Tyrell
Years ago

Rumour- Wilkinson to Sydney

Not sure if this has been posted but in an interview on the Utah State website he mentions possibly going to Sydney. Article is from June 11.

What's up next for you and your family?
"Right now we're looking to maybe head back to Australia to a team in Sydney, or other avenues in Europe. It's still pretty early so we're just hanging back and let it all sort itself out."

http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061112aaa.html

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Isaac
Years ago

Yeah, been mentioned before I think.

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Deios58
Years ago

Not happening. Kings going with a guy who hasn't played in the league before.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Yeah that was Kevin Smith....a naturalised American. They still have a import spot left

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Anonymous
Years ago

They talked to Wilkinson but now its said they are going with someone else. Might be signed by now. Heal said they were very close to signing.

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Anon
Years ago

Wilkinson to the Crocs if they can't find a good back to the basket player and he is still available at the time

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Anonymous
Years ago

But Wilkinson will only play for the Breakers because of family and all that crap! Its a business id the price is right players will always make the move!

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Anonymous
Years ago

Said it b4, i hope he bak in the nbl! Love 2 hate the ranga! Awsome player! Just hate wen we play against him! Need characters in the nbl! Very non emotional players! Love when the players get the crowd goin! Sad part is if they do they get hit wit a tech! Would like him in perth! Knight redhage n wilkinson! Let tovey go had a few points in hand and an import aswell!

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natwhereyouat
Years ago

He WAS very close to signing with the Kings. He has also had serious talks with at least 2 other NBL teams (not including the Breakers) during free agency.

But he won't be a King for 2012/13.

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Wookiee
Years ago

I think he would have been a perfect fit for the Kings and great for the crowd as well, so I was really disappointed when I heard that Shane went with someone else... He didn't say if it was his choice or Wilkinson's, but definitely going for an unproven import in that spot, so hopefully Shane hasn't shot himself in the foot...

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boss
Years ago

righto then any rumors on who the kings import will be then?

i reckon donta smith. would be very pricey but it seems they are saving up for something....

only thing is someone said the import hasnt played in the league before..they could be wrong

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bowtie
Years ago

Heard that their contract kept having additions and changes made. I guess Heal put a final date on it then had to move on when it wasn't finalised.

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Wookiee
Years ago

only thing is someone said the import hasnt played in the league before..they could be wrong

this someone was Heal on Twitter though... I think he can be a credible source...

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Anonymous
Years ago

D Smith isn't a 4-5 and has signed in Israel.

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natwhereyouat
Years ago

Smith isn't returning to the NBL anytime soon, very doubtful he ever will.

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Deios58
Years ago

Kevin Smith is NOT the second import. He's coming in as a naturalised player. Kings about to announce a new power forward shortly.

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natwhereyouat
Years ago

Deios58 is talking about KEVIN Smith.. Not Donta Smith.

KEVIN Smith - Signed with Kings. Naturalised.
DONTA Smith - Not signed. Unlikely to return to NBL again.

New Kings import is a NBL newbie.

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Kings
Years ago

The kings have signed a big from the d-league. It will be announced soon. This is a fact!

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Anonymous
Years ago

The Kings haven't signed Kevin Smith yet, still a rumour at this stage.

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T-Rex
Years ago

All over face book from his wife that he has signed

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Anonymous
Years ago

Eric Dawson?

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BJF
Years ago

umm anon Shane Heal tweeted they have signed him, he would know

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Spursfan
Years ago

Time to speculate

http://www.nba.com/dleague/players/position.html

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Anonymous
Years ago

T-Rex & BJF,

Got an official NBL link that he is signed? Nothing on the front page of the NBL site or on the transaction tracker.

The Kings might have signed him (assume it's true) but the NBL haven't signed off on it yet so it's not official.

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natwhereyouat
Years ago

Annon - Smith has signed. From Kings HQ, Shane Heal & his agent.

Also, here is another link about his signing
http://www.australiabasket.com/New-Zealand/basketball.asp?NewsID=274351

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BJF
Years ago

Ha ha you are relying on the NBL website? You have much to learn

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Anonymous
Years ago

Not according to the NBL he hasn't.

The last player any NBL team signed was when the Hawks re-signed Tyson Demos.

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Hoops

Rumour- Wilkinson to Sydney

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