Is Williamson still in Adelaide?

If so and we get Bogut could we get him to stick around and rehab in Adelaide with the promise of being bought back in when Bogut leaves for the NBA if/when he recovers from the injury in time.

Anyone in the know able to say if the 36ers are a realistic chance to get Bogut? it seems that we have the best spot for him as he would essentially be our 2nd import, so we should have a decent import wage and points wont be a issue, so we dont need to cut anyone or anything to fit him in where the Blaze and Kings would i think.

Come on AB get it done!

According to the information found on NBL.COM
(i dont think its been updated)

JULIAN KHAZZOUH 10
BEN MADGEN 6
GRAEME DANN 6
LUKE MARTIN 5
AARON BRUCE 5
LUKE COOPER 4

Total = 36

Missing Points for
MARTIN ITI
ANATOLY BOSE
JERAI GRANT
ALEX GYNES
KEVIN RATZSCH

BLAZE
MARK WORTHINGTON 10
ADAM GIBSON 9
JAMES HARVEY 8
ANTHONY PETRIE 8
STEPHEN HOARE 7
CHRIS GOULDING 6
TOM GARLEPP 4
JASON CADEE 3

Total = 55

Missing points for
MIKE ENGLISH
WILL HUDSON

36ERS
ADAM BALLINGER 10
WADE HELLIWELL 8 (somehow)
DANIEL JOHNSON 7
STEPHEN WEIGH 7
DARREN NG 6
NATHAN CROSSWELL 6
NATHAN HERBERT 5
MITCHELL CREEK 3

Total = 52

Missing Points for
CHRIS WARREN

These are the points spread over last year, i think there will be one or two points adjusted over the list.
Assuming both warren and willimson where 10s we should be able to fit bogut.
Not sure who GC would cut to fit in bogut, they may and have to try something like the corletto fiasco.
And with Sydney its kind of hard to speculate where they stand on the points spread. Because half of the data for there team is missing

Those numbers are definitely a fair bit out OPT, as the above list would put all three teams over the points cap!

In Sydney's case, you'd think they would simply cut Grant to give them the 10 points to bring in Bogut.

Adelaide is easy, just bring Bogut in for the departed Williamson.

You'd think GC would just cut Hudson.

In terms of roster fit, GC is clearly the best destination for Bogut, because they don't have much in the way of Aussie big men. In Sydney and Adelaide's case, Bogut signing would negatively impact on Khazzouh and DJ and would also make their rosters a little top heavy.

Would still love to see Bogut in Adelaide though!

Anon is surely right about Bogut's signing not being announced today though. They will wait until tomorrow at the earliest.

Yeh i used those points as a guide for thoughts.

If GC cut Hudson would it be worth while Adelaide looking into hes services?

Gold Coast or Sydney will get his services not adelaide i put my money on this.Adelaide already has Johnson and Helliwell .

If Gold Coast do cut Hudson, I'd be more than happy for us to sign him.
Not only because I signed him in the FNBL, but he seems to be the standout new import. Probably would be better to get a more mobile option, but having someone who can score and pull down offensive boards would fit well.

Done deal. Sydney have him signed. Very good source just informed me.

who did they have to cut?

Probably just move Iti. Ithink that's all they need to do. Could still just ley him hang around like the Tigers planned to do with Corletto and then reactivate hom after Bogut goes.

Sydney are releasing Grant I assume?

Not sure who is Making room for him.

If it is grant should we look at him?

It's Kings. Announcement expected Tuesday.

Yeah if Grant is released, I think he would be well worth a look for the Sixers. Wouldn't be as mobile as Williams but should fit the bill as a low post scorer and rebounder.

Equally if Ratzsch were released, I think he'd be worth a look too.

F$;king mu:)@"#%^*er...........

Come on NBA... Get your sh*t together already...




Love to see Bogut suit up, but he totally screws my fantasy team.....

And so it begins... :D

hope they cut dann and/or ratzcsh...was looking forward to seeing grant and iti play

Terrific news! lets hope it is sydney, Melbourne v. Sydney in Melbourne friday night is going to be sensational if this is the case! Great for the NBL.... may only last a couple of games due to discussions with the NBA lockout beginning to take shape...

These numbers should be fairly accurate, taking into account multiple year contracts:

Gold Coast (chockas - they have already said they will put someone on injury waivers and set it up for Wnglish to be that player recently in the press, which smells off to me)

Adam Gibson - 9
Anthony Petrie - 8
Chris Goulding - 1
James Harvey - 8
Jason Cadee - 3
Mark Worthington - 10
Stephen Hoare - 8
Tom Garlepp - 3
Mike English* - 10
Will Hudson* - 10
Total: 70


Adelaide (WERE chockas)

Adam Ballinger - 10
Stephen Weigh - 7
Nathan Herbert - 5
Nathan Crosswell - 6
Darren Ng - 7
Daniel Johnson - 6
Mitch Creek - 1
Chris Warren* - 10 (all new imports are 10pts regardless)
Wade Helliwell - 8
Total: 60

Sydney

Aaron Bruce - 5
Julian Khazzouh - 9
Graeme Dann - 6
Ben Madgen - 6
Luke Cooper - 4
Luke Martin - 5
Anatoly Bose - 3^
Alex Gynes - 3^
Kevin Ratzsch* - 10
Jerai Grant* - 10
Martin Iti - 4#
Total: 65

^ = Returning college players with 2+ years experience
# = this was his rating for 10/11, I don't see him getting injured and playing a minor role in NZNBL would increase that

With Dann injured still and likely to miss early games, as the likely "injury waivers" possibility, that's more than enough points to clear for Bogut.

Bogut has tweeted he has not signed anything with anyone

Signed and sealed at Sydney!! Will suit this Friday night!

Wouldn't it be a kick in the pants for everyone if Bogut up and signed with say Townsville (they don't have Big Red for the first 2 months through a hip injury, a perfect replacement).

Personally though, I am over this $hit. I'll believe who Bogut has signed for when I read a legitimate article on the NBL or News website or I see AB himself on the telly saying "I've signed to play in the NBL with the ....."

Gold Coast think they have him locked in, 'sources' say he is going to the Kings and everybody else wants him to go to Adelaide but thinks that's a long shot. I think I might ask my dog if he knows who Bogey will sign for. If he barks 36 times I might believe him. But I'll probably start looking for hairs on the palm of my hand instead.....

wont be Townsville although I did clean up the room under my house just in case!

Look, like most other here I hope he signs with Adelaide. But like I said, I'll believe it when everyone concerned (the NBL, whichever club and Bogut himself) comes out and says its a signed deal. Until then I won't believe he's singed with anyone, despite what some say or believe will happen.

Singed with anyone? Well, after Meatloaf's performance, he can't be worse. ;-)