Greenberg, but following Greenberg’s dismissal, he was released from his commitment and reopened his recruitment. After receiving offers from Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Cincinnati, and South Carolina, he ultimately chose to play for the University of Louisville, citing the school's strong basketball program and home-like atmosphere.
Harrell had a standout collegiate career at Louisville, establishing himself as one of the most dominant power forwards in college basketball. Known for his athleticism, rebounding, and finishing ability, he played a key role in Louisville’s success over three seasons.
As a freshman in 2012–13, Harrell served as a backup to Chane Behanan but made an impact, averaging 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game. He shined in the Big East Tournament championship game, scoring 20 points to help Louisville defeat Syracuse. He also contributed to the Cardinals' NCAA championship run, though the title was later vacated.
With Gorgui Dieng departing for the NBA, Harrell took on a larger role as a sophomore in 2013–14. He thrived as a starter, averaging 14.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game while leading the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in field goal percentage (.609), which ranked sixth nationally. He recorded 12 double-doubles and was named the AAC’s Most Improved Player, earning First-Team All-AAC honors and a spot on the AAC All-Tournament Team. He also set a school record with 97 dunks in a single season.
Despite being projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Harrell returned for his junior year as Louisville transitioned to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He continued his strong play in 2014–15, averaging 15.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. His performance earned him Second-Team All-ACC honors and the inaugural Karl Malone Award, given to the nation’s top power forward. He scored in double figures 30 times, including eight 20-point games, and recorded 12 double-doubles.
Over his three-year career at Louisville, Harrell played 112 games, averaging 11.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 58.6% from the field. He finished as one of the most efficient scorers in program history, ranking third in career dunks. His physicality and dominance in the frontcourt made him one of the most highly regarded prospects in his class as he entered the NBA draft.
AWARDS
- 1x All-NBL Second Team- NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2020)
- All-NBL Second Team (2025)
- NCAA champion (2013)
- Karl Malone Award (2015)
- First-team All-AAC (2014)
- Second-team All-ACC (2015)
- AAC Most Improved Player (2014)
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