NBL Kings - Interested to why you think Johnny Flynn would be getting plenty of offers to stay in the league?

i said that he would be getting offers in other leagues.
some nba teams, have apperntly been watching him

Well I expected Jerai Grant to still be here but he's not so its hard to tell.

I expect Adelaide to change their import philosophy and attempt to get a more high profile.

At Cairns I would think Wilson will go around again but I think Cairns need a full time centre so I think they will go with an import there.

At Melbourne I expect Scott at 31 to look at his options but ultimately stick around and be joined by a new import guard as Johnny goes onto greener pastures.

I think New Zealand will remain unchanged as the retirement of Dillon Boucher will give Will Hudson more minutes.

I hope Perth try and get Michael Dunnigan as he gelled well with the boys and Lisch will be back for certain.

In Sydney I hope they try and get Khazzou back and that could affect how they go with imports but I expect them to look for a more marquee point guard as Henry doesn't seem to have the cult following that I'm sure the league hoped... This could be the most interesting offseason team to watch.

In Townsville I think Ervin will stick around if Neville resigns and the other import spot could go to another big as I expect atleast another season here for Todd Blanchfield.

At Wollongong it wouldn't shock me to see the old Miami mates fill out the guard spots if Hurdle can return soon enough. I think Wollongong need another big aswell and let's hope they get it.

I don't think there are enough world beaters in this league to go overseas and garner less opportunity... But that is just my opinion

Jamar Wilson has an option at the end of this season. Up to him, he will stay in Cairns (Don't believe the reports about him going to Melbourne. It's not happening. His wife loves it up there, he's staying in northern QLD).

Crocs have made Ervin an offer to stay. Not sure if he will take it or where they are with it at the moment. He wants to stay in Australia as well.

Adris Deleon will likely move on, has talked about playing overseas some more. But who knows, he might come back last second like he did this year.

Lance Hurdle wants to stay and mainly wants to stay in Wollongong. Loves the area and has made some close friends. Will the Hawks take a punt on him being healthy before the start of next season? Not sure..

Lazare is as good as gone.

Henry, likely the same as Lazare.

Lisch stays, obviously.

Flynn, you would be surprised. He's enjoying Australia and unless he gets an offer to return to the NBA I would say he will return.

The who the hell knows list:
Cedric Jackson
Will Hudson
Shane Edwards
Malcolm Grant
Seth Scott

im hopeing corin henry stays, and same with lazare, deleon, hurlde and flynn.

Cairns.....Edwards goes
................Wilson has another year on contract

Townsville ..Ervin keep,need a SG

Sydney...Lazard will go,not sure of Henry ,maybe two new imports.

Melbourne...Flynn will field better money offers,Scott might sign another season.

NZ ...Jackson same as Flynn ,Hudson another season.

Wollongong.....retain imports,hurdle might miss out if grant proves to be better than expected.

Adelaide ....SC won't be signed with sixers or other clubs.need SG and PG

Perth...Llsch stayer,Perth always have one import.

Dunigan could be a good pickup to any club.

Yet again will see a new crop of imports,hopefully some exciting ones.

Some retirements naming croswell grabau ,pero,Briton.

Flynn isn't all about the money. He wants to play and live in a great culture which is why he picked Australia over China etc.

Khazzouh won't be back next season or anytime soon. He has a multi year deal and from what I know, he's happy.

Grant was never really going to return. He always talked about the Kings/NBL as a stepping stone for bigger things. Plus he had a clash with Heal.

If they leave the NBL does that make then Exports!

if Jackson doesn't get an NBA gig expect him back at the Breakers and Lemanis is happy with Hudson so will probably see him back.

Gary Ervin is coming to Adelaide next season that's why ha hasn't accepted the offer from the Crocs.

Laugh at it all you want it is in fact true cause he wants to play in Adelaide I heard it straight from the man himself, he's tried for three seasons now to get to A Town.

