There's a stuff.co.nz article suggesting he's close to a deal with Cairns, but the Breakers would have a lot of money to spare if Penney makes it with the Spurs (likely, IMO).

If he went to the Breakers, you'd have to feel for the Taipans!

*cough* 36ers *cough*

That would be a good signing for Adelaide. The finances say we can't afford him though.

What's all the Fuss about money, lets sign him ;)

Hello number 2 pick in the Hoops Fantasy League....

HAHA TR. Who do you think Bizzy is taking at #1?

Would the Breakers sign him even though Penney could be back in just a few weeks?

Wortho always kills it at the dome, he's torn the 6ers apart everytime he plays at the dome, if moneys the problems I'll chip in a lil extra per week to get him as a 6er lol

Bizzy will go with Balls.....

If he doesn't, Balls will not slip to 3rd..

Illicit, if money is not the problem then points will be Worthington is a 10 and we only have 8. Even if we try to get him downgraded (unlikely) it will only be to a 9

Doubt Worthington would get downgraded to a 9 - he was a top-five player in the league last time he was here.

If the Breakers drop below $7 on this Penney news, I would suggest considering a bet - unlike Cairns (might be a chance - never know), NZ would suddenly have $250k or more to spare. They could still play Braswell and Bruton as guards with one of Abercrombie, Vukona, Worthington or the second import off the bench.

Adelaide should look as Wortho to replace Herbie.

the only other problem with the money issue is that id like the team to be around next season. If we buy wortho we will be as bad as bullets or kings when they went under. Sos wouldnt allow it

Jake, it wouldn't be possible due to either cap. Cairns are replacing a 10-point import, and NZ would be replacing a 10-point, big-money player.

Whatever you do Wortho. Please... pleeeeease do not sign with anyone before Sunday 9am!

Just quietly I don't think that's a top 4 team without Penney, anon.

Might go put some cash on Cairns for the title...

Well I heard from a close friend who works with the Kings, that Wortho's return could be with them.
With Luke Cooper injured for the start of the season we have enough points plus money to sign him on a minimum deal for a year, and he can choose to re-sign as he pleases at years end! Like I said im not 100% sure if this is right!

if Penney heads to the Spurs I'd be more than happy to have Worthington at the Breakers as a replacement.
The guy can flat out play ball and would be an asset to any Team in the league.

as nice as it would be to have worthington as a 36ers player it just wont happen. I would rather have Ingles or Newley

^LOL clearly someone who is ill informed. Anon, please explain how we have 'resigned almost the same team'?? over 50% of the team is gone, how is that not fresh? just because you finish bottom doesnt mean everyone on the team was crap. Cortez gone, Gilchrist gone, burston gone, cooper gone, Molitor gone, Ninnis gone. not sure how that looks to you but your well and truly of the mark if you think they resigned pretty much the entire same team.

Shiiiiit I hate the Kings already.

Guarantee you we will finish above you numbnut.

Yeah and the Sydney Kings look like Title material lol, enjoy your rocks and glass house Anon

if Penney doesn't make the Spurs and Worthington was on board at the Breakers they would have an outstanding team. Not sure if I would release Wilkinson though over Braswell as it would leave only Pledger with any height inside but Braswell was such a huge part of that winning streak at the end of last season, hard decisions at Breakers HQ over the next couple of weeks. Either way my priority would be Worthingtons signature and deal with the rest later.

Wilkinson/Pledger
Vukona/Boucher
Worthington/Abercrombie
Bruton/Webster
Braswell/Henare

^ Looks very capable of winning games

After recent form, you would have to believe that Penney is going to make the Spurs roster.

"sixers have no athletism no wonder why you guys were winning with Hodge"

:|

If Anon is so confident then why wont he/she put their name to it? I am confident 6ers will finish above the kings and it would be nice to know this poster to remind them of their gloomy predictions. we will be better than ppl think. go 6ers!!

According to www.stuff.co.nz the Breakers have backed of Worthington to instead play a waiting game with Sean Marks to see if he will get a contract with the Wizards.
Apparently the Breakers will use the three weeks Penney is with the Spurs to assess the roster they have already. Looking to see Tom Abercrombie's readiness to step into a leading role and they will also trial Wellington’s Leon Henry, a talented swingman with an improving game.
It’s understood the club will announce Henry’s addition to their roster tomorrow and will use the pre-season to see his suitability for the step up in level.
However, Marks could yet be the wildcard. The 35-year-old former North Shore native has had a 10-year NBA career and is currently with the Washington Wizards and hoping to make their final roster through training camp.
The veteran big man (10years in the NBA)has indicated to the Breakers the idea of closing out his career back where he grew up appeals to him. But it’s only something he would consider once his NBA career was over.
That moment could be upon Marks now, depending on how things work out with the Wizards. And with his wife due to give birth in early November, the timing could yet work out for the Breakers to lure him home in time to make a meaningful contribution to this season.

Not sure I like the sitting round waiting option, while other teams scramble to get a quality player like Worthington onto their roster NZ could miss out and end up short in the bucket department come this season

Looks like Worthington is not far away from playing for the Blaze this coming season.
Was apparently about to sign with the Breakers until they cooled off and decided that they wanted to wait for Sean Marks to see if he landed an NBA contract as stated earlier in the thread. Worthington also fielded offers from other NBL clubs as well as a Serbian and a German team.
If Marks fails to secure an NBA contract he has indicated that he would like to finish his playing career back at home with the Breakers. Marks would be an awesome signing, 10years experience in the NBA says a lot about his game. Would love to see him and Penney and Bruton play together with Vukona and Abercrombie, be a tough match up for any team.