First I have heard of it, where did you hear that from?

Lachy Reid tweeted the other day that he was in a moon boot and it could be his ankle, after pulling up sore after training... nothing further from him that I could see...

At least there still plenty of time till the season tips off. Usually if its a serious injury the Cats would of announced it formally.

I'll take his spot.

No, I will.

Surely the Wildcats will release him and find a replacement asap?

I think of all the Wildcats imports, Devondrick has the most replaceable skillset.

His pre-existing relationship with Cotton might make things a bit awkward if they try to cut ties with him though...

Perfect excuse to upgrade in light of Melb Utd's signings.

I'm also available to replace him

Surely they cut him if he's an import missing a 'large portion' of the season.

'The Perth Wildcats will offer Devondrick Walker its ongoing support during his recovery period.'

To me this bit makes it sound like they'll cut him, but he'll hang around the club still and be supported by them and the staff with working out, rehab, training, etc. Sort of like Jaron Johnson when he was initially cut.

Waiting for the conspiracy theories to come out that this was faked to get upgrades after Melbourne signed Prather/Ware lol.

Don't be surprised, any names out there that they can get?

J.P Tokoto

"The Perth Wildcats will begin an immediate search to replace injured import Devondrick Walker after he sustained a serious foot injury on Monday."

https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wildcats-hunt-for-immediate-replacement-after-import-devondrick-walkers-injury-ng-b88572548z

This is devastating, was genuinely excited about what he would bring as a legit floor spacer. Sour much for finding and locking away good players early.

Saying he'll miss most of the season makes it sound like they'll bring him back once he's healthy, but that doesn't seem like the wisest of moves to me.

Tokoto would fit this team.

Wildcats also looked at Simmons (d-league player that made headlines when he went to the spurs) before signing deandre and Prather.

There is potenetial out there.

If I did a google search for JP Tokoto, these hoops forums would probably account for 95% of all hits.

There is sure to be plenty of unknown talent out there. How many of you had heard of Randle, Ware, Prather or Ennis before they played NBL?

"Should've paid prather the money. save on hunting for another import"

because they magically knew Walker would get injured before the seasons starts and Prather wouldn't?

Interesting.

O.J is the type of import the kings would sign.

But he could work well for the wildcats.

A mentally and physically healthy Mayo could dominate the NBL.

Not could, would dominate the NBL!

Mayo is not really the type of gamble I'd expect the Wildcats to make, especially after all the troubles last year... Mayo has under-performed at every level and, rightly or wrongly, has a reputation to boot.

Doubt it happens, but it might be a slim chance. Doesn't feel like the kind of signing Wildcats would make, but they might want to make a big splash after Melbourne's signings.

tbh I actually think the Wildcats/NBL would be one of the best places for him to prep himself to return to the NBA.

Agreed.

The Wildcats have a zero tolerance stance on substance and it would be a positive step forward for OJ if he were to thrive under the Wildcats and their values for one season.

I haven't seen enough of OJ Mayo to know if he is what the Wildcats need though.

This is a good article on OJ Mayo's road to recovery, seems like he's turned a page and back on track now:

https://www.si.com/nba/2017/08/21/oj-mayo-drug-ban-comeback-milwaukee-bucks-travelle-gaines

...wait, did the author just mention James Ennis?!

Great read. I'm all for the wildcats sign mayo

Mayo has a bad rep. Hasn't received offers from china or Europe. He'd be expensive, but it's not out of the realm of possibility.

Wildcats could be his "last chance U"

More info please anon?!

Quick google... The Twolves don't look interested in signing him. He could be looking for work. Possibly not received a training camp invite. 32 years old. Maybe Perth is his best option.

It would be a quality signing.

Not so much gullible, as it is a slow news day.

Darrun Hilliard could be on the list again with him not having an nba contract

The wildcats don't have time to mess around now, they need to get someone good. They could have afforded Prather but didn't want to pay him, maybe his injuries are worse than we know and it is not as if we had a crystal ball to see that Walker was going to get injured.

Would love to know what Cotton Money looks like next to a Prather offer. And then what Walker got.

It seems like Devondrick will stay at Perth until he recovers.

At which point could he return?

If that's the case, is the import they want to sign an injury replacement or a replacement?

There's many variables.

Seems reminiscent of kings then daylight...

Depends on his visa situation and how insurance works.

"Seems reminiscent of kings then daylight..."

Haha! If I recall correctly, we were also told Illawarra were by far and away the worst team in the league!

As predicted... it's happening! Dots are starting to connect!!!!

Is Tokoto even that good? Game off the bench for the Vipers in the D League finals averaging 12 minutes and 2.4 points...
I think some other guys like Elliot Williams or LaDontae Henton could be better although Williams is coming off a knee injury.