2022-23 NBL Season + Off-season news

[Brodlach]

Jacob Wiley back to the 36ers.

With CJ on his way to Summer League it’s the biggest indication that Franks won’t be returning

[Gozu]

Yep Jacob Wiley returns to the 36ers on a 2 year deal, second year a mutual option. He's played a number of places since he left in 2019 and spent last season playing in Japan and Greece and just finished playing in Puerto Rico during the off-season. He plays for the North Macedonia national team too.

https://nbl.com.au/news/fan-favourite-r ... o-adelaide

[DOC]

“I’m so excited man, my daughter (Layla) was born in Adelaide and I got roots in Adelaide."

That's how it happens.

[Gozu]

The Brisbane Bullets have announced the signing of young local Rocco Zikarsky as a Next Star. He's a 16 year old 7'3" centre who has been developing his game at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra and has played games for the Centre of Excellence team in the NBL1 East. He will be eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft.

https://nbl.com.au/news/bullets-sign-giant-next-star

[DOC]

And a leftie as well.

His highlight reel at the u17 FIBA worlds was impressive. Obviously needs time and some size which he will get at this level. Looks a genuine prospect.

[Gozu]

He will have his hands full guarding Aron Baynes in practice but should be a good learning experience for him going forward.

[Gozu]

The Cairns Taipans have announced the signing of Aussie Lachlan Anderson to a 2 year deal. He's a 6'9" forward who played in North Macedonia last season and is currently playing for the Cairns Marlins in the NBL1 North.

https://nbl.com.au/news/taipans-sign-au ... uro-talent

[Gozu]

The Illawarra Hawks have completed their roster announcing the signing of Hyunjung Lee to a 3 year deal. He's a 6'7" swingman from South Korea who has been signed as a SRP local like Kai Sotto was at the 36ers. He's previously spent time playing at BA's Centre of Excellence and played in the G-League last season.

https://nbl.com.au/news/hawks-sign-shar ... ernational

[Gozu]

The Sydney Kings have announced the return of star import Jaylen Adams on a one-year deal. The 2022 NBL MVP returns to the Kings after playing in the EuroLeague and in China last season.

https://nbl.com.au/news/return-of-the-mvp-king

Also NBL swingman, former Boomer and NBA player Ryan Broekhoff has announced his retirement. He turns 33 next month and spent the past three seasons playing for the SE Melbourne Phoenix.

https://nbl.com.au/news/broekhoff-calls ... ous-career

[Gozu]

The NZ Breakers have announced the return of Kiwi forward Finn Delany on a 2 year deal who played in Germany last season.

https://nbl.com.au/news/favourite-son-r ... ew-zealand

[Gozu]

The Brisbane Bullets have announced the signing of their second import Chris Smith to a 2 year deal. He's a 6'4" SG who played in Japan last season.

https://nbl.com.au/news/brisbane-signs-shooting-star

[Brodlach]

In a huge surprise Robert Franks is not coming back to Adelaide

[Gozu]

The 36ers have now officially released import Robert Franks from his contract who has signed to play in Japan this season freeing up a third import slot.

https://nbl.com.au/news/franks-exit-sol ... rt-dilemma

Also the NZ Breakers have signed their first import Zylan Cheatham to a one-year deal. He's a 6'5" SF who played in the G-League and for a German team in the EuroLeague last season and has previously played in the NBA with New Orleans and Utah.

https://nbl.com.au/news/breakers-secure ... -for-nbl24

Finally the Brisbane Bullets have announced the signing of local Gabe Hadley to a one-year deal. He's a 6'4" guard who played one game with the Cairns Taipans last season as an injury replacement player, is currently playing for Geelong in the NBL1 South and played his college ball at UC San Diego.

https://nbl.com.au/news/bullets-finalis ... oting-star

[DOC]

So. do we not want Franks?

[Brodlach]

So. do we not want Franks?

Sounds like he ruffled some feathers last year, need a scoring point guard

[Gozu]

A lot of talk around that Antonius Cleveland is in advanced talks with Euroleague team Maccabi Tel Aviv that may lead to a buyout with the 36ers.

The NBL have announced the Blitz pre-season tournament will be held on the Gold Coast this year starting September 16.

https://nbl.com.au/news/blitz-heats-up-gold-coast

Also the Sydney Kings have signed Kiwi centre Sam Timmins to a one-year deal who spent the past couple of seasons with the NZ Breakers.

https://nbl.com.au/news/kings-ink-champ ... ries-rival

[Gozu]

The Sydney Kings have announced the signing of their third import Denzel Valentine to a one-year deal. He's a 6'4" swingman who has previously played in the NBA with Chicago, Cleveland and Utah and played last season in the G-League.

https://nbl.com.au/news/veteran-nba-gua ... with-kings

The SE Melbourne Phoenix have re-signed import PG Gary Browne to a one-year deal who spent the off-season playing in his native Puerto Rico.

https://nbl.com.au/news/browne-re-signs ... rne-season

Also the Tasmania JackJumpers have signed local guard Lachlan Barker as a nominated replacement player who played for Melbourne United last season.

https://nbl.com.au/news/barker-signs-with-hometown-side

[Gozu]

It's official now the 36ers have released Antonius Cleveland after his contract was bought out by EuroLeague team Maccabi Tel Aviv.

https://nbl.com.au/news/36ers-release-cleveland

[MW]

It's official now the 36ers have released Antonius Cleveland after his contract was bought out by EuroLeague team Maccabi Tel Aviv.

https://nbl.com.au/news/36ers-release-cleveland

Do we get any payout/compo on this?

[Brodlach]

Again not surprised at this, sad to lose him.