Makes you wanna dislike Perth even more

Perth the home of the " we don't cut players" mantra

When has Perth ever said "we don't cut players?" Sounds more like a Cairns thing

Assuming they cut Cooke if McKay comes in?? Why don't the Sixers get him?

Sixers have had their chance, but they went with Wiggins first, so what's the problem?

As for "we don't cut players", they're the leading team (Kings have more turnover, but I think it would be split between injury and performance-based reasons) that do that, so it would be Kings-level foolish to suggest that they don't...

Sounds like a money war with Perth always going to win that battle.

I think McKay would be of less use in Perth this season with Brandt, Walker and Knight. Unless Knight continues to miss games due to injury.

In my bias opinion it would be better for him to sign for the Sixers for his career sake. He will either shine for the Sixers or will be a role player. In Perth he will always be just a role player.

The decision to replace Roberts with Wiggins instead of McKay initially because he was cheaper is coming back to bite us yet again. I can't believe how silly we've been with import signings this season.

We're saving a lot of money on not having to pay Randle this season so stop dicking around. If McKay is gone just pony up and sign Warrick instead of going down the penny pinching no name import route again.

Warrick has probably been sitting on the couch eating pringles. So no he would not be better at this stage.

"The decision to replace Roberts with Wiggins instead of McKay initially because he was cheaper is coming back to bite us yet again."

No it's not as we don't know what Wiggins would have given us.

"I can't believe how silly we've been with import signings this season."

We have two quality imports (whether you think so or not). We let one go because he wasn't the right culture fit for the team and in our instance it takes some time to determine. Another one we never got to see what he would be like. I don't see silly in any of that.

"We're saving a lot of money on not having to pay Randle this season"

Based on what? Sobey got a well deserved raise. Some other players got raises. A sponsor paid a good portion of Randle's salary I believe which we probably don't have this season. So the reality is there is no huge saving of money.

I think the bigger issues for the 36ers at the moment are Sobey & DJ aren't performing consistently to what was expected and Hodgson, well, he's not performing at all let alone at the improvement that was expected from him.

Umm, because he's been mentioned in relation to possibly signing with teh 36ers as well?

Also, have you been to Hoops before? lol...

Warrick has probably been sitting on the couch eating pringles. So no he would not be better at this stage.

No it's not as we don't know what Wiggins would have given us.

I don't see silly in any of that.

Based on what? Sobey got a well deserved raise. Some other players got raises. A sponsor paid a good portion of Randle's salary I believe which we probably don't have this season. So the reality is there is no huge saving of money.

Love the banter between Perth and Adelaide fans.
Wouldn't mind McKay back at Perth but would be good to see him get a go in Adelaide.

It is a post about Jameel McKay. Last I heard he plays for neither Adelaide or Perth.

McKay still claims to be a professional bball player for Perth in Australia.

He also loves a good cryptic tweet, but not as much as the attention they garner it seems

^ this! Reading his tweets is torturous. Still hope he signs with 6ers but Perth look more likely.

Based on his twitter account I can't see him and Joey getting along. Probably explains his other social media posts as well.

The talk from Perth from what I have been to date has been positive of Cooke. It's been he will improve, he will get more minutes.

But as some say, Perth can be ruthless and probably more so with more on the line this year than most.

Gleeson positive about Cooke again, he's not going anywhere. No word on McKay or what he's doing.

Reinforced that everyone else is playing well so its hard to find time for Cooke. His time will come.

Warrick also played in the Big 3 over the off season.

Let Perth have McKay he was average and the Sixers need better than average to compete with Perth and United.

I think the only reason people are for McKay is because we know we won't spend much and people view him as the best available on a tight budget.

I think the only reason people are for McKay is because we know we won't spend much and people view him as the best available on a tight budget.

"According to Boti the reason we backed away from Warrick and McKay the first time around and went with Wiggins is because they were both out of our price range."

Where did Boti say that?

On his blog and no I won't be combing through his posts to find it for you either.

"On his blog and no I won't be combing through his posts to find it for you either."

More like because Boti never said that.

The search for the 36ers' new big man import already is underway, though Wright today ruled out Perth Wildcats championship centre Jameel McKay as a possibility, citing financial restrictions.

http://www.botinagy.com/blog/roberts-randle-and-the-r-and-r/

Wright said media speculation regarding possibly bringing in past NBL imports such as Hakim Warrick and/or Jameel McKay were "way off the mark".

"That was never happening," he said.

http://www.botinagy.com/blog/kc-key-in-new-36ers-import-signing/

Now go play in traffic troll.

If they can't afford McKay who with all due respect is a role playing import who can they afford?

I find it shocking that Hakim Warrick is asking that much.

Or is it that the Sixers max is that low?

My guess is the new owner is a real tight arse. I think Joey's hands would be tied and would love to bring in someone half decent but is not allowed to.

I thought this new owner we have is supposed to be very very well off, why such a tight arse with the team?

My guess is that McKay is asking for a multi-million dollar deal for the rest of the season. Adelaide would love to have him but can't afford it.

He's really just a role player though, why is his asking price so high?

While they stuff around the season turning over and lucky playing Kings Sat.

Koberulz, what makes you think McKay would be asking for a multi-million dollar contract? Surely not even Perth would pay that for him!

McKay Tweeted this morning that he's "leaving the country"

He also tweeted he's going to Chicago.

Koberulz, what makes you think McKay would be asking for a multi-million dollar contract? Surely not even Perth would pay that for him!

Well however much he wants it seems to be too much for the Sixers. I'll be pretty disappointed if the new owner forces Joey to get another budget import. The Sixers have a very good Aussie core and it will go to waste if we don't get a guy who can give us some good rebounding and defence when Hodgson is off.

For the record, there's a difference between what the Wildcats can afford to pay for somebody to be a role-player, and what the Sixers could afford for a similar role.

Be interesting if McKay did return. Would dispel a couple of rumours

They went cheap with Wiggins and then corrected that by spending once Childress got cut by Denver.

So why isn't this guy playing in the NBL?

I know at one point he was playing in Europe, so presumably wanted decent money, especially after winning a ring with Perth.

But why isn't he back now?

Is he hopeful of cracking an NBA gig, is that why he's stayed in the states?

If his price has come down, surely he'd be a good fit for somebody?
Plus I reckon he'd be a good option at Sydney, give them an athletic option.

Wouldn't see him fitting at Perth (except as an injury replacement if the need arises.)

What a random thread bump.

Yes fancy bumping a thread about Jameel McKay playing in the NBL to discuss Jameel McKay playing in the NBL! Besides every thread should be about the refs and how Perf Sucks.

Hardly McKay has bounced around a lot since he left Perth unable to last a season anywhere.