Gibbo gone hello Gazza

Have heard similar buzz RE: Ervin

Ervin loves Radelaide and has been trying to do a deal for next season for weeks

who in their right mind would want to play in adelaide...at least next season anyway, the way their supporters carry on i wouldnt want to play there. not until they find some true supporters and not people who just jump on the band wagon when their winning

My guesses:

Perth - Lisch 50/50 whether he goes to Europe, Dunigan a real chance to return

Adelaide - two new

Melbourne - Scott to return, Flynn back if he doesnt get an NBA contract

New Zealand - as above but slot in Hudson and Jackson

Wollongong - Grant and Hurdle as duo if Lance recovers in time

Sydney - two new imports

Townsville - if Nevill signs will go with one import, not sure about Ervin, he might go to the highest bidder

Cairns - Wilson stays, Edwards probably gone but good pickup for any club wanting a role player

Gary Ervin coming to Adelaide ,dream on croc,Sixers offered him a contract only before but went elsewhere,I guarantee Ervin won't be in Adelaide uniform for 13/14 season.

Lisch is no certainty to stay. I like his chances of staying, but would not be shocked (as others might) if he left for Europe.

Is Lisch going to get natulized?

Lisch is a proven import in this league so even if it doesnt work out in Europe he walks straight back into an NBL gig!

I'll be surprised if the kings don't have a really big crack at getting him...i know his Wife is from NSW so it would make sense..then again i guess depends on her career/playing future as well.

He briefly mentioned about Sydney on the radio a while ago - because his wife is from there - He mentioned that he much prefers Perth and doesn't like how Sydney is so busy. Wants a more laid back city to live in.

Though he could just be saying that to so the Perth listeners don't get stressed out that he might actually leave!

I'd see him going to Europe ahead of Sydney though if he did leave.

We will see mr Quickie, Ervin told me he wants too, straight to my face but said in the previous 2 season himself and the club couldn't get it done. Obviously the 6ers Didn't put enough on the table.

I will be surprised if Gazza isn't in a 6ers uniform next season, it's just going to be up to the new coach ( if we have a team ) and if they even want Gazza.

You can say all you want Adelaide is a shit hole and their fans are bandwagon jerks but the fact is we are arguably the best franchise in the history of the NBL. Yeah we want Marty's head but we have been spoilt over the years with a high quality product to barrick for.

I can't wait till Marty is shown the door and we can get on with next season.

^ :cough: Perth :cough: ..........just sayin

How great it would be for NZ if Cedric stayed at the Breakers long term and naturalized for the Tall Blacks.

Cairns Wilson signed for another year and Edwards gone due to poor fit
Townsville bring back Ervin if they can afford him
Sydney Lazare def gone cause Heal doesn't use him well and Henry prob gone
Wollongong Deleon prob gone Hurdle back if recovered and who knows with Grant
Melbourne Scott maybe Flynn back if Tigers can afford him
Breakers Jackson back if Breakers can afford and Hudson prob back
Adelaide Christopherson no explanation needed
Perth Lisch back will be naturalised maybe Dunigan back if points cap scrapped

I say that Perth should get back Dunigan because I see Tovey being released and playing Knight more as a power forward and Redhage getting time at small forward like Scott Fisher did back in the day.

As for Lisch to Sydney... That would be bad team balance if you ask me. Having the leagues two best shooting guards in the same lineup. Will that mean Madgen remains an undersized small forward or they play them both in the back court and have no great distributor.
As much as I love Lisch and he is a definite winner, is he 'Hollywood' enough to get Sydney's attention and bring the crowds ? Probably not but he does a damn fine job this season.

As for Ervin to Adelaide, I hope not as Ervin has made Townsville great to watch and if they go back to subpar imports like Alvin Mimms and Eddie Gill won't get Townsville many TV games.

Of course if Townsville go on and win the championship then players attitudes could change drastically

Yeah Lisch isnt really needed in Sydney with Madgen already there, and I'm sure they have a some kind of blueprint to only recruit showy type imports to bring in the crowds.

The comment was mainly due to the fact that his wife is from there, and I'm sure that if Sydney wanted him and he wanted to go, they would find a way to make it happen.

Like I mentioned before, he'll probably pick Europe over Sydney anyway if he did leave Perth.

Lisch might make his choices based on his wife opportunity to play...or her family pending on were her career is at with the "We can't win Waves"

Sydney currently use Madgen at the 3 spot, often Bruce & Henry are on the floor together filling the 1/2 spots so I could see Lisch sliding into that role without effecting Madgen to much as Lisch would just be shooting the shots the Henry currently gets and at a belter efficiency!

That said I think he stays in Perth if he stay in Australia as Perth would be making sure the Waves kept his wife in Perth.